A Crowd No One Could Count
This Sunday is All Saints. Revelation gives us a crowd too large to count, gathered from every nation and language around the throne. On the mountain, Jesus calls blessed the people the world usually passes over: the poor in spirit, the grieving, the meek, the merciful. And 1 John won't let us push holiness off to some later date. We are God's children now, the letter says, even if what we will be has not yet been revealed.
The saints we remember this Sunday mostly don't have feast days. They taught Sunday school, kept the kitchen running after funerals, sat in the same pew for forty years. During Communion we will read their names aloud, people from this parish and from our own families who shaped our faith without meaning to. Earlier in the same service, a child will be baptized into that same company.
This Sunday
10:00 a.m. Rooted Together
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion with Holy Baptism
11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour
Interested in serving in worship? Chat with Chas or Daphne. There's a place for you on the schedule.
Around Saint D's
Fall Back Saturday Night
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. Set your clocks back an hour before bed Saturday.
Sunday, November 1, 2:00 a.m.
Wednesday Evening, November 4
Dinner together, then two ways to spend the hour. Come and See is for anyone doubting, rebuilding, or just curious, so bring your questions. The Meditative Prayer Group sits quietly with God, and no right words or experience are needed.
5:30 p.m. Dinner, Daniels Hall
6:00 p.m. Come and See, CFC Classroom
6:00 p.m. Meditative Prayer Group, Gallery Classroom
Looking Ahead
Consecration Sunday
Next Sunday we make our pledges for the coming year, then share lunch together after worship.
Sunday, November 8, 10:00 a.m.
11:15 a.m. Consecration Sunday Luncheon
Save the Date
November 22 Parish Thanksgiving Potluck
November 26 Thanksgiving Day Meal, 2:00 p.m.
December 5 Saint Nicholas Market, times to come
December 13 56th Advent Lessons and Carols, 5:00 p.m.
December 20 Saint D's Christmas Party, 5:00 p.m.
December 24 Christmas Eve Worship, 7:00 p.m.
December 25 Christmas Day Worship, 10:00 a.m.
Opportunities to Serve
Mission Poptart
Street School has asked us for 560 Pop-Tarts, any flavor or brand. They go into take-home kits for students over the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.
Bring them by Sunday, November 15
Food Bank Volunteering
Our team has a two-hour shift at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Sign up here.
Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.