We will meet as Jesus' disciples met on the first Pentecost millennia ago. Eye witness accounts of the giving of the Holy Spirit reported that the believers were amazed and astonished. Wouldn't we be? If "divided tongues as of fire" rested on our heads and our mouths were filled with languages we did not know, we might be amazed and astonished, as well.

Ascension celebrates Pentecost with a red-dressed sanctuary, majestic music, and multi-language readings. This year we will celebrate both Affirmation of Baptism and First Communion for a number of our children and teens. Please join us for the Festival of Pentecost, Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. Though we do not expect fire and language, we never know what amazing and astonishing events the Spirit might stir.