IN BRIEF:Guidelines for Use of the Symbol
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The chalice and St. Andrew’s Cross, symbol
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) adopted by the church’s
1971 General Assembly, is a registered trademark with the United
States Patent Office. It is in the interest of the church to use
the symbol with dignity and propriety to maintain the respect due
an identifying mark of an institution.
The chalice points to the centrality of the Lord’s Supper in
the life and worship of the Disciples. The Cross of St. Andrew,
national cross of Scotland, focuses attention on the Presbyterian
roots of the Disciples. St. Andrew has been identified with the
laity and with evangelism, both of which have been prominent Disciples’
emphases. The color red signifies vitality, spirit and sacrifice.
Recommendations for appropriate use:
- Maintain proportions and style;
- Use in an upright position for artistic integrity
and maintenance of the St. Andrew’s Cross;
- Deep red, PMS 185 (Pantone system), is the
preferred color.
Appropriate use should focus on the unity of
the Disciples of Christ and pride in identification with that body.
The symbol shall not be used as an endorsement by groups outside
the denomination.
The chalice can be downloaded as a graphic.
For further information, contact Communication
Ministries, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986; 317-713-2493.
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