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Laity: From the Greek word, laos, meaning "people," the laity are the non-ordained members of a church, as distinguished from "the clergy".

Last supper: The meal that Jesus and his disciples took just before Jesus' arrest. The term is also used to refer to communion.

Lay reader: Any non-ordained person who participates in reading part of a church service.

Lectern: A stand upon which the Bible is placed for reading in a service of worship. The word lectern derives from the Latin word legere which means "to read."

Lectionary: A series of Bible passages that are read throughout the year in a church service. Often, the sermon is based on the passage just read.

Lent: A period of spiritual preparation for Easter. It starts 40 days before Easter Sunday.

Liturgy: From the Greek word "leitourgia" meaning "service." Forms and content of pulbic service for church worship.

Lord's Prayer: The prayer that Jesus gave to his disciples.

Lucifer: Angel of light. Sometimes considered a synonym for Satan.

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