THE CHALICE...
The red chalice bearing the “X” shaped Cross of St. Andrew, which has come to be the symbol of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), was developed in 1969 and adopted in 1971. 
The chalice points to the centrality of the Lord’s Supper in the life and worship of the Disciples.
The St. Andrew’s Cross, national cross of Scotland, focuses attention on the Scotch Presbyterian roots of the church.
Thomas and Alexander Campbell both studied in Scotland and were Presbyterians, drawing many of their ideas from developments taking place in that country.
St. Andrew has been identified with the laity and evangelism, prominent emphases of the Disciples over the years.
The red color of the chalice signifies vitality, spirit and sacrifice, with many people seeing within the "X" shaped Cross of St. Andrew a more traditional cross tilted as if being carried or shouldered.
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