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Liturgical colors are usually used according to
the following general scheme:
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White and Gold
symbolize purity or joy. Used during the Christmas and Easter seasons and on high
days during the Seasons After Epiphany and Pentecost.
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Purple
symbolizes either penitence or royalty. Used during Advent and Lent.
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Red, as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, is used on the Day of Pentecost and at other
times during the year when the Holy Spirit is emphasized.
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Deep red, as a symbol of the blood of Christ, may be used during Holy Week, beginning with
Passion/Palm Sunday, and also on days when martyrs are being commemorated. Deep
red is appropriate for Good Friday.
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Red
is suitable for evangelistic services, ordinations, consecrations, anniversaries,
and homecomings; also, for civil observances such as Thanksgiving.
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Green
symbolizes growth. Used in the Seasons After Epiphany and After Pentecost except
when other colors, white or red, are required for special days.
This information was taken from The
United Methodist Book of Worship published in Nashville, Tennessee by The United
Methodist Publishing House and copyrighted 1992.
A Short History
Order of Worship
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Liturgical Colors
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