We are often upset when new forms of worship are introduced and old hymns are replaced, because we remember the services of our youth. We come to the Lord's Table and join in the supper which expresses our Eucharist or thanksgiving. We are a community which remembers. The Communion looks back to Christ's death upon the cross for the sin of humanity, giving us the promise of forgiveness. Jesus' resurrection on that first Easter means the hope of eternal life.
Remembrance looks back to the past.
Today we have signs of the presence of the living Christ in bread and wine, and He live in us by faith. All Saints reminds us of those loved ones who have died. There is comfort we will be with them and share in the promise which Jesus gave, that He has gone to prepare a place for us. We remember family which death cannot break and rejoice in hope. Many true saints also paid a price of sacrifice which is not always evidenced today, but who inspire us by their example.