This church belongs to Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the sheep. If a liturgical style of worship is new to you, we hope you will join us in enjoying the richness of the liturgical tradition. Here are a few explanations that might be helpful to you. The white garments, called albs , were worn in the early church by the newly baptized as a symbol of the purity and righteousness of Jesus Christ in which they were now clothed. Today the albs serve as a reminder to all in the congregation of our need to live pure and righteous lives because we continually stand in the sight of Almighty God.
Priests wear a long thin garment called a stole around their necks.
The stoles change in color according to the church calendar. Originally Roman magistrates wore a stole when they served in their official positions. Today priests and deacons wear stoles over their albs as a sign that they are occupied with official duties. Priests' stoles are worn around the priest's neck, hanging down on both sides. A deacon's stole is draped over the left shoulder and tied at the right side.