A message from the Interim Pastor

Ordinary Time– Rev. Jennifer Geary

The Christian year began with Advent back six months ago. From Advent to Pentecost we have rehearsed and retold the church’s birth story. Now we enter Ordinary time. Ordinary time is the longest season of the Christian calendar stretching from June to November.

What happens during Ordinary time? The other seasons we know well. We have our traditions for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost but what do we do during Ordinary time? The work of the Church!

It is a time of evangelism and faithful worship as most newcomers visit during this season. Our liturgy now focuses on the teachings of Jesus and our relationship with God right now more so than celebrating the story of old. We focus on discipleship and mission. While there are fewer rituals & traditions, there is greater responsibility. We do because we want to, not because we have to. We hold ourselves accountable for our personal discipleship in daily living. There is a different feel during Ordinary time.

Also, this year we will be engaging in transition work as the congregation discerns it future mission and prepares the church profile. Our newly formed Transition Team of Janet Tucker, Melissa Mattison, Chuck McCullagh, Sheri Cheung, Carolyn Dion and Laura Frogameni will be contacting you with surveys and invitations to conversations and gatherings.  Please be responsive to their invitations as the broader the participation the more accurate the vision.

Ordinary time is a wonderful season of blessing as God’s Spirit blows through our lives, opening possibilities. May you feel the refreshment of God’s grace through this season of growth and harvest.

To read the full June 2025 Spire click here.