May 4, 2023

This Sunday, May 7, join Rev. Nick in the Chapel at 9:00 am for the second session in this two-part series designed for inquirers and those interested in knowing more about the Episcopal Church and how we understand and engage scripture and our lived faith. For more details, contact Rev. Nick.

Are you interested in learning more about Parish of the Epiphany? We invite you to our Newcomer Coffee Hour this Sunday, May 7 at 11:15 am, immediately following the 10:00 am worship service. Join us in Upper Parish Hall to find out more about who we are as a parish and how to get connected! 

Continuing today at 11:30 am and weekly on Sundays through May 28, we are excited to welcome back Dr. Brian Litzenberger to our Faith Forum in Hadley Hall. During the season of Eastertide, we will explore the seeds of possibility and wholeness as we discern God’s voice in our own lives and life together. Reflecting upon the post-Resurrection stories in the New Testament, Dr. Brian and Rev. Nick will invite us to explore, through dialogue and teaching, where God is calling us as a community. 

Mother's Day is nearly here (May 14). Why bore your mother or mother-in-law with the same old gift of flowers or brunch? Find an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind treasure at the Epiphany Rummage Sale!

And what about a gift that soon-to-be graduate? Buy a set of china or pots and pans to help them as they move into their own place. 

Weddings coming up in June? Hostess gifts for your summer travels? Our specially curated "Notions" table could hold that hidden gem that will spark joy. 

Bring your donations of clothing, housewares, toys, and collectibles now. Volunteer to be a cashier during the sale: May 12 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and May 13 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Help bag and take away unsold items: May 13 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. 

Congratulations to all of our Epiphany friends celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the month of May! 

Registration for our Parish Weekend Away opened this past Sunday, and the response was strong. We have over 80 parishioners signed up already, ranging in age from toddlers to retirees. 

If you can't come for the full weekend, please come for the day on Saturday. You can arrive that morning and join us for coffee, workshops, lunch, a myriad of afternoon activities (including canoeing, nature walks, social time in the lodges, and more), the popular adult social hour, and dinner. Stay as long into the evening as you'd like: we'll have our legendary square dance, cards and games, and a campfire and sing-along. 

We have plenty of overnight space available in our "camper" category of accommodations. This means you will be placed in cabins which have bunk beds, electricity, heat, and bathrooms. Camper cabins are a little less cushy than lodge rooms (mainly in terms of the bunk beds) but are still a comfortable and only mildly-campy option. Camper cabins, because of their size, will have at least five people per cabin. Our retreat team will thoughtfully match up families or individuals to share these cabins. (Or, if you've got a large family, you might get your own!).

Standard accommodations are currently fully booked, with the possible exception of one female adult space. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist for standard accommodations, please reach out to Bryn — she is tirelessly working to make more space. 

For more information, please visit our website. Please register HERE.

On Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 pm, the Reverend Nick Myers, Warren McFarlan, and Kim Erskine will be giving a one-hour presentation on the work of the Bequests & Planned Giving Committee during the past year, and why it is of relevance to every parishioner. In particular, the presentation will introduce the Cornerstone Society. Please click for the Zoom link for the session.

Our last Word & Table service of the program year will be held on Sunday, May 21 at 5:00 pm in Hadley Hall. Offered once a month October through May, Word & Table is a casual, contemporary, and creative service based on our familiar Episcopal liturgy. 

All are invited to a service of Choral Evensong on Sunday, May 21 at Christ Church in Andover, sung by the combined Parish Choirs and Choristers of both Christ Church, Andover and Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester on the Sunday after the Ascension. Music for choir and soloists will include ‘I will not leave you comfortless’ by Everett Titcomb, ‘The 2nd Service’ by William Byrd, and ‘God is gone up’ by William Croft. Jeremy Bruns will play the organ prelude recital beginning at 4:30 pm or a few minutes earlier, and the service will begin at 5:00 pm. A festive reception will follow.

Join the Parish Choir, Choristers and guests for Choral Evensong and the Investiture of Choristers at Epiphany on Sunday, June 4 at 5:00 pm. This festive service on Trinity Sunday will conclude the 2022-23 choral season. Music for choir and soloists will include ‘The 2nd Service’ by William Byrd, ‘O Lord, Support Us’ by David Briggs, and ‘I saw the Lord’ by John Stainer. Watch future 3 Crowns announcements for a bit more detail on the music for this festive end-of-season service.