The stained glass windows in the main sanctuary are the most striking architectural features of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. The windows are original to the 1924 structure and among the most beautiful in the upstate. During the 1950's, the windows were memorialized and the money was used to restore the sanctuary and purchase a cross and brass candlesticks for the communion table. Whether sunlight is streaming brightly through them or the colors are muted by a cloudy day, these windows are a treasure from times past and will give joy long into the future.

Jesus with Children, Chalice and the Sheave of Wheat
All of these windows carry the Gassaway family name. Walter Gassaway, who grew up in Central and cherished the church of his parents, made the original $50,000 donation toward construction of the church in 1923.

Bunch of Grapes
This window carries the Ramseur family name. Arthus Ramseur was a dispatcher on the Southern Railway that ran through Central. The grapes symbolize the unity of the church. 

The Pink Flower and Lamp
The Morgan family name is on these windows which are symbolic of Christian Knowledge or learning. Jeptha Morgan was a Central merchant whose daughters Jessie and Jennie were active in many ways during their lifetime at Mt. Zion. Their home is not the Central History Museum which is located two houses down from the church. It is open to the public on Sunday afternoon.

Easter Lily
The Easter Lily is symbolic of the resurrection although there is no specific scriptural reference to it. The Wallace family name is memorialized on this window. W. W. Wallace came to Central in 1912 as Superintendent of Central's High School. Later he became president of Cannon Mills.

Open Bible
Representing God's Holy Word, the main road map for the Christian, this window carries the Gaines family name. Several pioneer members of this family had a great part in organizing the early Mt. Zion church and descendants remain active to this day.

Anchor with Rope
This window features the symbol of Christian hope - hope of salvation through the cross of Christ and Iain memory of John N. Sims.

Cross Inside a Crown
This combination of two symbols reminds us of Christian death and the crown symbolizes the reward of the faithful in life after death. Mr. B. F. Abercrombie served as Sunday School superintendent for 28 years and is memorialized in this window.

Christ's Ascension
The symbol on this window reminds us that as He left, so shall He return. It was given in memory of Martha B. Wood by her husband Harold. This window is located behind the pulpit and was added in 1999 after the organ and pipes were roved from the chancel. Mr. Wood took photos of the existing windows and worked closely with the company which made the window in order to be sure that it matched.

Ark
Faye Dobson, the 11-year-old daughter of Mollie Dobson is memorialized in this window.