Weekly eNews for February 23, 2024 | | |
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Beware of Scam Emails
Week 2 of Letting Go
Online Compline - Thursdays during Lent
Family Eucharist - 2/27
Grant Applications DUE 2/28
Chez Epiphany - 2/29
Youth Art Submissions due 3/4
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ICM Day at the Capital
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Epiphany participated in ICM’s Day at the Capital on February 15. Attended by youth and adults from faith communities, the well-planned training program and subsequent advocacy effort with the Georgia Legislature was carried off with “class, clarity, energy and aplomb.” This gratifying experience exemplifies the promise of our new partnership with ICM.
Read Peter Dodge's account of the event here >>
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NOTICE
Beware of Scam Emails
Another round of scam emails targeting some of our leadership has made the rounds. Although we moved to the practice of only publishing staff emails on the website some time ago in an attempt to avoid this, we do still post both bulletins and newsletters as PDFs. So, while it's not easy to grab parishioner emails, it is still possible. Therefore, always be sure to pause if you ever receive a suspicious email from our clergy.
The main point to remember is that OUR CLERGY WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO BUY GIFT CARDS, and that all staff members email use our domain of epiphany.org so be sure to take a second look at the email address before replying.
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Worship with us at 10:00 a.m. | |
- Children's Chapel takes place during the service.
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Sermon Recordings are posted on Mondays.
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Formation for all at 11:30 a.m. | |
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Adult Formation:
During Lent we are engaging with Bishop Wright’s five-part Lenten series to help guide us in this season of sacrifice and self-examination. The theme of this year’s series is “Letting Go.”
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Week 2 - Letting Go ... of Control
Link to the Study Guide >>
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Children & Youth Formation:
Please register your children for formation classes.
- Room 205 – Godly Play children (3 years old through 2nd grade)
- Room 206 – 3rd and 5th grade
- Lower-Level Classroom / Donut Den – Youth (6th to 12th grade)
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DEVOTIONALS
A Booklet from Living Compass
free in the gallery, limited supply
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If you are looking for a Lenten devotional to read as a spiritual practice during Lent, pick up one of the Living Compass booklets in the gallery: Living Well Through Lent 2024: Practicing Forgiveness with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind.
Prefer a digital practice? A free PDF version is also available at livingcompass.org. You can also sign up to receive a daily email of each reflection for free.
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GIVING
Pick up a UTO box or Envelope
make a practice of thank offerings during Lent
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In 1889, two Episcopal women envisioned a way to collect small thank offerings in homes as a personal expression of gratitude. Today, UTO contributions from Episcopalians around the world support more than 5,300 Episcopal missions and ministries. UTO boxes/envelopes are in the Gallery. Make checks out to The Episcopal Church Women, noting UTO in the memo. Ingathering will be Sunday, April 7. | |
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YOUTH MINISTRIES
Youth Group
| Sunday (2/25) we’ll have Youth Group at Epiphany from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. We’ll be discussing our identity as people created in the image of God, and will be exploring our own identity as creators with art supplies. Dinner will not be provided this week. | |
The Rite of Reconciliation is available during the season of Lent. | This rite, also known as confession, invites the confession of sin to God in the presence of a priest, followed by the assurance of pardon and the grace of absolution. Contact the Rev. Amy Dills-Wright or the Rev. Carmie McDonald if you would like to schedule a time for this sacramental rite. | | | |
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FAMILIES & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Young Family Service Projects
2nd & 4th Tuesdays during choir rehearsal
| 2/27—In coordination with Children & Youth Ministries and Community Engagement, service project activities for children, youth, and families take place on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. | |
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WORSHIP
Family Eucharist Service
4th Tuesdays of the month
| 2/27—The Tuesday Family Eucharist Service takes place on 4th Tuesdays after choir practice at 6:15 p.m. in the parish hall. Arrive by 6:00 p.m. if you’d like to eat pizza together, or come at 5:00 p.m. to take part in the Family Service Project. RSVP for the pizza to Emily Elder. | |
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NOTICE
Endowment Fund Grants Available
Application Deadline is Wednesday, February 28, 2024
| 2/28—Endowment Fund Grant Applications are available online from the homepage and in the gallery tract rack. Grants may be for capital improvements; scholarships or grants to members; or community outreach projects. Application deadline is February 28, 2024. | |
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PARISH GROUPS
Chez Epiphany Cooking Class
Thursday, February 29 • kitchen & parish hall
| 2/29—The next cooking class with our chef-in-residence Joel Fowler will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The topic for this session is hands-on Puff Pastry! We'll make a basic rough puff pastry together and then put it to use. No pastry skill or experience needed. The cost is $25 per person, which includes the class and the meal we have together from what we cook. | |
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WORSHIP
Compline—Thursday Evenings online
from 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Zoom
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During Lent this year, we invite the whole parish—and especially our younger families—to consider praying Compline once a week (or however often makes sense for your schedule).
A short, family-friendly Compline prayer session will be held every Thursday evening during Lent, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. over Zoom. Please click on the meeting link on our homepage to join.
Click here for a Compline Coloring Book >>
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
MARCH Non-Food Pantry Drive
| The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) sponsor a pantry drive in March and October for Emmaus House for items not covered by the Food Stamp Program. This time for the month of March, they are collecting bar soap and liquid hand soap. Collection bins are in the gallery. | |
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Liturgical & Event Calendar through Spring
Asterisk (*) denotes services that will also be live-streamed
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Season of Lent
February 25—Second Sunday in Lent • 10:00 a.m.*
March 16—Lenten Quiet Day • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
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Each Week During Lent
Sunday Holy Eucharist • 10:00 a.m.*
Weekday Morning Prayer • 9:00 a.m. (Zoom, request link)
Tuesday Morning Prayer/Eucharist 1st Tuesdays • 7:00 a.m.
Wednesday Noonday Prayer • 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday Eucharist with Healing • 12:15 p.m.
Thursday Family-Friendly Compline • 7:00 p.m. (Zoom only)
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Holy Week
March 24—Palm Sunday • 10:00 a.m.*
March 27—Tenebrae • 7:00 p.m.
March 28—Agápe Supper (RSVP) • 6:00 p.m.
March 28—Maundy Thursday Liturgy • 7:00 p.m.*
March 29—Good Friday Liturgy • 12:00 p.m.*
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Easter Sunday – March 31
The Great Vigil of Easter • 6:00 a.m.
Easter Day Services • 9:00 a.m.* & 11:00 a.m.*
Easter Breakfast • 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt • 10:15 a.m.
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WORSHIP
Training for Eucharistic Ministers (EM)
| 3/3—There will be an EM training/refresher session on Sunday, March 3 at 8:30 a.m., in the nave. All interested persons are welcome. Contact Martha Rummel for more information. | |
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PARISH GROUPS
Risotto with the Rector
Young Adults will Meet on the 1st Sunday in March
| 3/3—In March, Epiphany’s Young Adults will meet on the First Sunday of the month instead. Join us at the home of the Rev. Amy Dills-Wright for dinner, fellowship, and Compline. Please RSVP to Emily Elder if you can make it and plan to bring a dessert to share. | |
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Submissions Needed for Youth Art Show in April
| Deadline 3/4—Epiphany's Art ministry would like to showcase art made by our youth in April to exhibit their talent and creativity! If you have drawings, paintings, photographs, special crafts, or other 3D works, this show is for you! The works can be displayed only or offered for sale. If sold, a percentage of the sale will benefit the youth fund for their trip to Asheville. If interested in participating, let Emily Elder know by March 4; all art pieces will be due March 31! | |
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Feeding Ministry
Meals served 2nd Fridays of the Month
| 3/6-8—Volunteers cook in the Epiphany kitchen and then serve the meal at Gateway Shelter on 2nd Fridays. Sign up to help shop, prepare, cook or serve the meal this month. | |
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Hunger Walk
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3/10—Support the Episcopal Community Foundation who, in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, fundraise to end hunger, then walk, run, and volunteer at this annual community event. Participate online or in person. Contact Ivy May for more information. | |
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Contemplative Practice
2nd Sundays at 5:00 p.m. in March & April
| 3/10—Come gather with us 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. | |
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Holy Comforter Quarterly Wednesday Dinner
| 3/13—Holy Comforter is a unique worshipping community in the heart of Atlanta. About 60% of this congregation lives with mental illness. We will prepare a meal during the afternoon and take the meal to the church, leaving at 6:00 p.m., prepare to serve after the 6:30 p.m. service. After serving, the volunteers join the parishioners for dinner. Contact Jeanette Hanson for more information. | |
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Lenten Quiet Day - Save the Date
3/16—A Lenten Quiet Day will take place at Epiphany on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. More details coming soon!
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BUILDING & GROUNDS
Parish Workday
Saturday, March 23 • from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
| 3/23—Please save the date for a work day that we will have on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. We hope you will be able to join your fellow Creation Caregivers of the Earth Guild and the Buildings & Grounds Committee as we spruce up our lovely grounds and interior spaces before Holy Week. All ages and all skill levels are welcome! | | |
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We will provide snacks and beverages, but you will want to bring your reusable water bottle so we can avoid single-use plastics. If you have them, bring your work gloves, pruning shears, loppers, spades, clippers, and garden shovels. | |
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Summer Advocacy Internship Program
Interfaith Children’s Movement (ICM)
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Deadline 4/1—ICM’s advocacy program is open to youth ages 13 to 18. Youth learn how to tap into the power of their faith to make a difference in the world. Application deadline is April 1.
For more information contact Kay Lee.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Vacation Bible School
Registration is open
| 6/10-14—Save the date and register for this year's VBS, which will take place from June 10 to June 14. We will once again host VBS with St Bart's and Holy Trinity Parish. | |
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GIVING
Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
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- The Arrangements at the Altar are give to the Glory of God and in honor of Amanda Kay Seals and in celebration of her birthday, by Zac Toy.
- The Sanctuary Light is given to the Glory of God.
Altar Arrangements & the Sanctuary Light can be given in honor of an anniversary, birthday, or in memory of a loved one. Visit epiphany.org/rsvp to reserve dates that have meaning for you.
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PARISH GROUPS
Epiphany Book Group
2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. - parish hall, sometimes Zoom
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All are welcome to join the Epiphany Book Group on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Check the schedule for meeting locations each month. Contact Linda Ryder-Wolf for the meeting link. All are welcome!
Book selections for 2024
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March: The Accidental Saints, by Nadia Bolz-Weber at Epiphany
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April: Ordinary Grace, by William Kent-Krueger at Epiphany
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May: Cover Her Face, by P.D. James - at Epiphany
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June: Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt at Epiphany
- July & August: No Meetings
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September: The Unanswered Letter: One Holocaust Family’s Plea for Help, by Faris Cassel at Epiphany
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October: Democracy Awakening, by Heather Cox Richardson at Epiphany
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November: Still Fooling ‘Em, by Billy Crystal on Zoom
- December: Appetizers & Dessert at 5:30 p.m. and pick books for 2025 at Epiphany
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PASTORAL CARE
Community of Hope's Circle of Care
Last Mondays at 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. • parish hall
| 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 Fowler. | |
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PARISH GROUP
Men's Breakfast Group
Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
| The Men’s Breakfast Group gathers for breakfast and discussion afterward the Tuesday morning service and are typically on their way by 8:00 a.m. For more information contact John Yntema. | |
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PARISH GROUP
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
2nd Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the parish hall
| The ECW meets on 2nd Tuesdays in the parish hall at 10:30 a.m. Afterwards, they will adjourn to Melton’s App & Tap for lunch. All women of Epiphany are invited to attend. For more information, contact Robin Hairston. | |
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Children & Youth—Tuesdays in the Music Suite upstairs
Please register your children for Children's Choir
- Choristers (pre-K-2nd grade) meet Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
- Junior Choir (3rd grade-unchanged voices) meet from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Adults & Youth—Wednesdays
- The Epiphany Ringers rehearse from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft.
- Our all-volunteer Epiphany Choir rehearses from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the Music Suite.
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PASTORAL CARE
The Grief Pastoral Care Group
1st Thursdays at noon on Zoom
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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 the first time. | |
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Wayne Urban • Rob Godsall • Kim Boswell • Brett Boatright • Laura, John & Sarah Keys • Robin Hairston • Audrey Banfield • Beth Towers • Mary McCall Cash • Wende Crowe • Judy Jarady • Sally Brockington
For friends and family: Sara Kolhbrenner, sister of Susan Moody • Mary Donovan, friend of Laura & John Keys • Erin Bauslaugh, friend of Laura & John Keys • Betty Tuzzolino, aunt of Loren Williams • Jeff Smith, family member of George & Liefy Smith • Jan & Emily Corder, friends of Liefy & George Smith • Dave Hunter, family of Liefy & George Smith • Eric Getchell, friend of Jeremy Davis • Maril Revette Stratton, friend of Marjorie Timmer • Kristin Shinall Runnion, family of Doug Runnion• Carrie Wade, partner of Chris Belcore• Megan Byrnes-Laird, niece of Tracey & Brandon Laird • Larry Holland, friend of Lisa Carlson • Susan Habib, mother of Peter Habib • Anda Tomel, friend of Susan Scott • Sherri Sharp, cousin of Terri Lawrence & Julie Ryder • Nick Brown, son of Colleen Morich • Gary Davis, father of Jeremy Davis • Diana Lawrence, niece of Terri Lawrence & Julie Ryder • Dave Tipton, brother of Pam Tipton • Isabel, granddaughter of Mike & Beth Towers
For members who desire our continuing prayers: Jewel Allen • Alma Fuller • Rod MacLeod • Sally McClintock • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Tom Mundy • Floyd Parker • Pat Spivey • Ann Rowles • Shirley Sugden • Wayne & Judy Urban • Larry Wilcox • Kathy Walmsley • Colleen
For those who have died: William Kemp, friend of Jeremy Davis • Reginald Smart, friend of Anne Warner • Julie Miller, aunt of Loren Williams • Linda Lucido, friend of Christin Erskine
For those in the armed forces: Stewart Mundy
For those celebrating birthdays for the week of 2/25-3/2: Bill Gary • Barbara Nama • Claire Tobin • Claudia Tillman • Pamela Councill • Henry Guy • Wayne Richardson • Maggie Reetz • Owen Kavanagh • Amanda Kay Seals • Mike Towers • Jim Hoesterey • Eloise Wierwille • Wren Ballou • John Keys • Ben Morrissey • Rachael Walsh • James Weigle • Lydia Welty
For members awaiting the adoption of a child: Jessica, Duane & Abram Burns
For racial justice: For African American communities in Atlanta and for Emmaus House and others like them, finding ways to create affordable housing, encourage appropriate development, and increase local employment and educational opportunities.
For our endangered world: The Ogeechee River—the most polluted river in Georgia.
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Did we miss your anniversary or birthday? Send the full date of your anniversary and/or your date of birth to the parish office 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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