Sunday 12/02
5:00 p.m.
Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
Wine & Cheese reception follows
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. EYG, Bishop’s Hall
Monday 12/03
6:30 p.m. Prayer and Contemplation – Chapel
Tuesday 12/04
9 a.m. Staff Meeting – Founders Hall
7:30 p.m. Bible Study
Wednesday 12/05
4 p.m. Choristers Rehearsal - Music Rm.
6:30 p.m. Schola Rehearsal - Music Rm.
7:30 p.m. Advent Series – Founders Hall
Thursday 12/06
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 12/07
Office Closed
EYG, Epiphany Youth Group will attend Lessons & Carols tonight at 5:00 p.m. and then meet for supper and a lesson until 7:30 p.m. in the Bishop’s Hall.
Outreach
Adopt-a-family. Pick an ornament from the Giving Tree located near the coffee service and ensure a family in our community shares in the joy of Christmas. You can adopt a specific family or donate gift cards from local retailers or grocery stores. Sundays, December 2, 9 and 16.
Support Epiphany’s Mexico Ministry
Epiphany representatives will host a Christmas party for the children of El Florida barrio in Tijuana is next Sunday. Cash donations in support of this important effort may be made by noting “Mexico” on your check .
Next Sunday - Outreach Christmas Cookie Exchange
Please sign up to bake cookies and to setup and sell cookies at the cookie exchange next Sunday after 10 a.m. service. Signup at the Outreach table following services today. Anyone young or old can help us reach our goal while enjoying the holidays. Call or e-mail Marsha Hively at (805) 491-317 or mmhive@earthlink.net for more information.
Upcoming Events
The Annual Epiphany Children’s Potluck Christmas Party hosted by the Mom’s Group, Next Sunday, at 12 noon. Please RSVP to Cynthia at the Church.
Blood Drive
Donate blood Next Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. See Cynthia after church to sign up.
Formation
The Conscious Life
A Special Advent Lecture Series
Presented by Dr. George Lough, clinical psychologist
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.
Wednesdays, December 5, 12, and 19
6:30 pm Evening prayer and dinner
7:30 Lecture
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.
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.
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.
Opportunities to Serve
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!
