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Ancestors' Feast

  • Good Shepherd | Hickory Hill 960 Monacan Trail Road Charlottesville, VA, 22903 United States (map)

On Sunday, November 3 we will observe the Feast of All Saints by naming and remembering those who have died. Please send me the names of those who you would like to remember, neal@gracechurchredhill.org. We will also be lighting candles in their memory. We will also create an ofrenda at GC|RH as another way to honor our ancestors. In Mexican tradition an ofrenda is an altar to honor the deceased during the Day of the Dead, Oct 31st/Nov 1st. The altar will be set up on the side of the sanctuary draped in cloth with candles, images of calaveras (skulls), and marigolds, on which everyone can place personal photos and items. Women at the Women's Retreat on Saturday, Nov 2nd will add items to the ofrenda. Then on Sunday, Nov 3rd, folks can add photographs and other items to the ofrenda before the service begins. Following the service those who wish can gather from 11:30-12:30, to share stories, songs, and memories of those beloveds who have passed on.

Earlier Event: November 2
Women's Gathering
Later Event: November 3
Songtuary