The Church of the Epiphany is so proud to announce, The Rev. Anne Zobel as our new shepherd, and we are beyond pleased. Anne was ordained in a beautiful service held on Dec. 17th at Epiphany with our bishop The Right Reverend Susan B. Haynes presiding, Canon: The Reverend Dr. Carla McCook, Deacon: The Reverend … [Read more…]
December 2025 Well, here we are at the final month of year for what seems to be the fastest year ever. We’re also at the start of a journey with a new shepherd. A sweet example of yin and yang. As we enter this final level of transition here at Epiphany, it is a significant … [Read more…]
November 2025 Welcome November and all it has to offer. Just a day ago we started off with what I call “The Marathon.” From October to January, it is celebration after wonderful celebration. Starting off with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, New Years and Epiphany. It is a haul of time. Something sweet though occurs … [Read more…]
October 2025 “First year sleep, second year creep, third year leap” is a gardening adage describing the typical growth cycle of newly planted trees, bushes, perennials, etc. A growing rhythm that’s “not just for gardening.” In the first year, the focus is on root development and survival (“sleep”) developing and establishing a strong foundation in … [Read more…]
September 2025 Sometimes a sermon can ruffle the feathers of those in the pews on Sunday mornings and is usually followed with some negative feedback: that is to be expected, especially if the listener has taken to believe it is a jab at their party of choice. “I don’t want to hear politics in church” … [Read more…]
August 2025 We thought that back in mid-June we were already into August…same thing could be said of July…now that August is at the door we wonder what it will actually have in store for us. The heat and humidity have been wicked with plenty of records broken. Hope everyone is been cautious and looking … [Read more…]
July 2025 Welcome back! It is fortunate that we had a wet and beautiful Spring that left us with water tables on the high side as this last week of June is surely acting more like August in the weather department. Might that wet Spring be Mother Nature’s mercy for what she knew was coming … [Read more…]
June 2025 So, here we enter the start of the midway point of the year. The unofficial start of summer began Memorial Day weekend, just days ago. The weather of the past week has been more like very early spring- no complaints – with chilly and beautiful days – gardens stay vibrant longer – we … [Read more…]
May 2025 With a new month comes new strength and fresh thoughts. May every sunrise in this new month bring you closer to your dreams. Celebrate the simple, savor the extraordinary, and face what’s ahead with courage. Don’t just welcome the new month; thrive in it…. embrace the possibilities. Welcome May! This month is about … [Read more…]
April 2025 March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. The ancient Romans tied the month to the goddess Venus because of its beautiful and life-affirming effects, and for thousands of years the month was seen as the true beginning of the year. The month of April gets its name from the Latin word … [Read more…]