Weekly news & announcements
August 12, 2021
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Lay Staff Vacations
Ali and Woody will both be on vacation (same week, different spots!) beginning August 13 and returning Tuesday, August 24.

The office will be open 9am-12pm:
Monday, 8/16 - Marcia Mather
Tuesday, 8/17 - Marcia Mather
Wednesday, 8/18 - Betsy Amsbary
Thursday, 8/19 - Marcia Mather
Monday, 8/22 - Office Closed

Thank you, Marcia and Betsy, for the generous gift of your time!
Welcoming Jeremy Bruns on the organ this Sunday!
Jeremy has been heard on the nationally syndicated radio show Pipedreams, BBC Radio, and the Pro Organo label.  He has performed numerous recitals with engagements including St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey in London, Canterbury Cathedral, Washington National Cathedral, St. James’ Cathedral in Toronto, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, Methuen Memorial Music Hall, St. Paul Cathedral and Heinz Memorial Chapel in Pittsburgh, Adolphus Busch Hall, and the Fasor Reformed Church in Budapest, Hungary.  As a church musician, Bruns has held positions in Boston MA, Pittsburgh PA and other locations, including three years as Associate Organist of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.  He has also served as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches TX.  He studied with David Higgs at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester NY, earning the M.Mus. and the Performer’s Certificate.  Mr. Bruns is Dean of the Boston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and is represented by Concert Artist Cooperative.ning us from Keene, NH to play the organ today. David was Organist/Choir Master at Trinity Church, Newton Centre. Thank you, David, and to Betsy and Bob Keener for hosting him!
Thank you from The Epiphany School
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Watch the Sermons on Youtube
We started a Youtube playlist with clips of the sermons. Click play on the video to watch a previous Sunday's sermon or click here to view the Youtube playlist.
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Those Who Serve
We have opportunities for lay assistants to serve during worship throughout the year. If you haven’t been involved before, now is a great time to try it out! Sign up online here.

Not sure how to usher? Read this brief how-to.
Lectio Divina on Wednesdays at 7pm through August 25
Join us on Zoom Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Contact either Claudia Yapp or Heidi Fieldston if you have questions or are interested. ALL WELCOME! The last Lectio Divina is on Wednesday, August 25.
Bible Study Fall 2021
This Fall, Wednesday Bible Study will begin at the beginning with Genesis. We will spend September through May reading the text in order to understand how foundational this book is for the entire Old Testament.
Why does Genesis not even mention the people of Israel until more than halfway through it? What is the purpose of stories about a flood, a tower, family feuds? What does it all mean to us as Christians? How does it apply to our world today?

Classes meet 10-11:30 AM and 7-8:30 PM. We understand that schedules vary, so weekly attendance is not a requirement. It is discussion-based which allows a wonderful exchange of ideas, a way to formulate your own understanding. Please join us. Depending on COVID restrictions we will meet in person, over Zoom, or in a hybrid model. Please contact Tracy Rubin if you’re interested.
Memorial Garden Care
Please consider volunteering a week or two this summer to help care for our lovely Sanctuary Garden. The tasks include light weeding, dead-heading and keeping walkways and benches clean. No watering or lawn care is required. Please contact Winnie or the office to sign up. Your help is much appreciated!  
Beyond the Parish
Bishop Curry encourages Americans to get vaccinated: "Do this one for the children"

From Bishop Curry: "The #COVIDVaccine saves lives. #igotmine to do my part to live out the Bible’s commandment to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” And I’m inviting my friends to share their own #igotmine stories." Watch the video message here.
Your faithful giving supports our mission and serves Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Give online.
If you or someone in your family is in the hospital or in need of pastoral care, please call the church office so that our clergy or the Pastoral Response Ministry team may be notified and tend to the need.
The office number is (781) 444-1469, and you can reach Nick at ext. 113.