Bulletin for Tablets and Cell Phones
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
The Episcopal Church in Agoura, Oak Park, and Westlake Village
The Rev. Jamie Barnett, Vicar
WELCOME
Visitors: We are delighted you have come to worship with us today! If you are interested in learning more about our church, please fill out the purple information card found in the slot in front of your seat and place it on the collection plate. We are excited to meet you and would love to get to know you!
This booklet contains the full order of service. If you are unfamiliar with our rituals and customs, just be present with us in this ancient liturgy and let the rest of the congregation carry you in worship. The bold type indicates where the people are invited to respond or pray.
Coffee Hour:Whether you are just visiting or have been here many times, we would love for you to join us for a time of fellowship with coffee and donuts in the Bishop’s Hall directly after the service.If you are visiting and are not sure where the Bishop’s Hall is, please ask anyone and they will be happy to show you!
Restrooms: Proceed through the office door to the right of the church and go straight down the hall and to the left. Both restrooms have baby changing tables.
Assisted listening devices: Available from the ushers in the back of the church.
Children: We welcome children in our worship. Their sounds are a gift from God – no need to subdue them! Our prayground is located in the side chapel and has quiet activities for parents and younger children to use while still in worship. Children ages 3-11 are welcome to join the atrium for our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sunday School program located in Mitchel Hall. Ask the ushers for directions. Children return to the service for communion.
Contact: Office hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and the sanctuary is open during these hours for private prayer or meditation. To speak with The Rev. Jamie Barnett, please call the office and make an appointment. Her office hours are Tuesday through Thursday.
Communion:By tradition, The Episcopal Church offers Holy Communion to all baptized persons. If you are not baptized, but wish to receive, we invite you to participate fully in the opening part of the service, called the Ministry of the Word, hearing God’s word and reflecting on your life, enabling you to come to the table for communion, if you so choose, with a heart prepared to receive. We hope that if you feel touched by the word and sacrament and wish to learn more about the life-giving power of the Spirit of the Risen Christ, you will contact The Rev. Jamie Barnett to inquire about participating in Holy Baptism.
Out of consideration for your fellow worshippers, please either turn off or silence your cell phonesr
The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
PRELUDE Praeludium in F major, Op. 52, Nr. 5 Moritz Brosig (1815-1887)
The Word of God
At the sound of the bell, at stand, as able, and sing
Entrance Hymn
Hymn 296 We know that Christ is raised and dies no moreEngelberg
Opening Acclamation
The people standing, the Presider says
Presider | Alleluia. Christ is risen. |
People | The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. |
Opening Anthem or Song of Praise
The following is sung, all standing
Hymnal S-278 Glory to God in the highestWilliam Mathias (1934-1992)
The Collect of the Day
Presider | The Lord be with you. |
People | And also with you. |
Presider | Let us pray. |
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lessons
First Reading: Acts 8:26-40
The people sit.
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
26An angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a wilderness road.) 27So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship 28and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot and join it.” 30So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” 31He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. 32Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this:
“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter,
and like a lamb silent before its shearer,
so he does not open his mouth.
33In his humiliation justice was denied him.
Who can describe his generation?
For his life is taken away from the earth.”
34The eunuch asked Philip, “About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. 36As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?” 38He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. 39When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. 40But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
Reader | The Word of the Lord. |
People | Thanks be to God. |
Silence may follow.
Psalm: Psalm 22:24-30 (sung by all)
Remain seated.
24My praise is of him in the great as|sembly; *
I will perform my vows in the presence of those who | worship him.
25The poor shall eat and be satisfied,
and those who seek the Lord shall | praise him: *
“May your heart live for | ever!”
26All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the | Lord, *
and all the families of the nations shall bow be|fore him.
27For kingship belongs to the | Lord, *
he rules over the | nations.
28To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in | worship; *
all who go down to the dust fall be|fore him.
29My soul shall live for him;
my descendants shall | serve him; *
they shall be known as the Lord’s for | ever.
†30They shall come and make known to a people yet un|born *
the saving deeds that he has | done.
Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-21
A Reading from the First letter of John.
7Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. 10In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.
13By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world. 15God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. 16So we have known and believe the love that God has for us.
God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. 17Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgment, because as he is, so are we in this world. 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. 19We love because he first loved us. 20Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. 21The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also.
Reader | The Word of the Lord. |
People | Thanks be to God. |
Silence may follow.
Sequence Hymn
All stand.
Hymn 657 Love divine, all loves excelling Hyfrydol
Gospel: John 15:1-8
Presider | The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. |
People | Glory to you, Lord Christ. |
[Jesus said to his disciples,] 1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. 5I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. 6Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”
Presider | The Gospel of the Lord. |
People | Praise to you, Lord Christ. |
The Sermon The Rev. Jamie Barnett
The NICENE Creed
All stand.
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
All remain standing.
We give you thanks for those who offer their best as leaders of your people—for our bishops, priests, and deacons. Pray for those who carry out your mission under their leadership.
Pray for God’s church.
Silence.
We offer our prayers for the leaders of our nation—for our president, our governor, Congress, and the courts of this land. Give them courage and wisdom and a heart for justice.
Pray for justice and peace.
Silence.
We pray for mercy for those who suffer from hunger, in poverty, in the wake of violent storms, after earthquakes. Sustain them in their struggles and give them hope. We are thankful for compassionate people who answer their call for help.
Pray for those who suffer around the world.
Silence.
We pray for those who are ill, for those who live in fear and whose spirits are restless. Give comfort for those who are dying and those who stand beside them as they find their way home. We pray especially for those on our parish prayer list: Mona and Hannah.We pray also for those who have asked for our prayers, but who prefer to remain anonymous, as well as those on our long-term prayer list.
Pray for new and unending life in this world and the next.
Silence.
We pray for those who have died, especially Brian.
Our hearts are full this day, Lord, as we embrace
new life in you. We give you thanks for the gift of
song and joyful spirits. Amen.
Confession of Sin
The Presider says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept.
Presider and People
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Presider stands and says
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
All stand, as able.
Presider The peace of Christ be always with you.
People And also with you.
All may greet one another in the name of Lord.
Prayer for Birthdays
All Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Holy Communion
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life(sung by the Parish Choir)
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
such a way as gives us breath;
such a truth as ends all strife;
such a life as killeth death.
Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
such as light as shows a feast;
such a feast as mends in length;
such a strength as make his guest.
Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
such a joy as none can move;
such a love as none can part;
such a heart as joys in love.
Text: George Herbert (1593-1633)
Music: Godfrey Sampson (1902-1949)
As the peoples’ gifts of bread, wine, and money are presented for a blessing, all stand and sing.
Hymn 304 I come with joy to meet my Lord Land of Rest
The Great Thanksgiving
Presider | The Lord be with you. |
People | And also with you. |
Presider | Lift up your hearts. |
People | We lift them to the Lord. |
Presider | Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. |
People | It is right to give God thanks and praise.
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Facing the Holy Table, the Presider proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By Christ’s death he has destroyed death, and by Christ’s rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus
Presider and People
Hymnal S-128 Holy, holy, holy LordWilliam Mathias (1934-1992)
The People stand or kneel.
The Presider continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, according to his command, O God,
Presider and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The Presider continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Savior of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, through whom we are acceptable to you, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with [__________ and] all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Savior, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say in the language of our hearts,
People and Presider
Our Father, who art in heaven, Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo,
hallowed be thy Name, santificado sea tu nombre,
thy kingdom come, venga tu reino,
thy will be done, hágase tu voluntad,
on earth as it is in heaven. en la tierra como en el cielo.
Give us this day our daily bread. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día,
And forgive us our trespasses, Perdona nuestras ofensas
as we forgive those como también nosotros perdonamos
who trespass against us. a los que nos ofenden.
And lead us not into temptation,No nos dejes caer en la tentación,
but deliver us from evil. y líbranos del mal.
For thine is the kingdom, Porque tuyo es el reino,
and the power, and the glory, el poder, y la gloria,
forever and ever. Amen. ahora y por siempre. Amén.
The Breaking of the Bread
Fraction Anthem Be known to us, Lord Jesus Jay Wilcox (b. 1954)
Invitation
The Presider says
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Distribution
The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people.
Presider This is Christ’s Banquet. It is made ready for those who love God, and for those who want to love God more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often, and you who have not been here long. You who have tried to follow Jesus, and you who have gotten lost. Come, because it is Christ who invites you.
All who seek God and desire a deeper life in Christ are welcome to receive Holy Communion.During the distribution of Communion, we welcome you to receive the sacrament or a prayer of blessing.When you come to the altar rail, you may either stand or kneel.
If you desire to receive the sacrament, please receive the bread in open and outstretched hands.Once you have received it, you may keep it there and the chalice bearer will take it, dip it in the wine and return it to you.If you do not wish to receive the wine, simply consume the wafer and then you may place your hands on the base of the chalice and the chalice bearer will say the words of administration.If you would like a gluten-free wafer, please tell the presider.
If you desire to receive a blessing, please cross your hands over your chest at the altar rail.
COMMUNION MUSIC
All are invited to sing
* * *
Post-Communion Prayer
After Communion, the Presider says
Let us pray.
Presider and People
Eternal God,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Savior. Amen.
Blessing
The Presider blesses the people.
Post-Communion Hymn
All stand and sing.
Hymn 205Good Christians all, rejoice and singGelobt sei Gott
Dismissal
Presider | Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. |
People | Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. |
Postlude Engelberg Robert A. Hobby (b. 1962)
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Music rights
“Glory to God” (Gloria in excelsis) and “Holy, holy, holy Lord” (Sanctus) by William Mathias, © 1976, Oxford University Press.Reproduced under OneLicense.net License No. A-717483.All rights reserved.
“Be known to us, Lord Jesus”© 2003, 2004 Jay Wilcox.Used by permission.All rights reserved.
“Jesus Christ, bread of life” by Jacques Berthier, © 1984, Les Presses de Taize, GIA Publications, Inc., agent.Reproduced under OneLicense.net License No. A-717483.All rights reserved.
“In resurrectione tua/The heavens and the earth rejoice” by the Taizé Community, © 2007, Les Presses de Taize, GIA Publications, Inc., agent.Reproduced under OneLicense.net License No. A-717483.All rights reserved.
Music for this service is livestreamed pursuant to OneLicense.net License No. A-717483.
The Church of the Epiphany
The Episcopal Church in Agoura, Oak Park, and Westlake Village
5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park, California 91377
(818) 991-4797 tcote.org
Connect to the Staff
The Rev. Jamie Barnett, Vicar, ext. 21, [email protected]
Karen James, Candidate for Ordination, ext. 28, [email protected]
Jay Wilcox, Director of Music, ext. 26, [email protected]
Laurie Burns, Director of Formation, ext. 24, [email protected]
Michelle Ponticelli, Bookkeeper/OWLs Coordinator, ext. 22, [email protected]
Sharon Schneider, Pastoral Care Coordinator, ext. 30, [email protected]
Nicholas Ponticelli, Livestream Coordinator
Maria Aguilar, Sexton
Arturo Morales, Maintenance
THE BISHOP’S COMMITTEE
Bishop’s Warden – Susan Halligan
People’s Warden--Bob Schneider
Treasurer –Shay Hass
Clerk – Laura Paden
Eileen Hannemann ‘24Claudia Dempster ‘25Joseph Cooper ‘26
Gabriel Rueda ‘24Linda Loomis ‘25Catherine Hahn ‘26
Bob Thomson ’24Bob Schneider ‘25Severin Peck ‘26
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask any member of our staff, our Wardens, or any member of our Bishop’s Committee, and they will be happy to assist you.
4/28 10:00 a.m. Children in church
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:30 a.m. Newcomers/Episcopal 101
4/305:00 p.m. Laundry Love (offsite)
5/1 12:00 p.m. Feeding the Spirit Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Lectio Divina
5/2 6:30 p.m. Schola Rehearsal
7:45 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal
5/5 9:45 a.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – Children in the Atrium
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
11:30 a.m.Epiphany Youth Group
11:30 a.m.Newcomers/Episcopal 101
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TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING
Our Rummage Sale is Saturday, May 25. Proceeds will be used to support Epiphany and its ministries. Please bring donations to the Founders Hall on Sundays up to May 19. We will gladly accept gently-used clothing, collectables, linens, jewelry, shoes, purses, toys, children’s books, small decorative items including Christmas items, and kitchen and household items in working condition. Please make sure ALL items are clean and in good repair. We are unable to accept furniture, carpeting, drapes or blinds, electronics, bookcases, building supplies, food, or hygiene items.
For more information contact Claudia Dempster at [email protected].
KAREN JAMES ORDINATION BUS
Save the Date for Karen James Ordination to the Deaconate on June 8, when after seven years of study, service, and prayer, she will become The Rev. Karen James. The ceremony will be at St. John’s Cathedral (514 W. Adams Blvd, LA, CA 90007). For joyful fellowship and ease to you, we will have a bus going. Please let us know if you plan on taking the bus. There is a signup sheet in the Founder's Hall or send an email to [email protected]. We hope to see everyone at this sacred and momentous occasion. There will be a reception here at the church after the ordination. Details will follow.
LAUNDRY LOVE
Tuesday, April 30, we will meet at the Coin Op Laundry, 1008 E. Avenida de Los Arboles from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You don't need to stay the entire time. For more information, contact Karen James at [email protected].
OWLS
We would LOVE for you to join us on May 9 as our very own Guy Walker completes the history of the Stuart Dynasty (1603-1704) with a focus on the reigns of William & Mary and Queen Anne and the consequences of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713) which ushered in a period of maritime, commercial, and financial supremacy for Great Britain. This will be interesting and educational!We ask for a $15 donation to cover the cost of lunch.Please RSVP by May 6 to Michelle Ponticelli at 805-320-5003 or [email protected]. If you would like to donate to or underwrite an OWLs program, please go to www.tcote.org/give/
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DINNER PARTY
Save the date! Our annual fundraiser dinner party is on June 22 this year, including a live band that’s sure to please!
COMMUNITY CORNER
To learn details, locations, ticket prices and more on the following, go to our Connections Newsletter or www.tcote.org
CONEJO VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY presents the MOZART REQUIEM performed within the excellent acoustics of The Church of the Epiphany! Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.
KOVALEVA DUO BENEFIT CONCERT
Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 p.m. featuring Anna Kovaleva, piano and Elena Kovaleva, violin
SENIOR CONCERNS CAREGIVER RECOGNITION DAY
Tuesday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A THANK YOU
I write to you today to thank you for the donation of water to our daily meal program. Our program was running very low on water as the weather warmed. I called our contacts at the Church of the Epiphany and asked if they might make a donation. Literally, the next week a whole pallet of water was delivered to Harbor House! What a wonderful gift and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. We now have plenty of water and can be generous to our homeless community. As a church you are really living out the Gospel. Thank you!
Peace to you,
Sheri Groenveld - Harbor House – Operations Director
Note from the Outreach Committee: We were able to respond immediately because some members donate monthly to Outreach. Thanks to all!
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Anne Mendenhall, mother of Mark Mendenhall passed away on March 18. There will be a Celebration of Life here at church on Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. All are invited.Reception in Bishop’s Hall immediately following.
MINISTRIES – FIND YOUR CONNECTION
Want to help on Sundays during the service? If you are interested in being an usher, reader, or LEM, please contact the church at [email protected]
Members of the Altar Guild prepare all that is necessary for the celebration of all of the sacraments of the church. Contact: Leigh Wallace [email protected]
Each week, talented and creative team members of the Epiphany Flower Guild purchase and arrange our altar flowers. No experience necessary; on-the-job training provided! Contact: Carrie Wilcox (703) 508-2628
The Music Ministry at The Church of the Epiphany offers a variety of opportunities for participation and welcomes all. You may join the choir at any time. Contact: Jay [email protected]
Acolytes are a part of the team of ministers who lead the worship. This ministry is open to males and females aged 12 and up. If you would like to be involved, please contact Karen: [email protected].
Creation Care at Epiphany is about helping each other to grow in care for God’s Creation. Seasonal Sacred Hikes help to create a personal bond and connection. Contact: Mari Mendenhall [email protected]
Interested in being a Coffee Host? Coffee hour is a tradition of hospitality and fellowship, a time to catch up with friends and acquaint yourself with new people of the congregation. Contact: [email protected]
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program is highly child-centered and allows children to enter into a relationship with God in their own ways, and in their own time. All children are welcome. Contact: Laurie Burns [email protected]
Meeting at noon for one hour on Wednesdays, Feeding the Spirit Bible study is focused on upcoming lessons for the week and the themes found within.
The Lunch Bunch prepares and delivers 70-80 brown bag lunches to Harbor House once a month for low income and homeless families and individuals. Join us! Contact: Yvonne Lux [email protected]
The Interfaith Ministry’s mission is to involve members of Epiphany in the sharing of traditions among people of various faiths and cultures, to deepen and broaden mutual understanding, and to offer education and service opportunities that encourage and promote fairness and empathy through our actions, leading to a more harmonious society. Contacts: Aggie Winston [email protected]and Kerrie Sadler [email protected]
The Pastoral Care Team cares for parishioners who may be sick, recovering from surgery, or experiencing other life changes. We make phone calls, visit hospitals and homes, and help with their unmet needs, such as providing an occasional meal following surgery or illness. If you would like to be a part of this rewarding ministry, contact Sharon Schneider: [email protected]
At Epiphany, we embrace and appreciate the capacity and insight of our teen parishioners. EYG is a safe, encouraging space for spiritual exploration and asking important questions. We meet every other Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Laurie Burns [email protected]
Deepen your faith while discussing the Bible, church history, and practical theology. Education for Ministry (EfM) meets Monday nights from September to June, enrollment for 2024 begins in July. Contact: Elizabeth at [email protected]
Lectio Divina is a practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer opening to a deeper communion with God. We meet via Zoom every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Link at www.tcote.org/lectio-divina or contact: Barry at[email protected].
A grief shared meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Ascension Chapel. Wherever and however you are experiencing grief, we invite you to come and share your story in a safe and supportive space. Contact: Laurie Burns [email protected]
PFLAG's vision is to create a world where difference is celebrated, and all people are valued inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We meet on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
OWLS (Older Wiser Laity) strives to create community and fellowship opportunities among the more senior members of our church and the greater area, meeting on the second Thursday of the month at noon for lunch and enriching programs from October - May. Contact Michelle Ponticelli: [email protected]
Laundry Love is a nationwide program that assists low-income families and individuals in doing their laundry. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Contact: Karen James [email protected]
Red Door Vineyard's vision is to be a source of congregational growth, strength, and spirituality as we share in the journey of crafting wine in God's name. In addition to ongoing vineyard activities, we gather monthly for Monday Night Fellowship and Friday Evening Happy Hour and arrange a variety of social and cultural experiences. Contact: Stacey Stephens [email protected]
The Epiphany Music Guild furthers the church's outreach mission to the
community by providing a regular series of musical and other artistic events, enriching people’s lives, and giving them opportunities to encounter beauty in a sacred space. Contact: Jay at [email protected] or www.tcote.org/music/
Epiphany Young Adults meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30. Please contact Karen: [email protected] or Laurie: [email protected] if you are between the ages of 18 and 30 and would like more info or to join in!
Do you like to entertain? The Holy Hosts are looking for people who are interested in cooking, serving, or helping to supply food for church events. If you are interested in participating, please contact Karen Listick by texting (preferable) or calling at 818-519-1763 or via e-mail at [email protected].
For more information on these and other ministries, please visit www.tcote.org
Spring has sprung, which means it’s Membership season for the Red Door Vineyard Guild! Whether you are new to RDV or have been renewing since 2012, we welcome your 2024 membership. We thank you for your participation, which sustains the grand adventure on the hill that we call the Red Door Vineyard.
RDV Membership Event ~ Wine and Appetizers Saturday, May 4, 2024 ~ 4pm to 6pm
at the home of
Stacey & Steve Stephens
1425 Remont Circle, Oak Park
We will have membership forms available on site. Please bring your checkbook. Those renewing or joining on-the-spot will be entered in a drawing for RDV wine and bling!
All Are Welcome to this event, so please feel free to bring friends.
RSVP by April 30 via at [email protected] with your name and the names of those accompanying you.
Reminder: the shares of wine that come with your 2024 membership will be distributed at another event in the Fall of 2025.
Hope to see you on the 4th!*CHEERS*
If you are unable to attend, we will be happy to email you a Membership form. Please email [email protected]
PRAYERS
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OUR MISSION AND VISION
Mission
We seek to ensure that all who enter our doors know that they are loved, welcomed, and celebrated unconditionally, that we serve the world with gratitude, humility, and courage, and that we continue to grow in faith, recognizing reason and exploring the profound mystery that is God’s creation.
Vision
To live and love as true followers of Jesus, not just fans.
Core Values
RADICAL LOVE
JOYFUL SERVICE
FAITHFUL LEARNING
Core Values guide us in carrying out our mission and realizing our vision. By their nature, core values are touchstones for prayer, discernment, ongoing conversation, and action. We seek a deep understanding and ongoing engagement with Epiphany’s Core Values. Over the years, we will continue reflecting on what they mean in their application; how they challenge and inform decisions and actions in Epiphany’s ministries, and how they help our ministries be aligned with our mission and vision.
NEW NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
Please note our new newsletter deadlines:
For the Sunday Connections - Wednesdays 12:00 p.m.
For the Friday Connections - Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.
Thank you for your cooperation!