Our mission is to grow in faith, build thriving community, and transform lives through Christ’s love.

October 29, 2026

Recently hospitalized: Martha Meyer (last week), Bill Price.

Receiving palliative care: Ken Arnold, Ron Baker, Jackie Bakken.

At Austin 9 a.m. praise worship, we celebrate the baptism of Addie Payne.

The Pantry monthly request for November is peanut butter. Brown paper bags with handles are always needed.

Pantry immediate needs: boys' & girls' and sweatpants, all sizes. winter clothes, sizes 5-7; and men's winter clothes, size S. Thank you for your continued support of your Pantry!

Let us pray for you! If you have a prayer request, submit a prayer request online, reach out to the church office (937-433-1449), or contact Pastor Julie (860-371-4030) or Pastor Corey (513-341-5194).

*We alternate the 10:30 a.m. livestream service each week between campuses and worship expressions. Find the livestream on YouTube or our website.

Past worship services as well as sermon videos can be found here.

Candle Lighting on All Saints Sunday 

Our tradition at Epiphany on the Feast of All Saints is to light candles in memory of the saints of our lives, our loved ones who have died and now live with the Lord.

🕯️Austin Campus: worshippers are invited to light candles during communion.

🕯️Far Hills Campus: worshippers may light a candle:

• before or after worship
• during communion
• anytime during the service when music is playing.

Candle boxes will be in various locations in the Far Hills sanctuary.

LIFT (Learning In Faith Together) Sunday, Nov 1 • 10-10:30 a.m. • Far Hills Gathering Space (no Rise & Shine: Sunday's Cool that morning).

We will be making thankful pumpkins to decorate for the Thanksgiving Pie Fest and Generosity Sunday, and the whole congregation is invited to participate! 

Register Today for The Narrative Project: A New Monthly Discussion Group!

Faith grows when we ask questions, explore new perspectives, and learn from one another. Starting in January, join Pastor Corey for The Narrative Project, a new monthly discussion group featuring thought-provoking articles from The Christian Century. Together, we'll explore questions of faith, engage with issues facing our world, and consider how our beliefs shape the way we live. Each month, participants can choose between an in-person daytime gathering or an evening Zoom discussion. All participants receive a FREE one-year subscription to The Christian Century! Come ready to read, reflect, and share. Register by November 18 at thenarrativeproject.fillout.com/circles.

⏰ To drop off donations to The Pantry, please use the Far Hills downstairs entrance on Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon and on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. 

👨Saturday Men’s Group: Oct 31 @ 9 a.m. in the Far Hills Conference Rm. This week's topic: the PBS series Christianity at a Crossroads (week 3 of 4; find this week's episode here)

📕Women’s Bible Study with Pastor Julie: select Wednesdays. Next session: Nov 4 at 10 a.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room. Register here.

📖 Pastor Corey’s 2026 Book Club: Monthly book study geared toward teens and adults. Thursday, Nov 19: Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love by Brian Recker. Two meeting options: Far Hills 10 a.m. (Rm 13) or Bock Family Brewing 6 p.m. Monthly book study geared toward teens and adults. Book list and details here.

🫶 NEXT WEEK Parent & Caregiver Support: Navigating Youth Mental Health - Monday, Nov 2 • 6:30pm • Austin Campus

Monthly gathering for parents and caregivers. Facilitated by Julie Thomas.

📖 Women's Evening Book Club meets Tuesday, Nov 2 @ 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Rm. Find this season's reading list here.

🗨️ Next Community Conversation: Sunday, Nov 8, noon at the Far Hills Campus. Learn about all the goings on at Epiphany!

🎹 Epiphany Concert Series in collaboration with Dayton Music Club: Sunday, Nov 8 @ 3:00 p.m., Young Artist Recital. Claire McCahan, mezzo soprano; John Benjamin, piano. Click here for all the details!

🍽️ ROMEOs Lunch: Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 11:30 a.m. at Bullwinkles, 9 N Main Street, Miamisburg. All men are welcome! Contact Paul Gresham at 937-620-0391.

🟢Bingo: Saturday, Nov 14 from 6-9 p.m., Far Hills Celebration Center. Click here for details and prices. Proceeds benefit the Children's Christmas Musical.

🦃 Young Adult Friendsgiving Potluck: Nov 20 • 5:30-7 p.m. • Abiding Christ Lutheran. Ages 18-39, friends & family. Details & sign up here.

⚠️CAUTION at Far Hills: a sinkhole on the east side of the lower parking lot is marked by orange cones.

The next monthly Church Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room.

Praise Music Playlist: Find this Sunday's praise songs and listen to them on a playlist compiled by Praise Director Mary Groom.

Altar Flowers and Eternal Flame: Click here for information on signing up and payment.

Online Giving: To set up or change recurring donations to the operation budget and ministries, or to make a one-time donation, visit our Giving webpage. Find instructions on setting up and editing recurring gifts on this help page, or contact giving administrator Brittany Albert.

Regular Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The office will be locked at 1 p.m.; by appointment after 1 p.m and on Fridays. Office is locked on second and fourth Tuesdays during morning staff meeting.

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