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 Pentecost is held 50 days after Easter- the celebration of the Holy Spirit descending upon the disciples and the birth of the church!  Pentecost will next be held on May 31, 2020.   Pentecost Festival during coffee hour! Red velvet birthday cake and kite flying!

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Five Simple Ways to celebrate Pentecost in your home....it's as simple as eating strawberry shortcake!

Make Pentecost Fire Sticks at Home: 


Praying on Pentecost
The following prayer comes from Sister Joan Chittister, OSB. It can be offered for personal devotion, as as part of a small group.
May the Gifts of the Holy Spirit bring fire to the earth so that the presence of God may be seen in a new light, in new places, in new ways.
May our own hearts burst into flame so that no obstacle, no matter how great, ever obstructs the message of the God within each of us.
May we come to trust the Word of God in our heart, to speak it with courage, to follow it faithfully and to fan it to flame in others.
May the Jesus who filled women with his Holy Spirit fill the world and the church with new respect for women’s power and presence.
Give me, Great God, a sense of the Breath of Spirit within me as I…
(State the intention in your own life at this time  for which you are praying.) Amen.

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    • Photos of Life at St. Paul's
    • 150th >
      • History of St. Paul's
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  • COVID-19 Response
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    • Community Connections
    • Tips to Stay Healthy
  • Connect
    • Connect Form
    • New to St. Paul's?
    • Meet the Staff
    • Calling Initiative
    • LGBTQ Affirming
    • Newsletters - The Messenger >
      • Archived 2020 Messenger Newsletters
    • The Episcopal Church
  • Worship
    • Music
    • Ministry Schedule
    • Wednesday Church Nights
    • Daily Prayer >
      • Morning Prayer
      • Compline
  • Learn
    • The Bible
    • Ways to Pray with Children
    • Children >
      • Virtual Bible School
      • Parables for Children
      • Helping children grieve
      • Just for Kids
      • Internet Safety for Children/Youth
    • Families >
      • Celebrating the Seasons >
        • Easter/Spring
        • Pentecost
        • Summer
        • St. Francis Day- Pet Blessing
        • All Hallow's Eve and All Saint's Day
        • Advent
        • Christmas
        • St. Nicholas
        • Epiphany
        • Lent
      • Online Resources for Families
      • Talking with Children About COVID-19, A Death or Tragedy
    • Youth >
      • My Faith, My Life Confirmation Journey >
        • Submit A Worship Summary
        • Submit A Service Opportunity Report
      • Youth Ministry Permission Form
      • Acolyte & Nursery Attendant Schedule
    • Adults >
      • Presentations
    • Groups
  • Serve
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Ministry Partners
  • Bless
    • Baptism
    • Weddings
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