Time After Pentecost
The Time After Pentecost, also known as Ordinary Time, is the longest season in the liturgical year. The term “ordinary” comes from the word ordinal, meaning "counted" or "numbered"—not “plain.” Each Sunday in this season is numbered and ordered as part of a journey through the church year.
This season begins with Trinity Sunday and continues through Reformation Sunday and All Saints Sunday, culminating in Christ the King Sunday. Afterward, the liturgical year restarts with Advent.
The seasonal color is green, symbolizing growth and life, except on special feast days.
Following Pentecost, when we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Gospel readings (primarily from Luke) focus on Jesus' ministry as He travels toward Jerusalem. These passages highlight His teachings, parables, and acts of healing. Themes such as humility, service, inclusivity, and the challenges of discipleship are emphasized, revealing the nature of God’s Kingdom.
Old Testament readings during this season encourage reflection on God’s mercy, justice, and our call to live faithfully. Together, the scriptures invite us to grow spiritually and live out the values of Christ in our daily lives.
The Time After Pentecost, also known as Ordinary Time, is the longest season in the liturgical year. The term “ordinary” comes from the word ordinal, meaning "counted" or "numbered"—not “plain.” Each Sunday in this season is numbered and ordered as part of a journey through the church year.
This season begins with Trinity Sunday and continues through Reformation Sunday and All Saints Sunday, culminating in Christ the King Sunday. Afterward, the liturgical year restarts with Advent.
The seasonal color is green, symbolizing growth and life, except on special feast days.
Following Pentecost, when we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Gospel readings (primarily from Luke) focus on Jesus' ministry as He travels toward Jerusalem. These passages highlight His teachings, parables, and acts of healing. Themes such as humility, service, inclusivity, and the challenges of discipleship are emphasized, revealing the nature of God’s Kingdom.
Old Testament readings during this season encourage reflection on God’s mercy, justice, and our call to live faithfully. Together, the scriptures invite us to grow spiritually and live out the values of Christ in our daily lives.
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We usually have a wonderful coffee/fellowship hour after the service in the basement fellowship room. It's a great time to have some snacks, tea or coffee, and fellowship with one another!
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We are a member congregation of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Eastern Synod, Niagara Area.
We are a diverse congregation seeking the unity of Christ through worship, fellowship and servant-hood.
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