Bulletin for Tablets and Cell Phones
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
July 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
The Rev. Karen James, Deacon
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 phones.
A Commemoration of the Ordination of the Philadelphia Eleven: July 29, 1974
Today’s commemoration marks the ordinations of the first eleven women to the priesthood in the
Episcopal Church at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia on July 29, 1974..
Through most of the history of the Christian Church the position of women has been secondary
to that of men. During the first half of the twentieth century, as women in the Episcopal Church
were seeking to expand their participation in the life of the church, many women became church
workers or directors of religious education as "Deaconesses" -- a separate order from male
Deacons.
The movement for ordination equity gained momentum in 1970 when laywomen were seated for
the first time with voice and vote at a General Convention of the Episcopal Church. A resolution
called for a vote to eliminate the canonical distinctions between male deacons and female
deaconesses, with the intent to clear the way for women seeking ordination to be recognized as
full and equal deacons. When that motion was adopted, The Episcopal Church was presented
with the issue of whether to ordain women as priests and bishops too.
Another resolution was proposed at the 1970 General Convention to approve women’s
ordination to the priesthood and episcopate. It failed to pass the House of Deputies, but
nonetheless had much positive support. A similar resolution narrowly failed to pass at the next
General Convention in 1973.
By July 1974, supporters of women’s ordination grew restless with the stalled legislative process
and a service was scheduled to ordain women to the priesthood. Three retired bishops agreed to
preside: Daniel Corrigan, retired bishop suffragan of Colorado; Robert L. DeWitt, recently
resigned Bishop of Pennsylvania; and Edward R. Welles, retired Bishop of West Missouri. A
fourth bishop, José Antonio Ramos, Bishop of Costa Rica, was also present at the service in
support of the women being ordained, but did not act as an ordaining bishop.
Eleven women who were deacons presented themselves as ready for ordination to the priesthood.
These women, who came to be called the "Philadelphia Eleven", were Merrill Bittner, Alla
Bozarth-Campbell, Alison Cheek, Emily Hewitt, Carter Heyward, Suzanne Hiatt, Marie
Moorefield, Jeannette Piccard, Betty Schiess, Katrina Swanson, and Nancy Wittig.
They were ordained on July 29, 1974 at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The ordinations inspired both celebration and controversy in the Episcopal Church. The House
of Bishops declared them "irregular" and the Philadelphia Eleven were prohibited from
officially exercising priestly functions. Nevertheless, the movement for the ordination of women
continued to move forward.
On September 7, 1974 George Barrett, retired Bishop of Rochester,
ordained Lee McGee, Alison Palmer, Betty Rosenberg, and Diane Tickell in Washington, DC.
Finally, at the next General Convention in September 1976, the ordination of women to the
priesthood was approved to begin on January 1, 1977, and the previous "irregular" ordinations
were regularized.
The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
PRELUDEPrelude on Land of RestRichard Proulx (1937-2010)
The Word of God
At the sound of the bell, all stand as able and sing.
Entrance Hymn
Hymn 304I come with joy to meet my Lord Land of Rest
Opening Acclamation
The people standing, the Presider says
Presider | Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. |
People | And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. |
The Collect of the Day
Presider | The Lord be with you. |
People | And also with you. |
Presider | Let us pray. |
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lessons
First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44
The people sit.
A Reading from the Second book of Kings.
42A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first fruits to the man of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said, “Give it to the people and let them eat.” 43But his servant said, “How can I set this before a hundred people?” So he repeated, “Give it to the people and let them eat, for thus says the Lord, ‘They shall eat and have some left.’ ” 44He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord.
Reader | The Word of the Lord. |
People | Thanks be to God.
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Silence may follow.
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
A Reading from Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus.
14For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
20Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Reader | The Word of the Lord. |
People | Thanks be to God. |
Silence may follow.
Sequence Hymn
All stand as able.
Hymn 455O love of God, how strong and trueDunedin
Gospel: John 6:1-21
Deacon | The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. |
People | Glory to you, Lord Christ. |
1Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. 2A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. 5When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?” 6He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. 7Philip answered him, “Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” 8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, 9“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?” 10Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. 11Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. 12When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” 13So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. 14When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, “This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.”
15When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
16When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. 20But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” 21Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going.
Deacon | The Gospel of the Lord. |
People | Praise to you, Lord Christ. |
The SermONThe Rev. Karen James
The NICENE Creed
All stand as able.
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 as able.
We yearn for the fullness of God, that Christ may dwell in us and we in him.
God of our forebears, we thank you for the gift of life and for our connection with all that you have made. Today we give thanks especially for the first women ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church: Alison, Alla, Betty, Carter, Emily, Jeannette, Katrina, Marie, Merrill, Nancy, and Suzanne. Thank you for calling them to priesthood, and for giving them the resolve to answer.
We thank you, Holy One.
We thank you for creative compassionate leaders throughout the world and the church. We remember today the bishops who acted to ordain those first women to the priesthood:
Daniel, Robert, and Edward.We thank you for their apostolic service.
We thank you, Holy One.
We thank you for the promise of your presence in our lives. Bewith us as we strive to bring equity to our church and serve as models of justice and peace for our neighbors.
Hear us, Holy One.
We pray for those on our parish prayer list: Barry T and Ronnie; we pray also for those who have requested our prayers and who wish to remain anonymous as well as for those on our long-term prayer list.
Hear us, Holy One .
Spirit of wisdom, we pray for discerning hearts, so that we may recognize the gifts and ministries for which you equip us.
Hear us, Holy One.
Holy and gracious God, we pray to participate each day in the renewal of your church and in the
healing of the world. Teach us to value one another, to rely on the breadth of our diverse gifts,
and to unite us in bonds of love. We pray because of Jesus, who teaches us to serve. Amen.
Confession of Sin
The Deacon says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept.
Minister 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 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
Presider | The peace of the Lord be always with you. |
People | And also with you. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prayer for Birthdays
AllWatch 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 SOLOCiacona in G majorDietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
As the peoples’ gifts of bread, wine, and money are presented for a blessing, all stand as able and sing
Hymn 404We will extol you, ever-blessed LordOld 124th
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.
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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
WLP 858 Holy, holy, holy American Folk Hymn, arr. Marcia Pruner (1936-2013),
harmonized Annabel Morris Buchanan (1888-1983)
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 Lord 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 to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, 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 Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, 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 thosecomo 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
PresiderAlleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People:Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Invitation
The Presider says
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Distribution
The Presider says
PresidThis 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
Organ soloPavanne from Rhythmic SuiteRobert Elmore (1913-1985)
Post-Communion Prayer
After Communion, the Presider says
Let us pray.
Presider and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son 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 Lord. Amen.
Blessing
The Presider blesses the people.
Post-Communion Hymn
All stand as able and sing.
Hymn 448O love, how deep, how broad, how highDeus tuorum militum
Dismissal
Deacon | Let us go forth in the name of Christ. |
People | Thanks be to God. |
PostludeAllegro from Concerto del Signor Meck
Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)
Our guest organist this morning is Thomas Neenan.
Litany written by: The Very Reverend Kay Sylvester, Diocese of Los Angeles]
Music rights
“Holy, holy, holy Lord” (Sanctus), American folk melody, arr. Marcia Pruner, harm. Annabel Morris Buchanan (1889-1983), © 1985, Church Publishing, Inc.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.
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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]
The Rev. Karen James, Deacon, 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.
Sunday, 7/28
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Children in church
Tuesday, 7/30
5:00 p.m. Laundry Love
Wednesday, 7/31
12:00 p.m. Feeding the Spirit Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Lectio Divina
Sunday, 8/4
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Children in church
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LAUNDRY LOVE july
Tuesday, July 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].
NAMETAGS
We wear nametags to help us feel more connectedand so we can get to know each other better. If you're interested in having one, please fill out the form on the website (search for “nametag”) or put your name on the clipboard in the narthex.
bread bakers wanted
Starting Sunday July 28, our church lectionary will have us switching over for five weeks to the Gospel of John rather than Mark. All texts for all five weeks will come from what is known as the “Bread of Life Discourse.” When I first came to Epiphany back in 2021, I envisioned us having five families volunteer to make homemade bread, one family for each of those Sundays making bread that we would then use as our communion bread. Unfortunately, we had to forgo that plan due to Covid. So this year, I would like to see if we can make that happen.
I am volunteering to make bread for the first Sunday. As it happens, my two granddaughters who live in Nashville, Tennessee will be visiting me for the next 10 days, and I have asked them and my son who lives in Simi Valley and his two little ones to come and join us in making bread. It occurred to me that there would then be three generations of one family lovingly involved in making communion bread for our Sunday service. Something about that really spoke to me of life-long memories being made and treasured, so perhaps some of you would like to do the same. I hope so. And if you would like to, please share with us your story of the making of the bread if you have one or perhaps the story of why you feel called to bake bread for your church community.
I do have a recipe if you need one. Ideally, it should be an unleavened loaf around 8” in diameter. You can also find recipes and tips for making bread online. I hope this time will be a loving, live-giving time for all of us at Epiphany! God bless!
HARBOR HOUSE LUNCHES
Many thanks to those who volunteered to make lunches in July. They are much appreciated by the recipients. Harbor House is serving additional clients due to the closure of the Lutheran Social Services operation in TO so, if you can, please sign up to make and deliver 10 lunches on Wednesday, August 14. Questions? Email [email protected]
Lunches for 10 people - Include sandwich- turkey, egg salad, lunch meat, or pb&j, three snacks, fruit, and a drink. Drinks and fruit should be separate. Drop off is between 4:00 and 4:30 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at Avenida de Los Arboles and Mt. Clef. Parking lot is in the back.
SUMMER FOOD DRIVE
Save the Date – Tuesday, July 30, 6 - 8:00 p.m. for the WIN Summer Food Drive and Community Picnic at Conejo Creek Park North. ALL DONATIONS GO TO MANNAEnjoy the picnic and bring your donation. Learn more at www.tcote.org or the Epiphany Connections newsletter.RSVP or questions: Aggie, [email protected] or call (805) 807-5001.
Many of our local charities, like Manna and Harbor House are experiencing higher demand this summer as Lutheran Social Services scales back and vacates their facilities in Thousand Oaks.
Manna collection bins are in the Bishop’s Hall and the narthex, or grab and go with a grocery bag, fill it up with needed items, and return throughout the week during office hours or on Sundays until July 28.
Epiphany Interfaith Ministry
We were proud to co-sponsor a presentation by a member of the Sikh community, Gurpreet Kaur Singh, who masterfully explained the fascinating formation, principles and virtues upon which Sikhism was founded and continues today. Everyone who attended enjoyed learning, asking questions and having discussions in a welcoming, supportive, and friendly environment.
Attendees were of many different faiths, including Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Hindu, Buddhist, Greek Orthodox, from all over Ventura County We look forward to partnering with VCIC in the future .visit www.vcic.info
For questions or more information about Epiphany Interfaith Ministry, email co-chairs, Aggie Winston, [email protected], or Kerrie Sadler, [email protected].
GIVE US A CALL!
For those people without computers, we now have the option of phoning in and listening to our livestream services on Sunday mornings! Please share this news with anyone you know that you think would enjoy being able to listen in when they can't come in person. Phone: +1 720-256-2320. Enter the pin number 840327174, then hit #.
MINISTRIES – FIND YOUR CONNECTION
For more information on these and other ministries, please visit www.tcote.org
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 The Rev. Karen James: [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]
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]
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]
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]
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 June. Contact: Elizabeth at [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 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/
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]
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.
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]
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 (818)519-1763 or via e-mail at [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, Contacts: Aggie Winston [email protected]and Kerrie Sadler [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 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Contact: Karen James [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].
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 [email protected]
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]
Outreach: In response to the grace and love we have been given in Christ, we seek to serve our neighbors. Our commitment is to provide opportunities for The Church of the Epiphany to reach out locally, nationally, and globally so that we may grow, mature, and become more fully the people Christ calls us to be.
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: [email protected]
The Pastoral Care Team cares for parishioners who may be sick, recovering from surgery, or experiencing other life changes
If you would like to be a part of this rewarding ministry, contact Sharon Schneider: [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]
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 Young Adult Group (YAGs) meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30. Please contact The Rev. Karen James: [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.
FOCUS ON: USHERS
Ushers are the smiling faces that greet us every Sunday morning as we gather for worship. They help Jamie with the orderly running of the service and assist members and visitors before and during each service. They hand out programs, help people find seats, manage the offerings, and direct the orderly movement of people to and from communion. Most ushers serve approximately once a month - it’s a very flexible schedule. Open to men and women.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact the church office at (818) 991-4797 or send an email to [email protected].
SPONSORING FLOWERS
Sponsoring altar flowers on Sunday is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, honor loved ones, or give thanks. If you would like to give, please fill out the card found in the church pews or visit www.tcote.org
summer choir dates
Your next opportunity to sing is August 18. Meet us at 9:00 a.m. in the church to learn an easy anthem to sing at that morning's service. Questions? Contact Jay at [email protected] . We look forward to hearing from you!
A GENTLE REMINDER
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Our Vision
To live and love as true
followers of Jesus,
not just fans.
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