Structure and Traditions
Sigma Phi Lambda is not like most traditional sororities. While most traditional sororities and even some Christian sororities require potential new members to be initiated only into their sorority, Sigma Phi Lambda allows other initiates to be initiated into Phi Lamb and conversely the sorority allows members to hold multiple Greek affiliations.
Sigma Phi Lambda does not offer membership bids. The stance of the organization is that a woman is to choose Phi Lamb. Phi Lamb does not choose their members.
Sigma Phi Lambda has multiple social events each semester to promote external growth and outreach. These are sometimes done with other Christian organizations on campus. Devotionals or testimonies are given at such open parties.
Colors: Red and white, symbolizing the blood and purity of Jesus Christ
Mascot: The lamb, symbolizing the sisters' relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, the mascot is based on the nickname of "Phi Lamb" and the Psalm 100:3.
During chapter meetings, soft praise and worship music is played to wrap up individual prayer time. Phi Lamb has various prayer nights, prayer groups, and prayer partners within the chapter. Prayer partners are accountability partners that are set up for spending quality time with another sister to pray and get to know one another better. Phi Lamb has engagement circles that are a way of honoring ladies who become engages while members.
Gifts are given to graduating seniors. Officers cook and serve meals at retreat. Phi Lamb has an official dance that is danced to the song "Shackles" by Mary Mary.
Membership
Membership is open to any undergraduate or graduate student, another uniqueness considering most sororities close membership to the undergraduate level. Also, married women can become members of Sigma Phi Lambda. Members pledge for one semester where they are the "little sisters" before being initiated into the sorority. Initiation is a formal event. It should be conducted according to a complete script written by the founding mothers. The tradition of initiation is very important to Phi Lamb and should be treated as such. There are several traditions that go along with initiation, such as: going out to dinner afterwords, giving James Avery pins during initiation, big sisters edifying their little sisters, and giving flowers to retiring officers at the closing ceremony for the new officers.
Cable Groups
Small groups that operate within chapter meetings, used for discussion, prayer, and various activities.
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