The Parish of the Epiphany

Family Newsletter
February 7, 2021
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Sun 07-Feb 9:30am : Zoom : Sunday School (PreK-6th Grade)

Sun 07-Feb 10:00am : PDF : Children's Worship Bulletin

Wed 10-Feb 8:00pm : Zoom : Youth Group Check-In (Grades 6-12)

Thu 11-Feb 8:15pm : Zoom : Parent Get-Together with Nick (Pre-K-5th Grade parents)

Sat 13-Feb 2:00pm : Wright-Locke : Family Hike with Nick (all ages)

Sun 14-Feb 12:00-3:00pm : Church : Pick up communion and ashes

Dear friends,

It has been a joy to connect with so many of you through the get-togethers welcoming Nick. Seeing your faces and laughing together again is just what I need these cold winter days, and I hope these gatherings have blessed you as well.

Parents of children who are in elementary school or younger, I hope you will join Nick this Thursday evening on Zoom. It will be a time to meet our new rector and reconnect with friends. Please sign-up and I hope to see you then. (Is 8:15 in the middle of bedtime? Please drop in late, or let me know via email so we can schedule our next gathering at a different time.)

Families of all ages, please join us for our first Family Hike with Nick, next Saturday (12 Feb). Please sign up so we can track numbers and know to look for you. Let's get outside together!

Peace and Love,

Bryn

Bishop Gates Visits Epiphany this Sunday!

This Sunday our Bishop, the Right Reverend Alan Gates, will visit the Parish of the Epiphany. He is the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.

But what is a Bishop? And for that matter, what is a diocese? Check out this great children's guide. (Grown-ups, you can take a look too!)

Children's Guide to the Bishop's Visit

Upcoming Events with Nick!

We have planned several events to give parents and families a chance to get to know Nick. Please join him for one or more of the events below! If the events are full, please contact Annie Bing and we will add more dates.

Late Night with Nick for Parents of Preschool and Elementary School Students – Thursday, February 11th, 8:15pm

Parents of preschool and elementary school students are invited to join Father Nick on Zoom for conversation. Please bring the beverage of your choice and settle on the couch.

Family Outing and Firepit Gathering with Nick – Saturday, February 13th, 2:00pm

Families are invited to meet by the chicken coop at Wright-Locke Farm for hiking and exploration followed by conversation around the fire pit in the cloister garden at Parish of the Epiphany. Families of all ages are encouraged to sign up!

Family Outing and Firepit Gathering with Nick – Saturday, February 27th, 2:00pm

Families are invited to meet by the chicken coop at Wright-Locke Farm for hiking and exploration followed by conversation around the fire pit in the cloister garden at Parish of the Epiphany.

Youth Hike and Fire Pit Hangout -- TBD

Sunday School Zoom this Sunday at 9:30am

Grades PreK-6, gab your Faith-at-Home envelope for Feb 07 and please join the Sunday School teachers as we think about one of the most famous stories in the Bible, and how sometimes it takes bravery to reach out to new people.

Zoom

If you can't make the zoom, remember that this week's faith-at-home envelope contains a family devotion, as well as worksheets, coloring pages, and a craft that will help you dive deeper (this week, literally!) into our lesson.

Parents and grandparents, this week's craft uses glue dots. Please protect your work surface and don't get them stuck in your hair!

Youth, Let's Check-In on Wednesday, 10 February at 8pm!

Hi youth! Nick is joining us this week, Feb 10, for our check-in and Bible study. What questions do you have about the Bible? Is there a particular part that you're interested in? Please email Bryn and let her know! We will meet from 8:00 to 8:45pm.

Zoom

Remember that we don't meet February 17 because of school vacation week.

Lenten Formation Program Starts Soon! Parents, youth please join us.

Lent begins on Wednesday, February 17. This year during Lent, please join us via Zoom on Sundays at 11:15 for a presentation on the Psalms. Our own Gabrielle Stott will lead us.

This year's Lenten Home groups will also meet via Zoom. These small groups meet weekly during Lent, and they are a wonderful time both to dive deeper into Sunday's material and to make new friends in the Parish. Please sign up for a small group. Parents and youth, we would love for you to join us.

A Welcoming Episcopal Community

70 Church Street, Winchester, MA 01890
781-729-1922
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