October 29, 2025

All Saints Sunday

All Saints Sunday is the day on which we celebrate the Communion of Saints as we remember the lives of church members who have moved from this life to the next in the twelve months.

On Sunday November 2nd we will read the names of our congregation members (listed at the bottom of this page) as part of our morning worship service in the sanctuary. Additionally, there will be an opportunity during the worship service for you to light candle for anyone else who has died in the past year.

The Communion of Saints is a familiar phrase because of its inclusion in the Apostles’ Creed. We often might repeat these words without stopping to think what they mean. Hebrews 12:1 speaks about the great “cloud of witnesses” who surround us. In the preceding chapter, we read of the faith of Abraham and of Moses and of the other heroes from the Old Testament. The writer is reminding us that through our connection with Christ, those who have died in the faith still are present with us.

As we share in communion this Sunday, we are recognizing the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us in faith and join us at the communion table. These people may be gone from our sight, but they remain in our hearts and minds. I invite you to celebrate our ongoing connection with those who have departed this life as we worship together on All Saints Sunday.

Rachel Gonia

Naming the Saints

Donn Brascho • Helen Braswell • Benny Cosper
Barbara Evans • Judy Grainger • John Hoffman
Hal Rozelle • Bill Sams • Janet Weldon