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Children's Program

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd has been described as a meeting place of two mysteries: the mystery of God, and the mystery of the children.

This program is highly child-centered, and allows children to enter into relationship with God in their own ways, and in their own time. We meet in the atrium, a quiet, focused place-more like a children’s chapel than a classroom. Everything in the atrium is designed with simplicity, beauty, and dignity and all items are child-sized.

Each Sunday, a different presentation is offered in the atrium, for example: The Presentation of the Geography and Land of Israel, where the children locate the very place where Jesus was born, there is The Presentation of Liturgical Calendar and Colors, that shows the way our church year is structured.

The heart of the catechesis holds that children have a deep capacity to receive and experience the most essential elements of our faith and where God is encountered through Word and action.

There are two ways for your children to participate:

Online Atrium
9 - 9:30 am See your weekly newsletter for the Zoom link.

In-person Atrium
9:45-The Peace, at which time we bring your children back to the Sanctuary for Communion.

All children are welcome to visit our atrium, and anyone can drop in any time they are visiting, to experience the Good Shepherd, the one who calls each of us by name.






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Laurie Burns, M.S., MFT
Epiphany Pulse; Children's Formation
(310) 948-1484 

    Laurie Burns, M.S., MFT

    Epiphany Pulse; Children's Formation
    (310) 948-1484 | Laurie has been on staff at Epiphany since 2001 and an active member since 1988. She serves as lay eucharistic minister, youth group leader, and catechist for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She facilitated the Grief & Loss Group for 13 years - and most recently began facilitating the Epiphany Pulse group. Laurie and her husband, Barry, have loved their time at Epiphany and look forward to many more years in their church home.
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    Service Times

    In light of the safe-at-home measures our state and our diocese are requiring, we have transitioned to virtual worship together. Services and meetings are being streamed through Facebook Live and our website.

    Sunday

    Morning Prayer 10:00 am

    Weekly Readings

    Virtual Coffee Hour 10:30 am

    Weekly Offering


    Children's Programs

    For an invitation please contact Laurie Burns

    9:00 am - Children's Church

    11:00 am - Epiphany Youth Group


    Wednesday

    Bible Study 12:00 pm

    Evening Prayer 7:30 pm

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    The Church of the Epiphany
    5450 Churchwood Drive
    Oak Park, CA 91377

    Contact Us
    (818) 991-4797

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    Our Sunday morning 10 a.m. worship is streamed via Facebook Live. You can watch on Facebook or by clicking below to watch on our website anytime.

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    We, the members of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, strive to be an open and welcoming spiritual family, committed to sharing in God’s goodness both within and beyond this community of faith. We will serve God through worship, stewardship, learning, involvement and the warmth of holy friendship, walking the way of Christ. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here.

    The Church of the Epiphany is a vibrant and growing spiritual community and we would love to have you come and join us! Please know that whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here, and you are welcome to join us every Sunday as we receive Christ into our lives.

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