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Becoming a People and following a God of... Creativity, Compassion & Connection

This Sunday

Adult Forums before Summer hiatus

Youth Formation Meeting

NEW - Summer Worship Schedule!

Choir Sunday

Important Upcoming Dates

Parish Potluck Lunch - June 12

June 12 - Graduate & Church School Teacher Recognition

NoteWorthy Concert at Epiphany, June 12, 4pm

Organ Repairs Completed!

A Prayer for Memorial Day Weekend

Next Sunday


 

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Dear Epiphany,

We all know how full each of our lives is on a daily basis with stresses and schedules. So on this Memorial Day weekend, may you leave space for Sabbath rest and share in the renewing power of Word and Sacrament on Sunday as we worship the living God in prayer and song. Come, give thanks, pray and rest in God's gracious love. "For in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength." Amen and Alleluia!

Yours in Christ,
Rev'd Jen


  • This Sunday
  • The Second Sunday after Pentecost:

    May 29, 2016

    8 & 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
    Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer Zogg

    Scripture readings:
    I Kings 8:22-23, 41-43
    Psalm 96: 1-9
    Galatians 1: 1-12
    Luke 7: 1-10
    Read these lessons

    Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:

    8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
    Eucharistic Minister-John Turner
    Lector-Sally Erskine
    Ushers-Bill & Kristin Chase
    Greeters-Judy Phillips
    Healing Prayer Team-Janice Johnson
    Coffee Hour-Tracy Halkyard & Manning Family

    10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
    Altar Server-John Eastwood
    Lector-Richard Marsland
    Ushers-Bill Dench & Scott Haggerty
    Greeter-Gretchen Gammons
    Healing Prayer Team-Denise Messier & Michelle Callahan
    Altar Guild-Carolyn DeOliviera & Betty Patterson
    Counters-Vivian Johnson & Dawn Campbell
    Coffee Hour-Denise Messier & Carol & Richard Marsland

  • Adult Forums before Summer hiatus

  • Sunday, May 29 - No Forum, Memorial Day

    Sunday, June 5
    - A Summer of Faith: Rev'd Jen will provide ideas for nurturing your faith this summer from reading suggestions to prayer exercises and more. We'll even preview proposed topics for fall study and survey you about what you'd like learn.

  • Youth Formation Meeting
    • Parent Meeting: Thursday, June 2, 6 - 7:30 in the Parish Hall. In order to plan for next fall and beyond, we need to hear your experiences, desires and ideas for your children's formation in faith - past joys, present circumstances and future dreams are most welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Rev'd Jen or Karen Virtue.
    If you have any questions, please contact Rev'd Jen or Karen Virtue at 508-328-2489.

  • NEW - Summer Worship Schedule!
  • Sundays in July and August: one service of Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. with coffee hour following. During July, the style will be spoken much like our regular 8 a.m. and include limited music. During August, worship will have full music in the style of 10:30 a.m. In September, the Vestry and Worship Team will evaluate the experience and look forward to hearing your thoughts!

  • Choir Sunday
  • Choir Sunday, June 5- All are welcome to join the choir at the 10:30 a.m. service, singing the Mozart "Ave Verum." We will hold a final rehearsal before church on June 5 at 9:15 a.m and we especially encourage our children to join the choir for rehearsal and singing during worship!

  • Important Upcoming Dates
  • Note These Upcoming Dates:

    • June 5 - Last day of church school and Adult Formation; Choir recognition
    • June 12 - Teacher & Graduate Recognition/Youth Sunday & Potluck Parish Lunch
    • July 3 - Outdoor Worship for Fourth of July Weekend,9:30 a.m. on the Lawn. Bring your chairs and blankets!
    • September 11 - Welcome Back Sunday, 8 & 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

  • Parish Potluck Lunch - June 12
  • Bring a dish to pass and enjoy fellowship with the Epiphany community! We will celebrate our (6) graduating seniors, thank our hard-working church school teachers and share in a fun meal.

  • June 12 - Graduate & Church School Teacher Recognition
  • As the school year comes to a close, we will honor our six graduating seniors. In addition, we'll extend our gratitude to the many teachers and helpers who guided our children this year in Church School.

  • NoteWorthy Concert at Epiphany, June 12, 4pm
  • The widely acclaimed vocal music group directed by Phil Campbell and featuring parishioner, Debbie Woodhill, is pleased to announce its spring concert. Please bring a canned good for Bread of Life Food Pantry. While the concert is free, a $5 donation is deeply appreciated. Refreshments following.

  • Organ Repairs Completed!
  • This week Potter-Rathburn Organ Co. fixed some critical components of our instrument and brought several parts back to life that have needed repair for some time. We hope you enjoy hearing the difference!

  • A Prayer for Memorial Day Weekend
  • Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces who have died in service to their country. We thank you for their courage and sacrifice. Defend and strengthen their family and friends day by day; and grant the people of every nation the grace to maintain their liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  • Next Sunday
  • The Third Sunday after Pentecost
    June 5, 2016

    8 & 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
    Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer Zogg

    Scripture readings:
    1 Kings 17: 8-16
    Psalm 146
    Galatians 1:11-24
    Luke 7:11-17
    Read these lessons

    Liturgical Ministers for next Sunday:

    8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
    Eucharistic Minister-Arthur Manning
    Lector-Brooke Strange
    Ushers-Neal Harrington & Judy Phillips
    Greeter-John Guild
    Healing Prayer Team-Susan Mason
    Coffee Hour-Kristin Chase & Karen Virtue

    10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
    Altar Server-Christopher Utter
    Lector-Kristin Chase
    Ushers-The Pilato Family
    Greeter-Kristin Chase
    Healing Prayer Team-Virginia Rocha & Shirley Baker
    Altar Guild-Mel Inman & Betsy Kelley
    Counters-Maurice Holmes & Gladys Murino
    Coffee Hour-Community Coffee Hour
    Communion Bread (both services)- Christopher Utter

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