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- Oktoberfest Event CANCELED
- Make a Pledge
- Buy an Epiphany T-Shirt on Sunday
- Non-Pantry Food Drive
- St. Francis Animal Blessing - 10/4
- Holy Comforter Quarterly Dinner - 10/7 | RSVP
- Harvey Fund Grant Cycle Closes 10/10
- Parish Workday - 10/17
- Men's Fellowship Dinner - 10/18 | RSVP
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This year’s Stewardship theme, “We Belong to Each Other,” grew from a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Stephanie Taylor this summer, reflecting on Jesus’ parable of seeds taking root and growing. The message was simple and powerful: the conditions in which something grows matter.
At Epiphany, we help create those conditions for one another.
We belong to each other when we celebrate new beginnings and joyful milestones. We belong to each other when we offer care in times of illness, grief, or uncertainty. We belong to each other when we gather for worship, reflection, study, fellowship, and service. And we belong to each other when we welcome newcomers with the warmth and openness that have long defined our parish.
We nurture that same sense of belonging in our children and youth through Godly Play, Family Eucharist, youth activities, and opportunities to grow in faith and community. And we carry God’s love beyond our doors through the many ministries that serve our neighbors and the wider world.
This year, we are asking our parish to increase our overall giving by about 8%, allowing us to invest in a full-time / full-time equivalent Children’s and Youth Minister - a vital step in nurturing young people, supporting families, and helping Epiphany thrive for generations to come.
God continually reminds us that we are beloved. Stewardship is one way we respond: by tending this community, caring for one another, and creating the conditions in which all of us can grow.
Because we belong to God—and we belong to each other. We hope you will join us in support of all we love about Epiphany.
With love in Christ,
Your Stewardship Ministry Team: Pam Tipton, Chair, Marion Curry, Ministry Fair Chair, Edward Bauer, Brent Henderson, Laura Keys, Nick Theyerl
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How to make a pledge
We offer several ways to share your commitments of your time, talents, and treasure for the coming year — through your pledge card which you will receive next week, through your Realm log-in, or by clicking on the button here.
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Epiphany T-Shirts Available for Purchase
Sundays during Coffee Hour
| A recurring theme in our vestry discussions is the importance of raising awareness for our parish in our surrounding communities. One opportunity you now have is to wear one of our new t-shirts as you are out and about. The front is simply our star logo and the back states our theme—We believe God loves you. No exceptions. T-shirts are $20, and will be available for purchase during coffee hour. If you would like to make special arrangements for purchase contact Beth Floyd. | | | | |
Oktoberfest Canceled
Saturday, October 3 at 5:00 p.m.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce Oktoberfest will be cancelled this year.
The weather is very iffy for Saturday and the sign up numbers are low. This event requires a lot of heavy lifting and grilling panache and it would be disappointing if the weather did not cooperate. It will be back next year with even more fun, food and drink so be ready!
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Non-Food Pantry Drive
during the month of October
| October—The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) sponsor a pantry drive twice a year for Emmaus House for items not covered by the SNAP Program. This time for the month of October, they are collecting toilet tissue and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Bins for donations are in the gallery. | | | | |
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. | | |
Adult Formation
11:30 a.m. • parish hall
| | For the next three weeks, adult formation will focus on the Sacraments in a class called Signs and Grace. We will be invited to engage more deeply with scripture and the liturgy of The Episcopal Church to explore the richness of baptism, Eucharist, and the sacramental rites of the church. We invite you to join us as we explore the ways in which sacraments are at the center of how we practice our faith and give us tangible ways to encounter God. Pets are welcome too! | | |
Formation for Children & Youth
Children’s Formation begins at 11:15 a.m.
- Room 206—Godly Play for children 3 years old through 2nd grade.
- Room 205—Wondering & Belonging for children in 3rd through 5th grade.
Youth Formation begins at 11:30 a.m.
- Lower-Level—Story Makers for youth in grades 6th through 12th.
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Diocesan Pride Eucharist
Sunday, October 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Holy Trinity Parish
515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur 30030
10/4—All are welcome to attend the Diocesan Pride Eucharist! The service will take place on October 4 at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Rhett Solomon will celebrate, and The Rev. Horace Griffin will be the guest preacher.
The Youth Group will be meeting at Holy Trinity together as a group to attend, and this will take the place of our regular youth group that evening. Please reach out to Tristen Webb if you or your youth plan on attending.
| | | | For the month of 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. | | Nature photos by Epiphanites | |
As part of the Parishioner Art Show currently on display, the Art Ministry has made a space in the Gallery for the nature photographs taken by parishioners on the retreat last month. The photos were taken as part of the Contemplative Photography class led by guest presenter Larry Winslett at the retreat. (Photos are for display only.)
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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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During the Season of Creation, the Flower Guild is sourcing our flowers from local growers.
The flowers used in this Sunday's arrangement will be from the Atlanta Flower Collective.
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Finance Committee Ministry Fair Bean Counting Contest Results:
- First Place: Ann Fowler - Prize 2 LED Desk Lamps - Guess 1700
- Tie for Second Place: Paul Hinson/Scott Sheehan - Prize LED Desk Lamp each - Guess - 1500
Actual Number of beans in the Mason Jar - 1632
| | Retreat Ping Pong Winners: James Bryan, youth, Michael Bryan, adult | | Click the image to see photos from The Mountain Retreat | | |
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 Began 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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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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Pride Parade
Sunday, October 11
11:30 a.m. arrival and the Parade begins at 12 p.m.
400 Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta
The LGBTQ+ Commission of the Diocese of Atlanta wants to see you at Atlanta Pride! On October 11, thousands will gather in Atlanta to celebrate Pride, and we want you to walk with our group. Lunch is provided.
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Decorate the Pride Parade Float
Saturday, October 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
435 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta 30308
We need help decorating our float for the Parade. Volunteers will gather at St. Luke's Atlanta on Saturday, October 10, to decorate the float. Lunch is provided. Please register using the button below. Volunteers will receive a follow up email with additional information.
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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 the Gateway Shelter once a month. To help prepare, cook, or serve the meal, please click the button to sign up. | | Other Meetings & Programs Taking Place This Week | | |
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Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
10/6—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
10/6—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
10/8—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
- 10/11—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
- 10/26—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. • Parish Hall
- 11/5—Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
- 11/5—Fireside Sit & Sip—1st Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard
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Youth Group | Social Justice Conversation—5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • youth room
10/11—Our youth group is invited to take part in a meaningful discussion about the ways we can boldly stand up for justice, compassion, and equality in our local community and the wider world. Led by Epiphanite Jacob Barber, this social justice conversation will create a safe, open environment for students to ask tough questions, listen to diverse perspectives, and explore what it means to put love into action.
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Epiphany Book Group
2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. • location varies
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10/12—The Epiphany Book meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Contact Linda Ryder-Wolf if you have any questions.
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October selection: Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro (at Epiphany).
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November selection: The Power of Dignity: How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities, by Judge Victoria Pratt (on Zoom).
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Tuesday Night Family Eucharist Returns
10/13—Our Family Eucharist Service is back, starting October 13! We look forward to seeing you for this family and kid focused celebration of the Eucharist. Please arrive at 5:00 p.m. for the service project, 6:00 p.m. for pizza, and 6:15 p.m. for the start of the service.
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Parish Workday
Saturday, October 17 • 9:30 am to 12:30 p.m.
10/17—Please plan to join us for our Fall Parish Workday as we work to spruce up our beautiful building and campus. There will be something for everyone whether you prefer working indoors dusting and cleaning windows or outside putting down mulch and straw. This is a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners, and we especially want to encourage our youth and young adults to help. We will have tools, supplies, and doughnuts, of course. Feel free to bring gloves and any tools you enjoy working with. See you there.
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Young Adults: Grace & Grub
6:00 p.m. • home of the rector
10/18—Young Adults are invited to the Rector’s home for an evening of food and fellowship.
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Epiphany Men’s Fellowship Dinner—Sunday, October 18 • 6:00 p.m.
10/18—The Epiphany Men’s Fellowship Dinners (EMFD) group will have Spanish theme centering around paella on Sunday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. No agenda—just a gathering to prepare a meal and enjoy conversation. Cost, including drinks, is $30 per person. For questions or suggestions, contact Brian Wright or Joel Fowler.
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Paul Hinson • 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: Bon Praseutkoun, grandmother of Laura Praseutkoun • Jesse Moyers, friend of Sharon Burrow • Sandy Thim, friend of Susan & Loren Williams • Ben Dyer, friend of Lucy Davidson • Greta Allen, sister of Jewel Allen • The Rev. Walter Jones, father of Carmie McDonald • Lisa Gibbs, friend of Mike & Marion Curry • 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: Albert Leon, father of Jen Leon • Ben Wilson, father of Linda Parisi
For those celebrating anniversaries the week of 10/4-10/10: Amy Shipp & Eric Schulz • Kaylie & Evan Gibbs • Lisa Carlson & Johanna Hinman • Kim & Paul Winslow • Amanda Kay Seals & Zac Toy • Susan Scott & Rob Godsall
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 10/4-10/10: Sally Walker • Jackie Breitenstein • Sally Brockington • Kellan Yeager • Burke Hoesterey • Anna Sherrill • Ann Fowler • Pam Gore • Byrdie McDonald • Alex Williamson
| | | | 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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