A Key to the Liturgy and Worship

The Symbols                                                 Their Meaning

White robes (called “albs”)	The righteousness and purity of Christ we receive in our baptisms
The Stole (a heavy, colored cloth over the shoulders of the pastor)	The “yoke of obedience” to Christ bestowed by the Church to its pastor to take on a shepherding and leadership role among them
The Font (the structure on the right of the stage)	Our baptism and entrance into the community
The Ambo (the reading desk on the left side of the stage)	God’s Word to us in Jesus Christ and in Scripture
The Altar (the table at the centre of the stage)	Christ’s sacrifice, and his invitation to remember him in the Lord’s Supper
Altar Candles	The light of Jesus Christ who is present in our worship
Color of the Season (white)	The light, the purity and joy of Christ Jesus in the resurrection
Prayers of the People	Our collective prayers together as a congregation, to which all are invited to join
The Gospel Reading	The Word of Christ present to us (thus we stand during the Gospel reading)
The Peace	Proclaiming to each other the peace Christ gives us in faith
The Sign of the Cross	A reminder that we live under the cross of Christ: in baptism we have died to our old selves and been born anew in Christ