Family Newsletter:

Week of February 19, 2023

Family Calendar

Sun, Feb 19 : 10:00am : Worship (No Church School: School Break)

Sun, Feb 19 : 9:45-11:15am : Drop-off Nursery Care for ages 0-3 years

Wed, Feb 22 : 7:30am, 7:00pm : Ash Wednesday Services

Sun, Feb 26 : 10:00-10:40am : Church School (Story Makers & Godly Play)

Sun, Feb 26 : 9:45-11:15am : Drop-off Nursery Care for ages 0-3 years

Sun, Feb 26 : 5:00-5:30pm : Word and Table Service

Wed, March 1 : 6:15-7:30pm : Midweek Dinner and Formation

Four Things of Note

Holiday Weekend: There is no Church School this Sunday, because of the Holiday Weekend. If your child would like a special job during the 10am service of worship, please see Bryn when you arrive. We love our junior ushers, greeters, and element bearers! Also grab a worship bag in the narthex, which has tools to help your child be present to the service.

The Nursery is available this Sunday with limited capacity: Babies and Toddlers, ages 0-3 years, can be dropped off in the nursery (Dewart Room) during the 10am service of worship. We have just one caregiver able to work the Holiday weekend, so our drop-off capacity is lower than normal. Little ones should be registered in order to drop off (see below). The nursery will be reserved for ages 0-3 during the 10am worship service.

Rev. Nick's 40th Birthday: Rev. Nick celebrates his birthday this Wednesday. Drop him a note of good wishes and appreciation at nmyers@3crowns.org.

Lent begins Wednesday: All families will receive a special paper mailing with tools to help families observe the season together. (Ask your kids why the envelope is purple!)

Childcare for Infants & Toddlers During 10am Worship for Ages 0-3

Our nursery is open! Parents and guardians may drop off their young children -- ages 0-3 years -- in the Dewart Room during the 10am service. Our paid and experienced nursery caregivers will be ready to receive babies and toddlers beginning at 9:45am. Parents and guardians must pick up their children by 11:15am, and must remain in the building at all times.

Children need to be registered in order to be dropped off. This gives us important information about allergies, needs, and who may pick up your child. Please register here:

Nursery Care Registration

There may be weeks we need to limit the number of small children who can be dropped off, in a safe ratio to the number of caregivers we can schedule on any given Sunday. Registering your child does not reserve a spot on any given Sunday; drop off is first-come, first-serve. That said, we are optimistic that we have room for all who wish to be dropped off. If drop-off care fills, parents will still be welcome to spend time in the nursery with their babies or young toddlers during any and all services.

The nursery (the Dewart Family Room just down the hall from the sanctuary) is reserved for our youngest children, those ages 0-3 years of age, during the 10am service of worship. Older children are welcome in Church School, or if they need a break during worship, parents and guardians may spend time with them in Hadley Hall or the Suter Room (aka the library).

Remember, we love having babies and toddlers share in our worship! The movement, energy, and sounds of little ones are always welcomed and treasured. And, parents and caregivers need some quiet worship time, too. The nursery is here to give you choices.

Pancake Toss Champions 2023: Erika and Elizabeth

Change of Worship Schedule:
Word & Table Worship

Our monthly 5:00 pm worship service, which is called Word & Table, will be offered on varied Sundays in the coming months due to holidays and our high holy day of Easter. Please note the Sundays we will be having Word & Table this winter and spring: February 26, March 19, April 23, May 21. This casual, contemporary, and creative service is based on our familiar Episcopal liturgy and takes place in Hadley Hall. We invite you to come and bring a friend, as Word & Table is a wonderful space to welcome those seeking a spiritual home.

Last week's Midweek and Birthday Celebration!

Summer Camp at BCH: Registration is Open!

The Barbara C. Harris Episcopal Camp is offering sleepaway camp for those entering grades 4 and older, as well as a fun Family Camp long weekend this summer. Parish of the Epiphany loves BCH!

At least two Epiphany kids are going the week of July 31!

If your child or family would like to sign up for a camp experience this summer, please reach out and let Bryn know. We might be able to help coordinate some of our children's weeks together!

Here is what BCH says:

Summer Camps at BCH are inclusive Christian formation ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts in partnership with the dioceses New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts.
You and your family are welcome here! As an Episcopal camp, we are passionate about being a safe space for all campers and families and we strive for a rich diversity of campers and staff. Each week chaplains participate in all camp activities and lead space for chapel and reflection.
Our 2023 Camp Sessions are:
Family Camp:
30 June-5 July, 2023
Enjoy an extra long weekend of delicious meals, arts & crafts, swimming, boating, outside games, music, worship, and time to be together in new and expanding relationships with folks from all over New England. Come and join us for a time of rest, renewal, silliness, and an experience of Episcopal-centered, family-oriented fellowship, formation, and faith exploration. Families of all configurations are welcome.
Youth Camps:

Camp Session 1- July 9-14, 2023
Camp Session 2- July 16-21, 2023
Camp Session 3- July 23-28, 2023
Camp Session 4- July 30- August 4, 2023

Youth Camps are for all campers completing 3rd to 12th grade. Whether climbing high on the ropes course or paddle boarding on Otter Lake, there's something for everyone here at BCH. From swimming to games, to campfires and dancing and classic skits, campers are sure to create new friendships and renew old ones year after year. Whether BCH is your camp home or you’re looking at coming for the first time, we’re excited to meet you at camp this summer!
Explorers: Completed grades 3-5
Challenge: Completed grades 6-8
Base: Completed grades 9-12

Find out more at BCH's Website: The Barbara C. Harris Camp

Church School Registration

Church School registration is always open! This gives us important information like allergies and opting into/out of photo permissions. We re-register each year to keep our information current. Thank you!

Church School Registration