In 1850 Thomas Bums, a loyal and probably nostalgic Scot, settled on top of Ben Lomond Mountain to grow grapes and make wine. He named his mountain for the historic mountain of Scotland, the land of his birth.

Thirty-seven years later, J.P. Pierce, the enterprising owner of the Pacific manufacturing company, and Thomas L. Bell, his mill superintendent, laid out a town site at the foot of the mountain on the flat north bank of the San Lorenzo River between Hick's Ford and Priest's Ford, both now sites of bridges on Highway 9. Pierce wanted to call his town "Pacific Mills," but when he applied for a post office, the postal department took exception to the commercial association of the name proposed. He and Bell then settled on a second choice, "Ben Lomond."

When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb.

14. Jesus is laid in the tomb—April Milne, watercolor

When I was given this station I had the opportunity to talk with Margaret Statzer, who was the original artist for this station. I was inspired by her insight. (We) wanted to create a piece of art that evoked individual emotion—a piece of art that allowed each viewer to see and experience the station in their own way.

All you who pass by, behold and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow. My eyes are spent with weeping; my soul is in tumult; my heart is poured out in grief because of the downfall of my people. “Do not call me Naomi (which means Pleasant), call me Mara (which means Bitter); for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.”

13. The body of Jesus is placed in the arms of his mother—Kenneth Olson, mixed media

Mary's sorrow and grief are captured as Jesus’ lifeless mortal body is placed in her arms as he is taken from the cross. It is contrasted by the spirit of hope, faith, and new life from Jesus having died for our sins.

When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And when Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished!” And then, crying with a loud voice, he said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” And he bowed his head, and handed over his spirit.

12. Jesus dies on the cross—Margie Anderson, watercolor

During the last supper Christ referred to his death and told his followers to remember him when they take the bread and the wine. So I wanted to show the connection to Christ's death with communion.

When they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him; and with him they crucified two criminals, one on the right, the other on the left, and Jesus between them. And the scripture was fulfilled which says, “He was numbered with the transgressors.”

11. Jesus is nailed to the cross—Nana Montgomery, art quilt

I was drawn to do the Eleventh Station because of the strong imagery suggested by Jesus being nailed to the cross in the place of the Skull (Golgotha). I used the traditional colors of black, oxblood red and ivory white along with blues and golds to complete the color scheme. Once I had committed to the project, the layout of my quilt came together quickly. It took a bit more time to apply the finishing touches: paint, decorative stitching, and beads. Joining this project for St. Andrew's Lent installation seemed like an interesting challenge; I have been acquainted with the Stations of the Cross through my early education in the Episcopal Church but I have not been a regular churchgoer for many years. The project had more of an artistic perspective for me, mixed in with a desire to portray the familiar yet emotionally powerful scene of Jesus' hanging on the cross. The figure is an important and recurring element in many of the quilts that I make. More of my work can been seen at www.bluesharkdesign.com.