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Next Sunday, March 14th, we will mark the first anniversary of Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris's death with prayers and preaching celebrating her life and ministry. We are joined in this commemoration by churches around the diocese and beyond.
In 1989, Bishop Harris became the first woman ordained a bishop in the Episcopal Church. In a recent letter, Bishop Alan Gates described her as "a courageous pioneer, an outspoken prophet, and an indefatigable champion of God's justice and witness to God's grace." Her preaching was rooted in a fierce faith in Jesus' promise of new life. As we begin a new chapter here at Parish of the Epiphany I am committed to claiming our call to follow Jesus and work for God's justice and mercy in this world. Our following of Jesus will always lead us more deeply into the life of this world, to the margins of our society, to listening to the oppressed, to learning across lines of difference, and working for a more just world. God's justice calls us to relationship, reconciliation, and redemption. We are excited to welcome the Rev. J. Sierra Reyes, the rector of St. Luke's, Denver, who will be our guest preacher on Sunday, March 14th. Sierra is the first woman and person of color to lead St. Luke's, Denver in its 129-year history. Prior to accepting the call to St. Luke’s, she was the associate rector of Christ Church in Savannah, Georgia, the first house of worship established in the state of Georgia. She is an alumna of Agnes Scott College, Harvard Divinity School, and the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Reverend Sierra has been a visitor to Epiphany during her time at Harvard Divinity School--and we welcome her once again! In preparation for our Sunday, March 14th, worship, the Rev. Thea Keith-Lucas shared with me one of her favorite memories of Bishop Barbara. She wrote: What I remember best about Bishop Barbara is her wicked sense of humor, which cut right through any polite fiction or self-congratulation that threatened to get in the way of the Gospel. At a celebration of the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, she said, "I call this camp 'Tom Shaw's insurance policy'. He thinks if he puts my name on a place for children I'll have to behave." I think Bishop Shaw was well aware that nothing could stop Barbara Harris from challenging the Church to become the source of love and liberation that Jesus calls it to be. May her witness inspire us to meet that challenge here at Parish of the Epiphany. Reading Thea's words, I say: May it be so. Amen! See you on Sunday,
Nick |
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Welcome to our Interim Communications Assistant We welcome Kristina DeFrancesco as our Interim Communications Assistant. Before Covid, Kristina was working on Epiphany's worship bulletins. In this time of transition, she will also be working on emails and the website. Kristina is Communications Director at St. Anne's in-the-Fields in Lincoln, where she worked with Craig several years ago. She and her husband live with their three rescue dogs in a furry house in Attleboro. |
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Faith-at-Home Sunday School
On Sunday, March 15 at 9:30am, the online Sunday School will be welcoming special guests to our time together, as members of our Mission and Outreach committee join us. They will share news about the important mission work that Epiphany does. Also, we'll study Bible stories about the ways in which God's people served God and neighbor. We'll explore how we, too, are called to put love into action. Please join us!
Zoom 9:30am Sunday |
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Memorial Donations for Easter Flowers and Music
If you would like to donate to the beautiful flowers and music for our Easter service in memory of loved ones or in gratitude for blessings, please complete this form.
Please return the form and your donation to the parish office before Sunday, March 21 so the names can be included in the Easter bulletin. Make checks payable to the Parish of the Epiphany. Donations can also be made online here, select Easter memorial. Please remember to note the names that you want to be included in the bulletin. |
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Lenten Series: The Psalms
The Sunday presentations on The Psalms continue through March 21st at 11:15am via Zoom. The series explores the 150 poems of praise, prayer, and prophecy. Click here for more information. |
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Beware of Online Scams and Impersonations
Our Diocese wants you to be on guard for suspicious email. Online scams and malicious behavior continue to target churches and church leaders. These scams are unlikely to stop, and there is nothing we can do to prevent them. Awareness and vigilance are our best defense.
Read more about the types of scams that are out there and what you can do about it. |
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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
Sunday Holy Eucharist via Youtube at 10:00am Bulletin is available here.
Adult Formation Series following our worship 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. |
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Calendar for this Week
Click here to access the complete parish calendar.
Monday, March 8
Lenten Home Group A via Zoom, 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 9
Noonday Prayer via Zoom, 12:00pm
Circle of Life via Zoom, 5:00pm
Lent Home Group B via Zoom, 7:30pm
Pray the Parish Prayer List from home
Wednesday, March 10
Morning Prayer via Zoom, 7:30am
Lenten Home Group C via Zoom, 7:00pm
Youth Group via Zoom, 8:00pm
Thursday, March 11
Men's Group via Zoom, 5:30pm
Online Healing Prayer via Zoom, 7:00pm
Compline via Zoom, 9:00pm
Saturday, March 13 Family Outing with Nick, 2:00pm
Sunday, March 14 Discussion of Lectionary Readings via Zoom, 9:00am
Fellowship via Zoom, 9:00am
Faith-at-Home Sunday School via Zoom, 9:30am
Holy Eucharist via Youtube, 10:00am
Formation Series: The Psalms via Zoom, 11:15am
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www.3crowns.org
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