What’s New?
Happy Fall, y’all! The temperature is finally in the 80’s, the church is feeling fuller every Sunday, the animals will be blessed, Sunday school for all ages is happening, and so much more is in store. I heard recently that some folks that are already planning their trunk for Trunk or Treat! Further, the Endowment Board has been discussing some ways to make it possible to enjoy some new gatherings as a community at this time. Starting at the beginning of November, we will have our 3:00 service on the field every Sunday afternoon and we plan to bring back the processions in morning church services. Early in the pandemic, everything felt like one step forward and two steps back, the ratio has shifted and we are moving ahead.
This is the right season to be following the dream of growth. The long green liturgical season, the season after Pentecost, is the season in which we celebrate the spread and growth of the Gospel and the Church throughout the world. If you recall, on Pentecost the Holy Spirit blew through the community and gave birth to the church. From that point on, we have been celebrating the growth of the church both in the world and locally here at Holy Spirit. This is why the liturgical color of this season is green! It is a color of new life and growth.
We never know what is ahead and there will certainly be surprises, but I assure you that God is with us every step of the way and is doing everything needed to make all things new. I look forward to what God has in store for us in the year ahead!
We love you and God loves you,
Josh Condon+