I cannot remember the last All Saints Sunday I sat in the pew instead of the chancel. But this All Saints Day I wasnโt collared and vested, leading the liturgy in the parish I serve. I was seated in a pew in another parish because Iโm taking a sabbatical this autumn. Where does an Anglican…
What is All Saints Day?
Knowing Our Family We’ve always been curious about our ancestors, to know where we came from and who we are. We’ve also wanted to gain wisdom from the experience of the past, both successes and failures. And we’ve desired communion and reunion of some sort. I know of a family that discovered an brother/uncle that no…
Should We Let the Kids Trick or Treat?
Yes, we should, and we should welcome the costumed kids and parents in our neighborhoods. The word ‘halloween’ comes from “All Hallow’s Eve.” “All Hallows” is the Christian All Saints Day (November 1st). So Halloween just means “Eve of All Saints Day.” It is far from being a pagan or evil word. Ironically, a church…