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News for August 14, 2026

Baptism, Confirmation, and Reception
Have a Popsicle with Edie
Potluck for Families with "Littles" - 8/21 | RSVP
Youth Group Mini-Golf - 8/23 | RSVP
Welcome Back Lunch - 8/30 | RSVP
Young Adults Gathering - 8/30
Children & Youth Formation Registration
Parish Retreat - 9/18-20 | RSVP by 9/4
Youth Group Cookout - 9/13 | RSVP

This Sunday

Worship with us at 10:00 a.m.

Bulletin for August 16

Livestream Options:

YouTube Link | Zoom Link

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

Sermon Recordings are posted on Mondays.

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.

Host a Coffee Hour

Expanded Coffee Hour

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are hosting today's expanded coffee hour. Please join us in the parish hall after the service for goodies, and coffee, tea, and juices.

Next Sunday, August 23, is the LAST Expanded Coffee Hour and it is in need of host. Groups or individuals are welcome to sign up 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.

Baptism, Confirmation, and Reception on November 1

Contact one of the clergy by THIS SUNDAY

8/16 Deadline—On November 1, All Saints Day, we look forward to having our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Rob Wright, as our preacher and celebrant.

At the bishop's visitation it is customary to also have baptisms and confirmations. If you desire baptism, or if you or your youth are interested in being confirmed or received, please reach out to Amy or Carmie by August 16 so we can arrange for the appropriate formation ahead of the bishop’s visit.

Contact: The Rev. Amy Dills-Wright

Contact: The Rev. Carmie McDonald

Youth Group

8/16—There will be no youth group this Sunday because of our summer schedule.

Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up

The Arrangements at the Altar are given to the Glory of God and by Jacob & Keri Geiger in celebration of their anniversary, and in memory of George Ross by his brother, Pete Ross.
The Sanctuary Light is 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 >>

This Week & Other News

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.

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.

Meetings & Programs Taking Place This Week

Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service

8/18—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.

Epiphany Earth & Soul—3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. • Hybrid

8/18—The group is not meeting this month. Their next meeting will take place September 16.

Caregiver Support Group—3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. • Zoom

8/18—The Caregiver Support Group meets monthly over Zoom. Parish members who are caring for a loved one gather to talk about their experience and support one another. The group is co-facilitated by parishioner Nancy Thompson, a Georgia-licensed psychologist. Contact Nancy if you are interested in joining this group.

The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern

8/19—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

8/19—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.

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.

Looking Ahead

8/24—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. • Parish Hall

9/2—Epiphany Choir rehearsals resume at 6:45 p.m. in the Music Suite.

9/3—Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom

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

Upcoming Services & Events

Potluck for Families with "Littles"

Friday, August 21

8/21—We invite all families with “littles” (newborn through kindergarten + any siblings) to a potluck dinner at the home of the Rev. Amy Dills-Wright on Friday, August 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please register and sign up to bring a salad or side dish.

Contact: Edie Brush

Youth Group—Play Mini-Golf

Sunday, August 23

8/23—Youth are invited to a night of Mini-Golf on Sunday August 23 at the Puttshack in Dunwoody. We will meet there at 5:00 p.m. for dinner first (please bring $15-$20 cash for dinner). After that, we'll play until 7:00 p.m. Cost to play is $25 per person.

NOTE: Registration has ended. Contact Tristen Webb to be added to the registration.

Welcome Back Lunch

after services August 30

8/30—Please join Parish Life for a “Welcome Back” Lunch 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!

RSVP for lunch

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.

Tell us what you're bringing

Young Adults Gathering

Potluck & Planning August 30

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.

Epiphany Choir Rehearsals Resume

Wednesday, September 2

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

Parish Retreat - September 18-20

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.

2025 Slide Show

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.

Formation for Children & Youth

9/6—Our 2026 - 2027 Formation year for children and youth begins on September 6.

Click below for more information and to register your child for formation.

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Office Closure

9/7—The Office will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Harvey Fund Grant Application Cycle

September 10 to October 10

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.

Harvey Fund Guidelines & Application

RSVP for the Cookout

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

9/14—TThe 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.

Prayers of the People

Send prayer requests to the parish office.
Names of friends and family remain listed for four weeks.
Anniversaries & Birthdays for the month are listed here >>

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: Kephart family, relatives of Kay Kephart • Steve Graf, father of Audrey Thompson, grandfather of Noah and Sparrow Thompson • Margaret Miller, relative of Larry Wilcox • Tara McKinnie, friend of Pam Tipton • 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 who have died: The Rev. Allan Sandlin, retired Diocesan priest

For those celebrating anniversaries the week of 8/16-22: Theresa Milazzo & John Pierson • Julie Ryder & Terri Lawrence • Bill & Pat Graves

For those celebrating birthdays the week of 8/16-22: Ann Rowles • Joel Fowler • Hannah Wiggers • Henry Wagner • Lila Hanna • Jen Yeager • Edie Brush

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.