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The Power of Solidarity (part one) (Acts 2:36-47) (May 31, 2026)

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Location: Eden United Church of Christ Date: May 31, 2026 (PAAM Sunday and Trinity Sunday, last Sunday in AAPI Heritage Month) [1] Scripture: Acts 2: 36-47 (joint) Sermon title: The Power of Solidarity (part one) (revised, shortened)   * YouTube clip is available at Eden UCC's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edenunitedchurchofchristch6090/ I. Introduction: The Miracle of Hearing Good morning. Today is May 31, 2026, and our church and community meet at a meaningful point. In the church calendar, it is Trinity Sunday. In the United Church of Christ, it is PAAM—Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries—Sunday, bringing us to the end of AAPI Heritage Month. I would also like to bring greetings to you from Eppie Encabo, the National Moderator of PAAM-UCC . May our loving God continue to guide you and bless your ministries. Last Sunday, Pastor Jacki shared with us the " shock and awe " of Pentecost: rushing wind, tongues of fire, and the birth of the chur...