This celebration of the word consists of readings corresponding to the Revised Common Lectionary, and music appropriate to the occasion. Pentecost is the “50th day” after the feast of Passover, and was the occasion of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
- Prelude: J.S. Bach, “Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist” (“Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost”), performed by Aldo Locatelli, public domain.
- Opening acclamation, Psalm 51:15.
- Lesson 1: Acts 2:1-21 World English Bible.
- Music: Thomas Tallis: “Loquebantur, Varii Linguis.” Performed by the Tudor Consort, available in Public Domain. Translation: “The Apostles spoke in many languages of the great works of God, as the Holy Spirit gave them the gift of speech, alleluia. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak.”
- Psalm 104:24-34, 35b.
- Lesson 2: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, World English Bible.
- Gospel: John 17:1-11, World English Bible.
- The Lord’s Prayer: From Matthew 6.
- Closing Prayer (sung): “Spirit of the Living God”, sung by the congregation of Faith United Methodist Church in South Burlington, Vermont on Pentecost Sunday 2014, used in accordance with Creative Commons License
- Blessing: The Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 (King James Version).
- Organ postlude: “Veni Creator Spiritus” by Rien van Binnendijk at Esztergom, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.