| A | B |
|---|
| Nave | The area where the congregation gathers or sits |
| chancel | The area surrounding the altar and altar rail-front of the church |
| sanctuary | The area directly around the altar |
| altar | The table on which the gifts are gathered |
| narthex | The area just outside the naver where the people gather before and after worship |
| Processional torches | The candles the sit on the altar that are used as part of the procession and recession. |
| Processional cross | The cross that leads the procession and recession |
| Pulpit | The podium where the Word is read and preached |
| Pascal candle | Tall candle that symbolizes the eternal life and presence of Christ |
| baptism font | The bowl of water where baptisms are performed |
| Order of Confession and Forgiveness | Often used at the beginning of the service, before the bidding bell. |
| Prayer of the Day | Prayer before the Word is read |
| hymn of the day | The hymn that follows the sermon |
| Sign of Peace | Time during the service when the people share the peace of the Lord. |
| Offering | Collection of gifts for the poor and for God's mission |
| Offertory | Song that accompanies the bringing forward of the collection |
| Offertory Prayer | Prayer following the collection. |
| The Great Thanksgiving | The prayer over the bread and wine |
| Post Communion Canticle | The song sometimes sung after the conclusion of communion |
| Benediction | The closing words of blessing |
