eNews for January 30, 2026 | |
- Children's Chapel during the service
- Formation for All
- Acolyte Training at 11:30 a.m.
- Art Ministry - 1-day Jewelry Show
- Youth Group at 5:00 p.m.
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- One Day - Sunday Only - Art Show of Handmade Jewelry
- Children & Youth Choirs Resume - 2/3
- Fireside Sit & Sip - 2/5 RSVP
- Family Eucharist - 2/10 - RSVP
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Prisontown Performance - 2/15 - RSVP
- Shrove Tuesday - 2/17 - RSVP
- Ash Wednesday - 2/18
- Holy Comforter Quarterly Dinner - 2/18
- Lent Practices
- Vacation Bible School Dates
| | The Annual Meeting was held online last Sunday, January 25 due to the weather. Here is the information and media that was presented in case you were unable to attend. Hard copies of the report are available in the gallery. | | |
Art Ministry - ONE DAY ONLY
Sunday, February 1
For this Sunday Only, Epiphany’s Art Ministry welcomes “Loud Italians Jewelry” by local artist Kim Arenas. Kim believes in the power of color, individuality, and comfort—and every pair of her handcrafted resin earrings are designed to be striking yet comfortably wearable. The earrings are up to 60% lighter than traditional costume jewelry, making them the perfect choice for everyday wear and special occasions alike. Visit the display of resin earrings in the gallery. Click here to visit her website. Remember, 25% of all sales benefit Epiphany.
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Formation for All
Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Adult Formation - Bible & Poverty: This series explores biblical views on and responses to material poverty. We are examining the causes and dimensions of economic inequality in the biblical world and how that reality is addressed by various parts of Scripture, from the Law and Prophets to the Gospels and Epistles. In addition, we are considering the nature and scope of the problem of poverty in America today, including how we can cultivate more just, effective, and transformative responses to poverty in our own churches and communities. Facilitated by Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, Executive Director of the Candler Foundry. Remaining Sessions: 2/1 & 2/8.
| | Children & Youth Formation: Children 3 years old through 2nd grade will meet for Godly Play in Room 206. The rest of the children and youth will take part in the Acolyte Training in the nave. | | | |
Acolyte Training
Sunday, February 1 at 11:30 a.m. • nave
This Sunday during formation hour, all acolytes are encouraged to attend acolyte training with Cecilia & Tom Democko. This training is a great chance to review an acolyte's roles during the service and to connect with those you serve with. For details, or if you are an adult or youth who would like to join this ministry, contact Cecilia Democko.
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Youth Group
Sundays at 5:00 p.m. • location varies
This Sunday our youth group event will be youth group dinner with Holy Trinity Parish (HTP). We will meet at HTP at 5:00 p.m. to walk to dinner in downtown Decatur. Pick up is at 6:30 p.m. Please bring $15-$20 (cash preferred).
Next Sunday—Super Bowl Sunday 2/8: Youth and their parents are invited to meet in the Donut Den for the first half of Super Bowl 60! Wings are provided; families are invited to bring sides to share.
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Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
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The Arrangements at the Altar and the Sanctuary Light is given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the Society of St. Anna the Prophet by the sisters of the SSAP, and in memory of Audrey Banfield, by Rod & Michele MacLeod.
- 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.
Click here to choose a date >>
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Epiphany Endowment Grant Submission Period Closes February 25
Application deadline is February 25, 2026.
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Now Accepting Applications: Epiphany Endowment Grant applications are available online and in the gallery tract rack and can be submitted beginning January 25. Grants may be for capital improvements; scholarships or grants to members; or community outreach projects.
Click here for the application form >>
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Choirs for Children & Youth Resume
Tuesday, February 3
Choir rehearsals for Children & Youth will resume on Tuesday, February 3. Times are listed below. New members are welcome! If you have not done so already, please register your child for choir. Click here to register >>
2/3—Beginning Choristers meet from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.
2/3—Junior Choir meets from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m.
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Contemplative Book Group
New Book Study Starts Thursday, February 5
2/5—The Contemplative Book Group will begin a new study on February 5 at 11:00 a.m. on the book A Midwinter God: Encountering the Divine in Seasons of Darkness by Christine Valters Paintner. This book study will run for six weeks. We'll meet in Room 201.
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| | The Episcopal Church Women would like to thank the parishioners for their support of the Bake and Craft Sale in December. They raised $1,481.50 for their various outreach projects. | | | | Group Meetings & Programs Taking Place This Week | | |
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Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
1/27—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—Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. • Wild Heaven in Avondale Estates
1/27—All are invited to join the Epiphany Trivia Group on Tuesdays at Wild Heaven in Avondale. Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. and ends by 9:00 p.m. Contacts: Edie Brush or Jacob Geiger.
Choirs for Adults & Youth—Wednesdays
1/28—The Epiphany Ringers rehearse from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft.
1/28—Our all-volunteer Epiphany Choir rehearses from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. in the Music Suite.
The Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
2/5—The group meets online each month for a healing and faith-based conversation around grief and loss. It is led by parishioner and trained psychotherapist, Nancy Thompson. Please contact Nancy before attending for the first time.
Fireside Sit & Sip—monthly at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard
2/5—The Fireside Sit & Sip group is for women primarily in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to come together just as you are. Bring a camp chair and join us around the fire pit in the courtyard to sit, sip, and enjoy conversation. Please RSVP at epiphany.org/rsvp and sign up to bring drinks or snacks. Questions? Contact Kathy Corcoran or the Rev. Carmie McDonald. Future Dates: 3/5, 4/2, and 5/7. Click here to register >>
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Social Justice Action Group—Virtual Group
This social advocacy group promotes social and cultural change. The group identifies community events in which we can participate, and provides a curated list of local community happenings via Realm Groups. If you’d like to be part of this group, join via Realm Groups to view current opportunities of social justice action in our area.
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Looking Ahead
2/8—Contemplative Practice—2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. • Choir Loft
2/9—Epiphany Book Group—2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. • location varies
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February Book: A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman (Zoom)
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March Book: Citizens of London, by Lynne Olsen (Epiphany)
2/10—ECW—2nd Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. • Kitchen and lunch out
2/13—Caregiver Support Group—2nd Fridays at 11:45 p.m. • Zoom
2/17—Epiphany & Earth & Soul—3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. • Room 201 | Zoom
2/18—The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern
2/23—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—Last Mondays of the month
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The Society of St. Anna the Prophet
Vow Ceremony will take place at Epiphany on Saturday, January 31
The Society of Saint Anna the Prophet (SSAP), a vowed, dispersed community of Episcopal women over the age of 50, will celebrate The Holy Eucharist and Vow Ceremony at Epiphany on Saturday January 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. All are invited. The mission of the SSAP is ministry with elders and the young. The Annas are committed to Godly aging and to living within the vows of simplicity, creativity and balance.
For more information or to contact them, visit our www.annasisters.org, or email their Director of Provisionals and Novices at dpn@annasisters.org.
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Formation Opportunities During Lent
Sundays – February 22, March 1, 8, 15, and 22
This Lent we will journey with Jesus on the way to Jerusalem using Walking the Way by John Dear as our guide. We will reflect on the nonviolence of Jesus as he sets his face toward the cross—teaching, healing, practicing civil disobedience, sharing bread and wine, praying, and meeting suffering with steadfast love. Drawing connections to figures like Gandhi and Dr. King, John Dear invites us to consider what it means 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.
Midweek Lenten Bible Study: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25
Join the Rev. Carmie McDonald on Wednesdays at noon during Lent—February 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25—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.
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Family Eucharist & Service Project
Tuesday, February 10 • all activities in the parish hall
2/10—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 (RSVP at this link), and 6:15 p.m. for the start of the service.
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Absalom Jones Service
Sunday, February 15 • 3:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish
2/15—Join the Union of Black Episcopalians, Atlanta Chapter, on February 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur for the celebration of The Feast of Absalom Jones, honoring the life, witness, and legacy of the first Black priest in The Episcopal Church. Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright, acting executive director of the Abaslom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing, will preach, and the Rev. Rylan Andre Harris will serve as the Minister of Music. Immediately following the service, Holy Trinity Parish will host a reception in the Parish Hall.
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Prisontown Performance at Epiphany
Sunday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m.
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Please mark your calendars and get tickets to join us on Sunday, February 15th at 5:00 p.m. for a performance of the play Prisontown, part of Out of Hand Theater’s 25th Anniversary season, Imagining an America for ALL. It is a beautiful play to experience up close and the topic is especially timely. All are welcome!
Prisontown tells the story of a writer who goes to Lumpkin, GA, home to one of the nation's largest immigration detention centers, and witnesses the barbarity of the nation's immigration crisis, and a small town torn by poverty and the prison industry. Written by and starring former Out of Hand Associate Artistic Director, Lee Osorio.
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Enjoy a reception and discussion after the performance, when El Refugio will guide a short conversation and offer thoughtful ways to take action toward a more just world.
Tickets are $23 for students/seniors and $33 for general admission. Promo codes are available for educators/school employees (code: EDUCATOR), members of the Atlanta Artist Industry (code: ATLART), and Atlanta Nonprofit (code: ATLNONPROFIT).
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Shrove Tuesday
Tuesday, February 17
Come to the parish hall at 5:30 p.m. to help decorate the Alleluia Banner. All ages welcome! Then join us at 6:00 p.m. for pancakes (cooked by our Youth) and/or potluck Cajun (you bring it). There will be King Cake for dessert. The Burning of the Palms Liturgy will follow in the Courtyard at 6:45 p.m.
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PARISH LIFE/ YOUTH MINISTRIES
Pancake Supper & Mardi Gras Potluck - Tuesday, February 17
Served from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.
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The Epiphany Youth will be preparing a pancake supper to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, and to raise money for our summer programming.
One serving is 3 pancakes (with toppings) and 2 pieces of bacon or 1 vegetarian sausage. There will be a gluten-free option available as well.
Please RSVP so that we know how much batter and bacon/veggie sausage to buy and cook. We also encourage you to bring a topping or a side—the theme is cajun food, for Mardi Gras!
RSVP for the Pancake Supper
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Pancake Volunteers Needed
We need a minimum of 5 adult volunteers who can help with chaperoning, organizing, and cleaning.
Volunteers need to be at the church from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
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Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18 at noon and 7:00 p.m.
3/5—We will observe the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday services at 12:00 & 7:00 p.m. in the nave and online.
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Quarterly Dinner for Holy Comforter
Wednesday, February 18
2/18—Holy Comforter is a unique worshipping community in the heart of Atlanta. About 60% of this congregation lives with mental illness. We prepare a meal during the afternoon and take the meal to the church, leaving at 6:00 p.m., and serve after the 6:30 p.m. service. After serving, the volunteers join the parishioners for dinner. Sign up to participate at epiphany.org/rsvp. Contact: Jeanette Hanson.
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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 / 50% to the Youth Group fund. All submissions are due by Tuesday, March 15. For questions, contact Liefy Smith or Page Love Smith.
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Youth Pilgrimage to Camp Mikell
June 27, July 11, July 25
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!
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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.
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Lent Practices - February 22 through March 22
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United Thank Offering (UTO)
Make a practice of thank offerings during Lent
In 1889, two Episcopal women envisioned a way to collect small thank offerings in homes as a personal expression of gratitude. Today, UTO contributions from Episcopalians around the world support more than 5,300 Episcopal missions and ministries. UTO boxes/envelopes are in the Gallery. Make checks out to The Episcopal Church Women, noting UTO in the memo. Ingathering will be Sunday, April 12, but checks can be made out to the ECW anytime between now and April 12.
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A Booklet from Living Compass
Free in the gallery, limited supply
If you are looking for a Lenten devotional to read as a spiritual practice during Lent, pick up one of the Living Compass booklets in the gallery: Living Well Through Lent 2025: Cultivating Healing and Wholeness in Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. Prefer a digital practice? A free PDF version is also available at livingcompass.org. You can also sign up to receive a daily email of each reflection for free.
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Meditations from Episcopal Relief & Development
Free online
This year, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering Lenten Meditations with spiritual reflections from author and TikTok influencer Sister Monica Clare, on the holy habits that bring us closer to God. Visit episcopalrelief.org/church-in-action/lent/ to sign up for daily meditation emails, read them online, or download their booklet.
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Rite of Reconciliation is available during the season of Lent
This rite, also known as confession, invites the confession of sin to God in the presence of a priest, followed by the assurance of pardon and the grace of absolution. Contact the Rev. Amy Dills-Wright or the Rev. Carmie McDonald if you would like to schedule a time for this sacramental rite.
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Richard Shirah • Kim Boswell • Larry Wilcox • Mike Curry • Wes, Kelly & Lillian Wright • Laraine Fraijo-Paul • Chris Miller • Ellen Mintzmyer • Philip Anderson • Louise Bedrossian (wife of Bob Thompson) • Barbara Belcore • Esther Harbert • Veta Smith (mother of Cecilia Democko) • Sally Brockington
For friends and family: Pearl & Tom McHaney, friends of Sara Cushing • Joey, sister of Evelyn Stewart • Joan Siefker, mother of John Wierwille • Claiborne Jones • Nancy Hopkinson, mother of Susan & Jarrod Moody and grandmother of Jordan & Jessica • Sally Williams, daughter of Susan & Loren Williams • Mark McCord, cousin of Pam Tipton • Kay Harris, mother of Rebecca Webb • Danny Nodine, brother of Larry Nodine • 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 • Pat & Bill Graves • Bruce Fort • Esther Harbert • Robin Hairston • Rod MacLeod • Sally McClintock • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Ann Rowles • Pat Spivey • Beth Towers • Michael Towers, Jr. • Wayne & Judy Urban • Larry Wilcox • Colleen
For those who have died: Gus Thierry, cousin of David Thierry • Louise Bennett, relative of Michele & Rod MacLeod • Dr. Alan Hinman, father of Johanna Hinman • Bill Foege, friend of Nancy Thompson • Anita Crosby, friend of Craig McDonald and Carlos Quiroz
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 2/1-7: Linda Parisi • Nancy McCord • Charity Terrell • Susan Moody • Ripley Prikkel • Carol Moser • Mary Braswell • Jim Rabb • Lindsay King
| | | | Did we miss your anniversary or birthday? Send the full date of your anniversary and/or your date of birth to the parish office so that we can update our records. | | | |
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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