Weekly eNews: Flowers and Music for Easter, Youth Group Bowling Outing, and much more!

March 21, 2024

Youth Group Bowling Outing

April 7th

Youth in 7th-12th grade, join us for a fun afternoon of bowling. Other youth groups from our region will be there as well! We will be at Bowlero in Tysons Corner on April 7th from 4:00-6:00 pm. The cost is $25 per person, which includes bowling and dinner! Please RSVP to Dana by March 21st!

Meals for the Azar Family

Welcome, baby Archer!

The Azar family recently welcomed baby Archer! They would love to have help with dinner for a few weeks while they adjust to a new rhythm. Dinners are for 2 adults and a toddler with no food allergies. You may drop off meals between 9am - 6pm. Delivery service is welcome as well. If you are interested in providing a meal, you may click here to sign up.

Spiritual Deepening and Discovery

Small Groups for Study and Reflection

Interested in some study and deepening your spiritual life but do not have a lot of time? Check out the following offerings by the Diocesan Office for Discipleship! (Registrations required.)

BraveSpace Book Group: Black History and Women’s History

March 21, 3:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 8:00 pm on Zoom

We will read and discuss A Quilted Life: Reflections of a Sharecropper’s Daughter by Dr. Catherine Meeks. Link to purchase the book. Co-facilitated by the Rt. Rev. Gayle Harris. Register Here.

Spiritual Practices III: St. Bonaventure, Itinerarium Mentis in Deum

March 21, 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Zoom

Reflect on the spiritual practices you have incorporated in the last month and discuss the teachings of St. Bonaventure. We will also discuss these practices as reflected in Jesus’ life. Register Here.

Spiritual Practices IV: St. Ignatius Loyola, The Spiritual Exercises

April 18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Zoom

With the skillful facilitation of Padre Santi Rodriguez, we will discuss the spiritual practices we have incorporated into our lives and review Ignatian spirituality as we consider how these are reflected in Jesus’ life. Link to purchase the book . Register Here.

BraveSpace Book Group: Arab-American Culture

April 18, 3:00 - 4:00 pm on Zoom

We will read and discuss 25 Million Sparks: The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs by Andrew Leon Hanna. Link to purchase the book. Register Here.

Holy Week Services

Join Us For These Special Services!

3/24 - Palm Sunday - with the reading of the Passion narrative

3/28 - Maundy Thursday - with foot washing, Holy Eucharist, and stripping of the altar

3/29 - Good Friday

3/31 - Easter Sunday - the return of the Alleluias!

Palm Folding

Palm Sunday After Worship

Join us after worship on Palm Sunday to learn creative ways to fold palms. Parishioner Amy Grupp is excited to teach us how to make donkeys and various types of crosses. We will gather in the narthex from 11:15-12:15. All ages are welcome!

Music and Flowers for Easter

An Easter Lily in honor of…

in thanksgiving for…

in memory of…

Now's your chance to dedicate Easter flowers and/or music for Easter Sunday! Look for the special Flower donation envelopes on the front table of the Narthex and/or in the back of the Nave. Place your donation inside this special envelope and drop it in the offering plate now through Sunday, March 24 (Palm Sunday). Or, you can mail a check to the church and in the memo line write "Easter Flowers" or "Easter Music." The suggested donation is $25.00. Your dedications will be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin.

If you have any questions, please reach out to churchoffice@epiphanyec.org or call the parish office at 703-466-5200.

Shrine Mont Camps

More Info to Come!

Summer camps are coming! Stay tuned for more information and details to register. Coming soon!

Vestry Corner

1. The Vestry was joined by its newest member Meghan Mason who was recently elected to the Vestry at the Annual Meeting, beginning her three-year term of office. Welcome aboard Meghan!

2. The Vestry focused its attention on the review, modification, and completion of the parish’s annual “Report of Episcopal Congregations and Missions,” to be delivered to the Diocese of Virginia. Rev. Widlake and the Vestry expressed their thanks to all who contributed to the compilation of the report which is expected to be finalized within the next few weeks.

3. The Vestry further focused on the terms of discussions with New Hope to enter into a new lease agreement to permit New Hope to continue to utilize the Church’s facilities for their own worship purposes. Rev. Widlake expressed appreciation that the Church has a good relationship with New Hope and all expressed a desire to continue to work with New Hope towards a future relationship beneficial to all.

4. As a follow-up to the Vestry Retreat which took place in February, the Vestry engaged in a discussion of ideas to formulate a strategic plan for the Church and a means to identify measureable goals and objectives to implement such a plan. Discussions are in a preliminary brainstorming stage and will continue to be pursued at future Vestry meetings. Ideas from the Congretation about the future direction of the Church would, as always, be most welcome!

5. Finally, the report of the Treasurer indicated that pledge income, rental income and expenses of the Church for the calendar year 2024 through the end of February continue to be within reasonable expectations, slightly varying from the budget in amounts not greater than 3%.

Need Prayer or Support?

Your Epiphany Family is here

Please remember Epiphany's Vestry and Staff are here to support you in any way we can. If you are in need of prayers, please send your request to prayers@EpiphanyEC.org. If you have any questions or specific needs that we can help with, including pastoral care, please contact clergy@EpiphanyEC.org.

Text & Online Giving

Giving has never been easier

Did you know there are MANY different ways you can give to Epiphany? In addition to worship, we continue to support many programs throughout the year such as Hot Meals, Food Pantry, Food4Thought, Live Streaming services, and many others.

Ways to Give:

Texting EEC to 73256
Go online to https://onrealm.org/EpiphanyEpiscopal/Give to make a one-time gift, or set up a recurring gift! Try it!
Set up a "Bill Pay" through your bank and have them issue a check to Epiphany
Mail your check made out to "Epiphany Episcopal Church" to our address: 3301 Hidden Meadow Dr, Oak Hill, VA 20171
Drop your offering in the offertory plate on Sunday

For questions or more information, please email finsec@EpiphanyEC.org.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings

Mar 25 - Parish Life - 7 pm (Zoom)

Apr 7 - Children, Youth, and Family - 11:15 am (Room 120)

Apr 9 - Outreach - 7 pm (Zoom)

Apr 11 - Building & Grounds / Admin, Operations, & Finance - 6:30 pm (Zoom & Room 146)

Apr 22 - Vestry - 7 pm (Zoom & Room 146)

Apr 25 - Parish Life - 7 pm (Zoom)

LOOKING AHEAD

3/24 - 3/30: Holy Week

3/24 - Palm Sunday
3/28 - Maundy Thursday – Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing in Nave: 7 pm
3/29 - Good Friday – Service in Chapel: 12 noon; Service in Nave: 7 pm
3/30 - Holy Saturday – Short service in Nave: 10 am (You are welcome to stay and prepare the church for Easter after the prayers.)
3/31: Easter Sunday! Worship at 10 am
Flowering the Cross before
Egg Hunt follows

April 1 - Easter Monday

April 2 - Easter Tuesday