Dear Friends in Christ,
Last Sunday, on Pentecost I suggested we live between Babel and Pentecost – between Babel’s confusion and misunderstanding that lead to suspicion, distrust, and divisiveness and Pentecost’s clarity of purpose, understanding, and empathy that lead to unity amidst diversity. The question is: “Where are we along the spectrum between these two poles, and: In which direction are we headed with our lives?”

Today, in our nation and society, it is clear we’re not as far along the road to Pentecost as we might have thought. Today, the ties that bind us in a free democracy are being tested.

And sadly, under our nation’s present political leadership as well as in the sentiments oft oo many citizens, it appears we’re headed in the direction of Babel rather than Pentecost. But, what do you think? And, how are we called to be Christ’s church in this kind of moment?

Blessings of Being – and Becoming – Pentecost People,
Pastor Ed