On Wednesday, November 1, the Mininstry of Imagination will host an Ancestors' Feast at Good Shepherd Church. This gathering, in the spirit of Samhain, Day of the Dead, and other autumnal traditions, is an opportunity to honor our ancestors (both biological and cultural) with food, celebration, and ceremony.  It includes a potluck, a collaborative ancestor altar, and communal song and poetry. 
 
We invite you to bring a dish you associate with a deceased loved one. Also, please bring photographs or other mementos to place on our community ancestor altar. We welcome you to bring a poem, song, or memory to share after our meal. The beloved dead you celebrate this year may be your biological ancestors, loved ones you've lost, and/or exemplars who've illuminated your life.
 
SCHEDULE:
We'll gather at Good Shepherd Church from 5:45 to 6:15. At 6:15 we'll share our Ancestor Feast in the Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall. Folks who bring a dish in honor of an ancestor will have a chance to speak of their connection to the dish. At 7ish we'll migrate to the Good Shepherd Chapel to share some songs celebrating ancestors and the circle of life. At 8:30 we'll conclude the gathering, though folks are welcome to stay for fellowship, either in the church or around a campfire.  
 
More details on the meal. You might choose to bring: A traditional family recipe; a meal from your ancestral homeland; a favorite food of your grandparents or other family members who have passed; a special treat in memory of someone you love. Whatever you wish to bring, this is a chance to connect our cultures, our stories, our family legacies, and the magic of community food. People of all ages are welcome. If you bring a dish that needs final warming, bring it to the Good Shepherd kitchen. We'll have a warm oven and stove top available.