By Chadwick Anderson | FM Liturgical Network
Published in October of 2020
SUMMARY: How can we celebrate Halloween in a uniquely Christian way? Pastor Chadwick Anderson of Mattis Avenue Free Methodist Church (Champaign, IL) passes on a tradition of lighting a candle in remembrance of someone who has died. This tradition could help us connect with our neighbors in a meaningful way.
KEY QUOTE: “Once you’ve sat down, share with all of us who you’re lighting the candle in remembrance of, and how that person impacted your life. Please only one person lighting at a time, and wait until that person has finished speaking before going forward to light yours. We’re not in a hurry and have plenty of time to hear each other. In these moments, we literally ‘re-member’ others. We piece together thoughts, words, and moments from their lives…and they exist in our hearts and minds right here tonight.”
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