Preparing For Lent

by Fr. Ted

It’s time to take your Christmas tree down. No, really. It’s time. Many Episcopalians view keeping the tree up through Epiphany as a badge of honor. Those who leave it up through the Feast of the Presentation say, “If it’s good enough for the royal family, it’s good enough for me.” If you just want to celebrate the incarnation by keeping the tree up for the entire Season after Epiphany, then more power to you. There’s nothing wrong with any of these choices. But that all needs to end on Tuesday. In the next few days, the liturgical year will shift from incarnation to passion, so I’m afraid the tree has got to go.

This Sunday is the moment in the church calendar when the incarnation cycle (Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany) meets the resurrection cycle (Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.) This Sunday is the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. This Sunday, we remember the moment when Christ’s dual-nature was made manifest in the most awe-inspiring way: the transfiguration. Of course, the transfiguration is the perfect lesson for this weekend because ...

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It's FigWorks Weekend

Fig Works is a day of outreach when we actively commit ourselves to the work of seeing and addressing the needs in our community. Please bring gift cards for recovering victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking as well as items for homeless care packages. This weekend we will:

• Make cards for shut-ins
• Build care-packages for people experiencing homelessness
• Write letters for military personnel 

We need your help gathering Gift Cards, Food, and Personal Care items to fill our care packages. Click the link below and bring these items to Roper Hall this Sunday.

Blood Drive Sign-up

Carter Blood Bank and Transfiguration are teaming up again to help our neighbors who are in need of blood. As part of FigWorks this Sunday, you can stop by the sign-up table in the Gathering Space to secure your spot in line to donate blood on March 5, 2023 when Carter Bloodmobile will be onsite. You can also schedule online.

Second-Half Lunch Bunch

The Second Half, our ministry for folks entering their “second half” of life, invites you to join them for lunch on Sunday, February 19 after the 11:15am service. They will gather at Cafe Amore on Coit in Richardson. Click the button more details and to register to attend.

Foyer Planning Sunday Afternoon

It’s time to organize our spring Foyer Groups! We will meet to reveal the groups this Sunday, February 19 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the Parlor. Bring a snack to share and your choice of beverage. Prior to this meeting, if you have not done so already, please let us know your desire to participate so groups can be formed.

Church Offices Closed Monday

In observance of President's Day, the Church Offices will be closed on Monday. Offices will reopen Tuesday morning at the usual time. If you need urgent Clergy assistance when offices are closed call 214-296-2748.

Food Pantry

This Monday, the Fig Food Pantry puts together grocery orders for families in need. We can always use volunteers of all ages. No special skills required. Join us this Monday in Roper Hall from 10:30am to 6:00pm - stay all day or come for an hour. Walk-ins are welcome. 

For more info contact

Jodi Dalton or Alan Justice

Lent begins its 40-day sojourn this Wednesday. Start your Lent with us this Tuesday as we have our last hoorah and bury the Alleluia till Easter:

Sundays in Lent - Special Formation Offerings with Guest Speakers beginning February 26 at 10:15am Father Ted introducing Biblical Theology and The Saint John's Bible in Roper Hall.

Wednesdays in Lent - Stations of the Cross 5pm / Holy Eucharist 6pm / Dinner 630pm / Viso Devina with The Saint John's Bible 7pm / Compline 8pm.

Special Wednesday Programs for Children and Youth. Childcare is available with Registration. Click the button to see all details and registration opportunities.

Nurturing Faith Through Fiction

High quality fiction, whether in the form of a book or a film, has power to shape our understanding of and attitudes toward life. Each month we gather to discuss a novel - or to watch and discuss a movie - in light of its meaning for our own lives, our life together and our faithfulness to Christ. This month we will view the movie,  Milk, directed by Gus van Sant (2009). Join us in the Parlor, Thursday, February 23 at 7:00pm. Light refreshments provided or feel free to bring your own.

We Welcome ECW & DOK for Province VII

Transfiguration is honored to welcome a special joint Episcopal Church Women and Daughters of the King Province VII gathering Friday and Saturday, February 24 & 25. Canon Stephanie Spellers and our own Dana Jean, along with other noted speakers, will lead the exploration of Our Response to Today’s World as Christian Women.

As part of this conference, there will be an opening Festival Eucharist, Friday, February 24 at 6:00pm. There is not cost to attend this portion of the conference and all members of the Parish are welcome to attend.

To attend the full conference, registration and a fee is required. The conference is offered in person for $60 and via Zoom for $20. To view the agenda and register for the conference, Click Here.

Young Adults Ministry Kick-off

Join us Friday, February 24 at 6:30pm in the Parlor for the First Young Adult Ministry "Meet and Greet" of 2023! The agenda will include : What should we name it? How often do we meet? How do we want to spend this time together and tonight it's GAME NIGHT!

Make new friends and explore our faith journey together through conversation while sharing a meal.

We can't wait to see you!

Art Music Monday

Next Monday, February 27 at 7:30pm in the Performance Hall, join us for the February Art Music concert – “A Taste of the Traditional." This concert will feature music by J. S. Bach, Mozart, and Dvořák. The program will begin with Bach’s Sonata No. 1 in G Major for Viola da Gamba & Continuo, BWV 1027, performed by Gayane Manasjan Fullford, cello, and Joel Martinson, harpsichord. Gayane will be joined by violinist Elizabeth Elsner and pianist Benjamin Loeb for Mozart’s Piano Trio in C Major, KV 458, and Dvořák’s Piano Trio No.1 in B-flat Major, Op. 21.

Admission is free and coffee and light desserts will be served during intermission.

Relief for Victims of Earthquake

in Turkey and Syria

Our hearts are broken for those suffering in the wake of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. If you'd like to support relief efforts in the area, Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing with long-term partners and can use your support. Learn more here.

Easter Flower & Music Dedications

Memorial and thanksgiving gifts are welcome toward the music and Easter decorations. The church will be adorned during Easter, and we have a brass quintet and timpani to enrich our services.

Find a Donations for Special Occasions envelope in the Gathering Space or visit the link below to make special donations for flowers and music. Please make your dedications by March 31.

Burying One Word ... Illuminating Another

Alleluia! We do not use it at church during Lent. We do not use it at home. We let it rest until its joyous return at Easter when we proclaim "He is risen!." Join us Shrove Tuesday when we physically bury the Alleluia. This ritual practice is especially delightful and meaningful for children. Children will have an opportunity to decorate and bury the Alleluia during the pancake supper. We hope you will join us! 

As we bury one word we invite all children of the parish to join us on Wednesdays in Lent beginning March 1 to create our own version of The Saint John’s Bible. Children will use scripture to create their own beautiful art and illuminations. We will combine all our works in to one collection to share with the congregation and use during Children’s Chapel.

Our older Youth will engage in creating poems, devotions, and prayers based on Lenten readings from The Saint John’s Bible. 

Childcare will be available during our Wednesday evening activities but registration is needed so we can prepare.

For full details on all offerings for Children, Youth, and Adults and to register for Childcare visit our Lenten Page.

Shop Our Bookstore

The Kay Andrew's Bookstore & Gift Shop offers Christian Books and Gifts. 

Store Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sundays from 8:00am – 1:00pm.

All proceeds benefit St. Hilda's Guild and our church's ministries.

For questions about books or gifts, contact Carolyn by phone at

(972) 231-1634.

Visit The

Clothes Horse

The Clothes Horse is a resale shop providing the community with a place to donate gently worn clothing and offering budget-minded customers a source of reasonably-priced, good-quality apparel.

They are open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

Clothing donations are accepted at any time the shop is open.

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