Formation for All

Sundays at 11:30 a.m. through March 22 • parish hall

During Lent, Adult Formation will continue our exploration of what the Bible says about the church's nonviolent pursuit of Shalom, justice, and creating an equitable economy that facilitates the flourishing of all within our communities. The writing of John Dear, a Catholic priest and voice for peace and nonviolence, will accompany us on Jesus’ journey from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he “engages the culture of violence and empire and undergoes arrest and execution.” Through this lens, we will consider what it means for us to follow the nonviolent Jesus today. This course will be led by the Rev. Amy-Dills Wright, the Rev. Carmie McDonald, Paul Hinson, and Suzanne Yoder.

Lenten Series YouTube Playlist >>

All Formation YouTube Playlists >>

Children's Formation—Sundays at 11:30 a.m. • locations vary

• Room 206—Godly Play for children 3 years old through 2nd grade.
• Room 205—Children in 3rd through 5th grade—a lectionary based curriculum for older children

Youth Formation—Sundays at 11:30 a.m. • lower-level classroom / donut den

This morning's youth formation is a mock vestry event with Epiphany's Senior and Junior Warden! Join Jordan Moody and Jacob Geiger to learn more about what a vestry is and how we work together to make decisions about the life of the Church. 

Click here to provide donuts for the youth on Sunday mornings.

Youth Group

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Our youth group event this week is an arts and crafts night. Students may continue their iconography projects from earlier this semester, explore the stations of the cross, or bring their own projects. 

Contemplative Practice

this month will be observed on March 22.

For the month of March, in lieu of the Contemplative Practice that usually takes place on the 2nd Sunday of the month, a Lenten Quiet Day on Sunday, March 22 from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. will be offered instead. Please refer to the My Soul Longs for You later in this newsletter.

Art Ministry

Now Showing for the Month of March

For March, Epiphany’s Art Ministry welcomes beautiful items from Ghana made by the Dignity Sewing Centre. The Dignity Sewing Centre is a partnership of the Diocese of Atlanta and the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast. This partnership and burgeoning justice enterprise not only provides a sense of purpose and dignity of work for young people in Cape Coast, but it allows for an exchange of culture and history between these two Dioceses. The clothes and bags are made from authentic Ghanaian kente cloth and fabric, are infused with power, faith, and beauty, joy, and dignity.

For this show, 100% of all sales benefits Dignity Sewing Center. Sign up on the price sheet and pay by QR code on the art table.

Learn more about the partnership at epiphany.org/epiphany-gallery >>

United Thank Offering (UTO)

Ingathering will be Sunday, April 12

UTO contributions from Episcopalians around the world support more than 5,300 Episcopal missions and ministries.

• In 1952, funds made an airplane available to the Bishop of Alaska, enabling him to serve people in widespread areas. 
• In 2015, the our Diocese received a grant for early childhood training at Rainbow Village.
• Last year, 27 grants were given to the Dioceses of Western Louisiana, California Central Valley, South Dakota, Colorado, and the Southwestern diocese of Brazil for projects focusing on water access, sanitation, and education.

Pick up a UTO box/ or envelope in the Gallery. Make checks out to The Episcopal Church Women, noting UTO in the memo.

Click here to learn more about UTO >>

Our ECW hosted members of the staff at Holy Trinity Parish's Annual English Tea last weekend.

The new floor in the Parish Hall was installed last week. Thank you again to the anonymous donor who provided the funds needed for this update.

Collection bins are in the gallery.

Non-Food Pantry Drive

During the month of March

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) sponsor a pantry drive twice a year in March and October for Emmaus House for items not covered by SNAP.



This time for the month of March, we have a goal of collecting:

• 75 rolls of toilet paper
• 50 boxes of tissues
• 50 bars of soap

Purchasing these items is a struggle for people with limited incomes and resources.

Family Eucharist & Service Project

all activities in the parish hall

3/10—We look forward to seeing you for this family and kid focused celebration of the Eucharist. Please arrive at 5:00 p.m. for the service project, 6:00 p.m. for pizza, and 6:15 p.m. for the start of the service.

Midweek Lenten Bible Study

Wednesdays at noon through March 25

Join the Rev. Carmie McDonald and Chris Miller on Wednesdays at noon during Lent for a midweek Bible study centered on prayer, reflection, and conversation. Together we will engage a five-part video series led by Bishop Wright, We Confess, which explores the Old Testament lectionary readings for the season. All are invited to pause in the middle of the week as we join with others on the Lenten journey.

Learn more here >>

Youth Art Show in the Gallery this Spring

Submissions Due 3/15—This spring the Epiphany Art Ministry will include an exhibit featuring work from the Epiphany Youth! Youth are invited to bring up to three pieces of artwork in any medium. Funds will be split 50% to the artist and 50% to the Youth Group fund. All submissions are due by Tuesday, March 15. For questions, contact Liefy Smith or Page Love Smith.

42nd Annual Hunger Walk/Run

Sunday, March 15

3/15—On March 15, Epiphanites of all ages are invited to join in the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Hunger Walk/Run. Proceeds from this event provide vital funds that support the Atlanta Community Food Bank and local nonprofit partners providing meals to neighbors in need. Following formation hour, we will offer lunch and an opportunity to carpool to the event. To register or make a donation, click the link below or contact Rev. Carmie McDonald or Taylor Irwin for more information.

$340 raised so far!

My Soul Longs for You: A Lenten Quiet Day

Sunday, March 22 • from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.

This Quiet Day offers time to be still and let our deepest longings find their rest in God. Longing is a welcoming word. It softens our attempts to control distress, ignore conflicts, and avoid emotional upset. Longing in the presence of God allows us to relax our urgency to fix or shun, to increase our clarity. We can learn to be with/yield to what is part of our lives. And in that “being with,” we can follow Jesus’ invitation to “come and see” (John 1:39), to know ourselves more fully. We can embrace God’s longing for us as we are. Led by The Rev. Dr. Bobbi Patterson.

Chez Epiphany Youth Group

Sunday, March 22 • 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

3/22—Youth and their families are invited to a cooking class led by Joel Fowler. Afterwards, we will eat our delicious creations! The cost of this event is $15. Deadline to register is Tuesday, March 17.

Parish Workday

Saturday, March 28 • from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

3/28—Please save the date for a work day that we will have on Saturday, March 28. We hope you will be able to join your fellow parishioners as we spruce up our lovely grounds and interior spaces before Holy Week. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

We will provide snacks and beverages, but you will want to bring your reusable water bottle so we can avoid single-use plastics. If you have them, bring your work gloves, pruning shears, loppers, spades, clippers, and garden shovels. 

Palm Sunday Passion Gospel

Sunday, March 29

"before the cock crows, you will deny me three times." Mosaic from the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, 6th century.

The Service Begins Outside: Weather permitting, we will gather in the meadow and process to the nave with our palms.

Take a part in the Passion Gospel: The narrative account of Jesus’ last days is read at the service. Parishioners are invited to sign up for a role in the Passion Gospel. During the liturgy, you’ll speak your lines from your place in the pew (no acting required!).

Easter Flowers & Music SIGNUP

DEADLINE: Submissions received by 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 30 will be listed in the Easter Bulletin.

You are invited to make an offering for Easter Flowers and/or Music in thanksgiving or memory of a loved one. Click the button to list your intention. You can choose to pay online from a link on that page, or mail a check to the church.

Easter Candy Donations

DEADLINE: We need all candy donations by Tuesday, March 31.

Please consider donating a bag of candy with small pieces to fit into our plastic Easter Eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. You can drop off candy at Epiphany during regular office hours or on Sunday mornings, in the bin beside the front entrance. We need all candy by Tuesday, March 31.

No candy with nuts or peanut butter, please!

Youth Pilgrimage to Camp Mikell

This year, our youth pilgrimage takes a new shape as students are invited to attend Camp Mikell’s Intermediate Camp (June 16–22 for rising 7th–9th graders) and Work Camp (July 12-18 for rising 10th graders through recent graduates). Money raised during youth fundraisers in the coming months will help offset registration costs, and we will travel together to and from Toccoa. Taylor will join students for check-ins and some evening meals. Visit campmikell.com to register and experience the Mikell magic this summer!

Vacation Bible School

June 27, July 11, July 25

This year’s VBS will take a new shape! Families with children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to gather for three Saturdays this summer for a shared experience of storytelling, service, and Sacrament. Join us on June 27, July 11, and July 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information about youth counselors and adult volunteer opportunities.

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.