(Reprinted From the Guardian Newspaper)
“In the face of the pagan onslaught that is now Hallowe’en, the humble parish church is staging a fightback.
Rather than ignoring the annual celebration of the macabre and the monstrous, an increasing number of churches view it as an opportunity.
An increasing number are staging “light parties” at which games, fancy dress and party food are used to deliver an upbeat alternative to Halloween’s horror-soaked narrative, and a reminder of the fundamental Christian message that there is always light to be found in the darkness.”
I couldn’t have put it better myself. The only thing they missed out was the puppets! You will hear more about the St John’s Light Party this weekend at our Harvest Service. Lesley will do her best to climb on to the dais and give us the full story.