Family Ministries at Epiphany:

Week of February 25, 2024

Second Sunday of Lent

Upcoming for Families at Epiphany

Church School: Sunday, February 25 at 10am (begins in sanctuary)
Choristers Children's Choir: Wednesday, February 28 at 5:00pm
Youth Faith Circle: Wednesday, February 29 at 6:15pm
First Sunday Worship: Sunday, March 3 at 10am (Roles for children available: Sign Up)

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First Sunday Intergenerational Worship: Roles for Children on Sunday, March 3

Would your child or teen like to take part in our 10am worship service on March 3? On the first Sunday of each month, children stay for the entire worship service, and children and teens are invited to sign up for special roles.

Greeters welcome people into the sanctuary and church. Ushers give out bulletins, help people finds seats, and assist with the offering. Element Bearers carry the bread and wine to the altar before communion. And lectors read the scripture of the day.

Taking part in the service gives children and teens special insights into our worship, and is also such a gift of service to the entire community.

1st Sunday Worship Sign-Up

Lent in Our Children & Family Ministries

Throughout Lent, our Church Schoolers' lessons focus on the coming holy days, including Easter. We explore in many ways how Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final time; Maundy Thursday, the last supper, and Jesus’s arrest; the sorrow of his death; and the joy of the resurrection on Easter. We'll let our feet trod the walk into Jerusalem, and we’ll put our hands into the city walls. We'll wonder about the connection to Easter eggs. Throughout, we’ll explore the mystery that is Easter, and focus on the joy of God's love and resurrection.

At Midweek (our parish-wide dinners on 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings), children will explore the full life and ministry of Jesus as we watch how his story comes together in Lent and with Easter as we build our "Jesus Tree."

At home, we hope you try out the spiritual practices for families that you're receiving in the (paper) mail each week. These are short, simple ways to connect as a family and can help grow faith and love in all ages.

Newcomer Gathering: February 25

Are you interested in learning more about Parish of the Epiphany? We invite you to our Newcomer Gathering on Sunday, February 25 at 3:30 pm in Rev. Nick’s office. This gathering will precede the 5:00 pm performance of the Praxis Barbershop Quartet.

Childcare will be available.

If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Jim Bracciale. Join us to find out more about who we are as a parish and how to get connected!

Youth Faith Circle:

Dinner on Wednesday, February 28

The next meeting of Epiphany’s Youth Faith Circle will be on February 28 from 6:15 – 7:30 pm! The Youth Faith Circle is a small group opportunity for youth in grades 6-12 to gather for a meal and time to be together, in community with caring adult leaders. Our upcoming meetings will be held on March 13, March 27, April 24, May 8, and May 22. Please contact Rev. Janelle for more details.

Moms of Young Children:

Next Gathering March 17 at 11:30am for Lunch

Moms of children in elementary school (ish) and younger are invited to join a new discussion, support, and comic-relief group. We'll get together in person every six weeks or so to talk about a selected topic (pre-reading/listening/viewing will be available but optional) and check-in. We'll support each other between meetings via a WhatsApp group (also optional).

Our next gathering is Sunday, March 17 after church. We'll send our little ones home and stay at church for lunch.

Contact Sarah McGonigle at sarah.p.mcgonigle@gmail.com with questions and/or to join us.