Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Sunday 11/25
No Youth Group Meeting tonight.

Monday 11/26
6:30 p.m. Prayer and Contemplation – Chapel
7:30 p.m., Bishop’s Committee Meeting

Tuesday 11/27
9 a.m. Staff Meeting – Founders Hall
7:30 p.m. Bible Study – on break.
Will resume December 4.

Wednesday 11/28
4 p.m. Choristers Rehearsal - Music Rm.
7:30 p.m. Schola Rehearsal - Music Rm.

Thursday 11/29
10:00 a.m. Epiphany Page Turners, Rm. 2
3:10 p.m. “Joyful Noise” - Rm. 2
7:30 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal - Music Rm.

Friday 11/30
Office Closed

Upcoming Events
Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
Don’t miss this beautiful gathering of Epiphany’s combined choirs as we come together in candle-light to hear the ancient prayers, share the Bible lessons and sing the carols and hymns that ring in this most beautiful Season.
Next Sunday, December 2 - 5:00 p.m.

Outreach
Adopt-a-family, Offer a joyful Christmas to a local family in need. Sign up Sundays, December 2, 9 and 16.

Mexico Ministry - Pick a star from the Wishing Tree and purchase the item noted on the star to contribute to the Christmas trip to Mexico where we host a Christmas party for the children of El Florida barrio in Tijuana.

Opportunities for Serving

Hospitality
♫ Music Guild needs assistance with light party food and reception set up for upcoming Concerts and Recitals. Please call church office for more information.

Fun Folders Club
 We are looking for additional members. Rules: Agree to receive a phone call or e-mail when the church has a big mailing. If available at time of folding, labeling, and stamping, you come in and enjoy the company of your fellow club members. Dues: Absolutely free!

Formation
The Conscious Life
An Advent Lecture Series
by Dr. George Lough, clinical psychologist
Wednesdays, December 5, 12, and 19
Explore what it means to have a more conscious life, working to understand God’s place in our relationships with others and with ourselves. Join us for prayer and dinner or come only for the presentation. Call the church office to sign up. Child care available upon request.
6:30 pm Evening prayer and dinner 7:30 Lecture

At the next Theological Reading Group, Sunday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m., we will be studying The Good News of Jesus by William Countryman and/or Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton.

Check it out:
Epiphany has a brand new blog!!!
www.epiphanyepicenter.blogspot.com
Visit the “Epicenter” to catch up on a class you might have missed and to add your comments to the ongoing conversation. Today: What Christian Spirituality looks like.

Other Ongoing Happenings

Join us in the chapel for prayer, scripture and meditation on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Please call the church office for more information.

The regular Tuesday evening Bible study continues on December 4 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Catherine Polley’s home. For more information, contact the church office. All are welcome!

Sunday School: at the 10 am service. Check in with Karen James, Director, for information and to sign-up.

Save the Date

Outreach Cookie Exchange – Sunday after church on December 9. Proceeds to benefit Mexico Outreach Trip.

The Annual Epiphany Children’s Potluck Christmas Party hosted by the Mom’s Group, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 12 noon. Please RSVP.

The days might be cooling down, but the need for blood at area hospitals is not. You can help local patients by donating blood at our Church blood drive on Sunday, December 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. See Cynthia after church to sign up.