Weekly eNews for March 22, 2024 | |
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- Participate in the Parish Workday - 3/23
- Gather in the Meadow for Palm Sunday
- Give for Easter Flowers & Music - 3/25
- Attend the Contemplative Anointing Service - 3/26
- RSVP for the Agape Supper - 3/28
- RSVP for the Easter Breakfast - 3/31
- Parking on Easter Sunday
- Join a WELCOM! Dinner Group - 4/1
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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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WORSHIP
Palm Sunday Service
at 10:00 a.m.
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We will gather over in the meadow, the grassy area off the paved parking lot, and process to the nave with our palms. The narrative account of Jesus' last days will be read at the service.
Children's Chapel and Formation Classes will not take place this Sunday.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES & PARISH GROUPS
Youth Group & Young Adults
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Epiphany Youth and Young Adults are invited to a mushroom-growing workshop led by Jeanette Hanson tonight from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Epiphany. We'll learn about fungi, make Oyster mushroom kits, and connect it all with Holy Week.
Please RSVP to Emily Elder if you plan to attend.
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PARISH GROUPS
Join Epiphany's WELCOM! Dinner Group
Sign up by Easter Sunday!
WELCOM! stands for We Epiphanites Like Conversations Over Meals!
WELCOM! will randomly form casual small dinner groups (similar to a Foyers group) of 6 to 8 adults—both singles and couples, with and without children—who will gather about once a month over a six-month cycle at different locations (mostly homes) for casual conversation over meals.
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Returning participants may (1) request to stay in your current WELCOM! group, (2) join a new group at random (adults only or “kids WELCOM! too”), or (3) both join a new group and request to stay in your current WELCOM! group.
Contact: Bert Bender
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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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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Now Showing in the Gallery
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Epiphany’s Art Ministry welcomes acrylic paintings by Lorraine Kimsey for the month of March. Remember, 25% of all sales benefit Epiphany.
New Payment Method: Please sign up on the price sheet then use the QR code to make payments.
Learn more about the artist and the Art Ministry >>
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Holy Week & Easter Donation & RSVP Deadlines | |
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WORSHIP & PARISH LIFE
Maundy Thursday "Agápe Supper"
3/28—Maundy Thursday “Agápe Supper,” begins at 6:00 p.m. with the liturgy that includes the Holy Eucharist and foot washing immediately following. The Supper requires reservations. Click the button to reserve your seat by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 25. Childcare provided up to age 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
The deadline to order fish is 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 25.
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GIVING
Easter Flowers & Music Signup is Now LIVE
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DUE 3/25—You are invited to make an offering for Easter Flowers and/or Music in thanksgiving or memory of a loved one. Click the button below to list your intention. You can choose to pay online from a link on that page, or mail a check to the church.
Submissions received by 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 25 will be listed in the Easter Bulletin.
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GIVING
Easter Candy Donations Needed
DUE 3/26—Please consider donating a bag of Nut-Free candy to Epiphany for our Easter Egg Hunt. You can drop off candy at Epiphany during regular office hours or on Sunday mornings, in the bin beside the front entrance. We need all candy by Tuesday, March 26. No candy with nuts or peanut butter, please!
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PARISH EVENT
Easter Breakfast
Easter Breakfast will be served from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Please sign up with your table ready breakfast dishes to share (fruit, sweets, casseroles, and other savories). Parish Life will provide biscuits with jams and jellies, ham, and beverages. Include a card listing dietary/allergen comments (i.e., meat, dairy, gluten, nut ingredients). No charge/donations welcome.
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Asterisk (*) denotes services that will also be live-streamed
March 24—Palm Sunday • 10:00 a.m.*
Weekday Morning Prayer • 9:00 a.m. (Zoom only, request link from office)
March 25—Contemplative Anointing Service • 6:00 p.m.
March 26—Tuesday Morning Prayer • 7:00 a.m.
March 26—Emmaus House Stations of the Cross
March 27—Noonday Prayer • 12:00 p.m.
March 27—Eucharist with Healing • 12:15 p.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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WORSHIP
Holy Week Contemplative Anointing Service
Monday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m.
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3/25—Right before Jesus’ final entrance into Jerusalem, he stops in Bethany where Mary the Magdalene anoints him with costly perfume. In honor of this act of love, we offer a service during Holy Week where we remember that anointing, and Mary’s presence accompanying Jesus at his crucifixion, at the tomb, and at the resurrection. The liturgy, written by the Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, includes readings, contemplative chant, silence, and anointing one another. As we remember Christ’s anointing and experience our own, we are drawn more deeply toward the heart of divine love and place Mary the Magdalene back in her rightful place as a central figure in Holy Week as one of Jesus’ apostles. | |
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WORSHIP
Stations of the Cross for Our Times
Monday, March 25
A Self-guided Stations of the Cross for Our Times is available starting at 5:00 p.m. prior to the Anointing service at 6:00 p.m.
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3/25—From as early as the fourth century, pilgrims have traveled to Jerusalem to walk in the footsteps of Jesus as he made his way from the trial with Pontius Pilate to the cross and to the tomb for his burial. Today we walk the Stations of the Cross as a mini-pilgrimage in prayer and contemplation.
Through the Stations of the Cross for Our Times that we will use this Holy Week, Jesus invites us to journey with him and to reflect on his suffering as it continues in the lives of his people. In solidarity with all who suffer, let us pray that we will be open to what he wants us to see and know.
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WORSHIP
Morning Prayer
3/25-29—Morning Prayer takes place each morning at 9:00 a.m. on Zoom. The login Link is not public.
Contact the parish office for login information.
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WORSHIP
Tenebrae
3/27—Tenebrae (Latin for shadows) is a contemplative service recalling the Passion of the Christ in music, verse, and light. Join us at 7:00 p.m.
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WORSHIP
Good Friday
3/29—The Good Friday Service takes place at 12:00 p.m. The offering for the day will go to the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem. Note “Good Friday” in the memo.
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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
Great Vigil of Easter
Join us for the Great Vigil of Easter at 6:00 a.m. to begin our Easter celebration. There will be incense at this service.
Remember to bring bells to ring and plan to stay afterwards for champagne and strawberries.
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WORSHIP
Easter Sunday Services Times & Parking
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Easter Sunday liturgies will take place at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Parking will be at a premium on Easter Sunday, so we encourage carpooling. You are also welcome to park on the street. Please leave handicap spots available for those who need them the most. An off-duty police officer will be on hand to help with entering and exiting the parking lot.
If you would be willing to serve as a parking lot attendant to help people maximize our parking space, please contact the parish office.
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PARISH EVENT
Easter Flowering of the Cross—There's a New Cross this Year!
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All are welcome to participate in this annual tradition as our new cross built by Bill Graves comes to life as a living symbol of resurrection.
The cross will be set up in the courtyard, so please place a flower in the cross as you arrive for services.
Bringing something from your own garden is a practice that is certainly welcome, and one that many find especially meaningful.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Easter Egg Hunt
Gather your children (up to 5th grade) in the church nave after the first service for instructions and we will dismiss for the egg hunt from there at 10:15 a.m.
Please bring your own baskets.
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Looking Ahead (after Easter) | |
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Office Closure
Please note that the office will be closed on the Monday and Tuesday following Easter - April 1 and April 2.
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GIVING
Pick up a UTO box or Envelope
make a practice of thank offerings during Lent
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Ingather 4/7—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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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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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Feeding Ministry
Meals served 2nd Fridays of the Month
| 4/10-12—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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Contemplative Practice
2nd Sundays at 5:00 p.m. in March & April
| 4/14—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 Amy Dills-Wright. | |
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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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YOUTH MINISTRIES
Youth Pilgrimage
Registration is now live
| 6/24-28—Registration is now LIVE for our Summer Youth Pilgrimage to Asheville, NC. Holy Trinity youth will join us for a time of exploration, service, prayer, and play in this wonderful mountain town. We hope you’ll join us from Monday, June 24 to Friday, June 28. | |
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Ongoing Meetings & Programs | |
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GIVING
Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
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- The Arrangements at the Altar and the Sanctuary Light are 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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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. For more information, contact Robin Hairston. | |
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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: Lisa Gray • 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: Kat & John, friend of Coreen Morich • Tom Pedersen, father of Katie Pedersen• Mickey Aull, family of Cristin Davis • Bruce Henderson, brother of Brent Henderson • Sherri Sharpe, cousin of Terri Lawrence and Julie Ryder • Melissa Keating, friend of Linda Ryder-Wolf • Susan & Zandra • Norman Lindgren and Steve Macciocchi, friends of Susan Scott & Rob Godsall • Richard Gable, relative of Susan Scott • 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 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 • Rod MacLeod • Sally McClintock • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Tom Mundy • Pat Spivey • Ann Rowles • Shirley Sugden • Wayne & Judy Urban • Larry Wilcox • Kathy Walmsley • Colleen
For those who have died: Jan Pedersen, mother of Katie Pedersen • Judith Mason, friend of Nancy-Laurel Pettersen • Mary Carol O’Shea, sister-in-law of Kathleen Rinehart • Floyd Parker • Alma Fuller • Bonnie Mitchell, friend of Nancy J. Thompson • C. J. French, uncle of Lisa Daily • Walt Lowe, former member and friend of Kristin Mann • Robert Boyko, husband of Susie Boyko • William Kemp, friend of Jeremy Davis
For those in the armed forces: Stewart Mundy
For those celebrating anniversaries for the week of 3/24-30: Holly & Charlie Slater
For those celebrating birthdays for the week 3/24-30: Laura Gary • William Lutz • Feivel Ackerly • Alex Bender • Robert Woodrum • Eric Jacobs • Cindy Lamons • Lillian Wright • Penny Carr • Charles Hooker
For members adopting a child: Jessica, Duane & Abram Burns
For racial justice: For households living in food deserts or lacking the means to provide their family nutritious meals. We pray for generosity to share our resources freely.
For our endangered world: The Whooping Crane, whose numbers are now in the hundreds, has come back from the brink of extinction of less than two dozen in 1941.
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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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