Parish Notices for March 11, 2022 |
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COH Update
Lent Calendar
Daylight Savings
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Prayer for Ukraine
Stations every Wednesday
Holy Comforter Meal
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Community of Hope Caregivers Offer Visits |
The Community of Hope pastoral care training will culminate in a commissioning ceremony at Epiphany on March 13. After Community of Hope pastoral caregivers Paul Hinson, Chris Miller, Barbara Belcore, Jessica Burns, Katie Pedersen, Lisa Daily, David Draper, Lisa Gray, Annie Strahan, Laura Gary, and Ann Fowler are commissioned, they will begin their pastoral service. If you would like to receive a pastoral visit by one of the trained caregivers, please contact Ann Fowler at annfowler@me.com. If you have a family member in a care facility or at home whom you would like them to visit, they will do that, too.
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Lisa Gray expressed how important the training has been for her in an opening reflection for one of the February Community of Hope meetings: |
After these many weeks of study, our Community of Hope (COH) group has become a meaningful part of my life, and each member has become so dear to me. Every day I am thankful for our loving, supportive group. What I’m sharing is a deeply personal take on some concepts we’ve studied in our journey to become pastoral caregivers. Everyone in COH could write something similar to what I’ve written, but every voice would be different. I find that these new concepts are extending into other parts of my life, which must be part of the plan. Because my learned experience with God was always wrapped up in fear and pain, I had always tried to stay away from Him. Now I’m turning to go in a different direction which feels a bit scary, but powerful and necessary.
I’m not a theologian, philosopher, or any kind of scholar, but in an unexpected a-ha moment, the concept that God is already in us struck me hard and deep, and though I feel as if I’m spinning, this understanding is dawning on me as real and true. Nothing of this magnitude has ever happened to me in this way.
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Liturgical & Event Calendar for Lent
Asterisk (*) denotes services that will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Zoom
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Sunday Holy Eucharist • 10 a.m.*
Weekday Morning Prayer • 9 a.m.
Tuesday Holy Eucharist 1st Tuesdays • 7 a.m.
Wednesday Stations of the Cross • 12 p.m.
Wednesday Eucharist with Healing • 12:30 p.m.
April 10—Palm Sunday • 10 a.m.*
April 13—Tenebrae • 7 p.m.*
April 14—Agape Supper & Holy Eucharist • 6 p.m.*
April 15—Good Friday Liturgy • 12* & 7 p.m.
April 16—Emmaus House Stations of the Cross • 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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If you are looking for a Lenten devotional to read as a spiritual practice during Lent, you might consider this free resource from Living Compass Living Well Through Lent 2022: Letting Go With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind.
You can order a printed copy, sign up to receive each day's reading via email, or download a free PDF of the booklet here at livingcompass.org.
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Daylight Saving Time - 3/13
Second Sunday of March
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Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring forward” when you retire on Saturday Night. |
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Sunday Morning Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. in the Nave
Masks Required during worship
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The Sunday service is also livestreamed on Epiphany's YouTube Channel and via Zoom. Links are listed below and posted on the epiphany.org homepage. Recordings can be found on our YouTube channel following the time of original broadcast.
The Healing Station, located in the side chapel, is now open during the distribution of communion at the 10 a.m. service. A trained lay minister or priest will pray with you and, if you wish, offer the laying on of hands and anointing for healing.
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Adult Formation
Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall & via Zoom
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Join us Sunday mornings through April 3 for a series entitled: Returning to Our Roots: Exploring Who We Are as Episcopalians. Led by the Rev. Amy Dills-Moore and the Rev. Nicole Lambelet along with several guest presenters from around the diocese and beyond.
The class with explore the history of Global Anglicanism, current issues within the Episcopal Church, and the basic theologies and spiritualities indicative of our tradition. Participants in this series will be eligible for confirmation on March 26. Contact: The Rev. Nicole Lambelet.
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Program Schedule:
March 13 - NO ADULT FORMATION THIS SUNDAY
March 20 - Global Anglicanism, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan
March 27 - The Task of Christian Discipleship, Rev. Nicole Lambelet
April 3 - Fostering Spirituality for Beloved Community, Dr. Catherine Meeks
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We are offering the Goldy Play curriculum again on Sundays during 11:15 a.m. formation hour. Children are invited to come upstairs after the service to meet their teachers. For now, and until we can reestablish a broader volunteer base, all ages will be together in in the larger main space (Room 203). Contact: The Rev. Nicole Lambelet. |
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Childcare for newborns and children ages 3 and under is being offered once again on Sunday mornings. Our childcare workers in the nursery are both vaccinated and they will be wearing KN95 masks.
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Youth Formation Sundays at 11:15 a.m. |
For our Spring Semester Formation, we will be reading Praying With Our Feet by Lindsey Krinks. Lindsey Krinks is a street chaplain and co-founder of Open Table Nashville—one of the ministries we will be supporting during our 2022 Summer Pilgrimage.
Because this year's formation is structured around a book, we need to know how many participants we are expecting.
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Altar Arrangements and the Sanctuary Light |
If you would like to sign up to give the Sanctuary Light in honor of an anniversary, birthday or in memory of a loved one, click the link below. Sign up by noon on Wednesdays to be listed in the weekly Friday email.
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The color and selection of flowers is based on the appropriateness of the liturgical season. However, you may request a particular flower or color be used on the signup. Suggested donation is $75. |
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The light is a visible sign of the presence of the Blessed Sacrament held in reserve in the Tabernacle and burns for seven days. Suggested donation is $6. |
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Youth Group
Except for the first Sundays of the month*, Youth Group is held on Sundays from 5 - 6 p.m. The first half is dedicated to games and social time, while the second is set aside for prayer and formation.
*First Sundays are set aside for special events—game nights, pizza nights, and joint events with Holy Trinity Parish.
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Second Sundays Young Adults |
Every Second Sunday of the month at 6:15 p.m. young adults are invited to gather at Epiphany for a potluck meal, community time, and prayer. Come join us! Contact: The Rev. Nicole Lambelet. |
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From Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
“God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment, and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.”
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Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance) as it provides critical assistance to support people affected by violence in Ukraine. Working through ACT member Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) and other local organizations, ACT Alliance is providing emergency assistance such as food, shelter, water and basic supplies to refugees and people displaced within Ukraine.
Support Episcopal Relief & Development in providing humanitarian aid in response to the crisis in Ukraine. By donating to the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund, you will help meet critical needs for people fleeing the violence including food, cash, blankets and hygiene supplies.
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Non-Food Pantry Drive for March |
The Food Stamp program does not cover non-food items such as hygiene or cleaning products, so the ECW is sponsoring a pantry drive for Emmaus House for full size soap bars and laundry detergent during the month of March. Please leave items in the bins in the gallery. |
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Morning Prayer at 9 a.m.
Weekdays via Zoom
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Weekday Morning Prayer takes place each morning at 9 a.m. on Zoom. Login at 8:45 a.m. for coffee hour. THE LOGIN LINK IS NOT PUBLIC. Contact the parish office to receive the login information.
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The Flex & Stretch class— which is the basic SilverSneakers class—meets online on Thursdays and the Chair Yoga program meets on Tuesdays and Fridays. For the link, contact Ellen Mintzmeyer.
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Wednesday Weekly Service
During Lent, Stations of the Cross will take place at noon instead of Noonday Prayer.
Healing with Holy Eucharist will take place at 12:30 p.m.
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Choir Rehearsal - 3/16
Wednesdays in the Music Suite
The Epiphany Choir rehearses weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:30 p.m. in the Music Suite. New members are always welcome. Contact: Julie Ryder
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Holy Comforter Plant & Bake Sale - 3/19 |
Holy Comforter's First Plant Sale (and Bake Sale) of the season will take place on Saturday, March 19.
Come out to Holy Comforter 737 Woodland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316 between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to get items for your spring garden.
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The United Thank Offering
The ingathering will take place on Sunday, April 24
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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.
- 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.
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Refuge Coffee Cart Visits Epiphany - 3/27 |
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Please join us in the courtyard from 10:45-11:45 a.m. for a coffee hour with beverages served by the people of the Refuge Coffee Co. They will serve coffee drinks, hot chocolate, teas, and Parish Life will provide yummy goodies.
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Proceeds from the cart rental provide wages for a full or part-time job for a resettled refugee or immigrant who is part of our job training program. Parish Life is sponsoring the cart rental, but they welcome donations to help off-set the cost.
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On March 27, the Youth Ministries of Epiphany and Holy Trinity will be hosting a donation-based car wash in the Epiphany parking lot from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Donations will go toward the Youth Travel Fund. |
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The Daughters of the King (DOK) are a lay order of our parish whose goals are prayer, service and evangelism.
The Epiphany chapter meets monthly on Zoom on the fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. We welcome interested women to visit. If interested in attending please email Judy Jarady for the meeting link.
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As a reminder of their lifetime vows, Daughters wear the cross of The Order at all times and pray daily for all Daughters of the King. |
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Holy Comforter Wednesday Dinner – 3/30 |
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 p.m., prepare to serve after the 6:30 p.m. service. After serving, the volunteers join the parishioners for dinner. This is a chance to observe Lent by spending time with some wonderful people you haven't met before. Contact: Jeanette Hanson
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Visit the National Center of Civil and Human Rights
Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m.
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The Epiphany Racial Justice Group (ERJG) invites you to join them on a visit to the National Center of Civil and Human Rights on Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m. |
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Epiphany Book Group - 4/4 |
April: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
May: Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Not meeting in July or August
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Holy Eucharist on 1st Tuesdays at 7 a.m. - 4/5
The Tuesday Men’s Group meets on first Tuesdays at 7 a.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by a time of fellowship before heading on their way for the day. Contact: John Yntema.
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Episcopal Church Women - 4/5 |
The Episcopal Women (ECW) meet on 2nd Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in the parish hall. This month, after the meeting we will adjourn to Melton’s App and Tap for lunch on their patio. Contact: Laura Keys.
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Racial Justice Book Group - 4/6
6:45 - 8 p.m. in Room 201
As part of our commitment to lifelong learning about racial justice, the Epiphany Racial Justice Book (ERJB) Group will meet on Wednesday to discuss Where Do We Go From Here: Community or Chaos by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The book is rich with possibilities to embrace our Christian humanity and stand in solidarity with all Black Americans and People of Color. All are welcome to the conversation. Please join us. Contacts: Kay Lee or Lisa Daily. |
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The Feeding Ministry cooks at Epiphany and then services the meal at Gateway Shelter once a month. You can help with one or more of the following activities:
- Wednesday - Food Shopping
- Thursday - Chopping Veggies
- Friday - cooking from 2–5 p.m., serving from 5–7 p.m. or helping clean up after the volunteer dinner at 7 p.m.
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The Grief Pastoral Care Group - 4/7 |
The Grief Pastoral Care Group meets on Zoom 1st Thursdays at noon for a healing and faith based conversation around grief and loss. Led by parishioners Megan Fraijo-Paul and Nancy Thompson, both trained psychotherapists. Contacts: Megan or Nancy. |
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Barnyard Bible Hour - 4/24 |
On Sunday April 24, come see members of the Epiphany youth group perform their original one-act play, based on various biblical scenes. The show begins at 6 p.m., and tickets are $10. |
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Do you know anything about this yellow floor machine? It does not belong do our sexton, nor does anyone on the Building & Grounds Committee know where it came from.
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Exciting News: Afghan Refugee Family is Here! |
As part of the Family Friend Program in partnership with New American Pathways, we are excited that we have been matched with a family of five from Afghanistan! All we know right now is that they have three children ages 6, 8, and 11 and will likely live in Stone Mountain, but we will find out more details within the week.
There are many ways to be involved and we need your help. Here are just a few examples of how you can participate:
- Give money so the family can shop and choose items they need.
- Donate to provide internet service for the family for school connectivity, virtual tutoring and communications.
- Help adults or children learn English one day a week for an hour or so, virtually or in person.
- Help children with their homework one day a week, virtually or in person.
- Drive family members to medical and other appointments, as needed.
- Donate/provide a Chrome book or computer for the family and school age children.
- Check in with the family every week by phone or email.
Once we find out more about their living situation, we will publicize more details and needed items. In order to support the family in also choosing what they like, financial contributions can be made online at https://www.epiphany.org/ways-to-give. Choose “Refugee Ministry” as the fund in Realm, or indicate that in your check memo line.
Please contact Erin Braden or Lisa Daily to find out more and get involved. We would love to have you join this important ministry!
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Required Trainings for Staff & Lay Leadership
If you are not sure which courses to take or what your training status, contact the parish office.
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Dismantling Racism is offered by the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, and runs from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Safeguarding Training: Click the link to register for Safeguarding God's Children (SGC) or Safeguarding God's People (SGP) trainings if you've never had the training. Re-recertification for expired training requires the Inclusion Module via Zoom for SGC and/or the Healthy Boundaries and Preventing Abuse Module via Zoom for SGP.
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- The alarm automatically arms in the evenings. If you need to be in the building in the evening for an unscheduled reason, please let the office know.
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Please do not share your door code with anyone. If you do not yet have a new door code for your area of ministry, please contact the parish office.
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We use Realm, an online ministry platform for online giving, directory, and event registration.
If you haven’t already, please sign up for an account to manage your personal information, control your giving, register for events, and keep in touch with the people and groups that matter to you.
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Send prayer requests to the parish office.
- Names of our friends and family remain on the list for four weeks.
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The Anniversary & Birthday List for the month can be found here.
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Pastoral Care Note - Pam Hall |
Pam Hall had major surgery two weeks ago and is finally home. Pam's friends have set up a "Lotsa Helping Hands" website for support tasks. At the moment the only support task is walking Pam's beloved dog Geordie. They are not asking for food right now since Pam's diet is restrictive. The website is by invitation, so if you are interested in helping walk Geordie beginning next week, (mornings between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. or afternoons between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.) please let David Draper know and he will help coordinate available days and times. 404.216.2724 / Davidatl45@aol.com.
If you are not a dog walker/neighbor, Pam always loves cards, emails, and texts (her address is 407 Bridlewood Circle, Decatur GA 30030).
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Jewel Allen • Sally Brockington • Pam Hall • Ron Hutcheson • Rod MacLeod • Sally McClintock • Jeff McGrath • Eric Olson • Colleen • Jennie Richardson • Ann Rowles • Idamay Shaw • Pat Spivey • Jane Stutz • Nick Theyerl • John Wierwille • Larry Wilcox • Evan Vega
For friends and family: Isabel, granddaughter of Mike & Beth Towers • Betty Porter, relative of Christen Erskine • Dave Tipton, brother of Pam Tipton • Rosalind, sister of Katharine Hilliard-Yntema • Nicky Cullen, friend of Linda Ryder-Wolf • Susie Boyko • Keren Clay, neighbor of Susan & Richard Messner • Linda Best, cousin of Bob Thompson • Jim Johnstone, friend of Mary Lou Bassett
For members who desire our continuing prayers: Alma Fuller • Tom Mundy • June Sparks • Pat Spivey • Kathy Walmsley
For those who have died: Mary Palmer, grandmother of Kim Finnegan • James “Jim” Youngblood, father of Susan Ashmore • Gladys Strahan, mother-in-law of Annie Strahan
For those in the armed forces: Henry Laird • Stewart Mundy
For those celebrating an anniversary for the week of 3/13-19: Sara & Paul Dangel
For those celebrating birthdays for the week of 3/13-19: Robin Weidmann-Smith • Brett Boatright • Robert Cunningham • David Draper • Pat Graves • Gus Braswell • Dorsey Howarth • Natalia Kertscher • Bobbi Patterson • Stephanie Everett • Ian Boswell • Laura May • Brian Smith • Annie Strahan
For those celebrating the birth of a child: Cate Powell & Paul Robertson, for the birth of their daughter Francs Guillory Robertson on November 1, 2021
For those awaiting the birth of a child: Megan & Laraine Fraijo-Paul
Did we miss your anniversary or birthday? Send your 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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