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- June Pantry Drive - LAST SUNDAY
- Sing in the Summer Choir!
- Expanded Coffee Hour - Sign up to host
- Parishioner Art Show Artists Wanted
- Faith & FIlm Hamnet - 7/12 RSVP
- Parish Service Project - 7/12
- Blessing of the Backpacks - 7/26
- Parish Retreat - SAVE THE DATE
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We welcome the Rev. Dr. Stefanie Taylor as our guest preacher today. She serves as the Head Chaplain of Holy Innocent's School. | | | |
Sing in the Summer Choir
Join us any Sunday now through August 30
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
Sign up to Host a Sunday!
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The Community Engagement Committee is hosting today’s coffee hour. Please join us in the parish hall after the service for goodies, and coffee, tea, and juices.
Two Sundays are still without hosts: 8/9, 8/23. Groups or individuals are welcome to sign up to bring some simple breakfast items.
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.
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Parish Service Project
Sunday, July 12 after the service
Members of the Community Engagement Committee invite Epiphanites young, old, and in-between to participate in a service project we’re calling "Lunch Bags for Neighbors" following the service on July 12, 2026: we will pack 200 lunch bags for DEAM (Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry) to distribute to local people experiencing food insecurity.
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During the Vestry Retreat in February, vestry members and clergy toured the area of Holy Trinity Parish occupied by DEAM, which provides food, pharmacy, and utility assistance for people experiencing hardship. We visited the pantry and lunch bag distribution area, and learned about partnerships that include 18 area churches, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and the United Way. The tour was led by Nancy Garrison, DEAM volunteer and member of Holy Trinity. Nancy will be joining us on July 12 to be on hand during the service project and will share information about DEAM with Epiphanites who want to know more.
Other community engagement ministry teams will contribute delicious treats for that morning’s Expanded Coffee Hour. All are invited to join in.
Kathy Corcoran and Tracey Laird, Community Engagement Vestry Liaisons
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Contemplative Practice
2nd Sundays in the Choir Loft at 4:00 p.m.
| Come gather with us on second Sundays at 4:00 p.m. for a time of reflection, meditation instruction, and gathering with others seeking a more grounded way of being in the world. Led by Bobbi Patterson. | | Faith & Film Summer Movie Series - July Film | | | | |
Join us for our second film in the series, Hamnet. We will gather at 5:30 p.m. for pizza and popcorn. The show will start at 6:00 p.m. as we watch the film projected onto a 120-inch screen in surround sound in the parish hall.
We ask that you please RSVP no later than Friday, July 10 so we can plan for pizza and popcorn.
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Youth Group
Water Olympics
7/12—Epiphany Youth are invited to test their skills at the Epiphany & Holy Trinity Water Olympics on Sunday at 5:30 p.m., July 12! The evening will feature a variety of field-day-style water games and competitions, along with dinner and fresh watermelon.
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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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Epiphany Stars
The carpet in the offices, sacristy and AV Room has been replaced!
Many thanks to Kim Boswell, Beth Floyd, and Martha Rummel for all their work packing up the offices beforehand, and then coming back again after the installation to unpack everything and put it away.
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.
| | DEAM June Pantry Drive Results | | |
Thank you to everyone who donated to last month's pantry drive for DEAM (Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry).
Total items gathered:
- Canned Vegetables - 145
- Canned Soup - 80
- Cracker Multi-packs - 29 sets/378 individual packets
DEAM is a ministry supported primarily by 18 area churches who seek to meet the emergency needs of the less fortunate in the community. Doug Runnion is our lay representative on their council.
Click here to learn more about DEAM >>
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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 Taylor Irwin.
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Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
7/14—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.
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW)—2nd Tuesdays at 10:30 • parish hall
7/14—During the summer, the ECW meeting program goes on hiatus, however the ladies continue to meet to make sandwiches for Emmaus House. Please join us in the kitchen on second Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for the months of June, July, and August.
The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern
7/15—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.
Epiphany Trivia Group—Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. • Universal Joint in Oakhurst
7/15—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.
Contemplative Book Group—Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. in Room 201
7/16—The group has been discussing Subversive Sabbath by A. J. Swoboda. The last two meetings will be on July 16 and July 23.
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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
7/21—Epiphany & Earth & Soul—3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. • Room 201 | Zoom
7/21—Caregiver Support Group—3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. • Zoom
7/23—Contemplative Book Group—Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. • Room 201
7/27—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. • Parish Hall
8/6—Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
8/6—Fireside Sit & Sip—1st Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard
8/9—Contemplative Practice—2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. • Choir Loft
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Vacation Bible School
July 25
7/25—VBS “Neighbors” continues. The last Saturday of Vacation Bible School is on Saturday, July 25 at Holy Trinity Parish.
Children ages 3 years through rising 5th grade are invited to a morning filled with storytelling, music, crafts, and games. Families will then rejoin us in the afternoon for a service project and family Eucharist.
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Blessing of the Backpacks
for everyone returning to school
7/26—Are you or your children returning to school in August? We invite you to attend the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, July 26, and bring your backpack for a special backpack blessing!
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Playground & Popsicles
7/26—All families with children are invited to join us on the Epiphany playground from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. for a time of popsicles and play!
Please RSVP to Taylor Irwin.
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Youth Group
Ice Cream in Decatur
7/26—Our youth will meet downtown at the Decatur Square at 5:00 p.m. to walk to ice cream. Youth are invited to RSVP to Taylor Irwin by casting their vote for the favorite ice cream shop.
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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.
Work can include photography, ceramic, painting, woodwork, etc.
| | | Contact Page Love Smith or Liefy Smith by August 3 to reserve your place in the show. | | | | Epiphany Book Group on Summer Haitus | |
The Epiphany Book Group is on hiatus for July and August. They will next meet on Monday, September 14 at Epiphany where they will be discussing Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver.
All are welcome. Contact Linda Ryder-Wolf if you have any questions.
| | 8/8—Middle and High School students are invited to tube the Cartecay River in downtown Ellijay with friends from across the diocese. If you are interested in registering or learning more, click the link below. | | | | Upcoming EYC Events to Know About |
- Happening 84 (October 16-18 @ Mikell)—High Schoolers
- The Overnight @ Annual Council (November 6-7 @ the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta)—Middle & High Schoolers
- New Beginnings 52 (November 13-15 @ Mikell)—Middle Schoolers
Click here to learn more >>
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Parish Retreat
Save the Date!
| 9/18-20—The Annual Parish Retreat will take place at The Mountain in Highlands, NC the weekend of September 18-20. Mark your calendar! | |
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Emily Thompson • Patrick Hanna • Michele MacLeod • Alix Janke • Jamie Hare & Caitlin Cox, Wally & Anna • Eloise Wierwille • 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: Nicole Bowles, neighbor of Larry Wilcox • Ben, co-worker of Dave Thompson • Diane Osborne, mother of Brett Boatright • Rosalind Blair, sister of Katharine Hilliard-Yntema • Rachel Blair Anderson, friend of Barbara Belcore • Briana, Ella, and Cora Woods-Jaeger, friends of Nancy Thompson • Anne, Joan, Glen, Eli, and Walt, cousins of Judy Jarady • Bob Hogg, brother of Liefy Smith • 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 7/12-18: Linda Ryder-Wolf & Steve Wolf
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 7/12-18: Caroline Driebe • Andrea Strahan • Wallace Bryan-McGrath • Lisa Carlson • Ethan Sheehan • Mark Banfield • Ross Democko
For Amy, our rector, who is on sabbatical. She will return to the office on Monday, July 13.
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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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