Alternative Pentecost and Ordinary Time

Posted by: Simple Living Works! on: May 24, 2014

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Of Interest for Pentecost Season, June 8

SLW! Podcast Episode 18: Not Ordinary Times – Eco-Justice Ministries
Pentecost Convergence: A new addition to our Featured Writers page, Pastoral Economic Struggles: Facing Together Global Capitalism’s Domination in Daily Life by Lee Van Ham. This faith-based essay focuses on changes that can happen thanks to the Holy Spirit. It is an inspiring piece for any believer, though written primarily for pastoral leaders. Pentecost is a time to think about and work toward change. The Holy Spirit is a force for change, an agent for transformation.
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