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- Expanded Coffee Hour Begins - 5/31
- Bach/Biber Project - 5/31
- Latest Community Engagement Quarterly
- DEAM Pantry Drive for June
- Sing in the Summer Choir - begins 6/7
- Faith & Film Summer Movie Series
- VBS Volunteers Needed
- Epiphany Star
- Parishioner Art Show Artists Wanted
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Dear Epiphany family,
What a joyous Pentecost we celebrated together: the liturgy, the music (especially that amazing anthem), the light from the Paschal Candle spreading to fill the whole space as we marked the Spirit of the Lord filling the whole earth! I’m also grateful for our parish life committee and the wonderful picnic they prepared for us.
Let me also express my gratitude to Jason Sullivan, our Facilities Manager, for the great work he has done overseeing the repairs from our sewer line backup. The damage was not as extensive as it could have been, mostly thanks to his quick work in cleaning up afterwards. If you see him around the church, be sure to thank him for the great work he does.
By the time you are reading this I will be on day two of my sabbatical. I will return to the office Monday, July 13. While I’m away, you can reach out to the Rev. Carmie McDonald for pastoral needs and other questions that may arise. The staff will be keeping a list of things that happen while I’m away for me to read upon my return, including pastoral events like births and deaths as well as other significant things that go on in the life of the parish. I am going to try to avoid social media and my cell phone as much as possible in keeping with the invitation to sabbath practices that Dr. Bonfiglio offered us in our Sunday morning formation class. I will not be checking or responding to email, text messages, or voicemails. I look forward to reconnecting when I return. I trust Carmie to reach out to me if there’s something I need to know urgently.
While I hope you all will be practicing some sabbath as well, there are some good things planned for this summer at Epiphany. We have some wonderful guest preachers lined up for June and early July. The final performance of the Bach/Biber Project is this Sunday at 4pm. You can read more about that below. Our summer movie series Faith and Film kicks off June 14. And our Expanded Coffee Hour is a great way to stay connected to each other during the summer months.
I look forward to seeing you in mid-July.
Grace and peace,
Amy
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The Bach/Biber Project
Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m. • Nave
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5/31—Join us for the 6th and final performance of the Bach/Biber Project with violinist Judith Cox and organist Julie Ryder.
Donations welcome, and a reception in celebration of this 3-year cycle will follow.
| | This Sunday at 6:00 p.m. our youth are invited to try their hand at a team-building challenge: Seek and Ye Shall Find. Similar to hide and seek, this interactive game will provide students a chance to build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. | | | | |
Expanded Coffee Hour
Begins on Sunday • Sign up to Host a Sunday!
| Parish Life kicks off the summer season today with goodies, coffee and juices served after the service. Please join us in the parish hall. There are several dates still available for groups or individuals to sign up to host. Anyone is welcome to bring some simple breakfast items. Individuals and families may bring a dish or groups can sign up. Parish groups are welcome to set up displays, handouts, or fliers to promote their ministries. The sign up can be found at epiphany.org/rsvp. | | |
Art Ministry
now showing for the month of May
Epiphany’s Art Ministry welcomes paintings by local artist, Phyllis Kalu for the month of May. Phyllis is a contemporary visual artist specializing in acrylic painting, known for her vibrant and expressive works that bridge community, creativity, and spirituality. Please use the Art Ministry QR code to pay. Reminder—25% of all sales benefits Epiphany.
Learn more about the artist and the art ministry at epiphany.org/epiphany-gallery.
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Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
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The Arrangements at the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in appreciation and love for her sister Gretchen Maclachlan, by Sally McClintock.
- 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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DEAM Pantry Drive
For the Month of June
| Epiphany stocks the pantry at the Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM) twice a year in January and June. For the month of June, we are collecting canned vegetables (especially greens), canned soup, and multi-packs of peanut butter crackers. We hope to collect 75 of each. Wooden bins for your donations are in the gallery by the front door. Also, we collect travel toiletries year round. | | | | |
The Epiphany Trivia Group
Summer Schedule begins Wednesday, June 3
| 6/3—The Epiphany Trivia Group switches to its Summer Schedule—Wednesdays at Universal Joint in Oakhurst at 7:00 p.m.—starting Wednesday, June 3. All ages and expertise levels are warmly invited. | |
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Fireside Sit & Sip
Monthly at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard
| | | | 6/4—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 to bring drinks or snacks. Questions? Use Realm to Kathy Corcoran or the Rev. Carmie McDonald. | |
Summer Dates:
- June 4
- No gathering in July
- August 6
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Epiphany Stars
On May 22, Epiphany member Ann Fowler received a diploma with distinction from the Society of Botanical Artists' Distance Learning Diploma Course (DLDC) based in London. She was also given the DLDC Award of Excellence for earning the highest marks during the two-and-a-half-year program.
One of her assignment submissions was an ink-and-watercolor painting of an old-growth water oak located at the site of our parish retreat, The Mountain, in North Carolina. (That is NOT a photo).
Have you or another parishioner you know given a gift of their time and talent to Epiphany? Do you know someone who has received recognition for a personal achievement? If so, please let us know!
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The latest edition of the Community Engagement Quarterly was sent out on Wednesday, May 27. Click the image to see the newsletter.
If you are not subscribed for the Community Engagement Quarterly, and would like to be, contact the parish office.
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Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
6/2—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 with any questions.
The Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
6/4—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.
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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
6/8—Epiphany Book Group—2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. • location varies
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For June: Deacon King Kong by James McBride. All are welcome. Contact Linda Ryder-Wolf.
6/9—ECW—Sandwich Making 2nd Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. • Parish Hall/Kitchen
6/10-12—Gateway Shelter Meal Ministry—2nd Fridays • Parish Hall/Kitchen
6/14—Contemplative Practice—2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. • Choir Loft
6/16—Epiphany & Earth & Soul—3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. • Room 201 | Zoom
6/16—Caregiver Support Group—3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. • Zoom
6/17—The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern
6/22—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
| | | | Upcoming Services & Events | | Contact Julie Ryder if you would be interested in participating. | | |
6/7—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 beginning Sunday, June 7.
| | Faith & Film Summer Movie Series | | | | We are excited to announce this year’s Faith and Film Summer Movie Series. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us! | |
Sunday, June 14 – Love, Simon
Sunday, July 12 – Hamnet
Sunday, August 9 – Wake Up, Dead Man
We will gather at 5:30 p.m. for pizza and popcorn. The show will start at 6 as we watch the film projected onto a 120” screen in surround sound in the parish hall. Click on the movie poster to see the film's trailer. Register below.
| | | | Youth Trip to Camp Mikell | This year, our youth 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 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 Volunteers Needed
On June 27, when we host Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Epiphany, it would be wonderful for our children to see familiar faces! Click the button to Volunteer for a shift on that day.
VBS Volunteer Training
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. • St. Luke’s
6/21—Volunteer and youth counselor training for VBS will be held on June 21 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. For more information, contact Taylor Irwin.
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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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Calling All Creatives!
Parishioner Art Show Coming Soon
Epiphany’s Art Ministry is excited to invite our adult parishioner creatives to exhibit and sell work for the month of September in the Epiphany Gallery.
Contact Page Love or Liefy by June 30 to reserve you place in the show.
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Joy Boyden • George Ross • Lisa Gray • Richard Shirah • Larry Wilcox • Mike Curry • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Philip Anderson • Louise Bedrossian (wife of Bob Thompson) • Barbara Belcore • Esther Harbert • Veta Smith (mother of Cecilia Democko) • Sally Brockington
For friends and family: Andy & Amy, friends of Barbara Ryder • Ginger Hogg, sister of Liefy Smith • Daiga Dunis & Kim Wallen, friends of Susan & Loren Williams • Melinda Little, cousin of George Ross • Rosalind Blair, sister of Katharine Hilliard-Yntema • Rachel Williams, daughter-in-law of Susan & Loren Williams • Kay Harris, mother of Rebecca Webb • Danny Nodine, brother of Larry Nodine • 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 celebrating anniversaries the week of 5/31-6/6: Susan & Robert Cunningham • Julia & Peter Dodge • Wayne & Judy Urban
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 5/31-6/6: Gregg Sheffield • Brendan Bender • Megan Fraijo-Paul • Gretchen Maclachlan • Karla Finnegan • John Yntema • Meredith Burris • Mary Ann Schneider • Jason Wiles
For Amy, our rector, who is on sabbatical. She will return to the office on Monday, July 13.
| | | | 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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