09/20/2026
Stained Glass Window Tour 2026
A beautiful, starry night was present for the Stained Glass Window Tour of which 35 were in attendance to hear the dialogue spoken by Mike Love and Marguerite Grupke that was meticulously written by our window expert Brooks Grantier. The scene was set within the Parish Hall with the addition of 10 round tables covered with burgundy tablecloths each adorned with a small, colorful floral arrangement flanked by a votive candle and miniature pumpkin. The serving tables consisted of a variety of delectable appetizers and sweets well received while the w**e and conversation continued to flow throughout the evening.
The saying "If you feed them, they will come" again, held true. Tasty treats, good conversation and a common interest combine into a spiritual experience. A thank you to all those providing nourishment included Harriett Carroll, Keri Koch, Stacey Konkle, Karla Love, Wendy Myers, Judy Milton, Kara Boughton and Tasha Shippell for their delicious additions AND Karl Loomis for the variety of w**es.
To Karla Love for putting together the gorgeous floral arrangements and assisting with setting up and staying to help put things away as well as AJ and Caroline.
A HUGE thanks to speakers Mike Love and Marguerite Grupke. You continue to help keep Trinity’s deep history alive by telling the story of the windows through Brooks' words.
Rikki, Trinity’s Parish Administrator for putting the keepsake program together. Your talents are many and appreciated!
Our special addition was local artisan, photographer Grace Wheeler of Grace Wheeler Photography by capturing the evening and Trinity’s windows in all their glory. These photos will help to further memorialize the windows as those who graciously provided them.
Finally, to those attending. Be sure to tell your friends and family about Trinity’s magnificent, historical windows! The windows are lit each evening 9:00 pm-1:00 am for contemplation or just to have a sit on the Memorial Garden benches.
Dedication: This tour is dedicated to Brooks Grantier for without his long-term energy, motivation, extensive historical knowledge and ongoing research, Trinity would not be able to have the Stained Glass Window Tour thereby keeping history alive.
Neil & Becky Somsel
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: Grace Wheeler of Grace Wheeler Photography, Marshall MI. 📸