E xpectations. We all have them. It's not a question of whether we have expectations, but what kinds of expectations we have ... especially when they are about God and what God is doing.

Contemporary readings of the Pentecost event in Acts 2 often bring with them expectations regarding the Spirit that are influenced by other scriptural texts. We see in other places where the role of the Spirit is described as one who comes to offer guidance and instruction. The apostle Paul writes about the importance of living according to the Spirit. 

But in Acts 2, the focus is not so much on the Spirit's work within the individual but on the Spirit's enablement of the faithful people of God to go out into all the world and make disciples...and to live as God's servants on behalf of others.

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate this gift, and look forward together with great expectations about with the Spirit will do in our lives both individually and as a community in the future. 

The Memorial Day Parade in Belmont is always a wonderful community event and All Saints' was honored to be invited back to participate with our own "float." 

Many thanks go out to those who helped prepare the float, and those who came on the day of the parade to participate, especially the Minor Family, Elizabeth and John Smith-Hamilton, Harriet Wong, and Katherine Wong.

 

Every year the Vestry makes important decisions regarding the upkeep of our physical space. In the past few years we did some significant maintenance on the stained glass windows, repaired the slate roof over the church, and renovated the Montessori School wing of the building. We know there is always more to be done, but would like to tackle things in a strategic way.

On Sunday, June 4, we have invited architect Colin Smith to join us after our 10 am service to facilitate a conversation about our hopes, dreams, and needs regarding the entire building. Some of the ideas people have mentioned include:

What else do you dream of when you are in the space? 

Note: If you cannot be here on June 4 you can still participate! Send your thoughts via email to [email protected] and we will bring them up at the meeting on June 4.