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Appendix 23 The Church Year Follows the Ordering of the Gospels and Acts The Urban Ministry Institute

It begins with the birth of Christ ( Advent to Epiphany ).

Promise

It then focuses on the revelation of his mission to the world ( Epiphany and Transfiguration ).

Incarnation

Ministry

It reminds us that Jesus set his face toward Jerusalem and the cross ( Ash Wednesday and Lent ).

Passion

It chronicles his final week, his crucifixion, and his resurrection ( Holy Week ).

Resurrection

It affirms his Ascension to the Father’s right hand in glory ( Ascension Day ).

Ascension

Descent of the Spirit

It celebrates the birth of his Church through the ministry of his Spirit ( Pentecost ).

The Church through the Ages

It remembers the history of his Church throughout the ages ( All Saints Day ).

Advent both ends the cycle and begins it again. It looks forward to his Second Coming as the conclusion of the Church Year but also prepares to remember again his First Coming and thus starts the Church Year afresh.

Second Coming