Have you had that experience of not knowing what you don’t know? I imagine Jesus having that experience…not knowing that Mary could not recognize him, when she mistook him for the gardener (John 20:14-15). Or not knowing that the disciples could not recognize him when they had breakfast on the beach together after his resurrection (John 21:9-14)
I had that kind of experience on Sunday. Here Lynne and I have been merrily picking music, trying to follow what has been done before, but really not knowing what the congregation knows. Pro tip - when no one is singing, the Music Director and Priest know they have chosen something very few people know!!! Lynne and I had been puzzling over this for several weeks, until several of our amazing choir members shared with us their thoughts ever so gently.
On Sunday Carlyn approached me and said she thought she knew why we might be struggling. Eureka!!! Ah ha!!! Ok!!!! She pointed out that prior to the Pandemic, you had been worshipping three services, one spoken, and one each with two VERY different styles of music. Now all of a sudden it makes sense! Lynne and I did not know what we did not know!
What I so appreciate about Epiphany is that we are gentle and gracious with each other when we find out what the other does not know….we simply help the other understand by approaching one another to try and help. Just like Jesus did.
Have you ever wanted to be in a low key fun church choir? NO experience is needed and ALL are welcome!
See you in church on Sunday, singing!
love, Stacey
I took Dazzle out for a short walk and this is what I found as I walked the property. The glasses of course are going to our lost and found! Won’t you help keep our parish neat and tidy by “policing” the grounds and throwing away trash when you find it? A recycling bag and a garbage can are conveniently located at the corner of the church nearest the street. We have an extraordinary number of people in and out of the building every week, and we want everyone to feel welcome. Thank you! SG+
Dazzle encounters all sorts of things on her inspection tours....
She likes everyone but drones…and thank goodness Uncle Tony was there to protect her! https://youtu.be/IGUySsR3S6o
Coming up at Epiphany
Pledge Sunday - November 20 at both 8 and 10 am services. Pledge Sunday is Sunday, November 20, and our Canon to the Ordinary The Rev. Cn. Julie Wakelee will be with us to preside at our 10 o’clock service. If you need a pledge letter and a card, please look for the sign in the narthex/entryway for a pledge packet. Your parish thanks you in advance for your generosity.
Thanksgiving Eve Online Only Service - Wednesday, 11/23 at 7 pm
First Sunday of Advent - Sunday, November 28 Church at 8 and 10 as always
Memorial Service for those who have died on the Streets - Friday, Dec 16
Blue Christmas Online Only Service - Wednesday, December 21 at 7 pm
Christmas Eve services - Saturday, December 24 - late afternoon Children’s Service and evening Choral Eucharist
Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25 - one service only at 10 am with Communion and Carols
An opportunity to be part of the Epiphany communications team! Learn Mailchimp and produce and post the weekly eNewsletter. If interested email: chatter.epiphany@gmail.com or contact the church office.
USHERS WANTED
Would you like the opportunity to greet people as they enter church, distribute the offering plate and assist directing people to take communion? Then you should volunteer to be an usher. Ushers can be any age and training will be provided. Our current ushers also read, acolyte and/or serve on the altar guild. It would be nice to have some new members to perform this task. See Cookie+ if you can help out.
Help, I am in need of an acolyte for the 8:00 service on November 27 and at the 10:00 service on Christmas Day. If you can serve at either of these times please let me know. - Joan Tucker Joanelva@aol.com
EPIPHANY WORK DAYS - Saturday, Nov 19 and Dec 17 from 8:30-noon. Cleaning inside and out and holiday decorating. Contact Paul - pbecktroyd@yahoo.com if questions
or if you would like to suggest items to add to the current task list.
Merriment on Main is back! (with some updated guidelines) Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Main Stage program: 5:30pm Tree lighting: 6:30pm
Downtown Vacaville
Admission is FREE
For more information, visit MerrimentOnMain.org.
The Bishop’s Partnership Appeal is a collaborative year-end process designed to support our congregations and institutions of our diocese directly. Last year, a total of roughly $28,000 was received in appeal donations, 100% of which went straight to the designated recipients. Click here.
