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EASTER ALTAR PARAMENTS and BANNERS

The EASTER ALTAR PARAMENTS and BANNERS were given by Dale and Helen Clemmer "to the honor and glory of God and in loving memory of their son, Rev. Dick Clemmer."

The altar paraments and banners remind us of the central event of the Christian faith-the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is that event that we re-enact each Sunday when we gather for worship. The tomb could not hold him and God conquers sin and death.

The subdued colors of the rainbow on all of the cloths is a quiet reassurance of God’s promise given first to Noah and then in the resurrection of Jesus. It reminds us that God does not desert His creation.

The colors used in the banners convey their own meaning;

white — purity

green — life and growth

yellow or gold — pricelessness

purple — royalty

brown — the earth

The cross’ prominent place on the superfrontal focuses on the reason for the resurrection, God’s great love for us through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. While you may see a rainbow on the superfrontal, it can also symbolize the empty tomb with the stone rolled away.

Both the butterfly and the lilies have come to be symbols in the church of the promise of life from death. Such joyous news prompts us to proclaim that "Christ Is Risen — Shout Alleluia."

These EASTER altar paraments and banners hang in the sanctuary through the six Sundays of Easter and are used for funerals and memorial services.

Lectern Pulpit

BAPTISM OF JESUS
Christmastide White - (Communion - Chalice and Loaf) - January 7

EPIPHANY
Epiphany Green - January 7, 14, 21, 28 - Paschal Candle Used
Transfiguration White - February 4 (Communion - Chalice and Loaf) - Paschal Candle Used
Epiphany Green - February 11

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY
Transfiguration White - February 18 - Paschal Candle Used

LENT
Purple - February 25 - Paschal Candle Used - Lenten Collage
Purple (White Strips) - March 4 - (Communion - Small Cups and Loaf) - Paschal Candle Used - Lenten Collage
Purple - April 1 - Paschal Candle Used - Lenten Collage

MAUNDY THURSDAY
Purple (White Strips) - April 5 (Communion - Chalice and Loaf) - Paschal Candle Used and Extinguished

EASTER SUNDAY
Easter White - April 8 - Paschal Candle Used - Lilies and Flowered Cross

EASTERTIDE
Easter White - April 15, 22, 29, - Paschal Candle Used
Easter White - May 6 (Communion - Small Cups and Loaf) - Paschal Candle Used
Easter White - May 13, 20 - Paschal Candle Used but extinguished following the reading of the Gospel

PENTECOST SUNDAY
Red - May 27 - Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism - US Flag on 28th for Memorial Day

TRINITY SUNDAY
Red (White Strips) - June 3 (Communion - Chalice and Loaf) (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)

PENTECOST
Red - June 10,17, 24 - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Transfiguration White - July 1 (Communion - Small Cups and Loaf) - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism) - Flag on the 1st
Green - July 8, 15, 22, 29 - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Transfiguration White - August 5 (Communion - Chalice and Loaf) - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Red - August 12, 19, 26 - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Transfiguration White - September 2 (Communion - Small Cups and Loaf) - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Green - September 9, 16, 23, 30 - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Transfiguration White - October 1 (World Communion - Chalice and Loaf) - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Red - October 7, 14, 21, 28 - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Transfiguration White - November 4 ( Communion - Small Cups and Loaf) - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism)
Green - November 11, 18 (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism) - Cornucopia- Flag on the 11th Veterans Day - Cornucopia

CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
Transfiguration White - November 25 - (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism) - Cornucopia

ADVENT
Blue (White Strips) - December 2 - (Communion - Chalice and Loaf) (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism) - Advent Wreath used - Poinsettias
Blue - December 9, 16, 23- (Paschal Candle Not Used Unless There Is A Baptism) - Advent Wreath used - Poinsettias

CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas White - December 24 (Communion - Chalice and Loaf) - Advent Wreath Used

CHRISTMASTIDE
Christmastide White - December 30 - Paschal Candle Used

EPIPHANY
Christmastide White - (Communion - Chalice and Loaf) - January 6 - Paschal Candle Used

The first Sunday of the month is usually Holy Communion and the banners and paraments are to be Transfiguration White unless noted.

When there is a Baptism, a Baptism Banner should be place in the front of the sanctuary. The Paschal Candle will be lit at Baptisms if it is not already burning. Also, when there is a Wedding, the banners will need to be changed to the Transfiguration White Banners.

When there is a Funeral, the Easter White banners and paraments should be used. Also, the Paschal Candle should be used during funerals.