Oct 29, 2025



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“All Saints Day honors the beloved community—past and present—who continue to guide us in faith, justice, and love.”

🕊️ What Is All Saints Day?

A Welcoming Tradition of Remembrance in the United Church of Christ

At Holy Covenant UCC, we often say that “we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses”—a beautiful reminder drawn from Scripture (Hebrews 12:1) that those who’ve come before us continue to shape our lives and faith. All Saints Day is the moment we pause to honor them. ✨

Celebrated on November 1st and observed in worship the following Sunday, All Saints Day is an opportunity to remember those who have died, give thanks for their lives, and reflect on how their love and witness continue to ripple through our lives. In the UCC, this day isn’t about statues or sainthood in the traditional sense—it’s about ordinary people who revealed extraordinary grace.

“Saints in the United Church of Christ are not just those in stained-glass windows — they’re the ones who sat beside us in the pews, baked bread for communion, marched for justice, and helped raise our children in faith.”

We celebrate All Saints Day because memory is sacred. Because love endures. Because we are not alone in this journey—and those who lit the way before us still walk with us in spirit.

🌟 How Can I Participate?

  • 🕯️ Light a candle during worship in remembrance of someone you love and miss.
  • 💐 Say their name—whether aloud or in your heart—as we honor the saints among us.
  • 📷 Bring a photo or small item to place on the altar table as a tribute.
  • 💬 Share a story—with your family, a friend, or even during worship—about someone who shaped your faith.

Whether you’ve been part of Holy Covenant for 30 years or just arrived last week—All Saints Day invites all of us to remember, reflect, and rejoice. The great cloud of witnesses includes you, too.

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