This week's bulletin
The Sunday 11 AM worship service will continue to be available on Zoom
In this space, each week, you will find the order of worship followed by the week's announcements.
In this space, each week, you will find the order of worship followed by the week's announcements.
Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 6
13 June at 11 AM in the sanctuary and via Zoom
Join Zoom Worship via device: https://zoom.us/j/99005230944
Call-in to Zoom Worship: 1-646-876-9923, Enter Meeting ID: 990 0523 0944#
Hello & good day! We are indeed glad that you are here.
This is a place where we nurture souls with prayerful worship.
If we can help you in any way, please let us know!
Church Office: 570-563-1564 Rev. Lou Divis: 570-878-4670 Rev. John Davis: 570-575-8689
Please stay in touch!
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 6
13 June at 11 AM in the sanctuary and via Zoom
Join Zoom Worship via device: https://zoom.us/j/99005230944
Call-in to Zoom Worship: 1-646-876-9923, Enter Meeting ID: 990 0523 0944#
Hello & good day! We are indeed glad that you are here.
This is a place where we nurture souls with prayerful worship.
If we can help you in any way, please let us know!
Church Office: 570-563-1564 Rev. Lou Divis: 570-878-4670 Rev. John Davis: 570-575-8689
Please stay in touch!
Processional Hymn #209 We Walk by Faith
1 We walk by faith, and not by sight; no gracious words we hear
from him who spoke as none e'er spoke; but we believe him near.
2 We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod;
but in his promise we rejoice; and cry, "My Lord and God!"
3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief; and may our faith abound,
to call on you when you are near, and seek where you are found:
4 that, when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light
we may behold you as you are, with full and endless sight.
Opening Prayer
Celebrant Christ is risen
People Christ is risen indeed.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thought of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria #S-280
Glory to god in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father, Amen.
The Collect of the Day
The Celebrant says to the people
The Lord be with you.
People respond
And also with you.
Celebrant
Let us pray,
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A reading from the Book of the prophet Ezekiel, chapter 17, verses 22-24
Thus says the Lord God: I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of a cedar; I will set it out.
I will break off a tender one from the topmost of its young twigs; I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. On the mountain height of Israel I will plant it, in order that it may produce boughs and bear fruit, and become a noble cedar. Under it every kind of bird will live; in the shade of its branches will nest winged creatures of every kind. All the trees of the field shall know that I am the Lord. I bring low the high tree, I make high the low tree; I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish. I the Lord have spoken; I will accomplish it.
The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God.
The Psalm is 92:1-4,11-14, read by a lector. Please pray to yourself, silently or aloud. *Folk IN the sanctuary can pray quietly aloud; folks at home need to mute.
1 It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, * and to sing praises to your Name, O Most High;
2 To tell of your loving-kindness early in the morning * and of your faithfulness in the night season;
3 On the psaltery, and on the lyre, * and to the melody of the harp.
4 For you have made me glad by your acts, O Lord; * and I shout for joy because of the works of your hands.
11 The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, * and shall spread abroad like a cedar of Lebanon.
12 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord * shall flourish in the courts of our God;
13 They shall still bear fruit in old age; * they shall be green and succulent;
14 That they may show how upright the Lord is, * my Rock, in whom there is no fault.
A reading from the Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, Chapter 5:6-10, 14-17
We are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord-- for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil.
For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them. From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Hymn #538 God of Mercy
1 God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of thy face. Shine upon us, Savior, shine,
fill thy Church with light divine, and thy saving health extend unto earth's remotest end.
2 Let thy people praise thee, Lord; be by all that live adored. Let the nations shout and sing
glory to their Savior King; let all be, below, above, one in joy, and light, and love.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark (4:26-34) Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.”
He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.”
With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ
Sermon
The Nicene Creed
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.
Prayers of the People. Prayers of the People Form IV (page 388)
Deacon: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
I ask your prayers for the Epiphany School in Uganda, its Primary Class Seven; Grace Church, Kingston; and Clergy of the Diocese of Bethlehem.
We offer Thanksgiving for the baptism of Tyler Zayne Davis, and for Sue Six who graduated from Nursing School.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
I ask your prayers for; Canon Bill & Fran; Rev. Tom; Maureen; Fr. Graham and Mary-Jo; Rick; Carol; Luke; Wilmer; Pat; Mason; Beth; James, Laura & Cristina; Ryan & Michelle; Mel; Donna; Paula; Mike and the residents & staff at Abington Manor; Angelique; Jimmy; Adele; Molly; Judy; John; Amy and Jim; Beth; Jack; Susan; Scott; Lynn; Richelle; Elle; Kim; Ceil; Jim; Don; Eleanore & George; Amy & Todd; Sandi; Bob; Betsy & Ed; Jane; Jackie; Louise; Daryl; Addiction Sufferers & their families; all whose lives are touched by COVID-19.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect
Deacon: 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 Priest, stands and 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 & The Announcements
Deacon: Offertory sentence: I appeal to you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present yourselves
as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1
Offertory Hymn #524 I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
1 I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of thine abode,
the Church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood.
2 For her my tears shall fall; for her my prayers ascend;
to her my cares and toils be given, till toils and cares shall end.
3 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways,
her sweet communion, solemn vows, her hymns of love and praise.
4 Jesus, thou friend divine, our Savior and our King,
thy hand from every snare and foe shall great deliverance bring.
5 Sure as thy truth shall last, to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield, and brighter bliss of heaven.
Holy Communion Prayer B
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, because you gave Jesus Christ your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. 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:
Hymnal S-125: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
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 Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
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 Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
Hymnal #S 169 Fraction Anthem: My flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed, says the Lord. My flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed, says the Lord. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood dwell in me, and I in them. My flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed, says the Lord.
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Deacon: Prayer of Spiritual Reception:
In union, O Lord, with the faithful at every altar of Thy Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, we desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our soul and body with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you. And since we cannot now receive you sacramentally, we beseech you to come spiritually into our heart. We unite ourselves to you, and embrace you with all the affections of our soul. Let nothing ever separate you from us. May we live and die in your love. Amen. (Adapted from The Armed Forces Prayer Book 1951)
Communion Hymn #657 Love Divine,
1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art;
visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.
2 Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive;
suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave.
Thee we would be alway blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above,
pray, and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.
3 Finish then thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be;
let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee:
changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.
Prayer after Communion – BCP pg. 366
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Blessing
Celebrant The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Dismissal
Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People Thanks be to God.
Recessional Hymn #481 Rejoice, the Lord is King
1 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Mortals, give thanks and sing,
and triumph evermore. Lift up your heart! lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice!
2 The Lord the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love: when he had purged our stains,
he took his seat above. Lift up your heart! lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice!
3 His kingdom cannot fail; he rules o'er earth and heaven; the keys of death and hell
to Christ the Lord are given. Lift up your heart! lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice!
4 Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the Judge shall come, and take his servants up
to their eternal home. Lift up your heart! lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice!
Images in the Readings:
Mark's Jesus does not tell many parables (this is liturgical Year B, we read mostly from the Gospels of Mark and John). When Mark's Jesus does tell a parable, he economizes on words. Today we hear one of these stories about seeds. Seeds, planted deep in dark soil, together with the unmentioned buy implied sun and rain, do what they do naturally, the way that the God who first created everything that is, intended for them to do. Seeds insist on growing. And bestow their bounty on any passer-by, on everyone without exception. That's how the realm of God works, how the Church could work, growing deep roots to nourish unexpected harvests.
What can you plant today to grow your faith, share your faith, tell others of the beautiful, exciting, wonderfulness of your joy in God's love - with or without words?
Think of a beautiful flower or plant you have seen - it is so much fun to tell others of this amazing gift.
Connections:
** June 12 Enmegahbowh, an Odawa (Ottawa) Indian from Canada, was raised in the Midewiwin traditional healing way of his grandfather and the Christian religion of his mother. He came to the US as a Methodist missionary in 1832. His name means: The One who Stands Before His People, and is the first recognized North American priest in the Episcopal Church. He was ordained deacon in 1859, and priest in 1867. His understanding of Native tradition enabled him to enculturate Christianity in the language and traditions of the Ojibway, tirelessly traveling throughout Minnesota and beyond, actively participating in the development of mission strategy and policy for the Episcopal Church.
** June 17 Marina the Monk, 5th century
Marina rejected her widowed father's intent to marry her off, then he planned to retreat to a monastery. "Why would you save your own soul at the cost of destroying mine?" she asked her father. She shaved her hair, donned men's clothing, sold her possessions with her fathers. They proceeded to a monastic settlement in the Qadisha Valley*, where he introduced her as his son, Marinos. She lived as a trans unto death. When a young woman accused "Marinos" of fathering her child, Marina accepted the accusation and the responsibility of raising the boy in the monastery. She is venerated in Lebanon, Cyprus, and Italy.
* Kadisha Valley, romanized as the Qadisha Valley and also known as the Kadisha Gorge or Wadi Kadisha, is a gorge that lies within the Bsharri and Zgharta Districts of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The valley was carved by the Kadisha River, also known as the Nahr Abu Ali when it reaches Tripoli. Kadisha means "Holy" in Assyrian, and the valley is sometimes called the Holy Valley. It has sheltered Christian monastic communities for many centuries. The valley is located at the foot of Mount al-Makmal in northern Lebanon. The integrity of the Valley is at risk due to encroachment of human settlements, illegal building and inconsistent conservation activity.[1] Although it is not yet on the UNESCO "in danger" list, there have been warnings that continued violations may lead to this step.
Other Commemorations: June 14, Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379
June 15, Evelyn Underhill, b. 12/6/1875, mystic
Mark's Jesus does not tell many parables (this is liturgical Year B, we read mostly from the Gospels of Mark and John). When Mark's Jesus does tell a parable, he economizes on words. Today we hear one of these stories about seeds. Seeds, planted deep in dark soil, together with the unmentioned buy implied sun and rain, do what they do naturally, the way that the God who first created everything that is, intended for them to do. Seeds insist on growing. And bestow their bounty on any passer-by, on everyone without exception. That's how the realm of God works, how the Church could work, growing deep roots to nourish unexpected harvests.
What can you plant today to grow your faith, share your faith, tell others of the beautiful, exciting, wonderfulness of your joy in God's love - with or without words?
Think of a beautiful flower or plant you have seen - it is so much fun to tell others of this amazing gift.
Connections:
** June 12 Enmegahbowh, an Odawa (Ottawa) Indian from Canada, was raised in the Midewiwin traditional healing way of his grandfather and the Christian religion of his mother. He came to the US as a Methodist missionary in 1832. His name means: The One who Stands Before His People, and is the first recognized North American priest in the Episcopal Church. He was ordained deacon in 1859, and priest in 1867. His understanding of Native tradition enabled him to enculturate Christianity in the language and traditions of the Ojibway, tirelessly traveling throughout Minnesota and beyond, actively participating in the development of mission strategy and policy for the Episcopal Church.
** June 17 Marina the Monk, 5th century
Marina rejected her widowed father's intent to marry her off, then he planned to retreat to a monastery. "Why would you save your own soul at the cost of destroying mine?" she asked her father. She shaved her hair, donned men's clothing, sold her possessions with her fathers. They proceeded to a monastic settlement in the Qadisha Valley*, where he introduced her as his son, Marinos. She lived as a trans unto death. When a young woman accused "Marinos" of fathering her child, Marina accepted the accusation and the responsibility of raising the boy in the monastery. She is venerated in Lebanon, Cyprus, and Italy.
* Kadisha Valley, romanized as the Qadisha Valley and also known as the Kadisha Gorge or Wadi Kadisha, is a gorge that lies within the Bsharri and Zgharta Districts of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The valley was carved by the Kadisha River, also known as the Nahr Abu Ali when it reaches Tripoli. Kadisha means "Holy" in Assyrian, and the valley is sometimes called the Holy Valley. It has sheltered Christian monastic communities for many centuries. The valley is located at the foot of Mount al-Makmal in northern Lebanon. The integrity of the Valley is at risk due to encroachment of human settlements, illegal building and inconsistent conservation activity.[1] Although it is not yet on the UNESCO "in danger" list, there have been warnings that continued violations may lead to this step.
Other Commemorations: June 14, Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 379
June 15, Evelyn Underhill, b. 12/6/1875, mystic
This Week's Announcements
Parish Intercessions June 6 - 12
Birthdays: Jim Jones, Jr., Linda Little, Eleanore Ginader, Frank Chopko, Kestrel Barnes, Jim Owens, Adrien Lambert, Del Bossard, Brenda Spangenberg
Anniversaries: Jack & Linda Rogers, Ross & Maureen Wezmar, Harmar & Leslie Brereton
For the Pygmy Ministry, Fr. Charles & Alice their principal
For Enner, the Honduran youth sponsored by Epiphany’s Sunday School & The Group
For: Mo. Lou, our Priest-in-Charge, and Rev. John, our Deacon
For: Our Vestry & Staff
Sunday Services at Epiphany:
8 AM Morning Prayer at the Pavilion – All are welcome!
11 AM Holy Eucharist at Epiphany – You may join us IN CHURCH or on-line Hymns will be posted for in-person worship – Please print a bulletin if you plan to join us OR contact the office if you require a bulletin be mailed to you
Join Virtual Worship at 11 AM via Zoom on your PC or smart-device here: https://zoom.us/j/99005230944
Call-in via telephone: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) – enter Meeting ID: 990 0523 0944#
Go to www.epiphanyglenburn.org for the Zoom worship link and bulletin. Be sure to download Zoom software or app a few minutes prior to start of worship.
Kids at Epiphany!
We’re on Summer Break. Looking forward to reconnecting in September!
Tuesday Evening Bible Study:
Bible Study on Tuesday evenings led by Mo. Lou is now on hiatus for the summer months.
Rummage Sale HELP NEEDED: Sunday 6/13 9am-???
To bring up bags/boxes from downstairs Rummage Room. Place bags of clothing underneath the long tables in the hall center. Place Boxes in the open area across from the kitchen doors, for sorting. If you’d prefer to sort, please grab a bag of clothes and start folding! We continue to accept donations. Please bring to the church: Tuesdays -Thursdays (9am to 4pm); Sundays 9.30am-noon. Carry your items INTO THE PARISH HALL. If you have any questions or can help on a different day than listed, contact Melissa 570-499-1943.
Thanksgivings:
AGAPE:
This Epiphany Committee is responsible for acting on immediate assistance requests made to the church. ‘The Agape Fund is set up as a type of Parish Discretionary Fund to enable the Agape Committee to freely help those with financial needs. This help may be of an emergency nature (one-time need) or can be an ongoing requirement. It also provides a means to assist charitable agencies to carry out their ministries.’ We are actively looking for more committee members and a co-chair. Assistance decisions are made via e-mail or telephone, for expediency. If you would join this important ministry, pls. contact Joe jskinner710@comcast.net, 570-587-2073
Qigong with Rosalie:
Qigong an ancient practice for today’s ever-changing world! Transform stress into vitality. Activate the body’s natural relaxation response. Uplift the spirit with flowing movements, exercise and breathing practices. Weekly classes: Thursdays, 6pm / $10 per class with Rosalie Allen. At Church of the Epiphany, Dalton Pa. Contact: Rosalie (570) 885-7412.
Epiphany’s Work Continues!
We are still working to stay connected with you, worshipping with you via Zoom, doing good works in the community! Please as you are able continue to drop-off or mail-in your offerings of support, to PO Box 189, Clarks Summit, PA 18411-0189. You may also use www.onrealm.org to give on-line using a check or credit/debit card; if you have previously logged in great! If you need help to set up a single or recurring donation please call the parish office, 570-563-1564.
Cards for Howard Hyde: Just a reminder that folks are welcome to keep in contact with Howard Hyde by sending cards to him; Howard no longer uses e-mail. He is in Room 230 at Clarks Summit Senior Living, 950 Morgan Hwy, So Abington Twp, Pa 18411. Thank you.
Church of the Epiphany hopes you’ll join us for the pavilion dedication!
You are invited to help us dedicate our new pavilion Sunday, June 20 at 12.15 pm.
The pavilion will be named in honor of Fr. Henry Male, Jr., Rector from 1967-1993.
Parishioners, family, friends & neighbors are most welcome to help us celebrate!
Refreshments following the dedication & blessing.
For more information, go to www.epiphanyglenburn.org
Additional parking will be available at the Glenburn Township Building on Waterford Road.
Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed!!
There is an urgent need for drivers to cover the Tuesday meal delivery to 4-5 area households. Although the month of June is covered, July is not and any month after that is up for grabs! Scott Welsh is Epiphany’s coordinator; please contact him 570-575-8342. The route is quite short now: pick-up at 10.30am at Abington Sr. Center - done by 11.30am or earlier.
ChurchNext Offerings:
1. Surviving Moral Injury: When You Hurt Someone Against Your Will with David Peters (Indiv. & Grp)
Many people have heard of PTSD — a mental condition that results from traumatic events such as war, assault, or accident. As a culture, we are just coming to learn about moral injury. Moral injury resembles PTSD in that it results from experiencing traumatic events, but it differs from PTSD in that people with moral injury take responsibility for inflicting trauma rather than being on the receiving end of it. In the words of David Peters, who instructs the course, “If we get PTSD from being the ‘prey,’ we get moral injury from being the ‘predator.'” Long-term experience of moral injury may have symptoms similar to those of PTSD, but ways to heal from it differ. In this course, David Peters, a priest, writer, former Marine, and veterans’ advocate who has written and spoken widely about his experiences with moral injury, teaches about moral injury. He talks about how it is misunderstood, how people often experience it, and the best ways to take care of yourself (if you are the person experiencing moral injury) or others (if you are in a support position for someone with moral injury) who have it.
This course is ideal for anyone who suspects they might be suffering from moral injury, for their caregivers, and for anyone who works routinely with veterans, healthcare workers, police officers, and others who face traumatic situations in their careers.
Register here: https://www.churchnext.tv/library/what-to-do-when-you-accidentally-harm-someone/301532/about/
2. Another course we recently launched is Raising Young Philanthropists with the Global Philanthropy Leaders Program For Individuals and For Groups.
Teaching kids about giving to nonprofits is important step for their journey to adulthood. Global Philanthropy Leaders, a project that originates from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ridgefield, Connecticut, teaches youth not only to give, but to invest in people across the globe through lending.
This course is an introduction to the Global Philanthropy Leaders program. The program teaches kids how to loan money responsibly, evaluating investment choices according environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors, which measure an investment’s social and environmental impact. It introduces them to a website that facilitates loans to small businesses across the world and funds high school students who want to participate. The students decide where and how to loan the money for which the church has made them responsible. The program’s goal is to help teach skills that build toward the elimination of global poverty.
This course is ideal for churches looking for new ways to incorporate teens into the life of the church.
Register here: https://www.churchnext.tv/library/raising-young-philanthropists-for-individuals/211730/about/
3. Mary in the Anglican Tradition with Jeff Queen: We want to let you know that we ChurchNext have just launched Mary in the Anglican Tradition with Jeff Queen For Individuals and For Groups.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, has a special place in the hearts of Roman Catholics everywhere. But what about in the Anglican Tradition and especially The Episcopal Church? In this course, Jeff Queen, rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, not only offers background on particular devotion to Mary in the Anglican Tradition but also shares his own personal experience with devotion to Mary.
This course is ideal for anyone in the Anglican Communion interested in developing a closer relationship with Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Link to information and registration here https://www.churchnext.tv/library/mary-in-the-anglican-tradition-with-jeff-queen/306368/about/
ChurchNext offers on-line courses taken at your own pace. Courses are $10 each OR $9/month for all offerings. Over 430 to choose from.
Area Red Cross Blood Drives:
Birthdays: Jim Jones, Jr., Linda Little, Eleanore Ginader, Frank Chopko, Kestrel Barnes, Jim Owens, Adrien Lambert, Del Bossard, Brenda Spangenberg
Anniversaries: Jack & Linda Rogers, Ross & Maureen Wezmar, Harmar & Leslie Brereton
For the Pygmy Ministry, Fr. Charles & Alice their principal
For Enner, the Honduran youth sponsored by Epiphany’s Sunday School & The Group
For: Mo. Lou, our Priest-in-Charge, and Rev. John, our Deacon
For: Our Vestry & Staff
Sunday Services at Epiphany:
8 AM Morning Prayer at the Pavilion – All are welcome!
11 AM Holy Eucharist at Epiphany – You may join us IN CHURCH or on-line Hymns will be posted for in-person worship – Please print a bulletin if you plan to join us OR contact the office if you require a bulletin be mailed to you
Join Virtual Worship at 11 AM via Zoom on your PC or smart-device here: https://zoom.us/j/99005230944
Call-in via telephone: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) – enter Meeting ID: 990 0523 0944#
Go to www.epiphanyglenburn.org for the Zoom worship link and bulletin. Be sure to download Zoom software or app a few minutes prior to start of worship.
Kids at Epiphany!
We’re on Summer Break. Looking forward to reconnecting in September!
Tuesday Evening Bible Study:
Bible Study on Tuesday evenings led by Mo. Lou is now on hiatus for the summer months.
Rummage Sale HELP NEEDED: Sunday 6/13 9am-???
To bring up bags/boxes from downstairs Rummage Room. Place bags of clothing underneath the long tables in the hall center. Place Boxes in the open area across from the kitchen doors, for sorting. If you’d prefer to sort, please grab a bag of clothes and start folding! We continue to accept donations. Please bring to the church: Tuesdays -Thursdays (9am to 4pm); Sundays 9.30am-noon. Carry your items INTO THE PARISH HALL. If you have any questions or can help on a different day than listed, contact Melissa 570-499-1943.
Thanksgivings:
- for the Baptism of Tyler Zayne Davis at Church of the Epiphany on June 6th. Welcome to the family of God, Tyler!
- for Sue Six and her graduation from Nursing School! Good luck on state boards in August, Sue!
AGAPE:
This Epiphany Committee is responsible for acting on immediate assistance requests made to the church. ‘The Agape Fund is set up as a type of Parish Discretionary Fund to enable the Agape Committee to freely help those with financial needs. This help may be of an emergency nature (one-time need) or can be an ongoing requirement. It also provides a means to assist charitable agencies to carry out their ministries.’ We are actively looking for more committee members and a co-chair. Assistance decisions are made via e-mail or telephone, for expediency. If you would join this important ministry, pls. contact Joe jskinner710@comcast.net, 570-587-2073
Qigong with Rosalie:
Qigong an ancient practice for today’s ever-changing world! Transform stress into vitality. Activate the body’s natural relaxation response. Uplift the spirit with flowing movements, exercise and breathing practices. Weekly classes: Thursdays, 6pm / $10 per class with Rosalie Allen. At Church of the Epiphany, Dalton Pa. Contact: Rosalie (570) 885-7412.
Epiphany’s Work Continues!
We are still working to stay connected with you, worshipping with you via Zoom, doing good works in the community! Please as you are able continue to drop-off or mail-in your offerings of support, to PO Box 189, Clarks Summit, PA 18411-0189. You may also use www.onrealm.org to give on-line using a check or credit/debit card; if you have previously logged in great! If you need help to set up a single or recurring donation please call the parish office, 570-563-1564.
Cards for Howard Hyde: Just a reminder that folks are welcome to keep in contact with Howard Hyde by sending cards to him; Howard no longer uses e-mail. He is in Room 230 at Clarks Summit Senior Living, 950 Morgan Hwy, So Abington Twp, Pa 18411. Thank you.
Church of the Epiphany hopes you’ll join us for the pavilion dedication!
You are invited to help us dedicate our new pavilion Sunday, June 20 at 12.15 pm.
The pavilion will be named in honor of Fr. Henry Male, Jr., Rector from 1967-1993.
Parishioners, family, friends & neighbors are most welcome to help us celebrate!
Refreshments following the dedication & blessing.
For more information, go to www.epiphanyglenburn.org
Additional parking will be available at the Glenburn Township Building on Waterford Road.
Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed!!
There is an urgent need for drivers to cover the Tuesday meal delivery to 4-5 area households. Although the month of June is covered, July is not and any month after that is up for grabs! Scott Welsh is Epiphany’s coordinator; please contact him 570-575-8342. The route is quite short now: pick-up at 10.30am at Abington Sr. Center - done by 11.30am or earlier.
ChurchNext Offerings:
1. Surviving Moral Injury: When You Hurt Someone Against Your Will with David Peters (Indiv. & Grp)
Many people have heard of PTSD — a mental condition that results from traumatic events such as war, assault, or accident. As a culture, we are just coming to learn about moral injury. Moral injury resembles PTSD in that it results from experiencing traumatic events, but it differs from PTSD in that people with moral injury take responsibility for inflicting trauma rather than being on the receiving end of it. In the words of David Peters, who instructs the course, “If we get PTSD from being the ‘prey,’ we get moral injury from being the ‘predator.'” Long-term experience of moral injury may have symptoms similar to those of PTSD, but ways to heal from it differ. In this course, David Peters, a priest, writer, former Marine, and veterans’ advocate who has written and spoken widely about his experiences with moral injury, teaches about moral injury. He talks about how it is misunderstood, how people often experience it, and the best ways to take care of yourself (if you are the person experiencing moral injury) or others (if you are in a support position for someone with moral injury) who have it.
This course is ideal for anyone who suspects they might be suffering from moral injury, for their caregivers, and for anyone who works routinely with veterans, healthcare workers, police officers, and others who face traumatic situations in their careers.
Register here: https://www.churchnext.tv/library/what-to-do-when-you-accidentally-harm-someone/301532/about/
2. Another course we recently launched is Raising Young Philanthropists with the Global Philanthropy Leaders Program For Individuals and For Groups.
Teaching kids about giving to nonprofits is important step for their journey to adulthood. Global Philanthropy Leaders, a project that originates from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ridgefield, Connecticut, teaches youth not only to give, but to invest in people across the globe through lending.
This course is an introduction to the Global Philanthropy Leaders program. The program teaches kids how to loan money responsibly, evaluating investment choices according environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors, which measure an investment’s social and environmental impact. It introduces them to a website that facilitates loans to small businesses across the world and funds high school students who want to participate. The students decide where and how to loan the money for which the church has made them responsible. The program’s goal is to help teach skills that build toward the elimination of global poverty.
This course is ideal for churches looking for new ways to incorporate teens into the life of the church.
Register here: https://www.churchnext.tv/library/raising-young-philanthropists-for-individuals/211730/about/
3. Mary in the Anglican Tradition with Jeff Queen: We want to let you know that we ChurchNext have just launched Mary in the Anglican Tradition with Jeff Queen For Individuals and For Groups.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, has a special place in the hearts of Roman Catholics everywhere. But what about in the Anglican Tradition and especially The Episcopal Church? In this course, Jeff Queen, rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, not only offers background on particular devotion to Mary in the Anglican Tradition but also shares his own personal experience with devotion to Mary.
This course is ideal for anyone in the Anglican Communion interested in developing a closer relationship with Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Link to information and registration here https://www.churchnext.tv/library/mary-in-the-anglican-tradition-with-jeff-queen/306368/about/
ChurchNext offers on-line courses taken at your own pace. Courses are $10 each OR $9/month for all offerings. Over 430 to choose from.
Area Red Cross Blood Drives:
- various days/times at Scranton Donation Center, 3 West Olive St., Scranton Pa: code 168
- Friday June 11 Media Day, 1-6PM at Scranton Donation Center (above): code Scranton
- Monday June 14 at Waverly Comm, 1-6PM: zip code 18471 *only 5 appointments remain!
- Wednesday June 30 at Dalton Fire Co 1-6PM: zip code 18414
- June 14 - American Red Cross Blood Drive 1-6 PM at the Waverly Comm. Appointments can be made by clicking HERE or go to redcrossblood.org. Or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
- June 20 - 12:15 - Pavilion Dedication to Fr. Henry A. Male Jr.
- July 8-10 - RUMMAGE Sale!! Times TBA
- August 2-7 - Missoula Children’s Theater at the Epiphany Pavilion
- Compassion Camp Virtual Family Bible School – please contact Deacon John emmrjohn@epix.net
- Sept. 12 - Back in Church Sunday
- September - Epiphany Drive-through CHICKEN BBQ – Date TBA – please contact Jeff or Deacon John to assist
- Oct. 3 - CROP Hunger Walk on the Trolley Trail
- Mary Benjamin Memorial Concert – Date/time TBA
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