1 February 2021                  

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Ash Wednesday: Finding a Way

In less than three weeks we begin the holy season of Lent. It is a time of self-reflection, of noticing our mortality, of slowing down to speed up towards God and neighbor; Lent is a time to question old patterns and find a way forward in faith, hope, and love. The truth is we have all been living Lent for many months now. The pandemic has been a time of Lent, as we all continue to hunger for the promises of Easter and new life.

It is in times like these that the rituals of our faith and the practices of community as church help make a way for us. With the support of the wardens, staff, and altar guild, we have created a plan to break our fast from Communion on Ash Wednesday, which is February 17th. Read More

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Bishop Gates Joins Our Worship this Sunday

Please plan to be with us this Sunday, 7 February at 10:00am when the Rt. Reverend Alan Gates will be with us. Bishop Gates will be preaching at our Sunday service. Following the service at 11:30, he will share  fellowship and conversation with us via Zoom. 
If you would like to make a gift to the Bishop's Discretionary Fund, pleae make your check payable to Parish of the Epiphany with Bishop's Fund noted in the memo line. To make a gift online click here and designate the gift fund.  
Click here to watch the service.
Click here to join the online coffee hour.
Meeting ID: 890 9360 8201
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Tuesday Noonday Prayer & Conversation with the Reverend Nick 
Tuesday, 2 February at 12:00pm via Zoom

Please join Reverend Myers and fellow parishioners in prayer and conversation. This will be an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to Nick and to experience morning prayer with him in a small and intimate group. Click here for more information.

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Parish Events to Get to Know Reverend Myers

Prayer gatherings, converations on Zoom, hikes, casual walks are all ways that we can get to know our new Rector. Upcoming events include Noonday Prayer with conversation tomorrow at 12:00pm via ZoomClick here for more opportunities to meet Nick. 

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Adult Formation Lenten Series: The Psalms

The focus of this year’s Adult Christian Formation Lenten series is The Psalms, perhaps the most familiar and least appreciated book in the Bible. Over a period of five Sundays we will explore the 150 poems of praise, prayer, and prophecy. Check the website and 3 Crowns newsletter for study guides to use in the smaller “home group” sessions. Home sessions will meet via Zoom on various days of the week. The resources can also supplement family discussions and private meditation.  Click here for more information and dates.

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Day by Day Daily Devotion Booklet Available 

The current Day by Day offers daily mediations and scripture for the months of February, March, and April.  Please email the Parish Office if you would like a copy.

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Summary of December Vestry Meeting

This was the first Vestry meeting for Rev. Nick Myers, our new rector, and the last Vestry meeting for Thom Fries, John McConnell, and Rich Bartels. Eunice Aikins-Afful will also be leaving as a regular Vestry member but rejoining as Clerk.

Minutes of the December Vestry meeting and financials for December were approved.

Vestry members opened by introducing themselves to Nick and describing who most shaped their personal spirituality and why?

David McSweeney described the discernment process for Karl LeClair and requested approval of the Discernment Committee proposal - it was approved

Alan Briggs gave the Treasurer’s Report. Our income versus budget in 2020 is in good shape.

Nick Myers told of the visit by Bishop Gates on February 7th.

Warren McFarlan spoke about the Stewardship effort. The good news is that 245 families have pledged a total of $869,000 the goal of the Campaign is $875,000.

David McSweeney updated the Vestry on the Journey by Stages, regathering  progress.

Nick Myers then gave the Rector’s report. He noted that 1) The Transition Committee was working on plans for parishioners to meet him. 2) Nick has been meeting with the staff in person. 3) Nick is working on plans for Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Easter services.

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Online Worship and More

Sunday Morning Daily Lectionary Discussion via Zoom at 9:00am - Click here  Readings can be found here.

Fellowship before the service at 9:00am via Zoom - Click here   

Faith-at-Home Sunday School at 9:30am via Zoom - Click here

Sunday Holy Eucharist via Youtube at 10:00am  Bulletin is available here.

Fellowship via Zoom at 11:15am - Click here

Tuesday Noonday Prayer via Zoom at 12:00pm - Click here

Wednesday Morning Prayer via Zoom at 7:30am - Click here    

Thursday evening Healing Prayer via Zoom at 7:00pm - Click here.

Thursday evening Compline via Zoom at 9:00pm - Click here.

Zoom offerings are live. 
Youtube events are recorded at can be viewed at your convenience.

See more events and meetings on the Parish Calendar.

Calendar for this Week

Click here to access the complete parish calendar.

Monday, 1 Febraury
Adult Formation Committee via Zoom, 7:30pm

Tuesday, 2 February
Noonday Prayer followed by conversation with Reverend Myers via Zoom, 12:00pm
Circle of Life via Zoom, 5:00pm
Prayer Team Meeting via Zoom, 7:00pm
Property Committee via Zoom, 7:30pm
Pray the Parish Prayer List from home

Wednesday, 3 February 
Morning Prayer via Zoom, 7:30am
Youth Group via Zoom, 8:00pm

Thursday, 4 February 
Men's Group via Zoom, 5:30pm
Online Healing Prayer via Zoom, 7:00pm
Compline via Zoom, 9:00pm

Sunday, 7 February
Discussion of Lectionary Readings via Zoom, 9:00am
Fellowship via Zoom, 9:00am
Faith-at-Home Sunday School via Zoom, 9:30am
Holy Eucharist with the Rt. Rev. Alan Gates via Youtube, 10:00am
Fellowship with Bishop Gates via Zoom, 11:15am
Vestry Meeting with the Bishop via Zoom, 12:00pm

For more information

Our website can be found here.
Family Newsletter for parents, youth, and children is found here. 
Information on our Worship Services is here.
If you are new to Epiphany, click here.
Our complete Parish calendar is here.
Sign-up for online pledge payments here.

3 Crowns

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