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Journey to Adulthood Pool Party!
Are you between the ages of 11 and 18? Then you're invited to a pool party! Come cool off, grab a bite to eat while hanging out with friends, and meet new people--including Edmund, Epiphany's new Assistant to the Rector.
When?: this Sunday, August 15th 4 p.m.
Where?:Lockard Home, 193 Leonard Ave., East Providence, RI
Food will be provided. Just bring yourself, whatever you need to have fun in the water, some sun block and a friend if you like, just be sure to RSVP so we know how many will be attending! See you there!
Questions? Call or email Edmund at 434-5012 Ext. #14 or edmund{at}epiphanyep{dot}org.
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Dear
friend,
I've been thinking a lot about family this week. Perhaps because my own family recently visited me
here in Providence. And perhaps because I've been listening carefully to a debate about family that
has been taking place all over our nation in the wake of Proposition 8 in California. As you may
have heard, Prop 8 - which made it illegal for gay and lesbian people to marry in California - was
struck down as unconstitutional by a federal judge last week. Almost immediately, proponents of
Prop 8 began protesting the decision.
Christians who oppose gay marriage often make the case that allowing same-sex couples to wed will
"radically redefine" family in such a way that is at odds with our Judeo-Christian heritage. But they
neglect to mention an important point, one that is hinted at in our Gospel this week: namely, that
Jesus himself radically redefined the family in such a way that was at odds with his own Jewish
heritage. Jesus spoke of the "family" not as a group of people bound together by blood or marriage,
but as community of people who were singularly committed to the vision of compassion, liberation,
and equality outlined in the Gospels. This was - and is - what it means to be part of the family of
God.
In these dog days of August before the new school year begins, Jesus is inviting you and me to "radically
redefine" the family by committing ourselves anew to being members of the family of God. There
will be plenty of opportunities for you to do so at Church of the Epiphany in the weeks to come-
teaching Godly Play, visiting sick parishioners, volunteering at the Bread of Life Food Pantry, giving
generously of your own resources to those who have few, to name only a handful! These are the
"family values" that we are called to practice together in the family of God.
Edmund
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| This Sunday |
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 15, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Edmund Harris
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Summer Education Offering, 9:15 a.m.
"The Household of God: Hospitality and the Church"
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12:49-56
Read these
lessons
Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Judy Phillips
Lector-Pat Blenkiron
Usher-Chris Jenkins
Greeter-Rhoda Bucci
Coffee Hour- Janice Johnson & the LeDuc Family
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Pat Jeffrey
Eucharistic Visitor-Rhoda Bucci
Lectors-Suellen Franze & Tyler Lockard
Cantor- Linda Vaughan
Acolytes- Tyler Lockard, Ali Amaral & Ariana Liceaga
Ushers-Bill & Matt Chase
Greeters- The Dench Family
Altar Guild-Carolyn Fogarty & Karen Turner
Counters-Suellen Franze & Toppy Carlson
Coffee Hour- The Ivey & Liceaga Families
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| Summer Education Offering |
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How We Make Room
Join us, this Sunday, for the third in a four part series about the role of hospitality in our life together, led by Edmund Harris. These conversations will begin at 9:15 a.m. and will meet in the multi-purpose room.
August 15 - "The Household of God: Hospitality and the Church" - What has been the role of hospitality in the Church? Who has offered it? And to whom have they offered it? This week, we'll look at what hospitality has meant for the Church over the centuries.
August 22 - "Hospitality and Church of the Epiphany" - What about hospitality right here in our own community? How are we hospitable to the outsiders in our midst? How might we be even more hospitable? Come share your own experiences of hospitality, both from Church and from your own lives.
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| Godly Play Room Organizing Evening |
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We need your help!
Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or a bystander, come help us get
the Godly Play classrooms in order for the new Sunday school year.
Wednesday, August 25 at 5:30 p.m. 'til we finish.
Come for as much or little time you can offer.
Supper will be provided. Please RSVP to Edmund at 434-5012 Ext. #14 or edmund{at}epiphanyep{dot}org.
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| Upcoming Safe Church Trainings |
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Are you a Eucharistic Visitor, current or future Sunday school teacher, or regular volunteer at
Church? Have you attended a Safe Church Training before? If not, please plan on attending
one of these upcoming Safe Church Training workshops:
- August 28th at Trinity Church, Cranston (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
- September 25th at Church of the Transfiguration, Edgewood (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Safe Church certification is required of all clergy, employees of the Diocese, licensed eucharistic
visitors, and those who regularly volunteer in Diocesan programs for children and youth.
For questions or to RSVP for the training, contact Edmund at 401-434-5012 ext. #14 or edmund{at}epiphany{dot}org.
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| Wanted: Godly Play Teachers! |
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Ever considered becoming a Godly Play teacher in our Sunday school program?
Godly Play is a Montessori-based curriculum, with a
multi-sensory approach to telling Bible stories using
three-dimensional materials. The goal of Godly Play is to
help children aged 3-11 to know God and find direction
in their lives while they are still young. A free Godly
Play training will take place at Church of the Epiphany
on Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please
prayerfully consider whether the Spirit might be leading
you to offer your time and talent to this important ministry
in our church. For more information, or to RSVP for
the training, contact Edmund at 401-434-5012 ext. #14
or edmund@epiphany.org.
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| Next Sunday |
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 22, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Edmund Harris
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Summer Education Offering, 9:15 a.m.
"Hospitality and Church of the Epiphany"
Scripture readings:
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6
Hebrews 12:18-29
Luke 13:10-17
Read these
lessons
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