Scoping things out? Fantastic.
Here is a short summary of last Sunday and a brief preview of this upcoming Sunday!
Pentecost by Linda Schmidt (Quilt, 111 x 80in)
Last Sunday’s Conversation:
June 8, 2025 — Pentecost — Acts 2:1-21
Over the last three weeks, we have spent our time reflecting on and considering our advocacy. On this fourth week, what about God’s advocacy?
In the midst of Jesus’ life and ministry, his death on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday, and the Holy Spirit’s descent on the people on the day of Pentecost, it would seem that God’s advocacy is in the midst of it all.
This is Acts 2:1-21: A spirit of fire, a spirit like a dove, a spirit of being heard and seen, a spirit of people coming together. What does God’s advocacy look like? Pentecost, for one!
Pastor Ari believes that God’s advocacy is present today, as much as God’s Advocate in the Holy Spirit is present today. This Spirit, Spirit of truth, advocacy, and freedom, dwells in and abides with us. Us!
So let it out. Let it out!
Saint Honore Icon by Kathleen Sibilski (her artwork can be found here)
Coming up this Sunday:
June 15, 2025 — Ordinary Time (1) — Matthew 6:7-14
The Lord’s Prayer.