This is a recording from the All Souls Requiem Service preached at St. David’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, November 2nd. Rev. Kristen Hawley delivered a sermon reflecting on the significance of All Souls Day, a time dedicated to commemorating all the departed. She speaks about the interconnectedness of life and death and emphasizes that no one is lost in the economy of God. Rev. Hawley encourages the congregation to remember their loved ones and hold them in prayer, stressing the holy and beautiful nature of this day. She likens the experience of this ‘thin space’ to moments of birth and death, where the veil between heaven and earth is most transparent. Through this, she reassures the parishioners of their eternal bond with God and each other.
00:00 Introduction to All Souls Day
00:31 Understanding All Hallows Tide
01:37 The Faithful Departed: Who Are They?
03:24 A Day for Everyone: Remembering All Departed
04:47 Celebrating Lives: Stories and Memories
06:09 The Thin Veil: Life, Death, and the Divine
07:49 The Beauty of Thin Spaces
09:39 Conclusion: Eternal Rest and Song
