“Salty” or Salt and Light?
I have recently had to deal with the fact that I am now officially old enough to not understand much of the current slang people use these days. However, one word I have picked up is “salty.” Someone is “salty” when they are insulting, over-the-top, or angry. It’s fair to say we live in a […]
Epiphany Star Newsletter for October and November 2020
Salt, not “Salty” – a column from Fr. Peter; Mtr. Pamela reflects on times of darkness; vestry nominations are open; annual meeting is Nov. 8; photos from “Back-to-School Night;” a final note from Elizabeth Hudgins; Women’s ministry fall events.
Elizabeth Hudgins Funeral Livestream Information
A funeral service for Elizabeth Hudgins will be held at 11am EST on Tuesday, September 29. A video livestream of the service will be available by clicking on this link . Elizabeth was the founder and heart of our icon writing studio at Epiphany (pictured above – in purple), a much-loved Bible teacher, and benefactress […]
3,000 Masks: A Good Problem
August 13, 2020 First of all, it’s good to be back from our family vacation to the Midwest. We went fishing and boating. We drove by the “Largest Frying Pan in Iowa” and visited a giant fiberglass walleye in Minnesota as well. Secondly, when we returned, the church staff let me know that we had received a […]
Do Not Fear What They Fear – A Note from Epiphany’s Rector
We live in a fearful, anxious time. One of the things that always seems to come with that are efforts to make sense of it all. That’s a good thing. Knowing “what’s going on” helps us make decisions and act in ways that help ourselves and each-other weather the storm. That said, we must be […]
Epiphany Star Newsletter for August-September 2020
“Do not Fear What They Fear,” Fr. Peter writes about sorting out truth from falsehoods; “Knowing God,” Mtr. Pamela remembers J.I. Packer; Women’s ministry is seeking current contact information; details of the 2020-21 church budget; Epiphany blankets for babies; and a missions update from Andy Fetzer.
In-Person and Livestream Worship at Epiphany
Epiphany is offering both in-person and livestream only worship services at this time. In-Person Worship Sign-Ups: November Worship December Worship Christmas Eve In-person worship is offered at noon on Wednesdays and at 8:30 am on Sunday morning. We are following our plan for meeting together in a responsible way in this time. You can read […]
Epiphany Star Newsletter for June and July
The Epiphany Star newsletter for June and July with columns from Fr. Peter and Mtr. Pamela, an update on our mission relationships and work to support Arbor Terrace.
May 28 Regathering Update
May 28, 2020 Dear Friends, This past week, Epiphany’s Regathering Committee (me, Mtr. Pamela, Mark Oliphant, Lisa Baehr, Bill Hoover, Pat Meyer, Carole Menzel, and Margaret Stromberg) have started to work through the details of how and when Epiphany regathers for in-person worship and ministry. We don’t have a plan to announce at this time. […]
Holy Week Schedule and Worship Books
All Holy Week and Easter services at Epiphany will be livestreamed this year. Epiphany’s livestream services can be found at www.livestream.com/epiphanyanglican and also on our church facebook page (www.facebook.com/epiphany.anglican). This is what we are planning. Maundy Thursday: This year we will be marking Maundy Thursday with the Tenebrae service at 7pm. Tenebrae, which means “darkness” […]