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Liturgical dancers use flame-shaped banners. Courtesy photo from the Rev. Todd Pick's website, www.wordmadeimage.com.

Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday—May 23, 2021—is a celebration of the events told in Acts 2 when the first followers of Jesus were empowered by the Holy Spirit for the task of building the church and making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Symbols of wind, fire, water and a dove give us an idea of the excitement and unpredictability of the Holy Spirit.

Learn more about Pentecost and other seasons of the church below. 

Flying a red kite is one way to commemorate Pentecost. File photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.
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Ways We Grow

Ideas for celebrating Pentecost at home

From red candles on a cake, to a shared prayer, there are many ways United Methodists can mark the church's birthday with family devotionals.

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Pentecost mosaic Image by Holger Schué from Pixabay 1500
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Ask The UMC-FAQs

What is Pentecost?

The Christian festival of Pentecost, on the 50th day after Jesus’ resurrection, celebrates the gift the Holy Spirit and birth of the church.

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Pentecost

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Lent / Easter

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  • "Peter's denial" by artist Rosana Casco

    Devotionals

    Holy Thursday: "Denial and forgiveness" - Holy Week Devotions
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  • "Mary Magdalene discovering the empty tomb" by Herschel Pollard, Ph.D. Permission granted for use by artist, 2021. Pollard is a former staff member of the Television Radio and Film Commission of the Methodist Church, a predecessor agency to United Methodist Communications.

    Devotionals

    Holy Saturday: "Tarrying Together" - Holy Week Devotions
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Advent & Christmas

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Other seasons

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  • Donna Miller of Historic St. George's United Methodist Church in Philadelphia points out images of Ann and Anna Jarvis at the church. Video image by United Methodist Communications.

    Who We Are

    Methodist History: The Founding Mothers of Mother's Day
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  • Student celebrates after graduation at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. Photo courtesy of Ross Mulhausen, University of Puget Sound.

    Prayer

    Go with God: A Prayer for Graduates
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