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- UTO Ingathering THIS Sunday - 4/12
- Children & Youth Choir Appreciation Diner & Family Eucharist - 4/14 | RSVP
- Contemplative Book Group - 4/16 | RSVP
- Newcomers' Gathering - 4/19 | RSVP
- Young Adults Gathering - 4/19
- Chez Epiphany Cooking Class - 4/23 | RSVP
- Bach/Biber Project Finale POSTPONED
- Youth Sunday - 5/3
- Graduate Recognition - 5/3
- Families with "Littles" Potluck - 5/8
- Youth Car Wash - 5/9
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Formation for All
Adult Formation | Sabbath—Sundays at 11:30 a.m. through May 17 • parish hall
Join us for this six-part course as we explore the biblical concept of Sabbath and what it means to embrace God’s rest in the midst of our busy lives and restless world. In doing so, we will come to understand the ancient idea of Sabbath as more than just downtime on the weekend. Rather, we will discover Sabbath as a disruptive and life-giving invitation to think differently about our priorities, the pace of our lives, and what it means to be created in the image of a God who rests. Each week will consist of a video presentation by Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio followed by conversation facilitated by Epiphany clergy and lay leaders.
Lenten Series YouTube Playlist >>
All Formation YouTube Playlists >>
Children's Formation—Sundays at 11:30 a.m. • locations vary
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Room 206—Godly Play for children 3 years old through 2nd grade.
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Room 205—Children in 3rd through 5th grade—a lectionary based curriculum for older children
Youth Formation—Sundays at 11:30 a.m. • lower-level classroom / donut den
The Youth (6th - 12th grade) curriculum, Current: Seeking God Together, explores 13 spiritual practices that can deepen and transform our relationship with God and others using interactive, age-appropriate strategies to help children and youth connect with God and the church as whole.
Click here to provide donuts for the youth on Sunday mornings.
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United Thank Offering (UTO)
Ingathering is THIS Sunday, April 12
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UTO contributions from Episcopalians around the world support more than 5,300 Episcopal missions and ministries.
- In 1952, funds made an airplane available to the Bishop of Alaska, enabling him to serve people in widespread areas.
- In 2015, our Diocese received a grant for early childhood training at Rainbow Village.
- Last year, 27 grants were given to the Dioceses of Western Louisiana, California Central Valley, South Dakota, Colorado, and the Southwestern diocese of Brazil for projects focusing on water access, sanitation, and education.
Pick up a UTO box/ or envelope in the Gallery. Make checks out to The Episcopal Church Women, noting UTO in the memo, or you can give online at the link below.
Click here to donate online through our ECW Chapter >>
Click here to learn more about UTO >>
| | Please Note: Contemplative Practice will not take place this month. The group will next gather on Sunday, May 10. | | | | |
Youth Group
Sundays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Our youth group event this week is ice cream with Holy Trinity Parish! We will meet at 5:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity to walk to Butter & Cream together. We will return around 6:30 p.m. Parents, please send your youth with $5-10 (cash preferred) for their ice cream.
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Art Ministry
now showing for the month of April
For April, Epiphany’s Art Ministry is featuring works by our parish youth. The works cover a range of mediums. Please support our impressive youth exhibit and enjoy reading their brief artist statements/bios in the gallery. 50% of all sales benefit the youth Summer trip and 50% to our youth artists. Stands and frames are included in the purchase. Please sign up on the price sheet then use the QR code to make payments. You can also pay by check. Payments need to be made to Church of the Epiphany, and note the number of the art piece in the memo field. Donations also welcome!
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Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
- The Arrangements at the Altar are given to the Glory of God.
- 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 Book Group
2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. • location varies
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4/13—The Epiphany Book meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
For April: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (at Epiphany).
For May: A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II, by Sonia Purnell.
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ECW Monthly Meeting
2nd Tuesdays at 9:30/11:00 a.m. • parish hall
| 4/14—The ECW meets monthly at 9:30 a.m. to make sandwiches for Emmaus House. The meeting and program begin at 11:00 a.m. in the parish hall. Afterwards, they will adjourn to Melton’s App & Tap for lunch. | | | | For the month of April, their guest speaker is Tyese Lawyer, CEO of Our House, an agency providing services to children and families that include housing, education, and workforce development. All women of Epiphany are invited to attend. | |
Children & Youth Choir Appreciation Dinner & Family Eucharist Service
Tuesday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m.
4/14—Children and Youth Choir members and their families, along with other families with young children, are invited to join us for dinner and a Family Eucharist beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP for the dinner by clicking the button below.
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Contemplative Book Group
Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. April 16 through May 21 • Room 201
4/16—The Contemplative Book Group will begin reflecting on Fully Alive – Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times by Elizabeth Oldfield on Thursdays at 11:00 am from April 16 through May 21 in Room 201. Oldfield’s book provides a framework for exploring ways we can stay “fully alive,” resilient, kind, open, generous, and brave, in these turbulent times. Please register for the group.
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Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
4/14—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.
Trivia Group—Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. • Wild Heaven in Avondale Estates
4/14—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.
The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern
4/15—Give yourself a mid-week-treat and join friends and friends-to-be for lunch at 1:00 p.m. at the Thinking Man Tavern on Howard Avenue in Decatur. No agenda. No reservation needed. Just fun. Contact: Laura Keys.
Choirs for Adults & Youth—Wednesdays
4/15—The Epiphany Ringers rehearse from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft.
4/15—Our all-volunteer Epiphany Choir rehearses from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. in the Music Suite.
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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
4/21—Epiphany & Earth & Soul—3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. • Room 201 | Zoom
4/21—Caregiver Support Group—3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. • Zoom
4/27—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
5/7—Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
5/7—Fireside Sit & Sip—Once a month at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard
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Youth Sunday
Sunday, May 3
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Deadline 4/19 to sign up to participate
5/3—Our annual Youth Sunday and graduate recognition is Sunday, May 3 during the service. Youth are invited to serve in a variety of ways during this service. If your youth is interested in participating in the youth Sunday service, please contact Taylor Irwin by Sunday, April 19.
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Spring Newcomers' Gathering
Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m. • Courtyard
| | | | 4/19—Epiphany’s membership committee invites all newcomers and visitors, both individuals and families, to a reception with sweet and savory snacks from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Old-timers are welcome too! The committee is providing the desserts. This social gathering will be a time to get to know one another and learn more about our parish, programs, and ministries from clergy and parishioners. We also offer a tour of our campus. | | | | |
Youth Group Family Bowling Night
Sunday, April 19 at 5:00 p.m. • Comet Lanes
| 4/19—Youth and their families are invited to a bowling night at Comet Lanes in Decatur! The cost of this event is $10. Please RSVP by April 12. | | |
Young Adults Church Construction & Compline w/Carmie
Sunday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.
4/19—Church Construction and Compline with Carmie: Join the young adults on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. as we learn about church architecture. We will share a meal together, learn from our very own Carmie and end with compline. Reach out to Edie Brush if you have any questions!
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Chez Epiphany Cooking Class
Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m.
| | | | 4/23—The next Chez Epiphany Cooking Class with Joel Fowler will be Thursday, April 23 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The plan this time is to cook two griddle items. Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancakes) and grilled fruit skewers with dessert sauces. The cost is $30 per person, which includes the class and the dinner we have together from what we cook. | | | | |
Epiphany Graduate Recognition
Sunday, May 3
If you would like to honor a 2026 graduate (i.e., High School, College, and Graduate) in our morning bulletin, please send their information to the parish office by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 28.
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Diocesan Graduation Ceremony
Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m.
5/3—This year Epiphany will be hosting the Diocesan graduation! Graduates and their families are invited to the service which takes place at 4:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.
The service will feature youth musicians, readers, and preachers and Bishop Wright will officiate the Eucharist. A dessert reception will be held afterwards in the parish hall.
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Potluck for Families with “Littles”
Sunday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. • Chaffin’s Home
| | | | 5/8—We invite all families with "littles" (newborn through kindergarten + any siblings) to a potluck dinner at the Chaffin family’s house on Friday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The main dish is included. Please bring a side item to share. There will be games, chalk bubbles, and the Epiphany bouncy house! Please register and sign up to bring a side dish or dessert. | | | | |
Annual Youth Car Wash
Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
5/9—Join us for our annual Car Wash to support the youth trip to Camp Mikell! Swing by on Saturday to get your car sparkling clean and support a great cause. This also makes for a great Mother's Day gift. Youth—especially those going on the trip to Camp Mikell together—are encouraged to come help wash cars. Everyone is invited to come get their car washed and cheer on our hardworking crew!
| | | | 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 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! | | |
Vacation Bible School
June 27, July 11, July 25
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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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For members who are bidding our prayers: Lynda Smith • Evelyn Stewart • Rod MacLeod • Joy Boyden • Charity Terrell • George Ross • Lisa Gray • Pam Hall • Richard Shirah • Larry Wilcox • Mike Curry • Wes, Kelly & Lillian Wright • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • 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: Jay Harris, father of Rebecca Webb • Ben, nephew of Christen Erskine • Betty, family of Christen Erskine • Rosalind, sister of Katharine Hilliard-Yntema • Kyle, friend of Lucy Davidson • Vernell & Teresa, sisters of Larry Wilcox • Cherise MacArthur, friend of Cliff Edge • Larry Peace, relative of Sharon Burrow •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 • 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: Alisa, friend of Ron Hutcheson
For those celebrating anniversaries the week of 4/12-18: Nancy Chandler & Peggy Palmiter
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 4/12-18: Christen Erskine • Graydon Stephenson • Rachel Thompson • Zjahni Smith • Rebecca Webb • Laura Jurotich • Kelly Loftin • Caleb Chaffins • Erin Braden • Sara Dangel • Jamie Hare • Liefy Smith • Galo Velasco-Jackson
| | | | 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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