The Rainbow Cross at Portholme Church is more than an artistic addition – it is a public celebration of faith, resilience, and the unchanging promise of God’s love. Conceived and visualised by a talented member of the congregation, the Rainbow Cross stands at the front of the church, inviting all to reflect on its profound scriptural roots.
The vibrant rainbow that forms the backdrop for the Cross draws directly from the covenant God made with Noah, as described in Genesis 9:8-17. In this passage, God places a rainbow in the sky as a sign of His everlasting promise: “never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” This timeless symbol, standing at the entrance of the church, is a reminder that God’s love endures through every storm and triumphs over all adversity.
At the centre of this artwork is the Cross itself – a relic from the chapel’s old roof that withstood forty years of wind, rain, and sun. Its continued presence proclaims the permanence and constancy of God’s love, much like the Cross itself was transformed from an instrument of suffering into one of hope and salvation through Jesus’ sacrifice.
But the celebration does not end with the day. As dusk falls, solar-powered lights gently illuminate the double-rainbow background, casting a radiant glow that can be seen from near and far. This nightly brilliance is a powerful visual metaphor for God’s love: steadfast, radiant, and present even in the midnight hours.
The Rainbow Cross at Portholme Church is more than an artwork – it is an open invitation to experience the faithfulness of God’s promises and the victory of hope over despair. May all who see it be reminded that God’s love, like the rainbow itself, endures forever.