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eNews for February 28, 2025

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - 3/4
Ash Wednesday - 3/5
Solar Panel Project Update
Faithful Families Formation Starting - 3/8
Lent Practices
Spring Event & Liturgical Calendar
Family Eucharist - 3/18
Bach/Biber Project - 3/23
VBS Registration - NOW OPEN

PARISH LIFE & WORSHIP

Shrove Tuesday

Tuesday, March 4

Come to the parish hall at 5:30 p.m. to help decorate the Alleluia Banner. All ages welcome! Then join us at 6:00 p.m. for pancakes (cooked by our Youth) and/or potluck Cajun (you bring it). There will be King Cake for dessert. The Burning of the Palms Liturgy will follow in the Courtyard at 6:45 p.m.

PARISH LIFE/ YOUTH MINISTRIES

Pancake Supper & Mardi Gras Potluck - Tuesday, March 4

Served from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

The Epiphany Youth will be preparing a pancake supper to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, and to raise money for the youth pilgrimage this year to Suwanee, TN.

One serving is 3 pancakes (with toppings) and 2 pieces of bacon or 1 vegetarian sausage. There will be a gluten-free option available as well.

Please RSVP so that we know how much batter and bacon/veggie sausage to buy and cook. We also encourage you to bring a topping or a side—the theme is cajun food, for Mardi Gras!

RSVP for the Pancake Supper

What Cajun item will you bring**

** PLEASE NOTE: If you plan to just enjoy the pancakes, you do NOT need to bring a dish to share. And you do not need to RSVP for pancakes if you are just planning to sample the Cajun fare.

Pancake Volunteers Needed

We need a minimum of 5 adult volunteers who can help with chaperoning, organizing, and cleaning.

Volunteers need to be at the church from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Help the Youth

WORSHIP

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, March 5 at noon and 7:00 p.m.

3/5—We will observe the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday services at 12:00 & 7:00 p.m. in the nave and online.

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Another Unknown Gift

Last week we asked about two checks from January from Fidelity Brokerage Services that we didn't know who they were from and the donor saw our note and let us know.

Now there is one from February, also from Fidelity dated February 18 that we have received and do not who the donor is. If this is you, please contact either Susie or Shea to let us know it is yours so that we can credit it to your Realm record.

We don't know why financial institutions don't identify the donors, so when you have a donation sent from your financial institution, please let us know to expect your gift so we can properly record your gift when it arrives.

This Sunday

Livestream Options:

YouTube Link | Zoom Link

Bulletin for 3/2

Worship with us at 10:00 a.m.

The Livestream links can also be found on Epiphany's home page.

The link for the bulletin is posted on Epiphany's home page on Fridays.

Sermon Recordings are posted on Monday afternoon.

FORMATION

Adult Formation

Sundays at 11:30 a.m. • parish hall

Seeking Shalom: Often translated “peace,” the biblical word shalom entails far more than just the absence of war and conflict. Shalom describes God’s grand and beautiful dream for a world in which wholeness and healing are cultivated at the level of just societies and flourishing communities. This five-part study offers an in-depth exploration of the biblical concept of shalom, including its various spiritual, social, and economic dimensions. Emphasis will be placed on how we can respond to the call to shalom through the ministries of the church and our own lives of faith. Presented by Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, Associate Prefessor in the Practice of Old Testament and Founding Director of the Candler Foundry.

Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 in the Parish Hall

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Follow up from Last Week's "Path to Solar: A Panel Discussion"

Where do you stand on Epiphany's Path to Solar? Please let us know if you were unable to attend last Sunday's panel discussion.

You may watch the video of the program (which features Adam Hoyt, Senior Solar Consultant with Alternative Energy Southeast, and Kathy Hancock, who was instrumental in bringing solar to Oakhurst Presbyterian.)

Path to Solar Panel Discussion

You may also complete the Community Feedback Survey and return it to the Rev. Carmie McDonald, cmcdonald@epiphany.org. Many thanks!

Path to Solar Survey

Formation Play List

You can find the playlist for the current formation classes at Epiphany's YouTube Channel, as well as previous courses: Visit the playlist.

New Adult Formation Offering Starting Next Week

Faithful Families: Parents of children and youth are invited to join others on the parenting journey for a five-part book study beginning March 9. We will read and reflect on Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World: Seven Building Blocks for Developing Capable Young People by H. Stephen Glenn. Facilitated by Cristin & Jeremy Davis.

Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6 upstairs in the Music Suite

FORMATION

Children & Youth

Sundays at 11:30 a.m. • locations vary

Click here to register your children and youth or check out the bulletin boards on either the 1st and 2nd floors.

Godly Play—Ages 3 - 3rd grade, Room 203
Youth Formation—4th - 8th Grade, Donut Den
High School Coffee Hour—9th - 12th Grade, Room 201

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Youth Group

The Youth Group will meet at 5:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish (515 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030) for a joint youth meal at Coyote's Mexican Grill. Please send your youth with $12-$15 (cash is preferable), and plan to pick them up at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity.

Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up

For Sunday, March 2:

The Arrangements at the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the congregation of Epiphany, by Ruth Olson.
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. Click the button link to reserve dates that have meaning for you.

Season of Lent - Begins March 5

Lent Practices

United Thank Offering (UTO)

make a practice of thank offerings during Lent

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 27.

DEVOTIONALS

A Booklet from Living Compass

free in the gallery, limited supply

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 2025: Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit In 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.

MEDITATIONS

Free Online Offering from Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD)

You’re invited to subscribe to ERD’s Lenten Meditations! Visit episcopalrelief.org/church-in-action/lent/ to sign up for daily meditation emails, written by Miguel Escobar, on living an authentic life as followers of Christ.

This Week at Epiphany

LITURGY

Weekday Services

visit epiphany.org/worship-services for details

Weekday Morning Prayer—9:00 a.m. online, request the login link from the parish office.
Tuesday Morning Prayer (Holy Eucharist 1st Tuesdays)—7:00 a.m. in the side chapel
Wednesday Noonday Prayer—will not take place this week. Instead, please come to the Ash Wednesday Service at noon or at 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Non-Food Pantry Drive

for the Month of March

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) sponsor a pantry drive twice a year for Emmaus House for items not covered by the SNAP Program. This time for the month of March, we are collecting bar soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes with a goal of 75 donations

Other Meetings and Programs this week

Week of 3/3/2024

3/4—Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service

—Trivia Group will not take place this week due to Shrove Tuesday

—Choirs will not rehearse this week due to Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday

3/6—The Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom

Learn more about these groups and programs here >>

Shoe Donation Results

Thank you to everyone who donated shoes during our Shoe drive earlier this month. We collected 38 pairs of shoes for our neighbors worshipping at Church of the Common Ground.

Upcoming Events

WORSHIP

Family Eucharist Service & Service Project

all activities take place in the parish hall

3/18—Join us for a Family Eucharist at 6:15 p.m. 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 Pizza

MUSIC & FORMATION

The Bach/Biber Project

Sunder, March 23 at 4:00 p.m.

3/23—Join us for the fourth in a series of 6 performances of the Bach/Biber Project. Violinist Judith Cox and organist Julie Ryder will present J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2 in D minor for Violin Solo, BWV 1004, and H.I.F. Biber’s Rosary Sonatas: IX-Jesus Carries the Cross and X-Crucifixion.

Learn More about the project

CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES

Vacation Bible School: June 16 - 20

at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

5/30 Deadline—This year’s VBS theme is Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You. We will explore compassion for others, ourselves, and the world through a variety of activities and service projects. Children ages rising pre-K through 5th grade are invited to register as participants, and all youth rising 6th recently graduated are invited to register as counselors. Register by May 30, 2025.

RSVP your child for VBS

Upcoming Meetings and Ongoing Programs

PARISH GROUPS

Epiphany Book Group

2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. • location varies

3/10—The Epiphany Book Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. See listing below for titles and location. All are welcome. Log into Realm to contact Linda Ryder-Wolf if you have any questions.

March 10: Soil by Camille Dungy (at Epiphany)
April 14: The Easter Moment by Shelby Spong (at Epiphany)

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Gateway Center Meal Ministry

Served 2nd Fridays of the month

3/12-14—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.

Learn more about Gateway >>

Help out with this Meal Ministry

Other Ongoing Meetings and Programs

Upcoming Ongoing Meetings and Programs

3/9—Contemplative Practice—2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. • Choir Loft

3/11—Episcopal Church Women (ECW)—2nd Tuesdays at 9:30/11:30 a.m. • parish hall

3/14—Caregiver Group—2nd Fridays at 11:45 p.m. • Zoom

3/18—The Episcopal Church Women (ECW)—2nd Tuesdays at 9:30/11:00 a.m.

3/19—The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern

3/24—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—Last Mondays of the month

Learn more about these groups and programs here >>

Prayers of the People

Send prayer requests to the parish office.
Names of friends and family remain listed for four weeks.
Anniversaries & Birthdays for the month are listed here >>

For members who are bidding our prayers: Philip Anderson • Lisa Daily • Bruce & Ann Fort • Joey Saavedra • Kim Boswell • Louise Bedrossian (wife of Bob Thompson) • Mary Katharine Williamson • John Wyman • Pam Hall • Jerry Wall (husband of Lucy Davidson) • Barbara Belcore • Esther Harbert • Veta Smith (mother of Cecilia Democko) • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Brandon Laird • Anne Warner • Francis Lee • Brett Boatright • Laura, John & Sarah Keys • Robin Hairston • Beth Towers • Sally Brockington

For those awaiting the birth of a child: Bekka & Freyja DePew

For friends and family: Kay Harris, mother of Rebecca Harris • Charlton Allen and family, brother of Jewel Allan • Tony, Alex & Dede Powers, friends of Susan & Loren Williams • Marshall & Betty Keys, brother & sister-in-law of John Keys • Carrie & Mark Larson, sister & brother-in-law of Cristin Davis • Missy Aue, friend of Brenda Lloyd • Frank Klingberg, friend of Susan Williams • Gloria Davis, mother of Jeremy Davis • Louise Peters, grandmother of Tristen Webb • Sherri Sharpe, cousin 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 • Mary McCall Cash • Wende Crowe • Pat and Bill Graves • Rod MacLeod • Sally McClintock • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Tom Mundy • Ann Rowles • Pat Spivey • Michael Towers, Jr. • Wayne & Judy Urban • Larry Wilcox • Colleen

For those who have died: Jeff Smith, family of Liefy & George Smith • Janet Gary, mother of Bill Gary • William Sean Mahan, brother of Kim Boswell • Leisa Powers, friend of Susan & Loren

For all those serving in the armed forces, especially: Stewart Mundy

For those celebrating anniversaries the week of 3/2-8: Polly & Larry Nodine •

Liefy & George Smith

For those celebrating birthdays the week of 3/2-8: 3/2-8: Kelly Alexander • Ken Holley • Nelson Oyesiku • Linda Ryder-Wolf • Clara Gaeddert • Judy Jarady • Oliver Nelson • Dirk Zwemer • Zachary Bennett • Cary Holley • Robbie Holley • Bonnie Kissler • Peter Schneider

For our Haitian siblings and the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti.

For racial justice: For our neighbors worshipping at the Church of the Common Ground.

For our fragile and beautiful Earth: Reindeer or Caribou — living near the North Pole. Responding to changing climate.

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.

The weekly deadline for submission of announcements for the Friday Morning eNews

and the Sunday bulletin is Wednesdays at Noon. Please send your submissions

ready to go to the parish office.