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Parish Churches are found throughout England Wales and Scotland
Despite their different ages, shapes and sizes the contents of one church are
remarkably similar to those of another
The items you see described here could probably be found in most Church of England
buildings
Just inside the main door it is likely that you will find
THE FONT
Water is placed in the bowl
The font is used for baptisms
The act of baptism signifies entry into the church
Moving into the church
The congregation is going to need somewhere to sit. These wooden seats are called
PEWS
So what can the congregation see from where they sit on the pews?
THE ALTAR
This church has two altars.
The altar is the focal point of the worship. It is where the Eucharist or Holy Communion is celebrated
LECTERN
Really it’s just a book rest on a pedestal
Made out of wood or metal - often in the shape of a bird
It is from here that lessons from the Bible are read.
PULPIT
This raised enclosed platform is a feature of just about every parish church
It is from here that a member of the clergy or another person will deliver the
SERMON
Moving further east into the church one eventually comes to the area known as
THE SANCTUARY
Here one would find the main altar and other distinctive features of a church
Here we have a closer look at the Tabernacle
It is here that the consecrated bread and wine are kept
In this part of the church a penitent may make his confession to a priest
MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION
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Pictures by Colin