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Art Ministry
Our ministry is about
launching our own emerging artists as well as others by inviting artists
to exhibit their work for a month in our gallery. By exhibiting their
creative work, artists receive more exposure and opportunity for sales.
Our parish benefits by having interesting work that enhances our space
and by retaining 25% of any sales. The work of the ministry includes:
finding and scheduling the artists, installing their work in our gallery,
introducing the artist through articles in the Star, and accounting
of sales. God’s bounty of creation is shared through these diverse
and changing exhibits that also include art from Emmaus House and
Holy Comforter, art related to the church calendar, and visual supports
for Adult Education programs. In the case of diocesan groups, they
benefit by receiving 100% of any sales. At the end of each calendar
year, annual profits are distributed toward needs (mostly with a visual
component) in the parish as determined by the committee and the Rector.
In the past Art Ministry profits have gone to Vacation Bible Camp,
Outreach, and new vestments for our clergy.
Liefy Smith, 404.378.3356
Coffee Hour & Summer Breakfast
Regular Coffee Hour, during the school year, and Summer Breakfasts
give us a chance to gather between morning services. Folks or groups
who can serve as hosts/hostesses one or two Sundays a year make these
welcoming events possible.
Mark Rowles, 404.347.8661
Daughters of the King
Our chapter of Daughters of the King (DOK), an order for laywomen,
gathers on the first Saturday of each month. Intercessory prayer and
service are the heart of the vocation, and while there are no pre-designated
areas of service, women of all ages find support here for work within
and beyond the parish to further Christ’s Kingdom.
Diane Mundy, 404.373.8037
Epiphany Young Adults Group
The Epiphany Young Adults Group is a place for 20s/30s to cultivate
community through worship, community service projects, and social
outings. We are professionals and non-professionals, Atlantans and
non-Atlantans, men and women, single, married and partnered, liberal
and conservative, those with direction and those that are seeking
direction. We recognize that we are all at various points along a
path to God, and are unified by a continued search for meaning in
the world.
Co-Leaders:
Matt & Kate Boyer,
404.624.9339
Joshua Case, 404.242.1884
Episcopal Church Women
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meet on the second Tuesday of each month
during the school year. They gather for a program and potluck at 11:00
a.m. and sponsor various fund-raisers to support charitable endeavors.
The Rev. Barbara Ryder,
404.373.9472
Men’s Breakfast Group
If you’re a fellow who’s an early riser, perhaps knowing
that a Men’s Breakfast Group meets after the Tuesday 7:00 a.m.
service will encourage your involvement with this group of great guys.
Bill Graves, 404.373.7197
Newcomers’ Committee
The Newcomers’ Committee welcomes newcomers into our community
and assists them in getting “plugged into” activities and
ministries by hosting quarterly cookouts and dessert parties. The
committee helps the larger parish get acquainted with our newfound
companions.
Colleen M. Flood, 404.299.5358
Young Families Potluck
The young families potluck meets monthly for families with children
up to age 5. This group gets together for fun while the kids play
on our playground, and then they share a casual and oftentimes rambunctious
dinner!
Mary Beth Jordan,
404.941.9091
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Parish Events
Agapé Supper
This dinner is the beginning of our Maundy Thursday Liturgy. While
in the Parish Hall, and around the table, we will hear the gospel
story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, wash each other’s
feet, and celebrate the Eucharist. Then we will move into the church
for the stripping of the altar and the reservation of the consecrated
bread in preparation for our all-night vigil.
Annual Fling & Silent Auction
Everyone looks forward to the Annual Spring Fling and Silent Auction,
which promises fabulous food, an interesting assortment of auction
items, and entertainment. Volunteers plan this extravaganza and help
solicit auction contributions.
Easter Breakfast
There is also the festive Easter Breakfast between services Easter
morning, during which the parish children participate in an Easter
Egg hunt.
Epiphany Pageant
In January the Epiphany Pageant and Potluck celebrates the coming
of the Magi. In addition to the usual help with meal preparation,
volunteers are needed for adult “extras” in the pageant
and helping costume the children.
Jumble Sale
The Jumble Sale, held once a year to raise money for a youth group
pilgrimage, is a parish-wide effort always in need of not just donations,
but also sorters, pricers, coordinators and assistants during the
sale.
The Nativities Exhibit
The Nativities is a meditative exhibit of 250+ crèches from
around the world, accompanied by Scripture commentary and hymn texts.
It draws people from all over the greater metropolitan Atlanta area.
Volunteers enjoy setting up the exhibit and welcoming visitors from
across the state.
Parish Picnic
At the picnic we celebrate our program’s year end. We picnic
at a park, and we celebrate our Eucharist and honor the work we’ve
done over the past year. Join us for a fun day of cooking out, picnicking
and celebration.
Parish Retreat
The Parish Weekend Retreat, held each Fall in the mountains, is a
convivial, relaxing and beautiful time to enrich the ties of Epiphanites,
families and friends. Volunteers help plan and lead events and activities.
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