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Epiphany Extravaganza!
Join us this week as we celebrate the season!
The Second Sunday of Christmas,
1/3/10:
8 a.m.
Holy Eucharist; 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Pageant
followed by the Epiphany Extravaganza potluck
celebration.*
The Feast of Epiphany, 1/6/10:
7 p.m.
Holy Eucharist
followed
by Cheesecake & Sparkling Cider Reception and
a "Cleaning of the Greening."
*If you'd like to bring an entree, sidedish or dessert
that would be most welcome; or just bring yourself
and your enthusiasm to celebrate!
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Dear Friend,
Let the Star of Morning Rise
Lord God,
in the deepest night
there rises
the
star of
morning,
of
birth,
the herald of a
new day you are making,
a day of great joy
dawning
in
yet faint
shafts
of light and
love.
I hear whispers of peace in the
stillness,
fresh breezes of
promise
stirring,
winter
sparrows
chirping of life,
a baby's
cry
of
need
and hope-
Christmas!
In the darkness I see the
light
and find
in it comfort,
confidence
cause for
celebration,
for the darkness cannot overcome
it;
and I rejoice to nourish
it
in
myself,
in other
people,
in the
world
for the sake of
him
in whom
it was born
and shines
forever,
even Jesus the
Christ.
From "Guerrillas of Grace" by Ted Loder
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| This Sunday |
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Second Sunday of Christmas
January 3, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m.
Holy Eucharist &
Pageant,
10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer Pedrick
No Christian Education
classes
Classes will resume January 10,
2010
Epiphany Extravaganza
potluck
celebration following the 10:30 a.m. service
Scripture readings:
Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 84:1-8
Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
Luke 2:41-52
Read these
lessons
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| Epiphany Pageant Dress Rehearsal |
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Dress rehearsal for the Epiphany Pageant will be held
on tonight, Wednesday, December 30 at 5:30p.m.-
pizza will
be included. All participants should arrive at the
church at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 3, to dress in
their costumes and prepare for the service.
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| Outreach Opportunities |
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- Bread of Life Food Pantry- This ongoing
food collection is very important in assisting our
hungry neighbors. Please continue to bring in your
generous food donations every month to help keep
the pantries full. For the month of January the Bread
of Life Steering Committee is requesting these
specific donations:
- January 3 Hamburger Helper
- January 10 Cereal
- January 17 Ramen noodles
- January 24 Baking mixes (brownies,
cakes, muffins)
- January 31 Canned tuna
- Hats and Mittens Tree - We are collecting
hats, mittens, and undergarments to share with our
neighbors. Please feel free to bring these items in
and hang them on our tree in the Parish Hall. These
items will be collected until Epiphany, January 6.
Please contact Charlene Underhill, 401-438-6347 or
eric.underhill@gmail.com, with any questions.
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| Upcoming Adult Forum Topics |
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- January 10, 17 & 24: Linda LeBreux-
Mission Trip to Jamaica. Learn about Linda's
experiences this past summer/fall while working in
Jamaica.
- January 31: Epiphany's recent
history. Join church historian, Ruth Porter, as she
details the recent history of Church of the
Epiphany.
- February 7, 14, 21, & 28: Parenting in
Faith- How do we welcome Christ into our homes
and the relationships we share in our families? How
are we nurtured in our faith as parents, how do we
pray with our children and how do we grow in Christ
as our children are growing? Join Jennifer as she
explores these topics. Please note that you do not
have to be a parent to attend; experienced parents and
grandparents are welcome.
- March 7, 14, 21, & 28, April 11, 18 and 25:
Being an Episcopalian in the 21st Century. Via
Media, the Anglican Way. This series is designed for
those who are preparing for confirmation or reception,
and those wishing to reaffirm their Baptismal Vows
before the Bishop. This is also for those interested in
learning more about the Church. We will be using a
DVD series called "Via Media" containing
Episcopalians of all sorts talking about what it means
to be a Christian within the Episcopal Church. The
individual sessions are on such topics as Jesus, the
church, the Spirit, and more. A detailed schedule will
be provided.
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| Equal Exchange Fair Trade Coffee |
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Equal Exchange coffee will be offered for sale during
the coffee hour following both services Sunday,
January 10. We will have both regular ($5.65 per bag)
and decaf coffee ($6.65) available. Contact Kathy Ivey
at 401-270-0534 or kivey47{at}hotmail{dot}com.
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| Breakfast with the Bishop |
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In this year's Convention Address Bishop Wolf
outlined 10 points that parishes in transformation all
follow. She then invited all to come gather at the
Cathedral on January 16 at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and
sharing of ideas. Haven't heard tell of these 10
points? Check out the flyer on the church bulletin
board or on the web at www.episcopalri.org
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| Father Misgivings |
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Church of the Epiphany presents "Misgivings",
a "divine Comedy of bellylaughs, blessings, blarney
and bingo" coming Saturday, January 16 at 7 p.m.
Sign up now on the sheets on the table in the
entrance of the church and pay at the door on January
16.
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| Next Sunday |
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First Sunday after Epiphany
January 10, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer Pedrick
Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.
Godly Play-PreK-5: Epiphany Story
Adult Forum-Linda LeBreux-Mission Trip to
Jamaica
Bible Study- 1st & 2nd Timothy
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Read these
lessons
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