Today is Pentecost, the day on the church calendar when we remember and celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit, […]
The Spirit of Pentecost and the Practice of Paying Attention Read Post »
“Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised
Connecting to the Christians Before Us on Pentecost Read Post »
In late spring and early summer, we experience a lot of endings—and new beginnings.
Endings and New Beginnings Read Post »
Healing. Connection. Belonging. Love. These are the words of Pentecost.
It’s a really big circle. Read Post »
There’s plenty there to meditate on (and grow into) for a lifetime. And it’s definitely worth celebrating at home. Here are five ideas for your family – including a mix of fast, simple and elaborate ways to keep the feast of Pentecost.
Thinking ahead to Pentecost: Five Ways to Celebrate Read Post »
The Feast of Pentecost is loaded with profound and fantastical readings of scripture.
Pentecost’s Reminder to Keep Jesus’ Commands Read Post »
To arrive at Pentecost, we should go through the Tower of Babel. The arrival of the Holy Spirit rhymes with that story on purpose—so let’s take a moment and follow a story we might not have thought about in years.
The Blessed Confusion of Pentecost Read Post »
Pentecost is the day when the Holy Spirit comes from heaven like a rushing wind. It’s full of symbolism… flame, wind, water, the dove. It’s a rich time to do fun crafts or activities as a family to celebrate this important day in the Christian year. The color of pentecost is RED.
Preparing for Pentecost Read Post »
I had something curious happen to me this past week, and it’s made me pay attention and wonder how the events of this past year are affecting not only me, but all of us.
Except in Lent, add Alleluia. Read Post »
It’s been fifty days since Easter Day. Fifty days. Seven Weeks. An entire liturgical season spent physically distancing from our church families.
Celebrating Pentecost at Home Read Post »