04/19/2026
Thank you to Gail White for being our worship leader today. She always has a wonderful message!
Thank you also to parishioner Sally Mahoney for reading the scriptures and delivering this teaching message for those who wondered about the beautiful six-pointed star in our church.
In the Methodist tradition, a six-pointed star (or hexagram) is primarily used as a Creator’s Star or a symbol for God. It represents the six days of Creation, often symbolizing that all three persons of the Trinity were present at creation. It is a Chrismon (Christ-monogram) ornament used during Christmas.
Key meanings include:
The Creator's Star: Represents God as the creator, with the six points often symbolizing the six days of creation and the center representing the Sabbath.
The Trinity: It is viewed as two overlapping triangles, representing the Trinity in a balanced, intertwined manner.
Divine and Human Harmony: The interlocking triangles symbolize the union of God (heaven) and humanity (earth).
Attributes of God: Some interpretations link the six points to attributes such as power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy, and justice.
It is important to note that while it is sometimes confused with the six-pointed "Star of David" (a Jewish symbol), in the context of Methodist and broader Christian symbolism, it is traditionally recognized as a "Creator's Star”.
