Family Newsletter:

Week of May 14, 2023

Family Schedule

Fri, May 12 : 5:00-9:00pm : Youth Outing at Boda Borg

Fri, May 12 : 5:00-7:00pm : Rummage Sale

Sat, May 12 : 10am-2:00pm : Rummage Sale

Sun, May 14 : 9:45-11:15am : Nursery Care for ages 0-3

Sun, May 14 : 10:00-10:40am : Church School (Upper Parish Hall & Suter Room)

Sun, May 14 : 11:30-12:30pm : Faith Forum (Hadley Hall)

Wed, May 17 : 5:15-6:15pm : Choristers Rehearsal in Upper Parish Hall

Wed, May 17 : 6:15-7:30pm : Midweek Dinner & Celebration

Sun, May 21 : 9:45-11:15am : Nursery Care for ages 0-3

Sun, May 21 : 10:00-10:40am : Church School (final Sunday of program year!)

Our 2023 confirmands, their mentors, and their families. Congratulations and blessings, Abby, Dimitri, and Meredith!

Two Things to Note

Celebrate Friendship and Community at Midweek this Wednesday: All are invited and encouraged to join us this Wednesday at 6:15 for a homecooked meal, special dessert, and time together.

Parish Weekend Away Registration is Open: Come for the weekend, or the day! Families with babies, kids, teens -- YOU are invited!

The children's favorite tree is now in bloom.

Midweek: Celebrate Community and Friendship this Wednesday

Please join this Wednesday's Midweek Dinner, beginning at 6:15 in Hadley Hall. All are welcome! This week we will focus on community and connection. We'll learn something about each other, have some fun, and say goodbye and thank-you to Kathryn, our Parish Administrator. This intergenerational evening will have some special treats, and a special liturgy as we give thanks for the bonds that link us.

Dinner will be: Steak tips, Mashed potatoes, Salad, Bread, Pizza for the kids, and a special surprise dessert.

Find nourishment at Midweek.

Epiphany's staff celebrated friendship and community earlier this week on this bowling outing. Brian was our highest scorer; Janelle showed the most improvement from game one to game two; and Bryn demonstrated gracefully coming in last (both games). Most of all, we enjoyed our time together and celebrated Kathryn's two years as our Parish Administrator and cherished member of our team.

Rummage Sale in Hadley Hall

Parish of the Epiphany's rummage sale is back! This long-running tradition returns for the first time since the pandemic on Friday, May 12 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Find clothing, housewares, toys, collectibles, and more.

Faith Forum: Exploring New Life Together

Every Sunday through May 28, we are excited to welcome back Dr. Brian Litzenberger to our Faith Forum in Hadley Hall from 11:30am-12:30pm. During the season of Eastertide, we will explore the seeds of possibility and wholeness as we discern God’s voice in our own lives and life together. Reflecting upon the post-Resurrection stories in the New Testament, Dr. Brian and Rev. Nick will invite us to explore, through dialogue and teaching, where God is calling us as a community. If your children would like to stay with you, they are welcome to grab some coloring, weaving, or a puzzle from the Suter Room (Church School shelves).

Yoga with Elizabeth: Begins May 16

On Tuesdays, May 16 through June 6 from 5:30 – 6:25 pm, join parishioner Elizabeth Berner for a free yoga class in the Upper Parish Hall. Please bring a water, yoga mat, and any other props that will support you during your practice. Wear comfortable clothing. To register, please email Elizabeth Berner or call 617-650-2536.

Parish Weekend Away: Registration is Open

Registration for our Parish Weekend Away is still open!

We have plenty of overnight space available in our "camper" category of accommodations. This means you will be placed in cabins which have bunk beds, electricity, heat, and bathrooms. Camper cabins are a little less cushy than lodge rooms (mainly in terms of the bunk beds) but are still a comfortable and only mildly-campy option. Camper cabins, because of their size, will have at least five people per cabin. Our retreat team will thoughtfully match up families or individuals to share these cabins. (Or, if you've got a large family, you might get your own!)

If you can't come for the full weekend, please come for the day on Saturday.

For more information please visit 3crowns.org. Please register HERE.

These guys at last year's Parish Weekend Away. Ask them how much fun they had!

Church School Continues this Sunday

During the final month of classes, the Godly Play Class (preK-1st grade) will be learning about the life of Jesus, his parables, and Pentecost. The Story Makers Class (2nd-5th grade) will be introduced to the curriculum of Godly Play (bigger kid style) and learn about the history and organization of the Bible, an overview of the Old Testament, under-recognized (but fascinating!) Biblical personalities, and parables.

Spring Church School classes will be held: May 14 and May 21. Classes are held at 10am, during the first half of the 10am worship service, in the Upper Parish Hall (younger kids) and Church Library (older kids). Visitors and newcomers are always welcome! Reach out to Bryn with any questions.

Our church school program year ends on Pentecost, which is May 28.

Our Godly Play class in Upper Parish will learn about the Good Shepherd and World Communion this Sunday.

Parenting Project Grant Update: 4th Soil is Coming to Epiphany

Bryn Hollenbeck, Heather Keith-Lucas, and Pam Chester had the privilege of attending the kick-off and training for the 4th Soil Parenting Project, in Denver, CO. The Parish of the Epiphany was selected to participate in this four-year project as part of a grant with Vibrant Faith, funded through the Lilly Endowment. It was an amazing (and exhausting) three days of spiritual development, worship, learning and planning.

Parents, in the coming months (and years!) our steering team (which also includes Karen Fagan, Perry Haynsworth, and Ellen Wilson) will bring new programs to our community to support you in your parenting journey--whether you now have infants or teenagers--and in sharing your faith with your children in ways that will help build them up for a lifetime. We will begin with some listening projects this summer, and some new learning and community opportunities this fall.

Pam, Heather, and Bryn working hard at the 4th Soil Training in Denver, CO last week.

Graduation Sunday: May 21

All seniors graduating from high school are invited to be part of Graduation Sunday at Epiphany, on May 21. Please let Janelle know if you (or your child) are graduating and would like to be recognized.

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 our system (one-time registration) 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

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