Pentecost
The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, and revisits stories exploring the themes of this special day.
The Rev Kate Bottley celebrates Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the Church. The bishop of Dover, the Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, reveals the meaning and relevance of Pentecost, and we revisit stories that explore the themes of this special day, including transformation. JB Gill meets a tree surgeon who revealed how his faith helped him to overcome drug addiction. Kate visits Loch Leven in Kinross and finds out why the wild goose is a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Celtic Christianity, and there’s another opportunity to hear American jazz singer Gregory Porter talk about his faith and music.
With hymns from around the country. Recorded before church buildings closed.
Music:
Come Down O Love Divine - St Elisabeth’s Church, Reddish
O God Of Burning Cleansing Flame -The Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes
All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name - Pontio Arts Centre
Spirit Of God Unseen As The Wind - Stockbridge Church, Edinburgh
When Love Was King – performed by Gregory Porter
Go Forth And Tell - St Martins Church, Stamford
Breathe On Me Breath Of God - All Saints’ Church, Northampton
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Clips
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Performance: When Love Was King
Duration: 04:09
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Trees saved my life
Duration: 03:30
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Trailer - Pentecost
Duration: 01:00
Stories
Trees Saved My Life We revisit when JB Gill met tree surgeon Timon, a heroin addict for 20 years. With help from the Christian charity Betel UK he found faith and was able to turn his life around. He now heads up the charity’s tree surgery enterprise.
Wild GeeseThere’s another chance to see The Rev. Kate Bottley in Kinross where she met RSPB volunteer Ian Dick. They go in search of the 15,000 geese that migrate to Loch Leven each year. Ian explains why the Celtic Christians chose the wild goose as a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
Gregory Porter InterviewWe look back at the interview with J. B. Gill and American jazz singer Gregory Porter. They discuss his Christian faith, gospel music and the inspiration behind his success.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kate Bottley |
| Presenter | JB Gill |
| Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
| Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
| Series Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Producer | Charlotte Hindle |
| Director | David Waters |
| Production Company | Avanti Media |
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