Stewardship Update

Thank you for responding! As of today, we’re right at half-way to our Budget Goal of $825,000! See the below breakdown. As Amy indicated, we’re aiming for an 8% budget increase over last year to support the Minister of Children and Youth. That is represented in the blue pie slice. The Green + Blue shaded areas are what remains to hit the goal. 

We’ve got a shorter campaign this year and we’d love to celebrate closing the gap at our Stewardship Celebration. So if you’ve not yet pledged, might you be willing to thoughtfully consider how you will support Epiphany and log on to pledge or send in your pledge card this weekend?

And ... PLEASE JOIN US next Sunday for our Celebration & Blessing of Gifts in the Parish hall immediately after worship. It will be a fiesta feast!

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. 

Worship with us at 10:00 a.m.

• Links for the bulletin and live streaming can also be found at epiphany.org

• Sermon Recordings are posted on Mondays.

Livestream Options:

YouTube Link | Zoom Link

Adult Formation

11:30 a.m. • parish hall 

This Sunday, adult formation continues to 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.

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.

Epiphany T-Shirts Available for Purchase

Sundays during Coffee Hour

A recurring theme in our vestry discussions is the importance of raising awareness of 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.

Art Ministry

Now showing in the Gallery

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.)

Photographers: Remember to write a short phrase or sentence for your submission this Sunday.

Youth Group | Sawnee Hiking Trip

2:00 to 7:30 p.m. • Cumming GA

10/18—We’ll be going on a cool afternoon hike on the Indian Seats Trail located in Cumming, GA, about an hour north of Epiphany. We will meet at 2:00 p.m. to carpool from Epiphany, and we’ll have dinner together before heading back that evening. Estimated time back to the church is 7:30 p.m.

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.

NOTE: Everyone is asked to bring sweatpants or a sweatshirt to donate for patients in a local mental health facility

Young Adults | Grace & Grub

7:00 p.m. • home of the rector

10/18—Young Adults are invited to the Rector’s home for an evening of food and fellowship.

Epiphany Recycles

Recycling centers have found that recycling many types of plastics and metals is unprofitable. So DeKalb County and other counties have had to significantly change their rules about what they accept. Putting other types of materials into the blue recycling containers can ruin the whole container. In particular, they have gone from accepting most plastics to taking only taking very specific types. 

One way that we, as people of faith, are called to be stewards of creation, is to recycle waste whenever we can. Please follow the link below if you use our recycle bins. DeKalb County significantly changed their rules about what they accept - particularly regarding plastics. 

List of acceptable items >>

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.

Music Ministry

Contact: Julie Ryder

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.

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.

Tuesday Night Family Eucharist Returns

Tuesday, October 20

10/20—Our Family Eucharist Service is back, starting October 20! 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.

New Chez Epiphany Cooking Class

Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m.

10/22—Joel Fowler’s next Chez Epiphany Cooking Class will be Thursday, October 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the parish kitchen.

This time the class will center around making Chile Rellenos (mild and/or spicy) with Mexican accompaniments. No previous experience is needed.

The cost is $30 per person, which includes the class and the dinner we have together from what we cook.

Youth Group | Friday Night Hangout

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • lower level classroom

10/30–Unwind, play games, grab a snack, or work on your own projects! It’s a low-key space to work, hang out, and meet new people—everyone is welcome.

Daylight Saving Time Ends

11/1—We return to Standard Time on Sunday, November 1. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday Night.

Morning Liturgy: All Saints

Sunday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m.

11/1—Our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Rob Wright, will join us as we observe the Feast of All Saints at the 10:00 a.m. service. Names of parishioners who were baptized, confirmed, married, ordained, or died since last year’s observance will be listed in this bulletin.

Evening Liturgy: All Souls' Choral Evensong

Sunday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Join us for the All Souls’ Choral Evensong Service—an evening service at 5:00 p.m. to remember and honor all whom we love but see no longer.

There will be incense at this service.

• If you would like to list the names of loved ones who have died (not limited to the previous year), please fill out the online form by Noon on Monday, October 26.

Click here to fill out the form >>

• Parishioners are invited to bring mementos and pictures of loved ones for the Table of Remembrance.

• Following the service, there will be a reception in the courtyard hosted by members of the Community of Hope. They will also be available that evening for extra support as you remember loved ones. 

Live Love Event at Gateway Center

Saturday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Come bring your talents and support our friends at Gateway Center for this one-day event. In our Seeking Shalom formation, Ryan Bonfiglio encouraged us to “risk proximity”—to bring our beliefs into practice. This is your opportunity to not only help in service but also show the recipients kindness, respect, and love.

The event will include:



• Serving Lunch
• Health Screenings
• Art Projects
• Haircuts and Nail Care
• Restocking the Clothes Closet
• Distributing Warm Items
• Building Improvements
• Loving On People!

The cost to participate is $29 which includes your lunch and a t-shirt. There are parking passes for $10. We will plan to carpool from Epiphany, and the number of needed passes will be purchased once we know a count.

All ages are welcome! If a parent and youth (9 or older) attend together, Epiphany will cover the cost of the youth.

Epiphany Book Group

2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. • location varies

11/9—The Epiphany Book Group 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.



November selection: The Power of Dignity: How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities, by Judge Victoria Pratt (on Zoom).

Fireside Sit & Sip

monthly at 7:00 p.m. • Courtyard

11/5—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 and sign up to bring drinks or snacks. Questions? Contact Kathy Corcoran.

December Meeting: 12/3

Veteran's Recognition

Sunday, November 8 at the 10:00 a.m. service

11/8—We recognize the Veterans in our parish on the Sunday closest to Veterans’ Day (November 11). If you have not previously done so, please email the office and let us know the military branch and campaigns that you served in (e.g., Name, U.S. Navy, Vietnam) by noon on Monday, November 2 in order to be included in the bulletin.

Fall Newcomers’ Gathering

Sunday, November 15 at 12:30 p.m. • parish hall

11/15—Epiphany’s membership committee invites all newcomers and visitors, both individuals and families, to a light lunch following formation at 12:30 p.m. Old-timers are welcome too! 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.

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.