…that there will be a “Protect the Vote” march and rally on Nov. 4? On Nov. 4th, the First Unitarian Church of Oakland and Genesis will host an Interfaith gathering, march, and rally from 10 AM – Noon, to “Protect the Vote”. Join us on the plaza of the First Unitarian Church (685 14th Street, Oakland) for reflection and song, then march to the Federal Building for a rally with Clergy and People of Faith. Any questions? Reach out to Willem Vandekamp.

…that this Sunday is All Saints Day? If you would like a loved one included in the Litany of the Saints on Sunday, you can submit their name here.

…that Día de los Muertos is actually a multi-day holiday? Many Americans associate it with Halloween night but various traditions in Mexico celebrate different nights for different souls. In the tradition that Rowan was raised in, celebrations begin on October 27th with honoring beloved pets who have passed away. October 28th is for those who died suddenly or in accidents, October 29th is for those who have died due to the water, October 30th is for souls with nobody left to remember them, and October 31st is for los angelitos (those who die before they are born. November 1st celebrates the lives of infants and children who have died and November 2nd is the day most people know about, wherein all souls are honored and celebrated with ofrendas and offerings.

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