About Lutheran Church
A Key to the Liturgy and Worship The Symbols Their Meaning
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White robes (called “albs”) |
The righteousness and purity of Christ we receive in our baptisms |
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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 |
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The Font (the structure on the right of the stage) |
Our baptism and entrance into the community |
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The Ambo (the reading desk on the left side of the stage) |
God’s Word to us in Jesus Christ and in Scripture |
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The Altar (the table at the centre of the stage) |
Christ’s sacrifice, and his invitation to remember him in the Lord’s Supper |
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Altar Candles |
The light of Jesus Christ who is present in our worship |
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Color of the Season (white) |
The light, the purity and joy of Christ Jesus in the resurrection |
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Prayers of the People |
Our collective prayers together as a congregation, to which all are invited to join |
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The Gospel Reading |
The Word of Christ present to us (thus we stand during the Gospel reading) |
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The Peace |
Proclaiming to each other the peace Christ gives us in faith |
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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 |


