The Gift of Pentecost "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. ...All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit..." Acts 2: 1, 4
On Pentecost, God manifests in three new ways¸ all of which are rich with meaning. The rushing wind displays God's immanence and power; the fire signifies the One who is the light of the world; the tongues denote the Word who was in the beginning, reflected in the life-giving communion of human conversation. Three signs of God's presence appeared to them - the wind embracing them, the fire resting on each¸ and the gift of new language coming variously to those who had heard God's word and heeded it. In a consummate moment of community, Jesus' followers were not only called but called together.
Marilyn Chandler McEntyre
Disciplines 2014
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CALLING
Will you say, "YES"?
Living Flame 1
A FORMATION PROGRAM
Sept. 2014~May 2015
Spaces available
The Living Flame is an extraordinary
opportunity for Practitioners of Centering Prayer to experience seven retreat days scheduled monthly.
Registration and information:
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CONSIDERATION
Molly Payne-Hardin, a member of the CONWF community, is a Postulate for ordination to the priesthood of the Episcopal Church and will enter seminary at the University of the South, Sewanee in the fall. She has helped to lead Centering Prayer groups and to organize our CONWF chapter.
Molly plans to continue in the contemplative community and present centering prayer workshops while in seminary.
We send Molly on this new life journey with prayers of support and encouragement. We also send gratitude for her many hours of service to CONWF.
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