The Summer Choir is open to adults and youth; we rehearse one anthem on Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. and then sing it during the 10:00 a.m. liturgy (no vestments, no weekday commitment, lots of fun and fellowship). Join us upstairs in the Music Suite.  

Contact Julie Ryder if interested.

Join us in the parish hall after worship on Sunday as we celebrate Emily Elder and the many gifts she has brought to this place as our Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries.

There is NO Children's Chapel this Sunday. It will resume on Sunday, August 11.

There is NO youth group on Sunday; Youth Group is on hiatus for the rest of July, but will return on Sunday, August 4.

My Epiphany family is the best. I want to thank everyone for their support. The loss of my father was sad, even if you know the time of life on earth is coming to an end. The phone calls, cards, flowers, and trees meant a lot. I cannot thank you all enough. It's a blessing knowing that I am loved by so many!

Peace and Love, Larry Wilcox

Are you providing care for a loved one who is aging? Would you appreciate the opportunity to share experiences with others who are providing care to an aging loved one? If there is sufficient interest, we would like to start a virtual support group for caregivers of the aging in which they would have an opportunity to talk about the issues they encounter in caregiving and the feelings they are experiencing.

We are envisioning a group that would meet once-a-month on Zoom, possibly starting in August, to be facilitated by long-time Epiphanite, Nancy Thompson, who facilitates our Grief Group. If you think you might be interested, use your Realm login to contact Nancy Thompson, or let one of the staff know.

Some of the trees planted in March of 2021 still need to be watered every ten days whenever there’s a lack of rain. John Yntema and Galo & Jeanette Hanson have been watering, but could use some help. People can volunteer for a period of time or "adopt" an area to keep watered. There are a few trees that need vines and other growth around them to be cut back. John Yntema tracks rain amounts from the rain gauge at church and will notify you. Contact Jeanette Hanson through Realm if you are interested in helping.

Are you interested in serving with Epiphany's Children and/or Youth during the 2024-2025 school year? If so, please reach out to The Rev. Carmie McDonald.

7/29—Members gather to pray, learn, and provide each other with mutual support as they reflect on their emotional and spiritual responses to pastoral encounters. If you or a loved one would like to receive a pastoral visit or home communion by one of the trained caregivers, please contact Ann Fowler.

8/1—The group meets each month for a healing and faith-based conversation around grief and loss, led by parishioner Nancy Thompson, a trained psychotherapist. Please contact Nancy before attending the first time.

8/4—Do you have a child returning to school this fall? We invite you to attend the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, August 4 for a special Backpack Blessing! 

8/10—Youth from the diocese are invited to tube down the Chattahoochee in Helen, GA! The cost is $50 per person if riding the bus, and $15 if you carpool (this also covers lunch, dinner, and a tube rental).

8/7-9—Volunteers cook in the Epiphany kitchen and then serve the meal at Gateway Shelter on 2nd Fridays. Sign up to help shop, prepare, cook or serve the meal this month.

Learn more about the Gateway Center >>

8/15—The Contemplative Book Group will meet again on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. beginning August 15 for four weeks in Room 201. Our book this time will be Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul by John Philip Newell. If you would like more information, contact the Rev. Amy Dills-Wright.

The Annual Parish Retreat will once again take place at The Mountain in Highlands, NC the weekend of September 20 - 22.

Join us Sunday afternoons at 4 p.m., for a time of reflection, meditation instruction, and gathering with others seeking a more grounded way of being in the world. Led by the Rev. Dr. Bobbi Patterson, Elizabeth Ura and the Rev. Amy Dills-Wright.

The Men’s Breakfast Group gathers for breakfast and discussion afterward the Tuesday morning service and are typically on their way by 8:00 a.m. For more information contact John Yntema.

The Episcopal Church Women will meet at 10:30 a.m. to make sandwiches for Emmaus House and go to lunch afterwards at Melton’s App & Tap.

Give yourself a mid-week treat and join friends and friends-to-be for lunch at 1:00 p.m. at the Thinking Man Tavern on Howard Avenue in Decatur. No agenda. No reservation needed. Just fun. Contact Laura Keys if you have any questions.

Come flex your noodle with Epiphany’s own trivia team, Theologically Sound! We play trivia on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Universal Joint in Oakhurst. We try to arrive around 6:45 p.m. so we can ensure we get a table. Come join us for dinner, fellowship, and some friendly competition. Contact: Jacob Geiger.

The Epiphany Book Group will not meet for the months of July and August. We will resume meeting on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in September in the parish hall.

Book selections for 2024

• July & August: No Meetings
• September: The Unanswered Letter: One Holocaust Family’s Plea for Help, by Faris Cassel at Epiphany
• October: Democracy Awakening, by Heather Cox Richardson at Epiphany
• November: Still Fooling ‘Em, by Billy Crystal on Zoom
• December: Appetizers & Dessert at 5:30 p.m. and pick books for 2025 at Epiphany

The weekly parish notices are published Friday mornings at 7 a.m.

The submission deadline is Wednesdays at NOON.