Death is an
inevitable part of life. It always involves loss, grief, and
change. It is a time when people turn to God and his church
for meaning and comfort. Human beings are ritualistic creatures,
and so we engage in various rites of passage throughout our
lives. The funeral is the final rite of passage in which we
honour and celebrate the lives of those who have died. As part
of this rite of passage we pay honour to and remember the life
of the one who moved.
Funerals are
generally structured in two parts:
The first
part addresses the loss we have suffered. We remember the
loved one through eulogies and other acts of honour. Grandchildren
may read poems; fraternal organizations may engage in their
own rituals; songs may be offered in honour of the loved
one. We bring forward the memories of the person to whom
we are bidding farewell.
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The
second part of the funeral service focuses on God’s response to
our loss. This is addressed through the proclamation of
Christ’s promise of resurrection of eternal life. Death
has no victory! Death has lost its sting!
We welcome
all people who are in need of the comfort and support that
our church can offer. It doesn’t matter if you are a
member of this congregation or if you have never attended
a service, we welcome your enquiries and would consider
it an honour to attend to your needs during this very difficult
time.
Funeral Reception Policy
Contact our church for more
information.
First
Presbyterian Church, Regina
The
Apostle Paul asks "Where, O death, is your victory? Where,
O death, is your sting?"