The events of the day called Good Friday, and of the following Sunday, Easter Day, are central to the Christian message, so it is no surprise that many stained glass windows (and other objects) at a focal point in churches seek to portray them.  In the apse at the east end of St Nicholas’ there are three windows – the nativity scene which was shared at Christmas is in one of these.  The central window was created by Marjorie Kemp of Edinburgh in 1936 in memory of Dr James Cooper, a former minister.  At the centre is a depiction of Christ crucified.  This part of the window is shown in today’s image. The picture also shows Mary, the mother of Jesus, and John, one of his disciples, who followed Jesus to the cross, standing on each side with eyes cast down and sorrow on their faces. In three days we will share another part of the same window.