Join us on Sunday, September 14
¡Celebren con nosotros!
Domingo, 14 de sept
11 AM – 1 PM
Community Festival | Sunday, September 14
📣 Calling All Sunday Volunteers! Important Ministry Trainings Coming Up!
Epiphany Family, we’re so grateful for the many ways you help make our Sunday worship vibrant, welcoming, and spirit-filled! To help us stay connected, confident, and consistent in our shared ministry, we’re offering essential refresher trainings this August for our Sunday service roles.
Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or new to the team, this is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and recommit to serving with joy!
🗓️ Upcoming Training Dates:
Lectors (Sunday Readers): Sunday, August 17 (following the service)
Greeters: Sunday, August 10 (following the service)
Chalice Bearers (Eucharistic Ministers): Sunday, August 24 (following the service)
Ushers: Sunday, August 31 (following the service)
⏱️ Duration: Each training will last about 30–45 minutes
Why attend?
These brief but important sessions help:
✅ Ensure our services flow smoothly
✅ Clarify expectations and responsibilities
✅ Offer space to ask questions and share experiences
✅ Strengthen our shared ministry and worship life
Whether you’re serving once a month or every week, your presence matters. Let’s continue to show up for one another and for the sacred work we do together on Sundays! Please plan to attend your training date—and thank you for saying “yes” to service!
If you have any questions or scheduling conflicts, feel free to reach out to Ellen or Peter in advance.
Welcome to Epiphany! | 💒 Do you want to get involved?
🎶 Music Ministry – Join the choir, praise band, or Bell Choir team! Whether you sing, play an instrument, or want to help with sound, we’d love to have you. Contact Peter Schultz at peterjaybirdschultz@gmail.com or Sandy Mullaney at msmullaney@q.com.
🧒 Youth Ministry – Help mentor and inspire our next generation! Volunteer with Sunday School, youth group events, or retreats. Reach out to Rev. Lisa at revlisa57@gmail.com or Deanna Averill.
🙌 More Ways to Serve – From hospitality and church service to community outreach, there’s a place for you! Contact the church office to learn more. We can’t wait to serve with you! ❤️
West Suburban Grief Group | See dates and times below
The West Suburban Grief Coalition provides a safe, non-threatening environment where people may share and understand feelings of grief and move forward with their lives. Please contact Dave Kjos with any questions at: (763) 432-2585 or dmekjos@gmail.com.
4:00 – 4:30 pm – Optional Time Open for Socializing, Refreshments, Browsing Our Library, and 1st-Time Attendees’ Registration
4:30 – 5:00 pm – Meeting Begins –Speaker
5:00 – 6:00 pm – Break-Out Group Sessions
Effective: June 2, 2025 – August 28, 2025 | St. Bartholomew Catholic Faith Community, 630 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, MN. 55391 | Contact: Pastor John Nelson at 952-935-4753. No need to make a reservation to attend. Brochures are available in the Narthex.
Vacation Bible School | August 3, 10, 17
Join us for the excitement of the Olympic games while learning to live for God. This three-week program will focus on Training to Win, Running the Race, and Finishing Strong! We will read Bible stories, make crafts, play Olympic games and have snack time. Ages 4 and up (younger children may participate with an adult helper)
When: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Sundays, August 3, 10 and 17
Where: Church of the Epiphany
Registration forms are available in the narthex and online; forms may be provided in advance or on the first day. Questions? Want to volunteer? Please contact Christie Grandbois at (612) 210-0393.
Community Festival | September 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Save the date! Sunday, September 14, will be Kick Off Sunday, where we will sign up for new ministries and celebrate our Epiphany Community. We will have another fall festival to celebrate the many people and gifts from our church and the surrounding neighborhood. Please put the date on your calendar and remember to invite your friends. The festival will follow the church service.
Eucharist Update: Return to the Common Cup
At the direction of our bishop and the House of Bishops, we will discontinue the use of disposable communion cups and return to sharing the common cup during Eucharist, beginning June 15, 2025. This change honors our tradition, strengthens our unity as the Body of Christ, and supports our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Please note: Receiving only the bread is considered full communion, and you are welcome to abstain from the cup if you are not comfortable. Intinction (dipping the bread) is not permitted under current guidelines.
We thank you for embracing this faithful step forward together. If you have questions, please speak with Lisa or a council/vestry representative.
Holy Week Services – 2025
April 13 | Palm Sunday at 10:00 AM
April 17 | Maundy Thursday at 6:30 PM (Service Project)
April 18 | Good Friday – Stations of the Cross at 12:00 PM (noon)
April 18 | Good Friday – Service at 6:30 PM
April 19 | Easter Vigil at Trinity in Excelsior (NOT at Epiphany)
April 20 | Easter Egg Hunt (0-12 yrs) at 9:30 AM
April 20 | Easter Service at 10:00 AM
InterGenerational Bells Winter Session – Please Join Us!
Winter is the perfect time to try something new – you are invited to give handbells a try!
Our InterGenerational Bell Choir is open to all – NO experience necessary. This group will meet for a very user-friendly 4-week session. We rehearse together for three Sundays right after the worship service on these dates:
Sun Feb 9th
Sun Feb 16th
Sun Feb 23rd
Then, on Sunday, March 2, we will meet to warm up & rehearse at 9:30 AM and ring during the 10:00 AM worship service. Contact Sandy Mullaney at msmullaney@q.com to reserve your spot in this fun group!