Chandelier with elegantly curved arms that inspired the design at St. Andrew's in Hanover, MA

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Hanover, MA

2025 Installation by Christina Laberge

A vibrant green-season installation bringing movement, color, and living legacy into a quiet New England space.

Color & Light from the Windows

The gorgeous windows and curving arms of the chandelier inspired the design.

A Commission of Renewal and Remembrance

This installation was created for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Hanover, Massachusetts, as part of a bequest honoring a beloved parishioner. Designed for the green season, the set brings a sense of vitality and movement into a traditionally understated New England worship space.

Full installation at St. Andrews, in Hanover, MA, showing all paraments and vestments

The Installation

Drawing from the color in the stained-glass windows and the curling gold elements of the church’s light fixtures, the design uses a vibrant green palette with layered techniques including bias appliqué, raw-edge appliqué with thread painting, and machine embroidery.

Vestments

Chasuble at St. Andrew's to match the other vestments and paraments
The back of the chasuble continues the scroll motif
A Priest modeling her custom stole that coordinates with the altar cloth in the background. Both are a bright green color with florals.

Paraments

custom pulpit fall with flowers that coordinate with the rest of the paraments and vestments
The full installation at St. Andrew's, Hanover, MA, in vibrant green inspired by the windows.
Custom lectern fall with intricate scrollwork

It's All in the Details

Subtle details such as ladybugs and hummingbirds woven throughout the work. These create moments of discovery that reflect both the beauty of the natural world and the enduring presence of the individual it commemorates.

embroidered ladybug detail on handmade altar frontal for St. Andrew's Church
embroidered hummingbird and flower detail on bespoke altar frontal for St. Andrew's Church
gold divider centered (1)

“What Christina created is a conduit to spiritual connection and appreciation for all who join us for worship.”

The Rev. Amy Whitcomb-Slemmer

Every Church Has Its Own Story

Each project begins with listening: to the space, its symbolism, and the story it already holds. During a site visit we explore the architecture, artistic elements, and long-held traditions. The design grows from what is already meaningful to your community.

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