Enjoy Our Little Church By the Sea Service Today

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Are you looking for encouragement today? Take a moment and listen to our sermon titled "Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2023," where God's presence, fellowship, and joy are at All Saints By the Sea Episcopal Church, Montecito, California. As we prepare for Pentecost Sunday on May 28, 2023, our church service brings peace to the hearts of those in this chaotic world. Join us and be blessed today.

In the Episcopal Church, what does the term "Day of Pentecost" mean? The Day of Pentecost is the seventh Sunday after Easter, and it is referred to as "the fiftieth day" in the Old and New Testaments. It is a celebration of the Holy Spirit breathing life into the body of Christ, which is the Church, and sending it out into the world. On Pentecost Sunday, both the clergy and the congregation wear red vestments, symbolizing the work of the Holy Spirit.

"Crown Him with Many Crowns Hymn" at the Westminster Abbey

This is the hymn, 'Crown Him with Many Crowns,' was written by Matthew Bridges (1800 -1894) and set to the hymn tune, DIADEMATA, composed by George Elvey (1816 -1893). It was sung at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 13,2017. Sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, the hymn was arranged by James O'Donnell, the Director of Music at the Abbey.