Weekly eNews for September 30, 2022 | | |
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LITURGY | Pet Committal of Ashes Service
Sunday, October 2 at 12:30 p.m.
| A Pet Committal of Ashes Service will take place in the Pet Memorial Garden located in the meadow at 12:30 p.m. Click the button if you would like to inter your pet’s ashes this Sunday. | |
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WORSHIP | Sunday Morning Service
10:00 a.m. in the nave
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- Masks Required during Worship.
- The Healing Station is open in the side chapel.
- Childcare for newborns and children ages 3 and under is available in the nursery. Our vaccinated childcare workers wear KN95 masks.
Livestream Options: YouTube Link | Zoom Link
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES | Children's Chapel
During the 10:00 a.m. service
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Children up to 3rd grade gather during the last verse of the Sequence Hymn and follow the cross to Room 203 after the Gospel. They return at the Peace. Parents are welcome to join us!
Contact: Emily Elder, Director of Children & Youth Ministries
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FORMATION | Adult Class
11:15 a.m. in the Courtyard
| We’ve learned a lot during the Season of Creation! This Sunday during Adult Formation, we will gather in the courtyard (so pets can join us) to discuss and debrief the invitation to engage more deeply in ecological contemplation and action at Epiphany. | |
Caring for Creation
by John Wierwille
I confess that I find it remarkable when brothers and sisters wonder whether creation care should be central to church teaching and practice as if it is a new idea. It is not.
Did you know there is even a Catechism of Creation in the Episcopal Church?
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Question: Where do we profess our faith in the God at whose command all things came to be?
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Answer: We profess it every time we say together the Nicene Creed . . .
Can you figure out where? Think about it as we say the creed this week.
Click here for this remarkable resource Catechism of Creation: An Episcopal Understanding >>
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YOUTH | Youth Group
5:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish
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This Sunday, we'll re-start our routine of eating pizza with the youth group at Holy Trinity Parish on the 1st Sunday of each month. Please drop your youth off at Holy Trinity Parish on Sunday at 5:00 p.m., with money for Fellini's Pizza. We'll walk to Fellini's together, eat pizza there, and then walk back to the church. You can plan to pick your youth up at 6:30 p.m. from Holy Trinity.
Contact: Emily Elder, Director of Children & Youth Ministries
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Hurricane Relief
| Contributions made to Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) will help support Church and other local partners as they provide critical emergency assistance to those most in need. | |
The Arrangements at the Altar and the Sanctuary Light for this Sunday are given to the Glory of God. | |
As part of the Season of Creation, the flower guild is using locally sourced flowers. The flowers for today’s arrangement came from Sunbird Flowers (sunbirdflowers.com) a locally black-owned flower farm that uses ecologically sustainable practices to grow their flowers.
Click here to reserve dates that are meaningful to you >>
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Non-Food Pantry Drive
During the month of October
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The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) sponsors a pantry drive in March and October for Emmaus House for items not covered by the Food Stamp Program. This time for October, we are collecting diapers and diaper wipes. Please bring your donation to the bins in the gallery.
Contact: Robin Hairston, President
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YOUTH | Youth Work Day
Tuesday, October 4, 5:00 p.m. in Room 201
| 10/4 — For youth who are not singing in the Junior Choir on Tuesday, we invite you to come to Epiphany from 5:00-6:15 p.m. to help clean up and re-decorate the downstairs classroom for youth activities! To RSVP for the workday, contact Emily Elder. | |
MUSIC | Children’s & Youth Choirs
Tuesdays at 5:00 & 5:30 p.m. in the Music Suite
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10/4 — It’s been over 2 years since we’ve been able to meet, but now we are ready to return to our new normal. Just as in Epiphany choir, we will mask while we sing for everyone’s safety.
Contact: Julie Ryder, Organist & Choirmaster
Click here to register your child(ren) or youth for choir >>
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MUSIC | Epiphany Ringers
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft
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10/5 — This ensemble rings during worship services approximately once every 6 weeks. All the octaves are full at this time, but you can always let Julie know of your interest.
Contact: Julie Ryder, Organist & Choirmaster
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MUSIC | Epiphany Choir
Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. in the Music Suite
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10/5 — Our all-volunteer choir provides musical leadership for the 10:00 a.m. liturgy and feast days. Membership is open to fully vaccinated adults and youth.
Contact: Julie Ryder, Organist & Choirmaster
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FORMATION | The Living Contemplatively Spirituality Group
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. on Zoom
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10/6 — This time we are reading and discussing The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister. Contact: The Rev. Amy Dills-Moore.
Contact: The Rev. Amy Dills-Moore
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PASTORAL CARE | The Grief Pastoral Care Group
1st Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. on Zoom
| 10/6 — The group meets each month for a healing and faith-based conversation around grief and loss. Led by parishioners Megan Fraijo-Paul and Nancy Thompson, both trained psychotherapists. Please contact Megan / or Nancy before attending for the first time. | |
DIOCESAN SERVICE | Pride Eucharist
October 6, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints' Episcopal Church
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10/6 — Integrity Atlanta and the Commission on LGBTQ+ Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta are sponsoring the 32nd Annual Pride Eucharist on Thursday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Bishop Rob Right will preach and preside at the Eucharist. | |
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PARISH LIFE | Spaces at Kanuga are still available
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If you would like to join us for our annual Parish Retreat at the Kanuga Conference Center located near Hendersonville, NC on October 21-23, please click the button to register.
Contact: Ann Williamson, Kanuga Chair
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PARISH GROUPS | Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Alternative Meeting Times Query
| Epiphany’s ECW Chapter is considering an additional monthly meeting opportunity for women who cannot attend the regular morning meetings on the 2nd Tuesdays each month (September-May). If you would like to be involved but can’t make a daytime meeting , please contact Alison Taylor to suggest a weeknight or Saturday time which would work for you. | | |
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MEMBERSHIP | Photo Shoot for Parishioners
October 2, 9 & 16 , Reservation Required
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Spots still open for THIS Sunday, October 2.
Epiphanite and professional photographer Zoe Aparicio Mendoza is offering a discounted rate to parishioners for 4-5 poses. One shot from each shoot will also be included in the photo directory also coming out later this fall.
Contact: Liefy Smith, Vestry liaison for Membership
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STEWARDSHIP | The Ministry Fair & Stewardship Kick-off
Saturday, October 9, 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall
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10/9 — Join us in celebrating all that we love about Epiphany. Learn more about our ministries. Explore our new Community Engagement model. Discover the many ways to be involved. Find your passion and connect with others who share it! Yummy snacks waiting for you at the Ministries Fair—Next Sunday—October 9!
Contact: Pam Tipton, Stewardship Chair
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DIOCESAN/YOUTH EVENT | Atlanta Pride Festival
October 9 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Piedmont Park
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10/9 — In lieu of our typical youth group gathering, our youth will have the opportunity to work the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta booth at the Atlanta Pride Festival from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Afterwards, we'll eat dinner together at the festival. All families and all parishioners are welcome to join us, both at the booth and the festival! Parents who are not attending can plan to drop their youth off at 2:45 p.m. and pick them up at 6:00 p.m. (locations TBD).
Contact: Emily Elder, Director of Children & Youth Ministries
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FORMATION | Contemplative Practice & Labyrinth Walk
2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
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10/9 — Come gather with us at 4:00 p.m. in the parish hall for a time of reflection, meditation instruction, and gathering with others seeking a more grounded way of being in the world. Led by Bobbi Patterson, Elizabeth Ura and the Rev. Amy Dills-Moore.
Contact: The Rev. Amy Dills-Moore
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PARISH GROUPS | The Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
2nd Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. (except 10:00 a.m. for October) in the Parish Hall
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10/11 — This month we are gathering at 10:00 a.m. for our meeting and then we are taking a tour of St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox church across the street from us at 11:00 a.m. All women of the parish are invited join us! If you are planning to take the tour, please email Robin.
Contact: Robin Hairston, President
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FORMATION | Wrestling with Job
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Room 201
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10/11 — Dr. Carol Newsom, Old Testament/Hebrew Bible Scholar will teach this class.Over the course of five weeks, we’ll look at key parts of the book, discover how to make sense of its perplexing structure, and discuss together the challenging—even radical—claims it makes about God, the cosmos, and choosing how to live in a world that has tragic dimensions. There is a limit of 12 participants.
Contact: The Rev. Nicole Lambelet
Click here to register for the Wrestling with Job class >>
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | ERJ Book Discussion
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. in Room 201
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10/12 — We are reading The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee. Deacon Katharine Hilliard-Yntema will lead the discussion.
Contact: Kay Lee, Group Co-chair
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | The Feeding Ministry
2nd Fridays of the month
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10/12-14 — Volunteers cook at Epiphany and then serves the meal at Gateway Shelter on 2nd Fridays. Please RSVP to help prepare, cook or serve the meal. Sign up by the Monday Prior to the cook.
Contact: Anne Kerner, Ministry Co-Chair
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BUILDINGS & GROUNDS | Weeding & Wine-ing
Saturday, October 15 at 5:00 p.m.
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10/15 — Please join Sabra Hanson and other Epiphany Garden people for some “Weeding and Wine-ing” to beautify the Memorial Garden for All Saints Day (November 6). Beer and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. No green-thumbs required! Bring gloves.
Contact: Sabra Hanson, Committee Member
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FORMATION | Sunday Mornings
Sunday Mornings at 11:15 a.m.
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10/16—The three classes listed below will be offered during the formation hour on Sunday mornings at 11:15 a.m. Please register so we can determine class size and assign a meeting location.
Contact: The Rev. Nicole Lambelet
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Community Engagement: Taught by the Rev. Nicole Lambelet and other Community Engagement leaders, the class explores the missional vision of Epiphany and methods and principles of Community Engagement. Why is Community Engagement important to the work of the church? How do we do it? What does it mean for us to be a witness to God’s restorative love and justice? Not only will we think through these questions in the class, participants will learn more about Epiphany’s current community partnerships and ministries throughout the course.
Click here to register for the Parenting for a better World class >>
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Parenting for a Better World: This class will discuss the book, Parenting for a Better World: Social Justice Practices for Your Family and the Planet, edited by Ellen Ott Marshall and Susana Synder. The class will be facilitated by seasoned Epiphany parents Susan & Jarrod Moody and Cristin & Jeremey Davis.
Click here to register for the Parenting for a better World class >>
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DIOCESAN | Celebrate the Work & Support the Cause
Sunday, October 23, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Emmaus House
| 10/23 — The Emmaus House Annual Celebration returns. Join them for award winning BBQ and homemade cupcakes and an opportunity to honor the work of Ann Fowler! | |
PASTORAL CARE | Community of Hope
4th Mondays, 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
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10/24 — Members gather to pray, learn, and provide each other with mutual support as they reflect on their emotional and spiritual responses to pastoral encounters. If you or a loved one would like to receive a pastoral visit by one of the trained caregivers, please contact Ann.
Contact: Ann Fowler, Leader
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PARISH GROUPS | Daughters of the King (DOK)
4th Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Side Chapel
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10/23 — The Epiphany chapter of the DOK lay order meet monthly for prayer, service and evangelism. To learn more about the order, visit doknational.org.
Contact: Judy Jarady, President
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Episcopal Racial Justice Group (ERJG)
Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodruff Park
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10/23 — The ERJG invites you to join them on a visit to Church of the Common Ground. The service starts at 1:00 p.m. at Woodruff Park, 91 Peachtree Street, Atlanta. We will meet at the park at 12:45 p.m. We strongly encourage you to take MARTA. For those of you unfamiliar with this church, it is a church without walls. You can learn more about it at churchofthecommonground.org.
Contact: Kay Lee, Group Co-chair
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Visit the Dignity Museum
Monday, October 24 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in College Park
| 10/24 — The Episcopal Racial Justice Group (ERJG) will join Glenn United Methodist’s Racial Justice Caucus for a visit to the Dignity Museum. This unique museum, located in College Park, was created by the non-profit Love Beyond Walls (lovebeyondwalls.org) to raise awareness about and promote action around homelessness with the hope of creating “a world where no one is invisible.” There is no entry fee, but the museum asks for a donation of $10. All are welcome; however, space is limited. To RSVP, contact Kay Lee. | | |
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LITURGY | Holy Baptism
All Saints' Sunday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m.
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11/6 — The sacrament of Holy Baptism for adults, infants and children will be administered during All Saints’ Service on Sunday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. Contact the parish office if you or a member of your family desires to be baptized.
Contact: Shea McNutt, Parish Administrator
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Mary McCall Cash • Sara Dangle • Loren Williams • Wende Crowe • Pam Hall • Keith Fox • Julie Dodge • Zoey Laird • Judy Jarady • Evan Vega • Sally McClintock • Larry Wilcox • Jennie Richardson • Colleen • Ann Rowles • Sally Brockington
For friends and family: Sheila Edwards, aunt of Caitlin Cox • Mike Gary, brother of Bill Gary • Miriam Murphy Gary, niece of Bill & Laura Gary • Eloise Briscoe, friend of Emily Elder • Alice Cantwell, great aunt of Cristin Davis • Eloise Briscoe, friend of Emily Elder • Dorothy Pettet, aunt of Ann Fowler • Sera Cavusgil, friend of Sara Cushing • Janice Wilcox Lewis, sister of Larry Wilcox • Kim, Blake & Sophia, friends of Tracey Laird • Chuck Clark, brother of Susan Williams • The Rev. Kesner Ajax, friend of Lisa Daily • Brendan Beatty, son of Peggy Shaw • Joan Weigle, mother-in-law of Sara Cushing • Kirk Tcherneshoff, brother of Amy Shipp • Anne Cavett, daughter-in-law of Wayne & Judy Urban • Sophia Baginski, friend of David Draper • Russell Saxon, nephew of Kathie Ryan • Keren Clay, neighbor of Susan & Richard Messner • Rosalind, sister of Katharine Yntema • Dave Tipton, brother of Pam Tipton • Isabel, granddaughter of Mike & Beth Towers
For those who have died: Amy Grace Whipple, niece of Bill & Laura Gary • Jerre Ann McGrath, sister of Jeff McGrath • Bruce Hamilton Van Ness, uncle of Ed Van Ness • Kathy Williams, aunt of Kate Wierwille • The Rev. Wm McCord “Mac” Thigpen, III, former rector of St. Bartholomew’s • Maggie Cushing, stepmother of Sara Cushing
For members who desire our continuing prayers: Jewel Allen • Alma Fuller • Ron Hutcheson • Rod MacLeod • Tom Mundy • Floyd Parker • Idamay Shaw • Pat Spivey • June Sparks • Wayne & Judy Urban • Kathy Walmsley
For those in the armed forces: Henry Laird • Stewart Mundy
For those celebrating anniversaries for the week of 10/2-8: Bob Thompson & Lou Bedrossiar • Amy Shipp & Eric Schulz • Kaylie & Evan Gibbs
For those celebrating birthdays for the week of 10/2-8: Jack Brogan • Jerry Kinnane • Sally Walker • Jackie Breitenstein • Sally Brockington • Louise Leghorn • William Walker • Kellan Yeager • Burke Hoesterey • Amanda Lewis • Anna Sherrill
For those awaiting the adoption of a child: Jessica & Duane Burns
For those awaiting the birth of a child: Claire & Cody Chaffins • Kaylie & Evan Gibbs • Magda & Doug Kertscher
Did we miss your anniversary or birthday? Send the full date of your anniversary and/or your date of birth to the parish office at parishadmin@epiphany.org so that we can update our records.
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