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You are warmly invited to join our faithful community -
online or in-person as suits your needs.
online or in-person as suits your needs.
Worship Opportunities at Epiphany
Sunday Worship
8 AM Deacon's Mass in the sanctuary
11 AM Eucharist with music in the sanctuary and online*
(service bulletins can be found under the "Worship with Us" tab in the menu above)
*Join Zoom Worship Services Here
Tune in a few minutes early to see the announcement slides
and visit with other "Zoomers"
Epiphany offers an interactive worship experience
between those present in the the church and those joining online
- a bit of a novelty in the world of virtual worship.
No internet connection?
You can phone-in to join 11 AM Zoom Worship Services:
Dial: 646-876-9923 then enter: 99005230944#
If you are new to Zoom, be sure to download the Zoom software or app a
few minutes prior to start of worship.
(If you have already installed Zoom and have problems connecting,
check to be sure you have the latest update installed.)
Zoom for Android
Zoom for Mac
+Click on the YouTube icon in the footer below to view a collection of sermons from Epiphany+
Upcoming Events to Note
- Thursdays 6-7pm Qigong, Epiphany – Contact Rosalie 570-885-7412 Not meeting 11/24
- Nov 23 @ 1:30 through Nov 28 – Parish office will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
- Dec 4 – noon – Advent Event - Sign-up sheets are in the narthex for crafts, lunch foods (sloppy Joe recipe here), tree procurement, cookie dough and icing prep (recipes here), cookie baking help, and more!
- Dec 8 – Welsh Cookie Pick-Up Day at Waverly UMC – Call Shirley @ 570-586-9517 to order. $6/dozen.
- Dec 11 – 12:45-5pm – Spinner's Web in Common's Room
- Dec 11 – 3-5pm – Caroling to our homebound friends in outlying areas (Scranton, Moosic, etc.)
- Dec 18 – 3-5pm – Caroling to our local homebound folks
- Dec 21 – 6 pm – Winter Solstice Walk at Epiphany Pavilion & Trolley Trail. (See flyer in Community Events under Calendar under Welcome in menu above.) Registration required: https://lclshome.org/events/winter-solstice-walk-bringing-light-to-the-night/
- Dec 24 – 5:00pm – Christmas Eve Worship at Epiphany with Choral Holy Eucharist
- Dec 25 – 11am – Christmas Day Worship at Epiphany with Spoken Holy Eucharist
We Bid a Fond Farewell to Mary-Jo Cliff on Oct. 16
Parishioners, family, and friends gathered on 10/16 to wish Mary-Jo well as she moves on to her next chapter. As an assistant preschool teacher at Day One in Poughkeepsie, NY she will have an immeasurable influence on the young children she nurtures. (Check out the innovative program in which she will be involved here!) We will sorely miss Mary-Jo on so many levels, but our loss will be a tremendous gain for the Day One program. Thank you, Mary-Jo, for the beautiful music, inspiration, and friendship. Blessings to you as you embark on this wondrous adventure to spread God's love in new ways.
A note from Mary-Jo:
Mo Lou, please share this with the good people of COTE:
“And now O Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do . .” We pray these words after every Eucharist, and last Sunday you enacted them on my behalf. You sent me off to serve the children of Poughkeepsie; you turned an ending into a beginning. I am so grateful for MoLou’s sermon, poem, and kind words, for Deacon John’s thoughtful prayer, for the loving greetings of friends, for the decorated cake,, for the gifts— the anniversary TShirt, ornaments, bracelet, jam, plant, and cards. The more-than-generous monetary gift was most unexpected! I have so many wonderful memories of my 16 years at Epiphany, and I treasure each one of you.
Thank you for your love, generosity, and investment in the work of Day One. I will send you updates so we will remain connected. May we all continue to serve”with gladness and singleness of heart” in all that we do.
Love, Mary-Jo
A note from Mary-Jo:
Mo Lou, please share this with the good people of COTE:
“And now O Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do . .” We pray these words after every Eucharist, and last Sunday you enacted them on my behalf. You sent me off to serve the children of Poughkeepsie; you turned an ending into a beginning. I am so grateful for MoLou’s sermon, poem, and kind words, for Deacon John’s thoughtful prayer, for the loving greetings of friends, for the decorated cake,, for the gifts— the anniversary TShirt, ornaments, bracelet, jam, plant, and cards. The more-than-generous monetary gift was most unexpected! I have so many wonderful memories of my 16 years at Epiphany, and I treasure each one of you.
Thank you for your love, generosity, and investment in the work of Day One. I will send you updates so we will remain connected. May we all continue to serve”with gladness and singleness of heart” in all that we do.
Love, Mary-Jo
In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, here are the companion animals shared by some of the folks from Epiphany. Thanks to Joe Skinner, Canon Bill & Fran Warne, the Mattes family, Mary-Jo Cliff, Brenda Spangenberg, Barbara Castanzo, Dena & Bill Jones, Adrien Lambert, Teddy Lambert, and the Littles for sharing photos.
Thanks for Representing Epiphany at the CROP Walk on 10/2
Walkers: Dave, Mary, Barbara, Sue, and Kyle (Somehow we lost track of Brenda, but she walked, too.)
We appreciate all of you who donated to support the CROP Walk this year.
Thanks to Epiphany’s team of walkers and donors! Sue Six and Kyle Napierala, Barbara Little,
Dave & Mary DeNault, Brenda Spangenberg, Fay King, Mark Male,
Adrien & Mike Lambert, Mary-Jo Cliff.
Epiphany raised $535 of the $1623 area total.
25% of the funds donated will go to 5 local food programs: AEM Food Pantry at Dalton United Methodist, Friends of the Poor, Keystone Rescue Mission, Saint Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen, and Northern Lackawanna County Food Share-Fleetville.
Barb D., a dear friend of Epiphany, took the photo and walked along with us.
Thanks to Adrien for organizing TeamEpiphany.
We appreciate all of you who donated to support the CROP Walk this year.
Thanks to Epiphany’s team of walkers and donors! Sue Six and Kyle Napierala, Barbara Little,
Dave & Mary DeNault, Brenda Spangenberg, Fay King, Mark Male,
Adrien & Mike Lambert, Mary-Jo Cliff.
Epiphany raised $535 of the $1623 area total.
25% of the funds donated will go to 5 local food programs: AEM Food Pantry at Dalton United Methodist, Friends of the Poor, Keystone Rescue Mission, Saint Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen, and Northern Lackawanna County Food Share-Fleetville.
Barb D., a dear friend of Epiphany, took the photo and walked along with us.
Thanks to Adrien for organizing TeamEpiphany.
A Huge Thank You to The Anti-Litter Team!
Thanks to Rachel, Karen, Vanessa, Roger, Chad, Colin, Amy, Oliver, Nickolai, and George.
Missing from the photo: Tanya (photographer), Sue, and Kyle
Missing from the photo: Tanya (photographer), Sue, and Kyle
Hello to All Picker-Uppers,
Thanks to you, the 2 mile stretch of rte 6&11 looks much better!
You all did a terrific job, even the median strip. What was your worst, ugliest or biggest piece of trash? I'm attaching a photo of all of us (minus Tanya, who took it) and the big piece that Nickolai picked up. Roger saw a skull (deer, not human), Tanya found a wallet (the police took it) and George found the trash-lord (I can't describe the details - ask George).
I'm glad to have worked with all of you, and that we were not hit with an arm of rain clouds sweeping across from tropical storm Ian!
- Chad
Thanks to you, the 2 mile stretch of rte 6&11 looks much better!
You all did a terrific job, even the median strip. What was your worst, ugliest or biggest piece of trash? I'm attaching a photo of all of us (minus Tanya, who took it) and the big piece that Nickolai picked up. Roger saw a skull (deer, not human), Tanya found a wallet (the police took it) and George found the trash-lord (I can't describe the details - ask George).
I'm glad to have worked with all of you, and that we were not hit with an arm of rain clouds sweeping across from tropical storm Ian!
- Chad
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People come to Epiphany from a variety of faith traditions, lifestyles, backgrounds, and ethnicities, but all meld into one extended family; a church family of all ages where you can belong and be loved - whether in-person or on-line. This is a safe, affirming place where you are encouraged to come as you are to explore your faith, serve your neighbor, and grow in love.
God of the nations, our hope is ever in you. We hold before you this day the people of Ukraine as they face the tragedy of war in their land. Strengthen and comfort them in their fear and protect them from danger. Have compassion on the broken-hearted and all in harm’s way, especially the most vulnerable who are unable to find places of safety. Pour out your grace and wisdom on the hearts and minds of the leaders involved that war may cease and a peaceful resolution found. May truth, justice, and freedom prevail. We ask this in your most holy name. Amen.
- from Washington National Cathedral
- from Washington National Cathedral
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We continue to offer virtual worship.
Join us online and meet new friends.
We've all learned new ways to be the Body of Christ
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and follow us on Facebook for timely announcements and spiritual food.
We continue to offer virtual worship.
Join us online and meet new friends.
We've all learned new ways to be the Body of Christ
in the world during the challenges of the pandemic.
Explore this website to learn more, subscribe to our weekly newsletter,
and follow us on Facebook for timely announcements and spiritual food.
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We believe that all of us are important parts of the Body of Christ in the world - that each has unique talents to bring to the table; that those skills, abilities, and resources work in tandem to get the work of Jesus done here on earth. And to have a good time doing it!
We don't expect you to have all the answers - we don't either - but we'll be glad to walk side by side as we explore together. The Episcopal Church invites you to come as you are - and grow from there. Come with questions and ideas to share.
We don't expect you to have all the answers - we don't either - but we'll be glad to walk side by side as we explore together. The Episcopal Church invites you to come as you are - and grow from there. Come with questions and ideas to share.
Enjoying a potluck in our beautiful pavilion.
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The crack Rummage Sale team!
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Baking cookies at the Advent Event.
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The Mission of The Church of the Epiphany:
to worship God;
to love, pray, and care for one another;
and to act as the Body of Christ in the community and the world.
to worship God;
to love, pray, and care for one another;
and to act as the Body of Christ in the community and the world.
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