Our window honours the sacrifices of those from our parish killed during the First and Second World Wars.

The windows were created by Wanganui glass artist Greg Hall following consultation with Church members. The costs were a donation by families and friends.

It was decided that in any design, the Cross was to be a central element. The cross on the apex of the Memorial windows acknowledges central message of the Gospel, that Christ died, the "righteous for the unrighteous to reconcile us to God." His was the sacrifice that brought us peace, but sadly His way of peace we often will not know. The smaller crosses below and to the right symbolise the sacrifices others made in time of conflict. While many who served in War gave something, there were many who gave everything. The red poppies recall the sacrifice of so many, while the nine small crosses memorialise those from our parish who were died in service. "No greater love has any man that this that he give his life for his friend."

Special care was taken when selecting the glass to depict the grassy hillsides. They capture the movement of windblown grass blowing on Westmere hillside; a reference to the local identity of the men who served. In the window too, the Tasman Sea is referenced. A familiar view to many in the Westmere district.

Finally the blazing tree at the centre of the memorial windows is very symbolic. It reminds us of how God attracted Moses attention in the desert. It was a mystery to Moses; how the tree burned but was not consumed. As Moses pondered this, God spoke to him and called him to a life of worship and service. God still wants to get our attention, because God has plans for our lives if we will listen to His word.

The burning bush has become the symbol of the Presbyterian Church. Given that God speaks to us in our local context, the tree in the window references the local community. It could be seen as a flowering Rata or Pohutukawa trees which are indigenous to this district. It may also be regarded as a continuation of the planting of red flowering gums along State Highway 3. These were planted as part of a national scheme to commemorate those who served during the First World War.

Lest we forget, with these windows "We will remember them''.