SEEING RED ON MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 14^TH….

May 14^th is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is one of the prominent observances in the Christian liturgical year, celebrated the fiftieth day after Easter Sunday. Historically and symbolically related to the Jewish harvest festival of Shavuot, it commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit in “tongues of fire” upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus as described in the Book of Acts, Chapter 2. Pentecost is often thought of as the “Birthday of the Church”, as it signifies the unifying of all believers in Christ, empowered by the gifts of the Spirit, and now representing Christ’s real presence in the world.

This year, Pentecost falls on Mother’s Day. We look forward to a service that will celebrate both the blessings of the Church united, and the blessing of our Mother’s and those who have been as Mother’s to us. 

Please come dressed in RED on that day! Red is the color of Pentecost and a symbol of Holy Spirit “fire”. All members of the church, both men and women, will be invited to accept a red carnation in tribute to their mother, if living, or a white carnation in honor of a deceased mother. Join us in services on that special day.