Greetings,
The church year, just like our lives, is in constant transition. We are born
(Christmas). We grow and learn (Epiphany). We experience difficulties (Lent), and
death (Good Friday). But the Good news in Jesus Christ is we also experience
love, forgiveness, joy, and life (Easter).
Did you know Easter is not over? In fact, there are 7 Sundays after Easter Sunday
that the church celebrates Jesus’ victory over death. A victory that brings us all,
yes, even to those you don’t like or agree with, Christ's forgiveness of sin, which
brings life to the world now, and into the mystery of the great beyond.
On the 28th of May we begin the longest season of the church, called Pentecost.
Pentecost is a time we celebrate the Holy Spirit coming to live in and amongst us.
It is what many have called the birth of the church. It is a time we are reminded of
our baptismal promises of the Holy Spirit bringing us faith to believe in Christ and
his teachings to love God and all of God’s creation, seeking justice and
reconciliation to all.
May is also a time we celebrate our confirmands who will be confirming their faith
and their baptismal promise that their parents and sponsors made for them. Come
on Sunday, May 21st at 10:30am to hear their statements of faith during the sermon
time and celebrate with them this time of commitment.
Peace+
Pastor Tim
