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Church of the Epiphany // December 10, 2020

Join us for
Virtual Worship on Sunday @ 11 AM

A Message From Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Click here to view Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's 2020 Christmas message -
Joy to the World!

We ask your prayers -

for comfort and healing:

Rev. Ellie
Rev. TomJames, Laura & Cristina
Sr. Teresita, Sr. Olive Ann, and the staff of St. Gabriel’s Retreat Center
Fr. Graham and MaryJo
Fr. Steve & Maureen
Evelyn, Megan, & Sebastian
Ryan, Michelle
David
Ted
Richelle
Elle
Kim
Ceil
Jim
Evelyn
Don
Eleanore and George
Amy and Todd
Sandi
Sandy, David, and Melissa
Bob
Betsy & Ed
Jane
Jackie
Jack
Amy and Bill
Louise
Daryl
Addiction Sufferers & their families
All whose lives are touched by COVID-19
Epiphany School in Uganda, Primary Class Seven
In the Diocese of Bethlehem: Christ Church, Towanda

Sunday Virtual Worship Link

You are warmly invited to worship at Epiphany on Sunday's at 11 AM. Join here:
https://zoom.us/j/99005230944

Or join by telephone:
One tap mobile
646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 990 0523 0944
To find your local number if you are in another time zone: https://zoom.us/u/adC2ITYYp1

Find this week's bulletin and announcements HERE.
Click on the button at the top of the bulletin for the link to a printable version.

If you do not have access to the online bulletin and need a printed copy mailed to you,
please e-mail cote@epix.net.

Next Week's Birthdays

Kathy Jo Brittain; Sethany Rancier; Robert Jenkins; Nancy Bird; David Gibson.

Next Week's Anniversary
David & Krystall Barnes

Thanks to our Advent Lessons & Carols Participants!

Readers: Derry Bird – Bruce Rivera – Brenda Spangenberg – Gail Prye – Nickolai & George Sutton.
Choristers: Barbara Castanzo – Gail Prye – Melissa Driscole – Roger Mattes.
Flutist: Jackie Mattes.
Organist: Mary-Jo Cliff.
Prayers: Barbara Little and Gail Prye.
Faithful Reader Coordinator: Nancy Bird.

Thanks to Adrien for sharing this
tranquil scene

Epiphany Calendar

Bible Study for December 13, Advent 3, Year B

The readings for this Sunday
The Bible study for this week's readings
For your personal study.

Or join the Zoom Bible Study Group on Tuesday evenings at 7
to discuss the next week's study.
The readings for the next Sunday
The Bible study for the next Sunday

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Christmas Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings due by 12/20

There will be two large poinsettias to adorn the altar for Christmas Eve worship. For memorials & thanksgivings, you may donate to any Epiphany Fund such as AGAPE, All Saints, or Sunday Dinners to name a few. To be remembered in the Christmas Eve worship bulletin, memorials & thanksgivings must be received by Sunday, Dec. 20th. Donations may be dropped at the office Tues-Thu, or mailed to Church of the Epiphany, PO Box 189, Clarks Summit, Pa 18411-0189, or given online at www.onrealm.org using your Realm account with Epiphany.

Looking for an Opportunity to Give?

Help with Epiphany Meal for the Homeless: Assist in preparing the turkey dinner for the homeless. Meet at Epiphany Saturday, December 19^th at 5 pm. If you have questions, please contact Andrea at 570-677-2949

Donations for our Homebound Parishioners: A $20 donation covers the cost of one Guidepost book and mailing it to our at-home church members. (*With COVID restrictions we are not accepting cookies or doing direct deliveries this year.)

Friends of the Poor-Volunteer Help Needed at Jackson Terrace Pantry: 148 Meridian Avenue, Scranton. The pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteer help is needed from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help answer the office phone and registration of families. This is indoor work. Contact Ann at 570-340-6086 if you can help.

Christmas Basket Giveaway: Wed, Dec. 16^th 2-5 pm at Scranton High School. All welcome. Drive-through. On-site registration. Proxies welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Poor–Scranton. To donate or volunteer, contact Ann 570-340-6086/570-892-8038(c)

QuietChurch Invitation for December 21st

Quiet Church is a means to redevelop our inner connection with God by being quiet. QuietChurch is open to all--interfaith, non-denominational. It is a quiet time to gather to worship in reverent silence and quiet. One may meditate, clear the mind and heart, read a bit, while seeking connection, solace, and being loved. Quiet Church will offer an on-line gathering Monday, December 21 in observance of Advent / Winter Solstice. The shortest day of the year is a great time to gather in the quiet peace of loved ones who have died. It is a very hard day for some. Come to Quiet Church and be loved. May the peace of Quiet gather us in!

Go to the Calendar on the QuietChurch.org Website via http://www.quietchurch.org/events/category/quietchurch/2020-12/?tribe_events_cat=quietchurch&tribe-bar-date=2020-12

Tell Me Something Good, a new web series from The Episcopal Church

Episode 3 now available
Tell Me Something Good, a new web series from The Episcopal Church, highlights positive stories from around the church through conversations with a variety of guests. New episodes of Tell Me Something Good will be released every two weeks. Episodes 1-3 are available for viewing on The Episcopal Church website here, on Facebook here, and on Instagram TV, @theepiscopalchurch.

Show Us Your Crèche!

Share a photo of your family nativity scene with your Epiphany friends and family. Watch for photos and collages in this newsletter, on our Facebook page, and website. Please include your family name. Here's the crèche from Epiphany for a starter.

Submit your photo here

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