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Pastoral Care

Mission Statement: We are called to put our faith into action--to identify and respond to pastoral needs in our parish community, so that all may experience the reconciling love of Christ.

For Pastoral Care concerns contact Kathleen Rinehart, 404.284.3257

Casserole Brigade
Members of the Brigade provide meals and other kinds of support to parishioners in times of challenge and crisis—a new baby, an illness, a death in the family, as yet another way of showing our love and concern for people in need.

Eucharistic Visitors
Eucharistic Visitors, also known as Home Communion Ministers, extend the Eucharist beyond the church itself by taking the sacrament to sick or shut-in parishioners. Any adult communicant may be licensed to serve with permission and training from the rector.

Funeral Receptions
When a family requests it, parishioners are available to put together a simple reception in the Parish Hall following the funeral service. This can be a real comfort to families as they struggle with the grief of having lost someone. For more information or to volunteer, contact:
Ruth Olson, 404.299.1934
Audrey Banfield, 770.465.7301

Guild of the Christ Child
This guild is for newborns and their families. Please contact the clergy and/or your shepherd when a child is born or adopted. A bootie with your names and the child’s name will be placed on the Guild of the Christ Child bulletin board in the crossing hall. A member of the guild will also visit your home to deliver a gift for your child.

Shepherd Ministry
The Shepherd Ministry began in March 2009 in an effort to better embrace all of our Epiphany community. The ministry was carried out by Shepherds, parish members who had been called and trained to serve their fellow parishioners, serving as a link between parishioners and the clergy and a variety of parish resources. We are in the process of reworking the program to utilize their talents and caring in a different way. We plan to emphasize ministering to families with newborns, birth and adopted; parishioners experiencing physical and mental health challenges and grief and loss; and elder support, particularly for those parishioners living in residential settings or facing challenges living in their own homes.

Transporters
Transporters offer rides to church, to the grocery store, and to medical and dental appointments.
 
Founded in 1898, Epiphany is a parish in
          the Episcopal
          Diocese of Atlanta, The Right Reverend J. Neil Alexander,
          Bishop.

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Pastoral Care
Mission Statement: We are called to put our faith into action--to identify and respond to pastoral needs in our parish community, so that all may experience the reconciling love of Christ.
For Pastoral Care concerns contact Kathleen Rinehart, 404.284.3257
Casserole Brigade Members of the Brigade provide meals and other kinds of support to parishioners in times of challenge and crisis—a new baby, an illness, a death in the family, as yet another way of showing our love and concern for people in need. Eucharistic Visitors Eucharistic Visitors, also known as Home Communion Ministers, extend the Eucharist beyond the church itself by taking the sacrament to sick or shut-in parishioners. Any adult communicant may be licensed to serve with permission and training from the rector. Funeral Receptions When a family requests it, parishioners are available to put together a simple reception in the Parish Hall following the funeral service. This can be a real comfort to families as they struggle with the grief of having lost someone. For more information or to volunteer, contact: Ruth Olson, 404.299.1934 Audrey Banfield, 770.465.7301 Guild of the Christ Child This guild is for newborns and their families. Please contact the clergy and/or your shepherd when a child is born or adopted. A bootie with your names and the child’s name will be placed on the Guild of the Christ Child bulletin board in the crossing hall. A member of the guild will also visit your home to deliver a gift for your child. Shepherd Ministry The Shepherd Ministry began in March 2009 in an effort to better embrace all of our Epiphany community. The ministry was carried out by Shepherds, parish members who had been called and trained to serve their fellow parishioners, serving as a link between parishioners and the clergy and a variety of parish resources. We are in the process of reworking the program to utilize their talents and caring in a different way. We plan to emphasize ministering to families with newborns, birth and adopted; parishioners experiencing physical and mental health challenges and grief and loss; and elder support, particularly for those parishioners living in residential settings or facing challenges living in their own homes. Transporters Transporters offer rides to church, to the grocery store, and to medical and dental appointments.