Totenfest

What is TOTENFEST?

Throughout Christian history, the church has and continues to remember and celebrate the lives of faithful people who have died. Totenfest is a distinctive practice that grows out of the Evangelical tradition. Although the name Totenfest is unknown to many, its importance as a special time of remembrance continues not only in our Evangelical heritage, but for all. It is a way of remaining related to deceased loved ones, as the process of grieving and remembering are vital to our spiritual health. To this day, Ivy Chapel UCC has a memorial service to remember family and friends who have died within the passing year. Click here for the history of Totenfest.

If you would like to submit a name to be shared for remembrance on Totenfest, please click here for a link to the online submission form or you can email information to the office at ivychapelucc@ivychapel.org.