Pentecost is the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit and therefore the birthday of the one (unified), holy (dedicated, set apart), catholic (all-encompassing, universal) and apostolic (sent) church. It is celebrated 50 days after Passover (Pasha, Easter).

It was put on the heart of some Christian leaders in the city to once again come together to express the unity that does exist in the Christian Church. We are doing it because showing love, respect and care for one another, despite our differences, is what Jesus called us to do. God the Father, through Jesus & The Holy Spirit started one church to exist as a diverse and unified body, reflecting Who God is. As a family, you need to have the occasional family reunion!

No, Pentecost 2020 is free as the cost is being covered by donations.

During the service, there will be prayer, singing. and worship. We all participate in this way. You can participate more specifically by helping your church prepare some things that we will use during the service.

• a wooden cube painted in one colour that your church decides and with your church name on.
• a piece of fabric or garment in the same colour as the cube that we will lay down on the path that the cross of Christ will take during the service. More information about how to make these things will be available online in March.
• You are welcome to participate in the ecumenical choir – rehearsals in April and May at Emmanuel Baptist Church. (More information under the question ”How do I join the choir”.)

A Church, fellowship or communion that confesses at least the 66 un-contended books of Scriptures and at least one of the Nicene or Apostles Creeds* and that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit and therefore the only Way to eternal life, healing and restoration.

To be obedient to Jesus instruction to love one another so that the world might know that we are sent by Him. To worship and highlight Jesus through the grace of the Holy Spirit and in doing so glorifying the Father. When we do this we believe that Jesus through the Holy Spirit will make us able to see our differences as gifts instead of sources of division. To repent from our sins and to seek healing that can only come from God. To establish and re-establish relationships and covenants between people and churches. To be inspired to be Jesus’ hands and feet in a hurting world.

People from all generations, from many different nations and peoples. People from many (if not all) different Christian denominations in Saskatoon. The service will be a microcosm of the diversity we find in Saskatoon and in Canada. There will be people coming in from the different parts of the province as well as from further away.

Absolutely, Pentecost 2020 welcomes all people to join us as we direct our attention to Jesus.

The service itself will emphasis participation rather than observation. We anticipate a 14,000+ person gathering with everything that entails. We will sing, confess our faith, hear scriptures, pray and acknowledge where we have missed the mark as Church. We hope and pray that the Pentecost that took place almost 2000 years will come alive narrated by the voices we often fail to hear, the children. During the service actions of unity will take place. Representatives from the different churches will lay down the fabrics in front of the cross. We will place the different names of our respective churches next to the cross.

At 5:00pm the official service is over but if you would like to stay and worship or connect with new friends you can do so. Music and prayer will continue. We also encourage you to share a meal together after you leave. If you are connected to a church or with a Christian organization we encourage you to continue to interact with your neighbour church and to pray together. We encourage you to have a positive impact on Saskatoon by volunteering at different places of ministry. It is our hope and prayer that the Holy Spirit will move us to have a loving and lasting impact on Saskatoon, the province and beyond. If you are not currently connected to a church we encourage you to visit one and check it out. After the service you can stay up to date by following @pentecost2020sk.

It is rush seating, so you are welcome to choose your seats on a first come, first serve basis. The stage will be centred in the arena so everyone should be able to see what is going on. Seats near the stage will be reserved for participants (readers etc, representatives and the choir). If you anticipate more than 300 people from your church attending, please send an email to pentecost2020vision@gmail.com

We will use hymns and songs that are well established over denominational history and lines. A couple of examples are: “How Great Thou Art” and “Great is Thy Faithfulness”. Imagine 14,000 people singing these songs together!

Yes, there will be an offering for the purpose of covering expenses and for the future work of unity in Saskatoon.

There is parking outside Sasktel Centre but it will be limited as we are anticipating a full house. Please carpool or use public transit if you can. Some churches will arrange busses from their respective places of worship to the event. Check with your church if that is the case.

We hope to have a big, 400-strong choir representing the church of Saskatoon. Please send an email to Rob Priestly, the choir conductor at heypriest@gmail.comif you would like to participate. The first choir rehearsal, date, and location will be announced here on the webpage in February.

Please send an email Sherry Waugh the prayer coordinator at swaughoo@yahoo.ca.

By telling your family and friends about it. By sharing social media @pentecost2020sk, the webpage www.pentecost2020vision.com and by asking your pastor or priest for material.

Yes! Children are most welcome to Pentecost 2020. Due to the size of this gathering, there will not be childcare available; however, our service will be designed to captivate and involve the children in attendance. We will also have some crafts prepared that children can do in their seat.

Yes, please visit http://www.sasktelcentre.com/accessibility for more information. Instead of a ticket please send an email to luisa@thebridgesaskatoon.com.

No, the concessions will not be open so we encourage you to eat before. Even better have someone over for a meal after.

No, but we hope and pray that this service is a step towards full communion in the church.

Pentecost 2020 will take place on May 31, 2020. Doors open at 2:00pm and the service will begin at 3:00pm. The official end time is 5:00pm but people are welcome to stay.

You can contribute financially to Pentecost 2020 through several channels. For donations over $20 you can donate right here on the webpage. For donations under $20, you can give through your local church. Please mark the donation “Pentecost 2020”. For donations over $1000 please mark the donation Pentecost 2020 and submit them directly to:
Ukrainian Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Saskatchewan
214 Avenue M South
Saskatoon, SK  S7M 2K4

The Ukranian Catholic Church has graciously agreed to provide staff to do the work of accounting for Pentecost 2020. Any surplus from Pentecost 2020 will be directed towards works of unity in the Church in the future as decided by the steering committee, representing a great variety of churches.