For many years, Reverend Carlen Sanderson has been considered a patron saint of sorts to the people of Silver Falls, helping others with his wisdom and faith. As the hardships of WWI and the deadly pandemic of 1918 descend on the area, the townspeople have never needed his guidance more. However, when the previously faithful minister disappears, leaving behind his parish and his family, they are left to wonder where he has gone - and why he would go! Is he really the saint so many believed him to be, or are other truths lurking below the surface? Once again, the whole Silver Falls gang comes together to face the early 20th century era and emerge as one in the historic events of this time.