Episode 94 - Seasons

Seasons

In the Christian calendar, we have different seasons of Lent, Advent, Eastertide, etc. Each of these seasons gives attention to what’s coming. In Advent, we prepare for the coming of Christ. In Eastertide, we prepare for Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit.

In God’s creation, we also have seasons. In many parts of the world, people experience four different seasons. Patterns and cycles are built into God’s creation for a specific reason, and the Christian calendar reflects that.

In the USA district of the Church, we also align some of our programs with seasons, such as the Sunday School lessons or the season of Confirmation, which happens during Eastertide. Another season that we have adapted is the season of ordination, which happens from June to August and January to February. Having these designated times of ordination allows a few months for the person to prepare to become a minister. During this time, they take courses and have discussions that are all essential to understanding ordination and ministry.

That is the purpose of seasons – we are able to better understand the thing we’re preparing for. Having these rhythms and seasons creates reliability and accountability.