As Christians, what is Halloween and how should we celebrate it? Pastor Mike submitted the following thoughts for the cover of the October 2025 edition of Steeple Notes (our church newsletter)…
With the arrival of October, I consider some wonderful things that comes with it. One thing that comes to mind is the love of cooler weather and lower temperatures! Some of the best weather arrives with the fall season. With this weather, it brings campfires and time 
outside. The fall weather also helps to return us to a schedule. The summer months are filled with so much activity and everything can differ from week to week. I love being able to have some kind of schedule and an understanding on what is next. These are just a couple of the many things I love about fall, but there is one part of this season that I have a hesitation towards.
During the fall, comes the celebration of Halloween. Over the years I have struggled on how to handle Halloween as a Christian. Our culture has glorified the horror in all of it. The reality is that there is a spiritual world, and we are not to glorify harm, horror or evil of any kind. Our faith stands for peace, hope, love and celebrating the light of Christ and not darkness. When it comes to the end of October, I will celebrate harvest and the goodness of God. I will celebrate what God has provided. When it comes to the end of October, I will celebrate a spirit, but I will celebrate the Holy Spirit!
Sure, I may have some fun, and dress up as one of my favorites, such as Captain America, but I refuse to celebrate horror. My friends, let this be a time to spread the light of Christ, not the darkness that is all around. One day darkness, death and sin will be conquered, but until then, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us. Let us celebrate light and not the darkness of this world.
Pastor Mike Chapman
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