Methodist Cross and Flame

This handcrafted stained glass suncatcher features the symbol of The United Methodist Church in vibrant, real stained glass. The cross element is rendered in a deep, dark brown glass  while the flowing flame uses a striking red and orange swirled glass. The pieces are joined using the traditional copper foil method. It comes ready to hang as a window or wall decoration. Significance of the Design The insignia is rich in meaning and was adopted in 1968 to mark the union of two denominations: The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Cross: This central element relates the church to God through Christ, the foundation of the faith. The Flame: The flame symbolizes the Holy Spirit, a reminder of Pentecost, when witnesses saw "tongues of fire" and were unified in their mission. The Dual Tongues: The single flame with two tongues is often understood to represent the union of the two denominations that formed the United Methodist Church. Who Would Like It? This pro