This banner is made of red upholstery for Reformation Sunday.  Traditionally red is the color for church festivals and thus is appropriate when we commemorate the founding of our Lutheran Church. But beyond this, red reminds us of the faith and courage of those early reformers.

The fortress of various shades of gray felt in the upper right reminds us of Wartburg Castle where Martin Luther lived for over a year when his life was in danger.  Just as this was a place of refuge for him, it suggests to us the church, since in the Church, all Christians find refuge.  It also brings to mind Martin Luther's great hymn, "A Mighty Fortress is our God."  The Christian flag of red, white and blue felt is seen flying from one of the towers.

In the lower left corner we see Luther's Coast of Arms.  This seal, characteristic of Luther's theology, was ordered by Price Frederick to be placed on a signet ring and given as a gift to Martin Luther.  In the center we see the most commonly used form of the cross, the Latin cross of black felt symbolizing the blackness of sin which Jesus took upon himself.  The cross is placed on a red heart of metallic material, and symbolizes faith in Christ who died and rose again and the new life God has given us through Christ.  the white rose is made of felt and is sometimes called the Messianic Rose, symbolizing Christ Himself and the joy, comfort and peace beyond that of this world which He brings.  The rose is is set in a blue field of felt bringing to mind the beginning of heavenly joy. It is all encircled with a gold metallic ring representing the eternal, endless, and precious possession of salvation.  Black cording surrounds the seal for eye appeal.  The word REFORMATION from corner to corner is made of black felt and the banner is completed with gold fringe.