Parish Notices for March 25, 2022 |
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On Sunday
Renowned Guest Lecturer
Non-Pantry Drive ends Sunday
Refuge Coffee Cart this Sunday
Youth Car Wash 1:30 - 4:30
Community Engagement Meeting
DOK Meeting
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Other highlights
Holy Comforter Dinner 3/30
Pick up a UTO Box
National Center of Civil & Human Rights trip
Epiphany Stars - plural!
Emmaus House Stations of the Cross
Welcome New Members
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Guest Lecturer for Adult Formation |
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This Sunday we will have the honor to hear from Dr. Kwok Pui Lan during our Adult Formation Hour at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Dr. Kwok Pui Lan is Dean’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and a past president of the American Academy of Religion. She has written and edited numerous books on Asian feminist theology and postcolonial criticism. She is co-editor of Beyond Colonial Anglicanism and Anglican Women on Church and Mission.
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Dr. Kwok’s work reconceptualizes history and reimagines societal norms of structuring and marking time by retrieving voices that have been underrepresented and inviting subjects in positions of power to re-situate themselves. In the wake of Colonialism and in the current reality of a Global Anglican Communion, the question is not so much about whether the “subaltern can speak,” but whether “her voice will be heard by the First and Third World elite.” Will the elite re-situate themselves and their relationships to the various overlapping systems granting them power? What could choosing solidarity with underrepresented voices mean for Anglican theology? |
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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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Growing in the Wilderness Series from Bishop Wright |
Growing in the Wilderness is a 5-part series offered by Bishop Wright in collaboration with the Office of Communications and Office of Congregational Vitality. The 5-part series includes a video and reflection guide available each Wednesday of Lent from March 9-April 6.
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Last Sunday for Donations! |
The Food Stamp program does not cover non-food items such as hygiene or cleaning products, so the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are 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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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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Refuge Coffee in the News |
The city of Clarkston made a recent broadcast of CBS Saturday Morning describing it as "the most diverse square mile in America," and includes a visit to Refuge Coffee.
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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 11:30 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. This Sunday Postcolonial theorist and scholar of Asian feminist theologies, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan will be with us to present on the Global Anglican Communion. (See lead article for more information.)
Program Schedule:
Mar. 27 - Global Anglicanism, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan
April 3 - Fostering Spirituality for Beloved Community, Dr. Catherine Meeks
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We are offering the Godly Play curriculum again on Sundays during 11:30 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 11:30 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 Car Wash
On March 27, the Youth Ministries of Epiphany and Holy Trinity will be hosting a donation-based car wash in the parking lot from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Donations will go toward the Youth Pilgrimage.
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Community Engagement Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Leaders of Epiphany's outward facing ministries and anyone else who is interested in Community Engagement at Epiphany is welcome to join us for a Community Engagement meeting in the Parish Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. This will be an opportunity to meet our new Vestry Liaison, Susan Ashmore, update one another on what is going on in our area of ministry, shore up support, and pursue deeper collaboration.
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The Epiphany chapter of the Daughters of the King (DOK) meet over Zoom on 4th Sundays at 5 p.m. The DOK are a lay order of our parish whose goals are prayer, service and evangelism. We welcome interested women to visit. Contact Judy Jarady for the meeting link.
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Youth Group
Except for the 1st 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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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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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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Choir Rehearsal - 3/30
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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Pick up your UTO Boxes or Envelopes
The ingathering will take place on Sunday, April 24
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During Lent, we take up a collection for the United Thank Offering (UTO). An Episcopal tradition since 1889, the UTO contributions support Episcopal missions and ministries. UTO envelopes and coin boxes are available in the gallery for use however you choose: daily, special occasion of gratitude, extra change, etc. We hope to once again surpass our goal of $1,000. The ingathering will take place on Sunday, April 24.
Grants in previous years associated in our area include:
- Rainbow Village in Duluth (helping families live successfully our of homelessness.)
- Navajo Land, Ft Defiance, NM. (Our former Associate Rector, Cynthia Hizer received the grant for improving the chapel on the facility.)
- 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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Visit the National Center of Civil and Human Rights
Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m. - Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta
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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. We are meeting at the center at 10 a.m. The Center is located at 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30313. Contact: Kay Lee.
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Blessing of Our New Labyrinth
Sunday, April 3 at 10 a.m.
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A labyrinth is a single winding path leading to a central point and is an ancient tradition that has been used for prayer by the Christian church for more than a thousand years. The Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress, in Walking a Sacred Path, writes: “The labyrinth is gracious and generous with its gifts for all who enter it. It reintroduces the much-needed walking meditation back into the Christian tradition. It gives everyone a tool for spiritual experience. It heals and consoles, supports and confronts, and helps us remember the ancient path where others have trod before us. The labyrinth allows us to experience the rhythm of our souls. It weaves us together in the joy and mercy of God’s grace.”
Thanks to the generosity and talent of Ann Fowler, Epiphany now has a portable canvas labyrinth. We will offer a brief prayer of blessing for the labyrinth in the parish hall immediately following the 10 a.m. worship service on April 3 before our adult formation begins at 11:30 a.m. The labyrinth will be available in the parish hall for parishioners to walk from Palm Sunday until the beginning of the Tenebrae service on Wednesday at 6 p.m. It can also be scheduled for use by small groups at other times.
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Have you or another parishioner you know given a gift of their time and talent to Epiphany? Do you know someone who has received recognition for a personal achievement? If so, please let us know!
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Bill Graves recently built a moveable ramp to the choir loft in our nave so that all of our Epiphany Choir members may enter and exit with ease.
Thanks for solving this accessibility issue!
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Shelle Bryant has earned the Award of Distinction, the highest award for Emory university staff which annually recognizes approximately 10-15 university employees who have made outstanding contributions to the Emory community. Part of the Rollins School of Public Health, Shelle is the Administrator and Senior Associate Director of Programs for the Center for AIDS Research at Emory and was nominated by her team and associates.
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Carolyn Cook’s film, Code Noir: Les Aventures Du Premier Comte De Monte Cristo, is receiving rave reviews. The film tells the story of Alexandre Dumas, born to a slave mother and French aristocrat father in Haiti, who fought in the French revolution and is the inspiration for his son’s book, The Count of Monte Cristo. The film is in English and French with subtitles for both languages. Proceeds are being used to make available at no cost the video and study materials to public schools with high numbers of students in poverty. The video can be ordered for streaming. |
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Epiphany Book Group - 4/4 |
April: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
May: Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
We will not meet 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 1st 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. After the meeting we 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:
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- 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. Contact Megan or Nancy prior to your first visit.
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Second Sundays Young Adults - 4/10 |
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.
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Emmaus House Stations of the Cross - 4/16 |
Presenting the stories and the history of the Peoplestown community, the Emmaus House Stations of the Cross re-contextualizes elements of the traditional Stations service for a 2022 Holy Saturday reflection. We will gather for this pilgrimage centering our baptismal promise to seek and serve Christ in every human being, while reflecting meditatively on the impact white supremacy and systemic racism has had on the lives of Black residents of Peoplestown.
As we walk this 3-mile version of the Stations of the Cross, we will learn about residents’ struggles to fight against racism and the destructive effects of police brutality, expressways, urban renewal, baseball and Olympic stadiums, white flight, and gentrification. The neighborhood has remained steadfast in its efforts to create a community that shelters its most vulnerable residents. Peoplestown’s long history of political action has overcome many obstacles, and that strength will be needed to combat the most destructive force in the community today; displacement caused by white gentrification. This will be a prayerful walk holding together the pain and the beauty of the Peoplestown Community. We thank you for honoring this sacred tension with us during the service.
COVID Guidelines for Emmaus House Stations of the Cross
We are limited in the number of people who can attend; therefore, you must sign up in advance for this offering. Please notify Ann Fowler at Emmaus House (404.808.1864) of cancellations so spaces can be reopened.
The event will begin at 10 a.m. outside Emmaus House. It will last 2-2 1/2 hours. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle to this event. Wear good walking shoes and outdoor attire appropriate for the weather.
Parking is located on Hank Aaron Dr. in front of the Emmaus House buildings and Chapel.
Everyone who attends will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Bulletins for the Stations as well as a link to a PDF will be available upon arrival.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Date: 04/16/2022 (Sat.)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: 1017 Hank Aaron Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
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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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Welcome New Members
We are asking new members who have official joined our parish to introduce themselves in the newsletter.
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Susan and Loren Williams have been Decatur residents since 1988. Susan grew up Presbyterian, Loren was raised with the 1928 prayer book. They have three grown children and two granddaughters; two daughters live in Atlanta and their son lives in Flagstaff. Susan is a gardener, the latest evolution of her interest and training in visual arts. Loren trained as an economist, worked most of his career in consulting and retired from the accounting firm EY in 2020. They have a small cottage on Ocracoke Island, NC. They rent it during the summer season; and spend as much time as they can there during the rest of the year. |
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Susan and Loren Williams, with son Sam, daughter-in-law Rachel, and granddaughter Gwendolyn Cait |
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ERD Ukraine Crisis Response |
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) 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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Update on Afghan Refugee Family |
Thank you to all who have donated so generously to the refugee fund, which is enabling us to help the family choose things they need. In addition, we have received wonderful donations of Chromebooks and furniture. We are still looking for a dining room table to seat at least six, plus a few more dining room chairs.
We have enjoyed starting weekly meetings with our family, and are getting to know them better. English language tutoring is starting this week with our wonderful parish volunteers. We are grateful to the Refugee Ministry team of Ellyn Bryan, Jess Burns, Julia Dodge, Peter Dodge, Doug Kertscher, Cathy McKinney, Jim McKinney, Carol Moser, Carol Newsome, Bob Peatman, and the Rev. Nicole Lambelet.
The family’s English language is limited, but the three children have started school in 5th, 2nd, and Kindergarten in DeKalb schools. They have two daughters who are 12 and 10 years old, and one son who is 7 years old. They live just a short distance away, between Decatur and Stone Mountain.
We will keep you updated about ongoing needs and ways to get involved. Please contact Erin Braden or Lisa Daily with any questions or to find out more.
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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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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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- Names of friends and family remain on the list for four weeks.
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Pastoral Care Note - Pam Hall |
Pam Hall is recovering from a major surgery. 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 Geordi, 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 • Erin Braden • Sally Brockington • Pam Hall • Ron Hutcheson • Rod MacLeod • Sally McClintock • Jeff McGrath • Colleen • Jennie Richardson • Ann Rowles • Idamay Shaw • Pat Spivey • Jane Stutz • 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 • Jonathan Jones, friend of Terri Lawrence • Frank DiBello, father of Chris Dibello • Jenn & David Gillis, sister and brother-in-law of Terri Lawrence • Peggy Bryant, mother of Patrick Bryant • Craig Leathers, friend of Loren & Susan Williams • Brandon Aull, nephew of Cristin Davis• Harrison Geltz and family, friend of Kaylie Gibbs • Charlotte and Annie, friends of Anne Warner • Alec Bonner, grandson of George Councill • Diana Lawrence, niece of Terri Lawrence
For members who desire our continuing prayers: Alma Fuller • Tom Mundy • June Sparks • Pat Spivey • Kathy Walmsley
For those who have died: Carolyn Johnson, coworker of Dave Thompson • Jim Johnstone, friend of Mary Lou Basset
For those in the armed forces: Henry Laird • Stewart Mundy
For those celebrating an anniversary for the week of 3/27-4/2: Holly & Charles Slater
For those celebrating birthdays for the week of 3/27-4/2: Eric Jacobs • Sam Skinner • Cindy Lamons • Lillian Wright • Penny Carr • Charles Hooker • Tom Mustard • Kristin Banfield • Todd Davis • Beth Floyd • Alex Sherrill • Abigail Wiles • Avery Sherrill • Lucas Zeller
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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