Explanation of the Symbol
Chi, the first letter, and Rho, the second letter of the Greek word Christos (Χριστός), is at the center of the symbol within the center of the heart and outside of the heart, signifying the foundation is in Christ and Christ’s command to love—love is who God is throughout all creation. Surrounding it, is a circle representing unity and eternity, encasing the Chi/Rho in a loving embrace. The circle is broken into two parts representing all of creation, earth, sky, sun, moon and stars. Within the circle is the yellow, symbolizing the light of Christ, the light of the Universe, and the light within each part of creation— and within God’s kids. Within the light are the rays and the hands, that are colored with all the colors of the LGBTQ+ Inclusive Pride Flag, symbolizing equality, inclusion, and affirmation of all colors of skin, all sexual orientations, all gender identities, all that make us different and equal—celebrating diversity and inclusion. The hands are positioned in meditation and centering prayer, which are definitive ways to connect with our Divine Source, and symbolizing the full communion with God that we already possess with in our own light and the light of all creation.