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- Parish Retreat Registration is now LIVE
- Letting Go into the Mystery workshop - 8/10 RSVP
- Welcome Brandon Danzinger
- Back-to-School drive for the Khil family
- Welcome New Members
- Donate to the ERD Disaster Relief Fund
- Floats & Farewells - Young Adults Gathering - 7/20
- Training for Children & Youth Volunteers - 7/27
- Faith, Film and Food - Conclave - 7/27 RSVP
- Backpack Blessing - 8/3
- Children & Families Dinner - 8/8 RSVP
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PARISH LIFE
Annual Fall Parish Retreat
Registration is NOW OPEN
| The Annual Parish Retreat will once again take place at The Mountain in Highlands, NC. Join us the weekend of September 19 - 21. | | | |
PASTORAL CARE
Letting Go into the Mystery
a contemplative workshop on conscious dying
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8/10—Susan Patterson, a Conscious Dying Coach, will lead a workshop on Sunday afternoon, August 10 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. entitled "Letting Go into the Mystery." Together the group will use the spiritual practice of reflecting on death to bring greater clarity to how we want to live.
This event is sponsored by the Community of Hope.
Lunch will be provided. The workshop is free, but registration is required so we can plan for lunch.
Contact Ann Fowler or Amy Dills-Wright for more information.
| | | Welcome Brandon Danzinger | We are excited to welcome Brandon Danzinger, a postulant for priesthood in the Diocese of Atlanta. Brandon was previously ordained in another tradition and is now making his home in the Episcopal Church. He currently serves on staff at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Episcopal Church and will be joining us for worship once a month at Epiphany throughout his ordination process, preaching on occasion and serving at the altar. His first day with us will be this Sunday, July 20. I hope you will warmly welcome Brandon and his family. You can read more about him below. |
Brandon's Bio
Brandon felt the call to ministry when he was 18 years old and he has been serving in the church ever since. As a life-long learner, he has received a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary. Brandon and his wife Kelli have three children, Kenzie, Caleb, and Zendaya. As both foster and adoptive parents, they have a passion for serving the vulnerable and a desire to mobilize the church in impacting the lives of others. Brandon gets to live into this passion by being a Pastoral Associate at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Episcopal Church in Marietta, Georgia and by serving as the Executive Director of Project 82 Kenya.
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MUSIC
Sing in the Summer Choir
| The Summer Choir is open to adults and youth; we rehearse one anthem on Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. and then sing it during the 10:00 a.m. liturgy (no vestments, no weekday commitment, lots of fun and fellowship). Join us upstairs in the Music Suite each Sunday. | | | | |
PARISH LIFE
Expanded Coffee Hour
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Sunday's expanded coffee hour is hosted by the Membership & Newcomers Committee. Please join us in the parish hall for goodies, coffee, and juices after the service. The last Expanded Coffee Hour will take place on August 17.
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YOUNG ADULTS
Floats & Farewells
| 7/20—The Young Adults Group will meet Sunday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. for ice cream floats and a farewell fete with Peter Habib before he moves to begin his postdoc. All young adults are welcome. If you’re a young adult and would like to be added to the group’s WhatsApp chat, send a request to the parish office. | |
Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
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The Arrangements at the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving of Julie Walton Radtke’s birthday, by Nancy Thompson.
- The Sanctuary Light is given to the Glory of God.
Altar Arrangements & the Sanctuary Light can be given in honor of an anniversary, birthday, or in memory of a loved one. Click the button link to reserve dates that have meaning for you.
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Groups Meeting this Week
Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
7/22—The Men’s Breakfast Group gathers for breakfast and discussion following the 7:00 a.m. Tuesday service and are typically on their way by 8:00 a.m. Contact John Yntema with any questions.
Trivia Group—Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. • Universal Joint in Oakhurst
7/23—All are invited to join the Epiphany Trivia Group. Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. and ends by 9:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Edie Brush or Jacob Geiger.
| | | | CPR Training Class Wait List | 7/26—Thank you to everyone who had interest in our CPR training. The July class is now full but Epiphany wants to support anyone who wants CPR training to obtain it. Please sign up at epiphany.org/rsvp if you want to be put on our waitlist. If anyone cancels in the July class, we will notify you. Depending on the demand, we may organize another group training session and/or put you in contact with Captain Menard to get training at your convenience. | | Reminder for those registered: The training will be held at the Decatur Fire Station, 230 East Trinity Place, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and led by Captain Gary Menard. | | | | |
CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES
Volunteers Needed
| Are you interested in serving with Epiphany’s Children and/or Youth during the 2025 school year? If so, please reach out to Taylor Irwin. | | |
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Refugee Ministry Back-to-School Appeal
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Over the years, Epiphany’s Refugee Ministry has partnered with resettlement agencies to support families displaced by war and unrest in their native countries. This ministry is currently focused on providing longer-term support for the Khil family who came to Atlanta from Afghanistan.
The family’s three children are in need of new clothing items and school supplies and we are requesting contributions in the form of Walmart gift cards in any amount. You can place the gift cards in the alms basin during worship, or bring them to the church office before August 10.
Please contact Alix Janke or Carmie McDonald if you have questions or if you would like to volunteer with Epiphany’s Refugee Ministry.
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Reminder: The clergy will never email you directly asking for your help getting gifts cards.
Be mindful of scammers and do not respond if you ever get a personal email pretending to be from our clergy asking you for these gift cards or inviting you to send them somewhere other than the church office or the alms basin in worship.
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DISASTER RELIEF
Flash Floods in Texas Hill Country. Please Help.
| More than 130 people are dead and many remain missing following the recent flash flooding in Texas Hill Country. Episcopal Relief & Development is working with the Diocese of West Texas to provide support in the coming days and weeks. Many in Kerrville, in their diocese and across Texas have personal connections to the missing campers and staff members impacted by this devastating crisis. As the scope of the disaster continues to unfold, we need your help. Please make an urgent tax-deductible donation to Episcopal Relief & Development today. | |
New Members Update
During the month of July, Shea's updating the Bulletin Board in the Crossing Hall with photos and bios of all of our new members that have joined in the past twelve months. We will be highlighting a few this summer in the newsletter.
If you are relatively new to the parish, or have been attending for some time and would like to officially join by way of transfer from another church of any denomination, just fill out the form below and bring it by the office or email it to Shea at parishadmin@epiphany.org .
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Lynda Smith
Joined May 12, 2025
Lynda is retired from a career wrangling products, international projects, and customers for telecom and technology companies. She is the very proud mother of an amazing daughter who lives near Boston with her husband and delightful, darling sons (6 and 2) whom Lynda visits often. Since attending Epiphany, she discovered her paternal grandparents were married at Epiphany and her great-grandparents were members! A long-time church volunteer, she’s excited about exploring her future as a volunteer with Epiphany. Lynda resides in Midtown, enjoys reading, and leads the 60+ Global Alumni group for Emory University.
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Kimberly Hays de Muga
Joined May 21, 2025
Kimberly is a writer, podcaster, and consultant. When she's not working with nonprofits and local governments to build their grant-seeking and fundraising capacity, she writes historical fiction centered on little-known women at crucial moments of change. She co-hosted the award-winning podcast Fundraising HayDay, and lives with her husband in "Greater Decatur," AKA unincorporated DeKalb County. As an associate at the Green Bough House of Prayer, she often fails at contemplation and drinks too much tea.
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FORMATION
Children & Youth Volunteer Training
July 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
| 7/27—Our Fall Children and Youth Formation Volunteer Training is Sunday, July 27, following the 10:00 a.m. service. We’ll review important information for the upcoming year, explore the curriculum, and spend time getting to know fellow volunteers. For questions or more information, please contact Taylor Irwin. | |
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Faith, Film, and Food
Sundays July 27 and August 24
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Join Epiphany friends for a new summer movie series, “Faith, Film, and Food,” on Sunday evenings, July 27, and August 24.
We will gather at 6:00 p.m. for pizza and popcorn as we watch the film projected onto a 120” screen in surround sound in the parish hall. Cost: $5.
The film on July 27 is 2024’s Conclave. This thought-provoking drama follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events: the selection of the new Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the wake of the deceased Pope, secrets that could shake the foundations of the Church.
| | A time of sharing and theological reflection will follow the presentation. Questions? Please contact the Rev. Carmie McDonald. | | | | |
YOUTH MINISTRIES
EYC "Tube the Hooch"
Registration ends July 27
| 8/2—Register by 7/27: On Saturday, August 2, our youth group will join youth from across the Diocese of Atlanta for the annual “Tube the Hooch” tubing adventure in Helen, Georgia! Transportation will be provided, with rides leaving from St. Patrick’s in Dunwoody at 9:00 a.m. The deadline to register is July 27. Please contact Taylor Irwin. | | | | |
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Backpack Blessing
| 8/3—Do you have a child returning to school this fall? We invite you to attend the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, August 3 for a special Backpack Blessing! | | |
PASTORAL CARE
Community of Hope Online Training
Online training for new members begins August 3
| | | | 8/3—A Community of Hope training to prepare lay pastoral caregivers will be offered online on Sundays from August 3 to October 26 between 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Participants will be trained to make pastoral visits to people experiencing various forms of loss, grief, illness, life changes, loneliness, or isolation. For more information, contact co-facilitators Ann Fowler or Lalor Cadley. | | | | |
CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES
Children & Families Dinner
at Amy’s House
| 8/8—All families with children & youth are invited to a dinner at the rector’s home on Friday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. for a time of dinner and fellowship. Entrees are provided and all families are asked to bring a side to share. | |
FORMATION
Two EfM Courses Starting in September
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Education for Ministry (EfM) lives at the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. It is a unique four-year, small-group formation program based on study and practice in theological reflection. Since its founding in 1975, this international program has helped more than 120,000 participants discover and nurture their call to Christian service where they live, work, and play. EfM helps the faithful discover the Christian tradition, bringing it into conversation with their experiences of the world. EfM seminar groups develop theologically informed, reflective, and articulate seekers of God.
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In-person: Holy Trinity, Decatur, GA, contact Kim Boswell.
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On-line: Atlanta area or globally, contact Esther Harbert.
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FORMATION
Education for Ministry Co-Mentor Needed
| Have you completed Education for Ministry (EfM) but want more of it? Esther Harbert is starting a new EfM online group and is looking for a co-mentor. Also, EfM has changed—no more textbooks, all the readings will be done on your personal computer or tablet. If you’re interested in being a co- mentor or if you just have questions about EfM in general, text Esther at 404.272.1160, and she’ll call you back. | |
Other Upcoming Programs and Meetings
7/28—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—Last Mondays of the month
8/7—Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
8/12—ECW—2nd Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. • Kitchen and lunch out
8/6-8–Gateway Center Meal Ministry—2nd Fridays of the Month • Parish Hall/Kitchen
8/8—Caregiver Support Group—2nd Fridays at 11:45 p.m. • Zoom
8/20—The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern
9/14—Contemplative Practice—2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. • Choir Loft | not meeting in August
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Evelyn Stewart • Steve Smith • Jarrod Moody • Chris Miller • Ellen Mintzmyer • Philip Anderson • Bruce & Ann Fort • Louise Bedrossian (wife of Bob Thompson) • Mary Katharine Williamson • Barbara Belcore • Esther Harbert • Veta Smith (mother of Cecilia Democko) • Anne Warner • Francis Lee • Sally Brockington
For friends and family: John Martin, nephew of Marion & Mike Curry • Danny Nodine, brother of Larry Nodine • Ruth Gresh, friend of Laura Keys • Bryn Daniels, friend of Laura Keys • Ray Piper, husband of Charlotte Piper • Mark Thornhill, uncle of Kurt Erskine • Louise Peters, grandmother of Tristen Webb • Sherri Sharpe, cousin of Terri Lawrence & Julie Ryder • Dave Tipton, brother of Pam Tipton • Isabel, granddaughter of Mike & Beth Towers
For members who desire our continuing prayers: Jewel Allen • Mary McCall Cash • Wende Crowe • Mike Curry • Pat & Bill Graves • Esther Harbert• Robin Hairston • John Keys • Rod MacLeod • Sally McClintock • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Tom Mundy • Ann Rowles • Pat Spivey • Beth Towers • Michael Towers, Jr. • Wayne & Judy Urban • Larry Wilcox • Colleen
For those who have died: Ross Daniels, friend of Laura Keys
For those celebration anniversaries the week of 7/20-26: Wallace Bryan-McGrath & Jeff McGrath
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 7/20-26: Reid Prikkel • Scott Yaegle • Jessica Moody • Carter Peatman • George Councill • Caspar McCord • Larry Nodine • Steve Smith • Ross Burris
For our youth pilgrims: Ariel, Bethanny, Brendan, Ian, Leona, Lila, Madigan, and Will—as they embark on Sunday on their pilgrimage to Sewanee, TN.
For our Haitian siblings and the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti.
For racial justice: For the leadership and staff of the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing as they create new programs that continue the work of dismantling racism in the church and society
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For our fragile and beautiful Earth: For our friends the frogs, especially the green tree frog, state amphibian of Georgia.
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The weekly deadline for submission of announcements for the Friday Morning eNews
and the Sunday bulletin is Wednesdays at Noon. Please send your submissions
ready to go to the parish office.
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