May 26, 2022

All are invited to our last Midweek @ Epiphany of the program year on Wednesday, June 1. Dinner will be offered from 6:15 – 7:00 pm. Get a jump start on summer with a buffet of salads. There will be something for everyone, including the following: chicken salad with sundried tomatoes and asparagus; potato salad; bruschetta with tomato and basil; fresh green salad; gazpacho; sesame noodles; baba ganoush; something kid-friendly; and dessert. 

From 7:00 - 7:30 pm, adults and teens can join Rev. Nick for Bible study in the Upper Parish Hall, and children are invited to Hadley Hall for creative art and music programming with Bryn and Jeremy.  

Due to rising Covid case numbers, masks are encouraged (not mandated) in worship for the next two weeks. Thank you! 

Join us for a festive Pentecost celebration as we rejoice in God's presence in our lives through the Spirit. We will have a joyous children's procession, the launch of a new children's sermon at the 10:00 am service, and a strawberry shortcake reception to follow. Church School children should meet Bryn and the teachers by the tower door at 9:55 am for the Pentecost procession. We will then proceed to the Bishop Garden for Church School. We hope you can join us for this wonderful festive day as we close our program year.

Epiphany's Parish Administrator, Kathryn Dominguez, will be on vacation Wednesday, May 25 through Wednesday, June 8. During this time, the parish office will be staffed by volunteers for limited hours from 9:00 am — 1:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Many thanks to volunteers Marie Johnson, Laurie Minniti, Joan O'Connor, and Pat Aldrich for their help! 

On Winchester Town Day – Saturday, June 4, there will be four trolley tours, from Winchester Common. They will include:

Churches and the Communities of Faith – 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Tour Description: Winchester Churches, and their Communities of Faith, are well recognized in, and beyond Winchester. Ranging from the Congregational Churches, through the Unitarian Society, Parish of the Epiphany, and others; the tour will pass by their buildings, their architecture, and their architectural styles, which complement the beauty of the town, and the challenges of faith communities.

Parks and Landscapes of Winchester – 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM
Tour Description: Winchester, is known for its beautiful landscape of parks, beaches, and fields. While this may appear rather natural, it is largely the result of decades of planning, conceptualization, and work. We will pass by a number of such locations, and narrate their various aspects of connection to the beauty, and desirability of the town.

Vincent Lawrence “Vince” Dixon, Historian, and Epiphany parishioner, who specializes in local, church, landscape, and educational history, will be the tour guide.

A new May 2022 Epiphany household directory is now available for download! However, we need your help. This is the first directory produced with our new database program, Realm — please take a moment to review your household information and confirm its accuracy. For any corrections or changes, please contact Kathryn in the parish office. 

We are saddened to announce the death of former Epiphany parishioner Kent Lawrence at age 86 following a battle with cancer. Kent's family was with him — his beloved wife Erna, his daughter Kimberley, and son Richard. An Episcopal Memorial Service with Holy Communion will be held at The Old North Church in Boston on Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 am. Click to read Kent's obituary. 

Cards and letters can be sent to: Mrs. Erna Lawrence / 536 Lewis Wharf / Boston, MA 02110. Please hold Erna, Kim, Richard, and the whole Lawrence family in your prayers. 

All are invited to a service of Choral Evensong on Sunday, June 12 at 5:00 pm. Choral Evensong is the most particularly Anglican service in all of Christian worship. Originating from monastic hours, it consists of the distinctive parts of the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir offers canticles, prayers, and anthems so that everyone’s devotions at the end of the day may be enhanced by music, scripture, and candlelight. 

Our wardens, in collaboration with the Altar Guild, are commissioning a red chasuble and stole to match our red altar frontals and hangings in thanksgiving for Nick Myers and in connection with our Renewal of Ministry and Welcoming of a new Rector celebration. We are working with Trevor W. Floyd & Co to design and produce the pieces. If you would like to contribute to the commission, please give online (select "Red Chasuble and Stole Commission" from the "Fund" dropdown menu) or by check. Please make checks payable to the Parish of the Epiphany and write "Red Set" in the memo line. Drop your check in the Sunday offering plate or mail it to: The Parish of the Epiphany / 70 Church Street / Winchester, MA 01890.

To register for Epiphany's intergenerational Parish Weekend Away at the Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center in Greenfield, NH the weekend of September 23-25, 2022, please click the button below! 

Please note that our overnight registration is currently full. Please fill out the registration form if you are interested in being added to our waitlist. We are actively trying to secure additional lodging. You are also welcome to register for Saturday full day only or Sunday morning and lunch only. 

We are looking forward to fellowship hours on Sundays in May, and would greatly appreciate your help! Please click on the button below to contribute a baked good, fresh fruit, a gluten-free snack, and/or your time. 

Please save the date for a Youth Group Lock-In! We'll gather the evening of Friday, June 24 for a progressive dinner, games, and fellowship. On Saturday, we will learn more about a local organization making a difference in the community, and spend a couple hours working with them. Please reach out to Eva Dalzell with any questions or if you'd like to help out!