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- Join Epiphany Choirs
- Harvey Fund Grant Cycle Open
- Acolyte Training - 9/27 | RSVP
- Fireside Sit & Sip - 10/1 | RSVP
- Oktoberfest - 10/3 | RSVP
- St. Francis Animal Blessing - 10/4
- Pet Committal of Ashes - 10/4 |RSVP
- Quarterly Dinner for Holy Comforter - 10/7
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We are grateful to Alvin Blount, organist, and the Rev. David Wagner for leading us in worship Sunday morning.
Formation will not take place on Sunday as the staff is on retreat with your fellow parishioners at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in Highlands, NC.
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Youth | Mario Kart & Super Smash Bros.
9/20—Youth are invited to play in tournament-style Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We are taking a low-key approach to this evening after a full retreat weekend. Join us downstairs at 5:00 p.m.
| | Wearing Your Name Tag Matters More Than You Think | | | | A name tag is a small thing with a big impact. Cultivating a sense of belonging and connection is important here at Epiphany. A name tag makes that possible. Wearing one is an act of hospitality and welcome for our many newcomers and visitors. If you misplaced yours and need a new one, add your name to the list and we will make one for you. | | | | |
Art Ministry
Now Showing through October
| For the months of September and October, Epiphany’s Art Ministry presents a Parishioner Art Show featuring the Arts & Crafts of nine of our creators from the parish. Their talents are showcasing abstracts, botanicals, works with fabric, handmade journals, paintings, custom furniture, knitting, and woodturning. Some items are for display only (designated by NFS). Please pay by QR code and sign up to claim your favorites on the price sheet. Reminder: Epiphany earns 25% of all sales. | |
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Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
- The Arrangements at the Altar and the Sanctuary Light are 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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Finance Report
August Financial Summary
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| Actual | Budget | | Revenue | $ 53,989.18 | $ 70,889.75 | | Expenses | $ 64,406.41 | $ 70,852.88 | | Net | ($ 10,417.23) | $ 36.87 | | | Year-to-Date Financial Summary | | |
| Actual | Budget | | Revenue | $ 541,003.50 | $ 567,118.00 | | Expenses | $ 540,349.55 | $ 566,823.04 | | Net | $ 653.95 | $ 294.96 | | | |
Music Ministry
Contact: Julie Ryder
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Join the Epiphany Choir!
Wednesdays • Music Suite upstairs
Our all-volunteer choir provides musical leadership for the 10:00 a.m. liturgy and feast days with rehearsals on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. Membership is open to adults and high school youth.
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Choirs for Children & Youth
Tuesdays • Music Suite upstairs
Children’s and Youth Choirs begin on Tuesday, September 22. Registration is now open for children in pre-K (1 year prior to Kindergarten) through 8th grade.
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Epiphany Choir Retreat
9/26—The Epiphany Choir welcomes Rebecca Duren as the guest clinician for their half day retreat in the Music Suite from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Harvey Fund Grant Application Cycle
September 10 to October 10
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9/10-10/10—The Catherine D. Harvey Legacy Fund grant application cycle opens on September 10. Applications must be received by Monday, October 10. If you are aware of an organization that might qualify, please share the application link listed below.
Questions? Email the Harvey Fund Advisory Board.
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Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
9/22—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 Dave Thompson to get on the reminder email list.
Epiphany Trivia Group—Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. • Wild Heaven in Avondale Estates
9/22—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.
Thursday Morning Book Group—Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. through October 15
9/24—The Thursday morning book group is discussing the newly-released book Have Mercy: Following Jesus in Politically Perilous Times. Theologians and ethicists discuss the practice of mercy in times of fear and division. The group meets in Room 201 Please feel free to register even if you know you won’t be able to attend all sessions and just attend as you’re able.
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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
- 10/1—Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
- 10/1—Fireside Sit & Sip—1st Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard
- 10/7-9—Gateway Shelter Meal Ministry—2nd Fridays • Parish Hall/Kitchen
- 10/11—Contemplative Practice—2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. • Choir Loft
- 10/12—Epiphany Book Group—2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
- 10/13—Episcopal Church Women (ECW)—2nd Tuesdays at 9:30/11:00 a.m. • Parish Hall/Kitchen
- 10/20—Epiphany Earth & Soul—3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. • Room 201 | Zoom
- 10/20—Caregiver Support Group—3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. • Zoom
- 10/21—The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern
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We Belong to Each Other
Save the Date for Our Ministry Fair
| 9/27—Mark your calendar for our annual Ministry Fair on September 27! This year’s Stewardship theme, “We Belong To Each Other,” celebrates something we experience every day in our parish: church is not simply a place we attend, but a community we create together. | | Join us as we kick off our Stewardship season by celebrating the many ministries that bring us together, care for one another, serve our neighbors, and help our parish flourish. Come see all the ways we belong to each other—and all the ways you are part of the story. | | | | |
Acolyte Training
Sunday, September 27
| 9/27—Training for current acolytes and those 4th grade and above interested in becoming acolytes, will be September 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will play games, and review acolyte roles and responsibilities | | |
Youth Group: Pumpkin Carving
Sunday, September 27
| | | | 9/27—Get into the fall season with pumpkin design and carving! We’ll have small pumpkins for painting and big pumpkins for scooping and carving. The cost is $10 if you’d like a big pumpkin, but free if you’re just painting. | | |
A Senior Recital: You’re Invited
3:00 p.m. in the nave • Free admission
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9/27—Epiphanite and tenor choir member Clifford Edge is having a recital on Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 p.m. His program includes love songs, spiritual songs, and unusual songs. David Ingham will accompany him on the piano.
Plan to listen, relax, and enjoy!
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Fireside Sit & Sip
monthly at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard
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10/1—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.
Looking Ahead: 11/5, and 12/3.
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Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 3 at 5:00 p.m.
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Oompah Oompah Oompah!
10/3—Parish Life is hosting another Oktoberfest on Oct. 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will share food, drink and celebrate Epiphany's loving spirit of community. There will be grilled brats, hot dogs and a veggie option along with German beers so bring your stein. There will also be a selection of German wines and kid friendly apple juice and cider. There will be a charge for the entree options and a donation jar for the spirits.
Please bring your favorite German styled side dish or dessert to share. There will be fun and music, polka anyone? And also games for the kids and kids at heart. So get ready, the sign up is live, just need you to commit to joining us for the festivities. We look forward to seeing you at this event.
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St. Francis Animal Blessing
during the 10:00 a.m. service
| 10/4—Pets of all sizes and stripes are invited to sit (leashed or crated) alongside their people in the pews at the 10:00 a.m. service as we celebrate with a Blessing of the Animals. St. Francis of Assisi—the patron saint of nature and the environment—was a lover of God’s creation and on his feast day we will bless our animals and offer our gratitude for the joy that pets and other animals bring to our lives. | | | | |
Pet Committal of Ashes Service
in the meadow
| 10/4—Pet Committal of Ashes Service will take place after formation at 12:30 p.m. in the Pet Memorial Garden located in the meadow. If you would like to inter your pet’s ashes, please click the button below to register. | | | | |
Quarterly Dinner for Holy Comforter
Wednesday, October 7
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10/7—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 at Epiphany starting at 2:30 p.m. and travel to their parish to serve after the 6:30 p.m. service. Cupcakes are needed for dessert.
Reach out to Jeanette Hanson if you would like to participate.
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Gateway Center Meal Ministry
Meals served 2nd Fridays of the month
| 10/7-9—Volunteers cook in the Epiphany kitchen and then serve the meal at Gateway Shelter once a month. To help prepare, cook, or serve the meal, please click the button to sign up. | |
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Judy Cox • John Corcoran • Nick Theyerl • Michele MacLeod • Alix Janke • Joy Boyden • Lisa Gray • Larry Wilcox • Mike Curry • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Philip Anderson • Louise Bedrossian (wife of Bob Thompson) • Barbara Belcore • Esther Harbert • Sally Brockington
For friends and family: Greta Allen, sister of Jewel Allen • The Rev. Walter Jones, father of Carmie McDonald • Hal, Laura, and Alex, friends of Tracey & Brandon Laird • Margaret Miller, relative of Larry Wilcox • Lisa Gibbs, friend of Mike & Marion Curry • Rachel Williams, daughter-in-law of Susan & Loren Williams • Kay Harris, mother of Rebecca Webb • Louise Peters, grandmother of Tristen Webb • 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 • Ellen Mintzmyer • Ann Rowles • Pat Spivey • Beth Towers • Michael Towers, Jr. • Wayne & Judy Urban • Larry Wilcox • Wes, Kelly & Lillian Wright • Colleen
For those who have died: Jimmy Kwan, father of Bonnie Kissler
For those celebrating anniversaries the week of 9/20-26: Katharine Hilliard-Yntema & John Yntema • Laurel & Patrick Hanna
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 9/20-26: Susan Scott • Wyatt Smith • Peggy Brockington • Kim Boswell • Ruthie Stewart • Adam Woodlief • Rick Montgomery
| | | | 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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