Family Newsletter:

Week of October 30, 2022

Family Calendar

Sun, Oct 30   :   10:00am  :   Church School (Storymakers & Godly Play)

Sun, Oct 30  :   11:15am   :   Newcomer Coffee Hour & Gathering (Upper Parish Hall)

Wed, Nov 2   :   5:15pm    :   Choristers Rehearsal

Wed, Nov 2   :   6:15pm    :    Midweek Dinner & Formation

Sat, Nov 5     :   9am-5pm :   Godly Play Core Training (Hingham)

Sat, Nov 5     :   7:00-9:00pm  :  Youth Board Game Night

Sun, Nov 6    :   10:00am  :    First Sunday Worship: All Saints Day

Sun, Nov 6   :    5:00pm    :    Choral Requiem

Fri, Nov 11    :    Morning   :    Apple Pie Making 

Dear families,

The youth had a wonderful time sneaking through the church tunnels last weekend. This was my daughter's first venture in (despite all the hours she racks up here!) and my younger child was definitely jealous that he hasn't gotten down there yet. But, this is a sort of "right of passage" for our youth, something our younger friends can look forward to when they get to middle school. If any of you grownups are feeling left-out of the (slightly spooky) fun and thinking how much you'd like to duck under pipes or climb over short walls, let us know. Maybe, just maybe, adults could do something as cool as our youth sometime. Thanks to Janelle and Fred B. for fearlessly leading this expedition!

We have Church School this Sunday (Suter Library room for older elementary; Upper Parish Hall for younger elementary and preschoolers), and both groups will have fun hands-on ("hands-in") work to try. The following week, Nov. 13, is First Sunday Worship when children stay in the 10am service of worship and have special roles and jobs. If your child would like a role in the Nov. 13 service, please let me know.

Peace,

Bryn

Midweek: This Wednesday, November 2

Midweek, our intergenerational Wednesday evening dinner and formation program, is happening this week on November 2. Please join us at 6:15pm for a delicious homemade dinner. At 7:00pm we have a Bible study with Rector Nick for adults, a youth time with Janelle for middle and high schoolers, and an art- and music program for children with Bryn and Jeremy. Visitors welcome!

This week's dinner: Taco Night!

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Vegan Tacos with Salsa Negra and Roast Vegetables

Assorted condiments

Vegan Black Beans

Rice

Cheese Quesadillas for the kids 

Fresh Baked Cookies

Youth Board Game Night: Saturday, November 5

All youth (6th -12th grade) are invited to a Board Game Night on November 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Bring a game to share.

Parents and siblings are also welcome to join! Please RSVP to Janelle at jhiroshige@3crowns.org

More Help Needed for Pie-Making Event!


One of our favorite service projects and fundraisers of the year! Children are welcome!

Apple pies will be available for sale beginning on November 11 at the end of the the pie-making event and for sale again on November 13 after both services. Also, pies will be available during the Christmas Fair on November 19.

Pies are still $15 each this year — get yours before they're gone. Thank you!

Apple Pie Helper Sign-Up

Epiphany's Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive starts now! Our Epiphany congregation will continue our tradition of contributing to the Council of Social Concern food drive for Thanksgiving dinners for families. Last year we had a tremendous outpouring. May we count on you to assist again?

A list of suggested food items is available below. Local supermarket gift cards are needed too. (Please put gift cards with amount noted on card into envelopes.) Bring donations to the narthex (church lobby) on October 23, October 30, November 6, or the final Sunday, November 13.
 Gift cards can also be placed in the office or in the secure drop box left of office door.

The Council of Social Concern’s mission is serving individuals and families who are in need through their food pantry, early education and child care programs.

Questions? Please ask Ellen W. Rockefeller, Coordinator and member of Mission and Outreach Committee

Congratulations to Mags (Margaret) Valdini

Congrats to 7th-grader Mags (Margaret) Valdini on winning a scholarship from the Young Organist Initiative (YOI) of the Boston Chapter of American Guild of Organists (AGO).  The YOI holds annual scholarship auditions and awards a set number of scholarships each year to 6th-12th grade students interested in studying organ.  Previous organ study is not expected; the awards are designed to provide a first year of instruction for interested students.

The cash award of $1,000 will pay for Mags to study with Jeremy Bruns at Epiphany this season.  In June, Mags will perform with other scholarship winners at the historic King’s Chapel in Boston.  She is also awarded a free year of membership in the Boston Chapter of the AGO.  You may well see and hear her at Epiphany’s organ bench from time to time during the current season— stay tuned!

The next round of YOI auditions will likely be held in the spring.  If you have a current 5th-11th grader who might be interested in such an opportunity, please do reach out to Jeremy Bruns for more information, at:  jbruns@3crowns.org

Newcomer Coffee Hour on October 30

Are you interested in learning more about Parish of the Epiphany? We invite you to our Newcomer Coffee Hour on Sunday, October 30 at 11:15 am, immediately following the 10:00 am worship service. Join us in Upper Parish Hall to find out more about who we are as a parish and how to get connected!  Children are very welcome. 

Baptism Opportunity on November 6

Our next opportunity for baptism will be Sunday, November 6. If you are interested in being baptized or having your child baptized at Epiphany, please contact Rev. Nick

Church School: Parent Helpers Needed

We ask each family with children in Church School to have a grown up (parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle) volunteer with us at least one Sunday per trimester to help support our classes.

Please choose your Sunday HERE. Thank you!

This is a great opportunity to be with your child and see what they are learning, and it helps our amazing Children's Ministry volunteer team to keep our classes supported and running smoothly. 

Church School Registration

If you haven't registered your children for Church School, please take a quick minute to do so. This gives us important information like allergies and opting into (or out of) photo permissions. We re-register each year to keep our information current. Thank you! 

Church School Registration

Upcoming Youth Events

Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming youth activities!

  • October 23: Epiphany Tunnels/Clock Tower Spooky Ice-Cream Party, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • November 5: Board Game Night, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
  • December 10: Christmas Movie Night, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Note new date!

Choristers: This Wednesday Evening

The Chorister choir program at Epiphany is for children entering grades 2-8. Our weekly rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15pm (a snack and optional skills session will also be offered from 6:15-7:00pm on many Wednesdays). Children will receive professional music theory and vocal training, and will sing in church monthly (on First Sundays). 

This program isn’t just for Epiphany parishioners—children are welcome and encouraged to bring friends along to try out the program. It is perfectly acceptable to try out the program for a few weeks without committing to the entire season. Please reach out to Jeremy Bruns, Director of Music & Organist at jbruns@3crowns.org with any questions.

Important Dates for Families

Sunday, Oct 30   :   10:00am   :   Church School

Wednesday, Nov 2  :  6:15pm  :   Midweek Dinner and Formation

Saturday, Nov 5  :  7:00-9:00pm  :  Youth Board Game Night

Sunday, Nov 5  :  10:00am  :  First Sunday Worship (with Baptisms)

Sunday, Nov 13 :  10:00am  :  Church School

Wednesday, Nov 16  :  6:15pm  :  Midweek Dinner and Formation

Saturday, Nov 19  :  Christmas Fair

Friday, Dec 9   :   7:00-9:00pm  :   Youth Christmas Movie Night

Saturday, Dec 24  :  4:00pm  :  Christmas Pageant & Christmas Eve Service

Saturday, Jan 21  :  9:00am  :  Communion Enrichment Program (grades 2-5)

Sunday, Jan 22  :  10:00am  :  Communion Enrichment Sunday

Sunday, May 21 : 10:00am  :  Church School's Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Coat 

Bryn Hollenbeck, Director of Children's Ministries and Parish Life: bhollenbeck@3crowsn.org

Janelle Hiroshige, Associate for Youth and Community Partnerships: jhiroshige@3crowns.org

Jeremy Bruns, Director of Music and Organist: jbruns@3crowns.org

Nick Myers, Rector: nmyers@3crowns.org

 

70 Church Street, Winchester, MA  01890
781-729-1922
www.3crowns.org

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY