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November 1 is celebrated as All Saints Day. Some distinguish between All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2, with the former focusing on those identified as “saints” and the latter focusing on “ the faithful departed.” In our Protestant traditions, we understand that the “communion of “saints” includes all those who have gone before us in the faith and have now joined that “ great cloud of witnesses.”
Those who first received the visions in the Book of Revelation – in the face of struggle and oppression, rejection and death – needed a vision that pointed toward hope. The vision painted by Revelation is at times complicated, confusing, and downright bizarre. The important thing is not all the wild details, but the overall point. In Revelation, the message is simple: God wins.
In chapter 7, when the tensions in Revelation are heightening and everyone on the earth observes that a great day of wrath is coming, the people cry out: “Who is able to stand?” Who is able to hold fast when the day of the Lord comes?
“A great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages” – that is who is able to remain firmly rooted. As we go about life, we don’t always feel like beloved children of God. Many of us are all too aware of our own foibles and failings. We suffer under the brokenness of our world.
But who will be firmly with us through all this?
A great multitude, the communion of saints, the cloud of witnesses that no one can count. Nothing can overcome the truth that God’s ultimate desire is to redeem all Creation. Contemplate: What is your understanding of God’s vision for what is yet to come.?
Creation Connection:
Even in Revelation, when this realm of existence reaches its conclusion, the gifts of Creation do not end. The saints wave palm branches, arrive at springs of water, and rest among fruit-filled trees.
Used with permission the Gathering Pentecost 2, 2026
Last Sunday the congregation was invited to light a candle in memory of a personal saint.
Announcements:
We invite anyone who is on a faith journey to join us on Sunday morning and we also continue on our faith journey. This coming Sunday will be our Remembrance day service.
The Members of the Royal Canadian Legion will be attending the service at St Monica’s Church.
Sunday November 8th, Remembrance Sunday
Scriptures:
Joshua 24:1-3a,14-25 Joshua challenged the people to choose God
Psalm 78 We ill teach the next generation
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 God will raise the dead
Matthew 25: 1-13 Parable of the 10 bridesmaids and the lamps
Lay Leader: Maria Lay Reader: Brenda
The Prayer Shawl group will meet on November 14, in the Family Room, at 2-3:30 pm. All knitters and crocheters are most welcome to join in the fellowship of making prayer shawls. If you are in need of knitting needles or crochet hooks or wool it can be supplied.
Nov. 6-10 – Diwali
Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day (service at the Community Centre)
Nov. 13 – World Kindness Day
Nov. 19 – World Toilet Day ( a call to action for all those who don’t have places to go to the bathroom or proper sanitation)
Nov. 20 – World Children’s Day
Nov. 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance
Please note that the Church office is no longer open, if you need help, please phone the church and leave a message.
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