Parish Notices for April 9, 2021
A Look at Last Weekend
Holy Saturday - artists gather
Easter Vigil
If you have any photos you want to share on Epiphany's Social Media, just send them to the parish office.
Holy Saturday - Alleluia Banner
Easter Sunday - coordinated masks
Sunday - April 11, 2021
The United Thank Offering
The ingathering will take place on Sunday, April 11
An Episcopal tradition since 1889, the United Thank Offering (UTO) contributions support Episcopal missions and ministries. UTO envelopes and coin boxes are available outside by the entrance.

  • 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 “UTO Offering” as the fund, noting ECW/UTO in the memo field.
 
Guest Preacher
Peng Yin is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. His research focuses on Thomas Aquinas, comparative ethics, Chinese theology, and religion and sexuality. At Candler, Yin teaches courses on queer theology, Christian Ethics, and Theology of Aquinas. He is working on a book entitled, Persisting in the Good: Thomas Aquinas and Classical Chinese Ethics.
Grounds Gathering
Sunday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m.

After the great success—both in donations and in planting labor on March 13 and 20—on Sunday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m. starting in the Parking Lot, we will have a “walkabout” gathering of the grounds group (any of us interested in the care of our land, whether contributing ideas, labor, materials or any and all of those) to review what has been started, and collect seeds for what can be done going forward.

“Buildings & Grounds” Vestry liaison Bert Bender will host. Zoom coordinates for the gathering will be emailed to those who sign up.
Worship Services
Online Worship
Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m.
Login at 8:50 a.m. to greet one another. Remain online afterwards for Small Groups Virtual Coffee Hour. Formation classes start at 10:15 a.m.

Sermon recordings are posted Monday afternoons to epiphany.org/sermons and archived for a year.
Dial 646.558.8656
Meeting ID is 532 385 901

Links for the Sunday morning login and bulletins can also be found on our homepage.
Weekday Morning Prayer at 9 a.m.
Login around 8:45 a.m. for Virtual Coffee Hour. The Zoom Link is not public. Email the parish office to receive the login information.

 
Wednesday Noonday Prayer at 12:30 p.m.
Login around 12:20 p.m. to greet one another. The Zoom Link is not public. Email the parish office to receive the login information.
Outdoor Worship
Registration Required.
Sunday Morning Worship at 11:30 a.m.
 
Wi-Fi outside is spotty, so print the bulletin at home and bring it with you.
 
In the event of inclement weather or if temperatures fall below 45°, we will cancel the outdoor service by way of email by 8 a.m. that morning. Check your email before coming to church if the weather is uncertain.
Give in Honor of Memory of Someone
The Altar Arrangements and the Sanctuary Light can be given as a memorial, thanksgiving or for a special occasion.
The Arrangements at the Altar for this Sunday are given to the Glory of God.
The Altar Arrangements are used for both online and outdoor services. You may request a particular flower or color be used on the signup. Suggested donation is $75.
 
The Sanctuary Light is given this week to the Glory of God. 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.
 
 
Sign up by noon on Wednesdays to be listed in the weekly Friday email and the Sunday online bulletin.
Formation Opportunities
Adult Formation
Sundays at 10:15 a.m.
Formation resumes with another session of Discerning God's Call in Community. The Rev. Dr. Bobbi Patterson is returning to give a presentation entitled: Adaptive Resilience is a Spiritual Practice: Tools and Skills for Community Partnerships. Please join us for a time of lively discussion and learning. We look forward to seeing you!
Meeting ID: 532 38 5901
Classes are posted to our YouTube channel.
Youth Formation

Stay Informed
  • Weekly devotionals are sent Saturdays
  • Newsletters are sent Mondays
  • Email Matt Schramm to be added to the email list

Evening Prayer is held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month 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.
This Sunday - April 11 - we will be joined by youth from Holy Trinity Parish. Make sure to come out and make the HTP youth feel welcome.


On April 18, we will be joining HTP youth for their bonfire and bible study from 5 - 6 p.m. All youth need to bring a bible and a mask. Holy Trinity Parish is located at 515 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.
Children's Formation

Godly Play stories are offered online each Sunday at 10 a.m. It is a time for our children to connect with one another, hear a story, wonder, pray, and sing. All ages are invited.
 
Meeting ID: 890 5875 0509
Parish Announcements
Newcomers' Gathering
Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m.

Epiphany’s membership committee invites all newcomers and visitors, both individuals and families, to a welcome reception on April 25 from 4 - 5 p.m. in the courtyard. Old-timers welcome too! RSVP is required.

This social gathering will be a time to get to know one another and learn more about our parish, programs, and ministries from clergy and parishioners.
We will follow diocesan protocols including social distancing and masking. Unfortunately, this means no refreshments will be served. However, our newcomers will be gifted with welcome bags that will include “to go” snacks. And we also hope to provide a taste of our parish life and help familiarize folks with our physical space. We look forward to welcoming you in person on the 25th!
Thank You!
Actually, a thousand thank yous for more than 1,000 diapers donated! Epiphany answered the call for donations and the refugee families are grateful. Thanks again for your support. (Pictured L-R: Beverly Lorenzo and Kelli Gantt)
Now Showing
Epiphany Art Ministry presents custom wreaths by Beth Beck
View the Exhibit online 24/7
The exhibit is online with pop-up images and prices.
 
View the Exhibit in-person
Stop by the church Monday and Thursday afternoons from 2 - 5 p.m. and follow the protocols posted on the above link.

In Beth's own words
“I love floral design because it is the perfect converse to my left brain focus and my refuge from my computer into the land of color, softness and the wonder of nature and it makes me feel marvelous to create something that brings a smile.”
Church Building Remains Closed
The staff continues to work mostly from home. They check their email and voicemail messages regularly.
 
Pastoral Emergencies: Please call the church at 404.373.8338 and leave a message for Amy (ext. 14) or Nicole (ext. 16). They receive message alerts and will return your call.
 
Building Sign-In Required: The building is closed to in-person worship and meetings, however, if you need to enter the church building for any reason, please sign in and out using the logbook at the entrance.
Finances
Year End Statements
Year end statements were sent via email on January 15 with the subject line “Your giving statement from Church of the Epiphany.” Statements are also available on Realm. If you have not yet done so, please enroll so you have immediate access to your giving record and the church directory. Should that be impractical for you, email our bookkeeper Susie Boyko to request a PDF by email or paper statement by mail be sent to you.
Ways to Give
The easiest way for you to give to Epiphany is through Realm, our secure online community. You can make one-time donations or manage your giving as a recurring transaction in a secure, easy-to-use environment. Contribution statements are always available via your profile.
 
If you have not yet created a login to our online church ministry tool, there is more than one way to create one:
 
  1. Go to onrealm.org/epiphanyatl to register
  2. Click the Member Login link at the top of epiphany.org
  3. Email the parish office and you will be sent an invitation email
 
Visit epiphany.org/ways-to-give to learn about the different was to give to Epiphany. You'll also find links to more information about Realm. Finally, if you have not already made a financial pledge to support Church of the Epiphany this year, there's also a link about how to make a pledge on the Ways to Give page.
Online Gatherings
Daughters of the King meet 4th Sundays
The Daughters of the King (DOK) meet online on 4th Sundays at 2 p.m. The DOK is open to all women in the parish interested in fellowship and study. Email Barbara Ryder if you would like to receive the Zoom link each month.
 
Epiphany Book Group meets 1st Mondays (NEW TIME)
The Epiphany Book Group is moving their meeting time up to 7 p.m. for the next two months. Until we here differently, we will continue to meet on Zoom. Email Linda Ryder-Wolf for the link.

  • May: The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson
  • June: A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
  • August: Barkskins by Annie Proulx
Racial Justice Group meets 2nd Tuesdays
The Racial Justice Group (RJG) meets 2nd Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Called by our baptismal covenant to strive for justice and peace among all people and to respect the dignity of every human being, the RJG is focused on lifelong learning and action steps we can take as individuals and as a church community to help achieve racial equity and justice. All are welcome. Email Erin Braden for the Zoom link, and reach out to Erin or Kay Lee with any questions or suggestions. We welcome your thoughts.  
Racial Justice Book Study Group meets 4th Wednesdays
You are invited to join Epiphany’s Racial Justice Book Study group on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:45 - 8 p.m. We are currently reading Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson and will continue to read and discuss the book through April.
 
The purposes of our Book Study are to:
  • educate and inform ourselves on the history of racial injustice
  • better understand the challenges of changing racial inequities and seeking racial justice, and
  • work toward pragmatic and effective ways to be better anti-racist advocates.
 
Please consider ordering your books from Black owned, local bookstores, which you can find by searching for “black owned bookstores Atlanta.” Email Lisa Daily for the Zoom link. Contact Lisa Daily or Kay Lee, if you have any questions.
Grief Pastoral Care Group meets 1st Thursdays
The Grief Pastoral Care Group meets online 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. Email either Megan or Nancy to join the group and receive the Zoom link.
Flex & Stretch and Chair Yoga
The Flex & Stretch class—which is the basic SilverSneakers class—meets online on Fridays and the Chair Yoga program meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All at 11 a.m. Email Ellen Mintzmeyer for the Zoom link.
Prayers of the People
  • Send prayer requests to the parish office.
  • Names of our friends and family remain on the list for four weeks.
  • The Anniversary & Birthday List for the month can be found here.
For members who are bidding our prayers: Sally Brockington • Lily Burnett • Sam Burnett • Beth Galvin • Judy Jarady • Henry Laird • Neela Ram • Ann Rowles • Stephanie Thompson • Lindsay Todd
 
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 • Jay & Sheila Thompson, neighbors of Susan & Richard Messner • Tom, brother of Nancy Thompson • Laura, niece of Laura Keys • John, brother of Laura Keys • Harry Spotts, father of Elizabeth Roberts • Gaynor Shane, mother of Elizabeth Roberts • Erin & family, sister of Beth Galvin • Andrea Akers, niece of Bill & Pat Graves
 
For those who have died: Sue Woolf, friend of Pat Graces • Martin Schweizer, father-in-law of Maggie (Williamson) Schweizer, father of Marc Schweizer • Florence Belote, friend of Linda Ryder-Wolf
 
For those celebrating anniversaries for the week of 4/11-17: Nancy Chandler & Peggy Palmiter
 
For those celebrating birthdays for the week of 4/11-17: Christine Maurer • George Smith • Matt Woods • Christen Erskine • Sophia Pocklington • April Freeman • Rachel Thompson • Cal Rose • Zjahni Smith • Elliot Armor • Elliot Councilman • Walker Lutz • Laura Jurotich • Richard Kertscher • Caleb Chaffins
 
For those expecting a child: Amanda Kay Seals & Zac Toy
 
For members who desire our continuing prayers: Ron Hutcheson • Rod MacLeod • Chris Miller • Tom Mundy • Terry-Lee Ross • June Sparks
The weekly parish notices are published Friday mornings at 7 a.m.
The submission deadline is Wednesdays at NOON.