On Sunday, November 7, 2021, we will observe All Saints Day in our worship service. All Saints Day is not only a United Methodist recognized holy day, but it is recognized Christianity-wide.
All Saints Day is an opportunity to give thanks for those who have gone before us in the faith. From the early days of Christianity, there is a sense that the Church consists of not only all living believers, but also all who have gone before us. For example, in Hebrews 12, the author encourages Christians to remember that a great cloud of witnesses surrounds us, encouraging us, cheering us on.