Family Ministries at Epiphany:
Week of October 15, 2023

Both of our Church School classes meet this Sunday (and every Sunday for the rest of October) at 10am. Our Church School classes combine stories of the faith, liturgical education, community, art and fun. 

The Godly Play class is for preschool through first graders, and meets in Upper Parish Hall. Parents are always welcome to stay with their little ones. 

The Story Makers class is for second through fifth graders, and meets in the Chapel. Parents, we ask that you sign-up to stay and help one upcoming Sunday. 

This fall we combine the support of friends, some excellent books, and the loving presence of God in our Parent Book Groups.

For parents of infants through upper elementary aged children, we are reading: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. You are invited to join our second meeting (chapters 3-4), which will be

Monday, October 16, 7:30-8:30pm at the Rectory.

For parents of tween and teens, we are reading: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents by Lisa Damour. Our next meeting (chapter 3) will be

Wednesday, October 25, 8:00-9:00pm in the Chapel.

Both of these books can help us to understand and communicate well with our children, so we can build fuller, healthier, and more loving relationships with them; and in our new book groups, we'll offer support, discussion, and friendship along the way.  

Midweek @ Epiphany offers a home-cooked (and incredibly delicious) dinner for all ages on Wednesday evenings. Come at 6:15pm for dinner, and stay from 7 to 7:30 for a short, creative, and interactive program of Bible study, art, and music. This is truly an intergenerational experience, with toddlers through teens and adults. 

This Wednesday's menu will be: curried butternut squash soup, autumn kale salad, pizza for the kids, and fresh baked cookies.

First & Third Wednesdays

October 4 | October 18 | November 1 | November 15 | December 6 | December 20 | January 3  

Please join us for the second of three special parent gatherings at Parish of the Epiphany, when Dr. Litzenberger will help us to think about what we do when we lose it, grace, and forgiveness. 

Raising children--healthy, happy, responsible children--is not easy, but you're not alone. Join fellow parents along with leaders in the areas of family, child development, and spirituality as we engage in discussions around raising our children and teenagers.

Rev. Nick Myers, Dr. Brian Litzenberger (a psychologist who specializes in adolescence, anxiety & depression, parenting, transitions and much more), and Dr. Angelina Hawley-Dolan (PhD in Developmental Psychology and co-founder and Head of School at Aster Montessori) will join us as we think about parent identity, anxiety, grace, forgiveness, joy, growth, and well-being. 

The Parent Conversation Series is part of our 4th Soil Parenting Project Grant. All are invited. 

The Youth Faith Circle is a new small group opportunity for youth to gather on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a meal and time to be together. All 6-12th graders are invited to join leaders Rev. Janelle, Ellen W, and John J. 

This will be a time with intentional faith formation, a sense of community and consistency, and a way for your youth to have caring adults in their lives. 

Please reach out to Rev. Janelle, Associate Minister for Youth, for more information. 

Upcoming Youth Faith Circles Dates

October 25, November 8, November 29,

and December 13

Oct 14     |   5:00pm     |   Family Barbeque @ the Rectory

Oct 15     |   10:00am   |   Church School Classes

Oct 18     |   6:15-7:30pm  |   Midweek: Dinner & Formation

Oct 22     |   10:00am   |   Church School Classes

Oct 22     |   evening    |    Youth Progressive Dinner

Oct 24     |   7-8pm       |   Parent Conversation Series II

Oct 25     |   4:15pm     |   Choristers Optional Skills Session

Oct 25     |   5:00pm     |   Choristers Rehearsal

Oct 25     |   6:15-7:30pm  |   Youth Faith Circle

Oct 29     |    10:00am  |   Church School Classes

Oct 29     |    11:30am  |   Baptism Preparation Luncheon

Nov 1      |   5:15pm     |   Choristers Rehearsal

Nov 1      |   6:15-7:30pm  |   Midweek: Dinner & Formation

Nov 3      |   TBD          |   Cook Day for The Dwelling Place

Nov 5      |   10:00am   |   Frist Sunday Intergenerational Worship

Nov 8      |   5:15pm     |   Choristers Rehearsal

Nov 8      |   6:15-7:30pm  |   Youth Faith Circle

Nov 12    |   10:00am   |   Church School Classes

Nov 14    |    7-8pm      |   Parent Conversation Series III

Nov 15    |   5:15pm     |   Choristers Rehearsal

Nov 15    |   6:15-7:30pm  |   Midweek: Dinner & Formation

Nov 19    |    10:00am  |   Church School Classes

Nov 19    |   2-4pm       |   Youth Cook Day with Shir Tikvah

Nov 26    |    10:00am  |   Church School Classes

Nov 29    |   5:15pm     |   Choristers Rehearsal

Nov 29    |   6:15-7:30pm  |   Youth Faith Circle