Christ Has No Body Now But Ours
I don’t know about you, but for me the arrival of fall seems to be associated with a whirlwind of activities. At the church, it is a time when new programs begin. This year, that has meant planning and beginning Midweek @ Epiphany and Family Worship services, as well as the usual choir rehearsals, Sunday morning services and preparing for approaching Evensong and Lessons and Carols services. For many of us, there are also busy school schedules and a return to regular work schedules after our summer vacations. Add in all the seasonal activities that we all try to fit in before the winter weather hits, and it is no wonder that fall flies by and we quickly find ourselves in the in midst of Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas.
During busy times like this, I find that I value moments that make me pause and reflect on something other than my own busy schedule. One of these moments occurred last week after our choir rehearsal. The choir had been working on an anthem for this coming Sunday. It isn’t particularly difficult, but it is quiet, with a rather haunting and lyrical melody that sticks in your head. The music was composed by David Ogden and text comes from words written by Teresa of Avila.
Christ has no body now but yours,
No hand, no feet on earth but yours.
Yours are the eyes with which he sees,
Yours are the feet with which he walks,
Yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world.
Yours are the hands. Yours are the feet. Yours are the eyes.
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As the beautiful text and music played over and over in my head for the next few days, I began to realize what a wonderful message these words contained. No matter what we are doing, or how busy we are, we are called to be the light of Christ in the world. How wonderful that with a little thought and intention, we can do this even in the midst of our busy, daily lives.
Faithfully,
Craig |
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Seventh Annual Cider Fest
This Sunday, October 17 at 11:15 am, immediately following the 10:00 am Holy Eucharist, we invite you to our seventh annual Cider Fest! Celebrate fall with Epiphany friends, and enjoy fresh apple cider donuts and cider. We hope you will join us for this beloved Epiphany tradition!
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Midweek @ Epiphany on October 20
All are invited to our next Midweek @ Epiphany on Wednesday, October 20. Dinner will be held from 6:15 - 6:45, followed by formation for all ages from 6:45 - 7:30. Adults and teens (grades 8-12) can join Rev. Nick in the Upper Parish Hall for clergy-led Bible study, and children can join Bryn and Craig outdoors for creative programming. We look forward to seeing you!
This week's menu includes pumpkin leek soup, roast pork with Brussels sprouts and potatoes, pizza for the kids, and cookies.
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Midweek Helpers Needed!
We're looking for additional help for our Wednesday Midweek @ Epiphany gatherings. Could you come early to help wrap silverware, set tables, serve food, or help clean up after dinner? These shifts are short, fun, and a wonderful way to support this new ministry.
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Bryn needs help with the children's art project, as well. Would you enjoy helping from 7:00 - 7:30 pm at one of our Fall Midweeks? We get a little messy but have a lot of fun.
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Newcomer Coffee Hour on October 24
Are you interested in learning more about Parish of the Epiphany? We invite you to our Newcomer Coffee Hour on Sunday, October 24 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!
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Outdoor Worship for All Ages
This fall, we invite all, and especially young children, to join us for a series of short, 30-minute outdoor worship services in the Cloister Garden. Our next service for young families this autumn will be held on Sunday, October 24 at 5:00 pm. We hope you will join us!
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Mission & Ministry Sunday on October 31
On Sunday, October 31, we have a full Sunday morning. We welcome the Rev. Liz Steinhauser, who will preach at both services. At 9:00 am, Rev. Liz and Rev. Nick will host a conversation in Hadley Hall about St. Stephen's Youth Program and Epiphany's shared ministry together. At 10:00 am, Rev. Nick and Nelia Newell, chair of the Stewardship Committee, will host a conversation in Hadley Hall about our vision and hopes for the coming year.
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Greeters Needed for 8AM and 10AM
Greeters welcome those arriving for services at the church door, drawing us together in friendship with a smile and warm greeting. This lovely ministry is an easy and rewarding way to meet parishioners and engage in our community. If you are interested in learning more, please come to a short informational meeting in the Suter Room immediately following the 10:00 service on October 31. If you are interested and don't want to go to a meeting, or you used to be a greeter and would now like to get back in the rotation, please email Carol Hollingshead.
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Christmas Fair Update & Request
Thanks to everyone for your enthusiasm about this year's Christmas Fair. We are busy organizing the event, scheduled for Saturday, November 20. Please help us! We need everyone to pitch in to make this a wonderful experience for all.
Needed:
- Silent Auction Items: weekend vacation homes, golf outings, new kitchen items. Themed basket items or components for a basket. Have an idea? Let's chat!
- White Elephant Items: silver, kitchen items, bowls, china, decorative items for the home. Clean out those closets!
- Kids Store Items: Books for the 10 year old and younger set, including board books; small items kids would like to buy as gifts for their family.
Please drop off your donations in the basket located at the entrance to Hadley Hall. A SignUpGenius for Fair-day volunteers is on it's way. Stay tuned! In the meantime, please be in touch with Laura or Sara with questions and ideas.
Your Fair Chairs,
Laura Krotky 781 325-2320
Sara Post 617 797-4195
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Nominations for 2022 Service Are Open
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The Parish of the Epiphany needs leaders who are committed to growing their faith in Jesus Christ, excited about this parish community and the Episcopal Church, willing to roll up sleeves, pray, and oversee our common life. At our annual meeting in January 2022, we will elect one warden, one clerk, three vestry members, a treasurer, an associate treasurer, two people to attend the 2022 Diocesan Convention, and two people to represent the Parish of the Epiphany at meetings of the local Deanery (the 13 parishes in the Mystic River Valley).
Email your nominations for any of these positions to nominations@3crowns.org or use the online survey here to submit a nomination. A paper ballot box is also available near the main entrance to the church, in the narthex.
Nominations will be accepted until October 31. |
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Fundraising Event for El Hogar
Please join us on October 23 at 7:30 pm for Esperanza, a joyful, immersive, virtual multi-media event to benefit El Hogar. If you are new to Epiphany, you may not know that our community has been a long-time partner with El Hogar, which offers a home, an education and a family to children born into extreme poverty in Honduras. Many of our adults and youth have served on service trips to El Hogar, sponsored students, and supported the transformative work that takes place there. Come and meet students and teachers, and learn about the exciting changes that are underway at El Hogar.
Click here to see in just one minute why you should join us on October 23.
To register, click here. Register early to receive your pre-event gift in time! Please contact any of us with questions.
Liz Kinchen, Eileen Marks and Betsy Walsh
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This Week's Calendar
Click here to access the complete parish calendar.
Thursday, October 14
5:30pm Men's Group via Zoom
7:00pm Healing Prayer via Zoom
7:30pm Parish Choir Rehearsal in Hadley Hall
9:00pm Compline via Zoom
Sunday, October 17
All Day Stewardship Campaign Kickoff
8:00am Holy Eucharist in the Sanctuary
9:00am Bible Study in the Suter Room
9:00am Coffee Hour in the Cloister Garden
10:00am Holy Eucharist in the Sanctuary, Hadley Hall, and via YouTube
10:00am Church School in the Bishop Garden
11:15am Ciderfest in the Cloister Garden
Monday, October 18
6:00pm AA Meeting in Hadley Hall
7:30pm AA Meeting in Hadley Hall
Tuesday, October 19
8:30am Employment Transition Group Meeting via Zoom
9:30am Staff Meeting in the Suter Room
1:00pm Nomination Committee Meeting via Zoom
2:00pm Stephen Ministries Meeting in the Suter Room
4:00pm Circle of Life via Zoom
Wednesday, October 20
6:15pm Midweek @ Epiphany in the Cloister Garden, Hadley Hall, and Upper Parish Hall
7:30pm Vestry Meeting in the Suter Room
Thursday, October 21
5:30pm Men's Group via Zoom
7:00pm Healing Prayer via Zoom
7:30pm Parish Choir Rehearsal in Hadley Hall
9:00pm Compline via Zoom |
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70 Church Street, Winchester, MA 01890
781-729-1922
www.3crowns.org
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