In the center is

• a blue shield, representing the Christian's faith;
• a prominent gold cross proclaiming that we preach Jesus Christ crucified and risen from the dead;
• Latin words under the cross reading "Jesus Christ is Lord";
• three equilateral gold crosses symbolizing the Holy Trinity;
• three gold stars on the shield standing for the three Christian creeds: the Apostolic, the Nicene and the Athanasian.
• Beneath the shield is Luther's seal (see description).
• Three gold stars on each side of the shield stand for the six Lutheran Confessions that were published in one book, titled "Concordia," in 1580.
• Grape vines fill the bottom white spaces, symbolizing Christ's words in John 15:5.
• Around the inner circle are the words on which Lutheranism is founded: Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide (by Scripture alone, by grace alone, by faith alone).
• The exterior circle contains the proper name of the church and the year it was founded--1847.

The seal was designed by Rev. A.R. Kretzmann of Chicago; the drawing is by Walter Geweke, also of Chicago.

For those who are not familiar with the Missouri Synod's Beliefs and Practices or for those who want to review these, click on the link below. This will open up the official LCMS Web site. Some parts may require Adobe Reader to open up. A free download is provided if you need this.

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