Sunday 01/27/08  

• Annual Meeting after church
  
•  Light lunch follows.
  

 Sunday Night              

• Concert – Tonoi Ensemble, 5:00 p.m.
• EYG, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
  

Monday 01/28/08       

• Monday Meditation, 6:30 p.m., Chapel
  

Tuesday 01/29/08         

• Staff Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
  

Friday 02/01/08           

• Office Closed

  ♫     Concert tonight! : Tonoi Ensemble with actress Corinne Dekker

“Storytelling”…gather ‘round for a musical spinning of tales, complemented by animated narration and theatrics.Concerts begin with a wine reception & introduction at 5:00 p.m.  Admission for Music Guild Members is free.  Suggested donations for other guests: $25 family; $10 adult; $5 child/student/senior.

Ash Wednesday – The first day of the church’s penitential season of Lent.  Join us for the Ash Wednesday Liturgy and the imposition of ashes in the church at 12:30 and again at 7:30 p.m.

 

Lenten Evensong

Presented by the Choristers, with the Schola, followed by Recital:  Piano Duo Marina Grozdanovic & Lucy Nargizyan, featuring dramatic works for two pianos by Rachmaninoff, Lutoslawski,and Brahms. Sunday, February 10 at 5:00 p.m.

Outreach

Taco Tuesday - February 5 – Epiphany’s answer to Shrove (or “Fat”) Tuesday, when, on the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, all of the fat of the household is consumed in preparation for the Lenten Fast.  Join with your fellow congregation members and share a meal of tacos, beans, rice and all the fixings.  You will enjoy a fun evening and assist Epiphany’s Outreach efforts!  All are welcome.  February 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Conejo Valley Free Meal Program - On the second Tuesday evening of every month, next month Tuesday, February 12, members of Epiphany prepare and serve dinner to those who are homeless or of very low income in our community.  For info or to sign up, contact Mary Lehr (818.707.6944).

Formation

Lenten Pilgrimage “The Teachings of Paul”, with the Rev. Dr. Jarvis Streeter, Professor of Religion and Chair of the Religion department at California Lutheran University.  Wednesday evenings beginning February 13 – March 5, we will gather in the church for Evening Prayer at 6:15 p.m., share in a simple soup supper followed by the class.  If you would be able to bring a pot of soup for one of the suppers, please contact Yvonne Lux yvonnelux@gmail.com or (805)241-9135.  We look forward to seeing you there!

The Epicenter

Epiphany’s new blog is a great way to stay connected during the busy work week!  Check it out at www.epiphanyepicenter.blogspot.com or via the church website.

Also, if you have not already done so, be sure to visit Epiphany’s web site (www.tcote.org) and sign up to receive regular (bi-weekly) announcements from your church.

The Sunday evening theology – next meets on Sunday, February 17 6:00 - 7:30 pm. We are reading Catherine Keller's On the Mystery: Discerning Divinity in Process.

Spiritual Direction
St. Patrick's is hosting a day-long group spiritual direction workshop and retreat facilitated by accredited spiritual director, Sarah Kitch.  Spiritual direction is a wonderful way to grow more deeply in your faith, discern God's presence in your life, and learn more about who you have been created to be.  The retreat will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  The cost is $25, checks payable to Sarah Kitch.  If you would like more information, please call Sarah Kitch at 818 442 4514. 

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 Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Catherine Polley’s home. For more information, contact the church office.  All are welcome!

Sunday School: begins at 9:45 a.m.  Check in with Karen James, Director, for information and to sign-up.

The AYUG (As Yet Unnamed Group) is looking for members!  If you like to knit (or want to learn), or do crochet, needlepoint, applique, cross-stitch or some other handcraft, come to the first meeting of AYUG on Thursday, Feb. 14.  We meet from 9:30 to 11:30 in classroom 1 of the new building.  This is a relaxed group for people who like handwork, talking and eating (mostly simultaneously).  Have questions? Contact Anna Milliken (310 4573162) or Melissa McCarthy (at church).

OWLs (Older, Wiser Laity) will meet February 14 for a lunch and movie matinee.  Details to follow as the event gets closer.