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- Have a Popsicle with Edie
- Children & Youth Formation Registration
- Potluck for Families with "Littles" - 8/21 | RSVP
- Youth Group Mini-Golf - 8/23 | RSVP
- Welcome Back Lunch - 8/30 | RSVP
- Young Adults Gathering - 8/30
- Parish Retreat - 9/18-20 | RSVP by 9/4
- Youth Group Cookout - 9/13 | RSVP
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Potluck for Families with "Littles"
Friday, August 21 at Epiphany
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8/21—We invite all families with “littles” (newborn through kindergarten + any siblings) to a potluck dinner on Friday, August 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please register and sign up to bring a salad or side dish.
Due to the heat in the forecast, we have moved the event from Amy's home to the parish hall.
Contact: Edie Brush
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A Community of Belonging
A Parish Conversation on Children, Youth, & Families
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September 6 following worship
In the service of Baptism, immediately before the Congregation says the Baptismal Covenant, the bishop or priest asks if all "who witness these vows [will] do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ." It is a reminder that while Baptisms are done individually, and parents and Godparents promise to see that the child they present "is brought up in the Christian faith of life," all members of the Church share the responsibility of supporting the spiritual development of our children and youth.
When we identified parish priorities in 2022, based on the results of a Congregational Assessment Tool, one of those related to prioritizing our ministry to children and youth. Our conversations with you have demonstrated that you continue to think that is a vital priority for our parish. With that in mind, Kay Lee has focused her work on vestry this year on gathering information from parents, teachers, and others about how we live more deeply into that commitment. It is now time for us to broaden that conversation to the wider community.
On Sunday, September 6, we will gather in the parish hall after worship for a parish meeting on the future of our ministry to children, youth, and families. The clergy and Vestry want to share with you what we have been hearing from parents, talk more about our parish priority, hear from you what you are dreaming about for the future of this ministry, and talk about what commitment is needed from all of us as we look to the future.
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Sing in the Summer Choir
Join us any Sunday now through August 30
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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.
Contact Julie Ryder if you have questions or want more information.
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Expanded Coffee Hour
Final for the season
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Please join us in the parish hall after the service for goodies, coffee, and tea for our Final Expanded Coffee Hour.
As we don't have a host group for the final hour, we're inviting parishioner to bring an item to share. if you would like to bring something, please sign up here.
Next Sunday, all are invited to the Welcome Back Luncheon. Learn more in the article below.
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Youth Group—Play Mini-Golf
Sunday, August 23
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8/23—Youth are invited to a night of Mini-Golf on Sunday August 23 at the Puttshack in Dunwoody. We will meet there at 5:00 p.m. for dinner first (please bring $15-$20 cash for dinner). After that, we'll play until 7:00 p.m. Cost to play is $25 per person.
NOTE: Registration has ended. Contact Tristen Webb to be added to the registration.
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Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
- The Arrangements at the Altar are given to the Glory of God.
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The Sanctuary Light is Given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the one year birthday of Maeve Belcore Ulman, granddaughter of Barbara Belcore.
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 Star
Thanks to Carol Moser for sewing ten linens for the home communion kits. The Altar Guild is especially grateful for these much-needed liturgical items, which are difficult to find.
| | 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. | | |
Financial Report
July Financial Summary
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Have a Popsicle with Edie!
Meet Edie at the church playground or a local park for a sweet treat and a chance to get to know one another before the formation year begins. Email Edie Brush to sign up for a time.
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Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in serving with Epiphany’s Children and/or Youth during the 2026-27 school year? If so, please reach out to Edie Brush and/or Tristen Webb.
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Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays • parish hall
8/24—Members gather to pray, learn, and provide each other with mutual support as they reflect on their emotional and spiritual responses to pastoral encounters. If you or a loved one would like to receive a pastoral visit or home communion by one of the trained caregivers, please contact Ann Fowler.
Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
8/25—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—Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. • Universal Joint in Oakhurst
8/26—All are invited to join the Epiphany Trivia Group on Wednesdays at Universal Join in Oakhurst. Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. and ends by 9:00 p.m. Contacts: Edie Brush or Jacob Geiger.
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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
9/2—Epiphany Choir rehearsals resume at 6:45 p.m. in the Music Suite.
9/3—Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
9/3—Fireside Sit & Sip—1st Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard
9/8—Episcopal Church Women (ECW)—2nd Tuesdays at 9:30/11:00 a.m. • Parish Hall/Kitchen
9/9-11—Gateway Shelter Meal Ministry—2nd Fridays • Parish Hall/Kitchen
9/13—Contemplative Practice—2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. • Choir Loft
9/14—Epiphany Book Group—2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
9/15—Caregiver Support Group—3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. • Zoom
9/15—Epiphany & Earth & Soul—3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. • Room 201 | Zoom
9/16—The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern
9/28—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. • Parish Hal
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Welcome Back Lunch
after services August 30
| | | | 8/30—Please join us for a “Welcome Back” Lunch hosted by Parish Life to celebrate the beginning of a new program year in our parish. Parish Life will arrange for fried chicken from Publix and drinks. Parishioners are invited to bring ready-to-serve salads, sides, and desserts. Lunch will take place in the parish hall after the service. Cost is $5 per person for chicken, $20 max for families. Please RSVP and list what you plan to bring. We look forward to seeing you there! | |
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Potluck SIDES
What are you bringing to share?
Parish Life is providing drinks along with the chicken. Parishioners are asked to provide salads, sides or table ready desserts.
Please use this button link to list what you plan to bring that will serve at least 8 people.
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Young Adults Gathering
Potluck & Planning August 30
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8/30—The Young Adults group is open to all at Epiphany in their 20s and 30s (including those with children!) who are interested in gathering for fellowship. The group will gather on Sunday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. for Potluck and Planning in the Parish Hall.
We will enjoy a meal together, plan our monthly activities for the upcoming year, and close with compline. The group stays in touch between meetings using a Discord chat; see a young adult at church if you're not in the chat and would like to be.
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Epiphany Choir Rehearsals Resume
Wednesday, September 2
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9/2—Join the Epiphany Choir! 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. The first rehearsal of the season is September 2. Membership is open to adults and high school youth.
Contact: Julie Ryder
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Fireside Sit & Sip
Thursday, September 3
| | | | 9/3—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. Looking Ahead: 10/1, 11/5, and 12/3. | | |
Parish Retreat - September 18-20
Register by Friday, September 4
| | 9/18-20—The Annual Parish Retreat will once again take place at The Mountain in Highlands, NC the weekend of September 19-21. The Registration deadline is Friday, September 4. | | |
At this year’s retreat, Larry Winslett will join us to help lead our Saturday morning session on Contemplative Photography. Larry’s specialty is teaching classes related to nature photography and the Mountain is the perfect setting for that. You can read more about him at larrywinslettphotography.com. No fancy camera is needed. He will teach us how to frame beautiful pictures with just our smart phones. Middle school and high school youth are invited to join us for that session while Edie has fun planned for our younger members during that time.
For those who are interested in coming up earlier on Friday before the retreat begins that evening, Amy will offer a Quiet Day Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Email Amy if you are interested in participating or for more information.
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Formation for Children & Youth
9/6—Our 2026 - 2027 Formation year for children and youth begins on September 6.
Click below for more information and to register your child for formation.
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Office Closure
9/7—The Office will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
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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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Youth Group Cookout
Sunday, September 13
| 9/13—Middle and High School students are invited to join us for our first regular youth group of the school year - a cookout! We’ll be serving up hamburgers and hot dogs in the parish hall starting at 5:00 p.m. After dinner, we’ll play some "Minute-to-Win-It" games. St. Bart’s and Holy Trinity’s youth groups will join us as well. Vegan options will be provided. | | | | |
Epiphany Book Group
Resumes September 14
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9/14—The Epiphany Book meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. For September, they will meet at Epiphany where they will be discussing Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver. All are welcome.
Contact Linda Ryder-Wolf if you have any questions.
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Acolyte Training
Sunday, September 27
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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
Please contact Cecilia Democko if you cannot attend.
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Nick Theyerl • Patrick Hanna • Dianne Osborne • 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: Kephart family, relatives of Kay Kephart • Steve Graf, father of Audrey Thompson, grandfather of Noah and Sparrow Thompson • Margaret Miller, relative of Larry Wilcox • 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 celebrating anniversaries the week of 8/23-29: Judy Jarady & Charles Perrin
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 8/23-29: Judy Belle Fraijo-Paul • Eleanor Gaeddert • Brandon Laird • Elizabeth Teel • Blair McDonald • Jacob Schneider • Mary McCall Cash
| | | | 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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