-the little white church on the corner- May 2026 THE CLERGY CORNER Dear People of Epiphany, It seems we have a lot of transitions going on. We will be selling Father Richard’s home. Our sanctuary entrance-street is torn up. We’re needing to make some adjustments with the building to facilitate a healthier building. I’ll be … [Read more…]
-the little white church on the corner- April 2026 THE CLERGY CORNER Dear People of Epiphany, This week we make the turn into Holy Week. When we began our wilderness wandering five weeks ago, it was cold. At the beginning of this winter stretch, we had to cancel two weeks of church because of inclement … [Read more…]
-the little white church on the corner- March 2026 THE CLERGY CORNER Holy Lent, People of Epiphany! As I write this to you from my chair overlooking my garden, it is a gray and rainy day. I’ve come from church where we had a flock of brave souls who weathered the puddles to gather for … [Read more…]
-the little white church on the corner- February 2026 THE CLERGY CORNER Holy Season after Epiphany! Little did I know when writing my last letter about grief over your former rector that Richard would pass – just days later. Life is so fragile. I carry in my planner a letter that Richard sent me shortly … [Read more…]
-the little white church on the corner- January 2026 THE CLERGY CORNER Holy Christmastide dear people of Epiphany, With deep joy I write to you not as your deacon, but as your priest. Thank you for all the behind-the-scenes labor that went into my ordination! Visitors to this sacred event remarked to me about the … [Read more…]
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…]