The times in the Church year between special seasons is sometimes called “Ordinary Time” because these Sundays have no seasonal names. Instead, these “extra” Sundays are designated solely by “ordinal” numbers–hence the term “ordinary.” The 20+ Sundays after Pentecost that fall in the summer months center on Christian growth and missions. Many of the readings for these Sundays are of Jesus’ teachings and parables, and of Paul’s letters to the fledgling churches.
The Sundays following Pentecost, observed as “the time of the church,” share a some-what similar theme as that of Epiphany.

Affectionately called the season of the “green meadow,” no doubt due to the fact of green being the established color, these Sundays also emphasize the subject of growth. Green is a neutral color, but there is nothing colorless about our need to grow and mature as disciples of Jesus Christ. That’s why the“green meadow” time of the church year is so lengthy. Time must be given to encourage all worshipers to maintain their faith through the constant use of God’s means of grace.