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- Sing in the Summer Choir - begins 6/7
- DEAM Pantry Drive for June
- Contemplative Book Group - New Study Starting
- Photos from Recent Events
- Faith & Film Summer Movie Series
- VBS Volunteers Needed
- Parishioner Art Show Artists Wanted
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6/7—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 beginning Sunday, June 7.
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We welcome the Rev. David Wagner as our preacher on Sunday. | | | | This week's youth group will be dinner with Holy Trinity Parish! We will meet at HTP at 5:00 p.m. to walk to dinner. Please bring $10-15 (cash preferred) and wear clothes appropriate for walking in the summer heat. | | | | |
Expanded Coffee Hour
Begins on Sunday • Sign up to Host a Sunday!
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Parish bakers Paul Hinson and Beth Floyd are hosting today’s coffee hour. Please join us in the parish hall after the service for goodies, and coffee and juices.
There are several dates still available for groups or individuals to sign up to host. Anyone is welcome 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.
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Altar Arrangements & Sanctuary Light Sign Up
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The Arrangements at the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the Morning Prayer Group and in memory of Anne Warner, by Diane Tate, and in memory of Ann & Russ Runnion, by Doug Runnion.
- 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 >>
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DEAM Pantry Drive
For the Month of June
| Epiphany stocks the pantry at the Decatur-area Emergency Assistance Ministry (DEAM) twice a year in January and June. For the month of June, we are collecting canned vegetables (especially greens), canned soup, and multi-packs of peanut butter crackers. We hope to collect 75 of each. Wooden bins for your donations are in the gallery by the front door. Also, we collect travel toiletries year round. | | | | |
Epiphany Book Group
2nd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
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6/8—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.
For June: Deacon King Kong by James McBride (at Epiphany).
Note: The group will be on hiatus for the months of July and August.
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Contemplative Book Group
Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. through July 9
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6/11—This time the group will be exploring Subversive Sabbath by A. J. Swoboda, for five weeks starting June 11 in Room 201. We’ll be looking at Sabbath as both a spiritual practice and a form of resistance to the prevailing culture of productivity, distraction, and anxiety, both individually and for our communities. Swoboda proposes that “God may actually do more when we do less.”
Drop-ins are welcome as together we seek to live into the creative, abundant life God desires for us.
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Men’s Breakfast Group—Tuesdays following the 7:00 a.m. service
6/9—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.
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW)—2nd Tuesdays at 10:30 • parish hall
6/9—During the summer, the ECW meeting program goes on hiatus, however the ladies continue to meet to make sandwiches for Emmaus House. Please join us in the kitchen on second Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for the months of June, July, and August.
Epiphany Trivia Group—Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. • Universal Joint in Oakhurst
6/10—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.
Gateway Center Meal Ministry—meals served 2nd Fridays of the month
6/10-12—Volunteers cook in the Epiphany kitchen and then serve the meal at Gateway Shelter once a month. To help prepare, cook, or serve the meal, click here >>
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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
6/14—Contemplative Practice—2nd Sundays at 4:00 p.m. • Choir Loft
6/16—Epiphany & Earth & Soul—3rd Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. • Room 201 | Zoom
6/16—Caregiver Support Group—3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. • Zoom
6/17—The Munch Bunch—3rd Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. • Thinking Man Tavern
6/18—Contemplative Book Group—Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. • Room 201
6/22—Community of Hope’s Circle of Care—4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. • Parish Hall
7/2—Grief Pastoral Care Group—1st Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. • Zoom
7/8-10—Gateway Shelter Meal Ministry—2nd Fridays • Parish Hall/Kitchen
7/14—ECW—Sandwich Making 2nd Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. • Parish Hall/Kitchen
| | | | Recent Events & Other News | | | | Thank you to everyone who contributed to helping our youth attend Camp Mikell this summer! You can continue to encourage our campers while they are away by sending a care package or a letter. For more details, please contact Taylor Irwin. | | 90th Birthday Blessing: Gretchen Maclachlan was center stage with Bruce Maclachlan and the Rev. Carmie McDonald when receiving her blessing on the occasion of her 90th birthday. | | The Annual Parish Picnic was held on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. Click the image to see more photos. | | The Epiphany Choir and Epiphany Ringers Appreciation Supper was held on Wednesday, May 27. Click the image to see all the photos. | | The 6th and final performance of the Bach/Biber Project with violinist Judith Cox and organist Julie Ryder was held on Sunday, May 31. Click the photo to see pictures from the reception in the Courtyard. | | Upcoming Services & Events | | Faith & Film Summer Movie Series | | | | We are excited to announce this year’s Faith and Film Summer Movie Series. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us! | |
Sunday, June 14 – Love, Simon
Sunday, July 12 – Hamnet
Sunday, August 9 – Wake Up, Dead Man
We will gather at 5:30 p.m. for pizza and popcorn. The show will start at 6 as we watch the film projected onto a 120” screen in surround sound in the parish hall. Click on the movie poster to see the film's trailer. Register below.
| | | | Youth Trip to Camp Mikell | This year, our youth are invited to attend Camp Mikell’s Intermediate Camp (June 16–22 for rising 7th–9th graders) and Work Camp (July 12-18 for rising 10th graders through recent graduates). Money raised during youth fundraisers will help offset registration costs, and we will travel together to and from Toccoa. Taylor will join students for check-ins and some evening meals. Visit campmikell.com to register and experience the Mikell magic this summer! | | | | |
Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed
On June 27, when we host Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Epiphany, it would be wonderful for our children to see familiar faces! Click the button to Volunteer for a shift on that day.
VBS Volunteer Training
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. • St. Luke’s
6/21—Volunteer and youth counselor training for VBS will be held on June 21 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. For more information, contact Taylor Irwin.
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Vacation Bible School
June 27, July 11, July 25
This year’s VBS will take a new shape! Families with children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to gather for three Saturdays this summer for a shared experience of storytelling, service, and Sacrament. Join us on June 27, July 11, and July 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information about youth counselors and adult volunteer opportunities.
| | | | 6/28—Epiphany Youth and their parents are invited to a night of game-show show downs at the Game Show Battle Rooms in Dunwoody! Members of the Epiphany and Holy Trinity Parish (HTP) youth group will meet at 4:30 p.m. at HTP to carpool to the event. Our game slot begins at 5:00 p.m. and we will wrap up with dinner, returning to HTP by 7:00 p.m. | | |
Calling All Creatives!
Parishioner Art Show Coming Soon
Epiphany’s Art Ministry is excited to invite our adult parishioner creatives to exhibit and sell work for the month of September in the Epiphany Gallery.
Contact Page Love or Liefy by June 30 to reserve you place in the show.
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PARISH LIFE
Parish Retreat
Save the Date!
| 9/18-20—The Annual Parish Retreat will take place at The Mountain in Highlands, NC the weekend of September 18-22. Mark your calendar! | |
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For members who are bidding our prayers: Jamie Hare & Caitlin Cox, Wally & Anna • Eloise Wierwille • Joy Boyden • George Ross • Lisa Gray • Richard Shirah • Larry Wilcox • Mike Curry • Chris Miller & Ron Hutcheson • Philip Anderson • Louise Bedrossian (wife of Bob Thompson) • Barbara Belcore • Esther Harbert • Veta Smith (mother of Cecilia Democko) • Sally Brockington
For friends and family: Paul & Nan O’Conner, friends of Jewel Allen • Allie Harrison, friend of Jarrod Moody • Andy & Amy, friends of Barbara Ryder • Ginger Hogg, sister of Liefy Smith • Daiga Dunis & Kim Wallen, friends of Susan & Loren Williams • Rosalind Blair, sister of Katharine Hilliard-Yntema • Rachel Williams, daughter-in-law of Susan & Loren Williams • Kay Harris, mother of Rebecca Webb • Danny Nodine, brother of Larry Nodine • 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 6/7-13: Pam & Tom Gore
For those celebrating birthdays the week of 6/7-13: Jon Harbert • Declan Bryan • Leah Kelly • Phoebe McNeely • George Ross • Kristin Phillips • Susan Messner • Leslie Jo Tottenham • Dennis Edmiston • Ann Fort • Bethanny Gaige • Chris Prikkel • Phoebe Sheffield
For Epiphany youth attending Camp Mikell this week: Lulu Torre
For Amy, our rector, who is on sabbatical. She will return to the office on Monday, July 13.
| | | | 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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