A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR
The Church’s liturgical calendar follows cycles of celebrations and emphases. Christmas and Easter are highlights in this rhythm. Advent and Lent are seasons of preparation for these celebrations. After the Easter season comes the season of Pentecost, which starts with the day of (ironically) Pentecost.
Then we have the long season of Pentecost. That season will actually continue until
December. The color is green, signifying growth. The weekly readings will consist of |Jesus’ teachings and parables and miracles. Some denominations call this “Ordinary Time”. This season of Pentecost is not focused on celebrations and festivals. Rather, it
reminds us of the importance of the routine of following Jesus day in and day out.
The “green season” can feel like a list of those things we ought to do. They are not
glamorous, but they are profound. You know: eat healthy foods (especially your veggies), exercise, connect with people, have some alone time, give focus to an activity or hobby. These are some of the ingredients to a healthy and happy life.
Like the list above, the things that disciples do can seem tame and manageable: connect with God through Scripture and prayer, show care for another through an act of service, look for the presence of God in the people and events around you. Be open to the
movement of the Spirit within yourself. These are life giving and life changing practices.
Pastor John