The silence of a Sunday morning is interrupted by the tolling of a church bell.  The bell rings slowly and repeatedly, with a moment of silence between each toll.  The sound is a reminder to pause and remember. On All Saints Sunday, United Methodists around the world publicly remember and honor those who have passed away. Celebrated on the first Sunday in November, All Saints Sunday honors the impact each life has on another.

At Brecksville United Methodist Church the names of all who have died in the past year are read, a candle is lit, and the church bell is tolled for each person. Prayers are lifted for the departed as the congregation honors and celebrates them.

United Methodists believe in the “communion of the saints,” which includes not only all living believers, but also all who have gone before them, a “great cloud of witnesses,” which surrounds the living and cheers each of us on.

If you would like to recognize a loved one who died between November 2023 and 2024, please contact the Brecksville United Methodist Church office by texting 833- 556-1171, calling 440-526-8938 or emailing info@brecksvilleumc.com