May 24 | Day of Pentecost

The Easter season concludes on the fiftieth day of the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Pentecost comes from the Greek, pentekoste, “fiftieth” and it refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, also known as the “Feast of Weeks” and the “Feast of 50 days” in rabbinic tradition. Easter is the time of greatest joy as we’ve gathered in the good news of God’s victory over death and God’s power to renew our lives. Today we celebrate the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The primary color of red on this day symbolizes the fire and power of that Spirit in the Church and in the world. We rejoice with Hadley Fuerst as she affirms her baptism through the Church’s gift of confirmation. Come, Holy Spirit!