Weekly eNews for March 17, 2023 | |
- Installation of a New Rector
- Lent at Epiphany
- Passion Gospel Roles
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- Easter Candy Donations
- Easter Flowers & Music
- Millinery by Angela Kang
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A SPECIAL LITURGY
Installation of a New Rector
Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m.
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Bishop Wright will officially install the Rev. Amy Dills-Moore as Epiphany's 11th Rector at a special service on Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m.
A Dinner Reception will follow the service. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available.
Please RSVP if you plan to stay for the reception following the service so we will know how many to plan for.
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Adult Formation Sunday Mornings at 11:15 a.m.
Reimagining Lent with the Rev. Bobbi Patterson
- What if our Lenten self-examination were rooted in self-compassion?
- How might Christian humility be more about letting go than about holding on to a list of oughts and should?
- Why not ask these Lenten questions: What’s hurting? What’s increasing my suffering?
- How might a Lenten practice offer you restorative solace instead of burden? And more!
Join us as we “Reimagine Lent” together on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall.
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Liturgical & Event Calendar through Spring
Asterisk (*) denotes services that will also be live-streamed
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Each Week during Lent
Sunday Holy Eucharist • 10:00 a.m.*
Weekday Morning Prayer • 9:00 a.m. (Zoom only)
Tuesday Morning Prayer (Eucharist 1st Tuesdays) • 7:00 a.m.
Wednesday Stations of the Cross • 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday Eucharist with Healing • 12:15 p.m.
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Holy Week & Easter
April 2—Palm Sunday • 10:00 a.m.*
April 5—Tenebrae • 7:00 p.m.
April 6—Agápe Supper (RSVP) • 6:00 p.m.
April 6—Maundy Thursday Liturgy • 7:00 p.m.*
April 7—Good Friday Liturgy • 12:00 p.m.*
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April 9—Easter Sunday
The Great Vigil of Easter • 6:00 a.m.
Easter Day Service • 9:00 a.m.*
Easter Breakfast • 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt • 10:15 a.m.
Easter Day Service • 11:00 a.m.*
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Potluck Dinner planned tonight POSTPONED
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Tonight's Potluck for Families with "Littles" is being postponed due to inclement weather and the fact that several of our younger families are still being cautious around indoor events and COVID.
Stay tuned for future events, and we hope to see you at Tuesday's pizza dinner and Family Eucharist service at 6:15 p.m. at Epiphany!
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"before the cock crows, you will deny me three times." Mosaic from the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, 6th century | |
LITURGY
The Passion Gospel
4/2—On Palm Sunday, many voices read the Passion Gospel. Parishioners who will be in person on Palm Sunday are invited to sign up for roles.
During the liturgy, you’ll speak your lines from your place in the pew (no acting required!).
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GIVING
Easter Candy Donations
4/4—We are asking for donations of Nut-Free candy for the Easter treat bags for the kids. You can drop off candy at Epiphany during regular office hours or on Sunday mornings, in the bins beside the front entrance. We need all candy by Tuesday, April 4. Plastic eggs are NOT needed.
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GIVING
Easter Flowers & Music
4/3—If you would like to make an offering in thanksgiving or memory of someone for Easter, click the button and fill out the online form.
From there you can choose to make your donation via online giving, or you can also mail a check payable to Church of the Epiphany noting Easter Flowers and/or Easter Music in the memo line.
To be printed in the Easter bulletins, submissions must be received in the parish office by 9 a.m. on Monday, April 3.
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ART MINISTRY
Millinery by Angela Kang
Once again, Angela Kang - Atlanta's "Queen of Hats" is visiting Epiphany. Angela's artistry is manifested in the creation of hairband-based fascinators, hats, and accessories with a smart blend of Southern charm and Asian detail.
For one day only, Sunday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Gallery, Angela will have her wares for sale, so remember your checkbooks and credit cards!
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Children's Chapel—During the service
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Children up to 3rd grade gather during the last verse of the singing of the last verse of the Sequence Hymn and follow the cross to chapel after the Gospel. They return at the Peace. Parents are welcome to join them. | |
FORMATION
Sunday Formation Classes
Sundays at 11:15 a.m.
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Adult Formation: Join us as we “Reimagine Lent” together on Sunday mornings. Led by the Rev. Bobbi Patterson.
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Children's Formation: Godly Play will be in Room 205 for children from 3 years old to 3rd grade, and "Surveyors of Scripture" will be in Room 206 for children in 4th and 5th grade.
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Youth Formation Sunday morning classes are on hiatus due to additional confirmation meetings on Sunday afternoons.
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LITURGY
Confirmation Service this Sunday
Cathedral of St. Philip at 4:00 p.m.
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Six Epiphany youth and three adults are being confirmed or received this afternoon at the Cathedral at 4:00 p.m.
We invite you to come and support our youth as they make this faith commitment. Youth confirmands are expected to be at the Cathedral at 3:15 p.m., but we recommend that any other attendees arrive 15-30 minutes early for the sake of parking and getting a good seat.
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YOUTH
Youth Group (6th-12th graders)
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Instead of our regular Youth Group Sunday, we invite you to attend the Confirmation Service at the Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. to support our youth group members who are being confirmed. We hope to see you there!
Contact: Emily Elder, Director of Children's & Youth Ministries
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LITURGY
Family Tuesday Eucharist
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3/21—Join us for a Family Eucharist service at 6:15 p.m. in the parish hall after choir practice and the service project on Tuesday, March 21.
All are welcome to join! Pizza will be served beforehand.
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PARISH GROUPS
Chez Epiphany Cooking Class
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3/23—The theme for this class is Mexican food, including an opportunity (but not requirement) to make corn tortillas from masa dough. Join Joel Fowler from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the church kitchen. The cost is $25 per person, which includes the class and the dinner we have together from what we cook.
Please Note: Registration and payment for Chez Epiphany is now online only.
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EARTH GUILD / BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Quarterly Grounds Clean Up
| 3/25—March 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join your fellow Creation Caregivers of the Earth Guild and the Buildings & Grounds Committee outside as we spruce up our lovely gardens and green spaces. We’ll offer snacks and beverages but please bring your reusable water bottles as we’re avoiding single use plastics. And, if you have them, bring your work gloves, pruning shears, loppers, spades, clippers and garden shovels. All ages and all skill levels are welcome! | | |
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PARISH GROUPS
Daughters of the King (DOK)
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3/26—DOK Members will gather in the choir loft to hold a prayer vigil for Amy in her new ministry as Rector at Epiphany. We will meet from 8:45 - 9:15 a.m.
Most of our prayers will be offered in silence. Interested members of the parish are welcome to join us in prayer. The prayer vigil will be held instead of our regular meeting.
Contact: Judy Jarady, Leader
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Registration for VBS is now open!
| 6/20-23—Our VBS is with Holy Trinity Parish and St. Bart's, and will run from June 20 - 23. This year's theme is Compassion Camp: Changing the World with LovingKindness. | |
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February Financial Summary | |
The Parish Retreat Committee would like your feedback as they continue planning for this year's retreat! Please take 5 minutes to click the button and take an anonymous survey. | |
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Clothing Exchange with Little Forest School
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3/19-3/24—Little Forest School has invited us to be a part of their Clothing Exchange the week of March 19-24.
Feel free to drop off any clean, unwanted children's or adult clothing in Room 203 and 204 from Sunday, March 19 through Tuesday, March 21 (after our Sunday service or during church business hours).
Return to “shop” for clothes Thursday, March 23 through Friday, March 24!
Contact: Melissa with Little Forest School
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NOTICE
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
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3/18—DeKalb County is offering its residents an opportunity to recycle household hazardous waste on Saturday, March 18, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients can be recycled and diverted from the County’s Seminole Road Landfill at this event.
Find out more information at this link >>
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Ongoing Meetings & Programs | |
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Non-Food Pantry Drive—During the month of March
| The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) sponsor a pantry drive in March and October for Emmaus House for items not covered by the SNAP Program. This time for the month of March, we are collecting disposable underwear for men and women—all sizes, and diapers for babies/children—all sizes. Bins for donations are in the gallery. | |
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The United Thank Offering
The ingathering will take place on Sunday, April 16
An Episcopal tradition since 1889, the United Thank Offering (UTO) contributions support Episcopal missions and ministries. UTO envelopes and coin boxes are available outside in the gallery.
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If you choose to donate by check, please make checks out to The Episcopal Church Women, noting UTO in the memo field. If you would like to give online, click the link below and select “ECW/UTO Offering” as the fund. | |
LITURGY
Tuesday Morning Worship & the Men's Breakfast Group
Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. in the side chapel
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3/21—The Men’s Breakfast Group gathers for a simple breakfast and fellowship following Morning Prayer at 7:00 a.m. in the nave. Holy Eucharist is celebrated on 1st Tuesdays. If you would like to learn more, or help provide food for Men's Breakfast, please contact John Yntema.
Contact: John Yntema, Coordinator
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MUSIC
Children's & Youth Choir Rehearsals on Tuesdays
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3/21—Beginning Choristers (pre-K-2nd grade) meet Tuesdays from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
3/21—Junior Choir (3rd grade-unchanged voices) meets Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Contact: Julie Ryder, Organist & Choirmaster
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CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES
Tuesdays at Epiphany
| 3/21—While children & youth choirs rehearse on Tuesday evenings, families are invited to help with a weekly service project in the parish hall. | | |
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LITURGY
Wednesdays During Lent
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- Stations of the Cross will take place at 11:45 a.m.
- Eucharist with Healing is at 12:15 p.m. in the side chapel.
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MUSIC
Adult & Youth Choir Rehearsals on Wednesdays
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3/22—The Epiphany Ringers: This ensemble rings during worship services approximately once every 6 weeks. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft. All of the positions are filled at this time, but you can always let Julie know of your interest.
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3/22—Our all-volunteer Epiphany Choir provides musical leadership for the 10:00 a.m. liturgy and feast days. Membership is open to fully vaccinated adults and youth. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. in the Music Suite.
Contact: Julie Ryder, Organist & Choirmaster
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PASTORAL CARE
Community of Hope's Circle of Care
Last Mondays, 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
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3/27—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 or home communion by one of the trained caregivers, please contact Ann.
Contact: Ann Fowler, Leader
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PASTORAL CARE
The Grief Pastoral Care Group
1st Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. on Zoom
| 4/6—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. | |
PARISH GROUPS
Epiphany Book Group
2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in person and online
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4/10—All are welcome to join the Epiphany Book Group on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. This month the discussion returns to a hybrid format - both in person in the parish hall and on Zoom.
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April: Living Faith, by Jimmy Carter
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May: Mercy Street, by Jennifer Haigh
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June: The Moonstones, by Wilkie Collins
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September: The Murrow Boys, by Lynne Olson
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October: Hag-Seed, by Margaret Atwood
Contact: Linda Ryder-Wolf, Leader
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Feeding Ministry—2nd Fridays of the month
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4/12-14—Volunteers cook at Epiphany and then serves the meal at Gateway Shelter on 2nd Fridays. To help prepare, cook or serve the meal, click the button.
Contact: Anne Kerner, Ministry Co-Chair
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Art Ministry
Now Showing in the Gallery
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Lexicon of Human Dignity
Dr. Colleen Morich, Epiphanite and founder of the Lexicon of Human Dignity, is displaying 5 of the 12 Informational Artworks in the Gallery through March 22. The last of the series has been finished and is “Good Trouble,” highlighting Congressman John Lewis.
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The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany sponsored the Lexicon of Human Dignity project. You can learn more at www.lohd.org and visit all 12 of the Informational Artworks, including the 5 that will be displayed this time in the gallery. | |
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Holy Comforter Plant Sale on Saturday
Welcome Spring at the Seedtime and Harvest plant sale on March 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant, melons, cucumbers, and squash, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, basil and more will be on sale.
Featured Plant: Thai Pink Egg tomato—a delicious plum type tomato, prolific producer, equally good fresh or canned, just like the photo.
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Come enjoy delicious baked goods while you shop, pick up a free flower pot, let the kids plant seeds to take home. All organic; no price increases. | |
The Encounter with Evil
Tools for Interpreting the Times
There is a force in this country and the world that we experience as Evil, both on a personal level and within systems. From wherever evil may emerge we feel overpowered, clueless about how to confront it. Even our cherished institutions—church and country—seem curiously disarmed in the face of it.
What is a useful, contemporary understanding of evil? How can we effectively deal with evil, both individually and culturally? More importantly, how do we move out of understanding evil into enlightened action?
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We will explore these questions through the lens of the Christian Wisdom tradition. Cynthia will draw from spiritual and psychological sources, and offer spiritual practices that strengthen our inner resources. | | |
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Pathways 2023 Issue is out | Pathways magazine is a journal from and for the Diocese of Atlanta. It includes features and profiles of Episcopalians and ministries from middle and north Georgia. The print edition was mailed out in February and now the online edition is ready. Check it out! | |
Altar Arrangements & the Sanctuary Light | |
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The arrangements for Sundays and the Sanctuary Light can be given as a memorial, thanksgiving or on a special occasion. The color and selection of flowers is based on the appropriateness of the liturgical season. The Sanctuary Light is a visible sign of the presence of the Blessed Sacrament held in reserve in the Tabernacle and burns for seven days. Sign up by noon on Wednesdays to be listed in the Sunday bulletin.
For this Sunday, March 19:
- The Arrangements at the Altar are given to the Glory of God.
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The Sanctuary Light is given to the Glory of God and in honor of Jordan Moody's Birthday, by Susan Moody.
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Tom Mundy • Laura Keys • Robin Hairston • Liefy Smith • Jarrod Moody • Jordan Moody • Bonnie & Chris Kissler • Rod & Michele MacLeod • Audrey Banfield • Nan Ross • Maggi Ewing • Chris Miller • Beth Towers • Mary McCall Cash • Wende Crowe • Zoey Laird • Judy Jarady • Evan Vega • Sally Brockington
For friends and family: The Rev. Laura Bryant • Randy Carlson, brother-in-law of Polly Nodine • Eliza, friend of Emily Elder • Cindy Preece, sister of Dave Thompson • Nancy Kozlowski, friend of Ed Van Ness • Gene & June, brother and sister-in-law of Colleen Morich • Tony Krauza, uncle of Lisa Carlson • Laverne, friend of David Draper • Sophia Baginski, friend of David Draper • Russell Saxon, nephew of Kathie Ryan • Dave Tipton, brother of Pam Tipton • Isabel, granddaughter of Mike & Beth Towers
For members who desire our continuing prayers: Jewel Allen • Alma Fuller • The Rev. Ruth Healy • Ron Hutcheson • Rod MacLeod • Sally McClintock • Tom Mundy • Floyd Parker • Pat Spivey • Ann Rowles • Wayne & Judy Urban • Larry Wilcox • Kathy Walmsley • Colleen
For those who have died: The Rt. Rev. Frank Tracy Griswold III, former presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church (1998-2006)
For those in the armed forces: Henry Laird • Stewart Mundy
For those celebrating anniversaries for the week of 3/19-25: Larry Wilcox & Darwin Embser
For those celebrating birthdays for the week of 3/19-25: Ian Boswell • Laura May • Annie Strahan • Jordan Moody • Doug Runnion • Bob Thompson • Peter Dodge • Lee Fidler • Jessica Hood • John Pierson • Cadence Carruth • Coen Bassett • Bert Bender • Evelyn Stewart • Laura Gary
For those awaiting the adoption of a child: Jessica, Duane & Abram Burns
For those who are being confirmed this afternoon at the Cathedral: Lily Brandon • Ann Davis • Brady Davis • Cristin Davis • Riley Davis • Callie Finnegan • Laura May • Matthew May • Henry Van Ness
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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The weekly parish notices are published Friday mornings at 7 a.m.
The submission deadline is Wednesdays at NOON.
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