Dear Beloved Union Family,

Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, the day the poured out Spirit spoke to those gathered “from every nation under heaven” (Acts 2:5) and they heard the good news of God’s love in their native language.

What does Pentecost mean for us as we ask “what is God doing NOW in our midst?” Life is complex as we experience hope in possibly gathering more together in-person while still recognizing our need to be cautious, as we embrace good news of the vaccine while grieving over the impact of Covid throughout the world, as we join our voices to speak for peace while we are horrified over violence that displaces people and deprives them of their human rights.

Today we encourage you to listen for the Spirit of God’s voice around you. The Spirit is actively breathing through our lives. God speaks your native language and unites you with the hearts of people throughout our world to say this is what is true: You are my witness to a hope that changes the world. Jesus Christ is our Lord. And we are a part of a new humanity. Let’s turn toward God and receive our beloved identity.

For this Pentecost Weekend (a Fourth Weekend):

Please go to this link to discover ways to engage as a listener, receiver, actor, prayer-er. There are opportunities online and in-person; creative, life-giving ways to embody the good news that God is alive and with us here and throughout all nations. Today.