A prayer for Pentecost
Spirit of hope, Spirit of healing,
Spirit of reconciliation;
Our world is hurting,
And wracked with uncertainty and conflict.
Come alongside us we pray,
Still our troubled hearts,
And strengthen our commitment to the right and good,
Amidst all that disturbs and perplexes us. AMEN
Other prayers and Resources for Pentecost
Pentecost Sunday is celebrated in the Spring of each year, 7 weeks after Easter Day. Rooted in the Jewish festival of weeks, it is remembered by Christians as the day when the early followers of Jesus experienced a new-found sense of God's power and presence through the Holy Spirit. It is often described as The Birthday of the Church.If you are organising a Pentecost event, or if you simply want to deepen your own understanding and experience of Pentecost, we hope you find these resources of interest and use.
A Pentecost Story
...Their noise grew louder and louder,Almost as if they were in the house with us.
And then we realised - it was not the crowd at all,
But what seemed like a rushing wind streaming through the room,
Fire-like tongues rested over each of us.
Yet more profound was what was happening within us,
It was as though God’s very self had taken hold of us...
Originally written for the Liverpool two cathedrals Pentecost celebration, this reading imagines how one of those who experienced it might have told the story of the first Pentecost. Click here to download
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This prayer of intercession uses music from Jonathan Bramwell and images from the Doves of Peace installtion from Liverpool Cathedral.
You can also find a music only version of this video through this link
The dance of the Spirit
A reflective reading exploring the role and ministry of the Holy Spirit throughout creation. click here
A responsive reading for Pentecost
watch on YouTubeA Pentecost Prayer
watch on YouTubeA Reflection for Pentecost
A reading that can be used individually or by a congregation in seeking to be shaped and empowered by the Holy Spirit. click here
A Pentecost Commission
A simple commission exploring various aspects of the Holy Spirit and their impact on our lives click here