You may notice that Anglicans tend to like crosses! The cross behind the altar reminds us that as we are coming into the presence of Almighty God to worship Him, we can only do so as we gather at the foot of the cross, relying on the work that Jesus did there for us to take our sins away and make us worthy to stand in His Presence.
A processional cross is often used in many Anglican churches. This is a representation to us of the Presence of Christ who leads us first into the Father’s presence as we gather to worship. The cross may also process out before the reading of the gospel, representing Christ’s presence made manifest through His words to instruct His followers. In churches where a processional cross is used it also precedes the procession back out of the sanctuary reminding us that Christ has preceded us in going back out into the world to call other men and women to Himself. It is a symbol of our mission as Christ followers. As we go out and disperse we are going in His name, as His representatives to the world to bring others back with us to the foot of the cross next week!
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