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- Welcome Back Lunch - 8/30 | RSVP
- Young Adults Gathering - 8/30
- New Art Show is up
- Fireside Sit & Sip - 9/3 | RSVP
- A Parish Conversation - 9/6
- Parish Retreat - 9/18-20 | RSVP by 9/4
- Youth Group Cookout - 9/13 | RSVP
- Have a Popsicle with Edie
- Children & Youth Formation Registration
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Welcome Back Lunch
after the service on 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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We welcome the Rev. P. Richard “Dick” Game as our preacher today and Mr. Alvin Blount as our guest organist. | | | |
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The Rev. P. Richard “Dick” Game recently retired after sixteen years as Rector of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Dunwoody. Before entering ordained ministry, Dick practiced as a commercial trial lawyer in Atlanta. His ministry has included a particular interest in congregational development, discernment, and helping communities discover and live more fully into their identity and purpose. He has served the Diocese of Atlanta in a variety of leadership roles, including as Secretary of Diocesan Council, Dean of the Northeast Metro Convocation, and a member of the Standing Committee, and has been a trainer with the College for Congregational Development.
Dick and his wife, Anne, live in Marietta and are the parents of three adult daughters. In retirement, he is exploring a new chapter of preaching, congregational development, and accompanying clergy and congregations in seasons of discernment and transition, shaped by a new rule of life: Walking with God, living joyfully, and empowering others.
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Sing in the Summer Choir
This Sunday is the final Sunday for the Summer Choir
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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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Youth Group will not meet this Sunday, August 30. | | | | |
Art Ministry
Now Showing through October
| For the months of September and 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. | | |
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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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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Thanks to Nancy Chandler, Bruce Fort, and Judy Jarady for joining the Counters Ministry. Pictured are Charlie Slater and John Yntema training Bruce and Nancy.
Thanks to members of the Community of Hope who helped take down some of the furniture for the Youth Room when it arrived during their meeting this week. Pictured are Paul Hinson, Lalor Cadley, Ann Fowler, and Laura Gary.
| | 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. | | |
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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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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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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Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
9/1—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
9/1—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.
Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
9/3—The group meets online each month for a healing and faith-based conversation around grief and loss. It is led by trained psychotherapist, Nancy Thompson. Please contact Nancy before attending for the first time.
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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
9/8—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
9/21—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. • Parish Hall
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A Community of Belonging
A Parish Conversation on Children, Youth, & Families:
9/6—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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Formation for Children & Youth
9/6—Our 2026 - 2027 Formation year for children and youth begins on September 6.
- Room 206—Godly Play for children 3 years old through 3rd grade.
- Room 205—Children in 4th and 5th grade—a lectionary based curriculum for older children.
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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: Friday Night Hangout
Friday, September 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
| 9/11—Students from 6th through 12th grade are encouraged to come and spend time in the newly refurbished Youth Room on Friday evening after school! We will have snacks, video games, board games, and provide a space to read or to work on projects. | | | | |
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: Margaret Miller, relative of Larry Wilcox • Kephart family, relatives of Kay Kephart • 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 8/30-9/5: Patricia & Dick Price • Carolyn & Matt Cook • Stephanie & Chris DiBello
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 8/30-9/5: Ruth Olson • Cliff Edge • Paul Hinson • Michael Neel • Charlotte Piper • Diane Tate • Alison Taylor • Wayne Urban • Larry Wilcox • Kay Lee • Logan Boswell • Craig McDonald • Jennie Richardson • Tommy Weigle • Abram Burns • Brady Davis • Rebecca Woodruff • Cristin Davis • Parker Smith
| | | | 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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