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The Star—September
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I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Vestry Highlights
Senior Warden
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Calendar 3
Episcopal 101
Sunday School Begins
Lamb’s Basket
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Sr. Youth Group news
Summer Nights
St. Giles Gate
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Pictorial Directory
Diocesan News
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Closer Look at…
Evangelism
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Adult Education 8
T H E V I E W F R O M M Y W I N D O W . . .
WHO WE ARE:
The Church of the Epiph-
any is one of 181 parishes
of the Episcopal Diocese
of Virginia, which is one
of 110 dioceses in The
Episcopal Church (USA),
one of 44 member
churches in the worldwide
Anglican Communion.
T H E C H U R C H O F T H E E P I P H A N Y
T H E S T A R September 1, 2012
What gets you excited? Is it going out on a date, or finding just the right outfit for
a special event, or the latest volume in a book series you really love? Is it discover-ing a really delightful restaurant?
For me as a child, it was going shopping for school supplies. Now I know that this is not the most fun thing that parents can do, especially in these days when the
shopping list from your child's school may run more than a page, and when some
of the items are quite pricey. But for kids, it's a different story. It is the possibility contained in a notebook or binder, the knowledge that with new pens and pencils
you can rule the world (or at least your homework), the frisson that comes with not knowing what the future will bring, but it's gonna be amazing! Seeing old
friends and making new ones, hoping that the teachers will be nice, or at least not scary, wondering what new thing you will learn.
Now that's excitement!
Have you ever felt that excitement about coming to church? Perhaps on the day you would be confirmed, or when your child was being baptized, or when there
was to be a special program that you were looking forward to?
Or has coming to church become humdrum, something you always do because it is
what you always have done it? What would it take to make church exciting again?
First a disclaimer: making church exciting isn't about what the church needs to change to rev you up. It's much more about what YOU need to do to reconnect to
God when we gather for worship or study or fun and fellowship. In the course of this program year, there will be opportunities for you to reconnect in this way, not
just for a single Sunday, but for the length of your days as a follower of Christ.
How do you do that? Try something new. Come to a different service and see how
it feels. You will either love it or it will remind you what you love about the service
you usually attend. Try a different opportunity for learning, like Adult Forum, Epis-copal 101, or one of the Bible studies. We never stop learning when it comes to
God, so don't assume you already know everything you need. God's got more to tell you. Experiment with different ways to serve others, like Lamb's Basket or
CARITAS or helping out occasionally in the nursery or in Sunday School. When you
start seeing kids learning about their relationship with God, you may discover some new things about your relationship with God, too! Commit to a deeper level of gen-
erosity in ways that will help others, when you pledge or when you bring nonper-ishable goods to restock the shelves of Lamb's Basket.
Last but not least, speak up! And speak up in two directions: first, speak into the
church if there is something you would like us to try. Then, speak out to the world, to neighbors and friends, to invite them to share the excitement of our par-
ish as we all work to get to know God better and to show that in our actions.
It's a new year - what will excite your heart and soul for God today?
Peace
Mary+
Worship Leaders 9
Fellowship 10
Region Youth Activity
Shrine Mont Retreat
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Days of Blessing 12
ECW 13
Just the Facts 14
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The Vestry met on August 14th at 6:30 pm. There had been no July meeting, so after our Bible study, we ap-proved the June minutes. We accepted the Treasurer’s Report, which shows that although we are running a deficit, we are in substantially better shape than we had budgeted for at this time in the year. We approved the Internal Audit Committee’s report so that it can be sent on to the diocese, ahead of the due date for the first time in many years.
We discussed upcoming programs for the fall, especially Harrison Higgin’s proposal for an evangelism activity that would involve a casual night around the campfire out on our front lawn once a month, an event that would welcome folks into our faith community in a non-intimidating way. The Vestry approved and encour-aged Harrison, and he will gather a small committee to help implement the plan.
We heard that the playground is continuing to move forward under Garrett Russell’s direction. We hope that it will be completed soon.
We will be moving forward with a pictorial directory. Gray will contact Lifetouch and discuss when we can get started. Since the process has changed from the last time we did one – now we can schedule online, for ex-ample – we hope this will be a stress-free and fun parish project.
Other committees are ramping up for the program year, including Christian Ed. They are in need of some helpers to assist in their programs.
The meeting closed in prayer at 8:20. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:30 pm.
Vestry Highlights
“Be Prepared” Is Not Just the Boy Scout Motto September is National Preparedness Month, an annual nationwide effort to encourage Americans to plan
and prepare for emergencies. Since April 2011, nearly every Virginian has experienced tornados or earth-
quakes, hurricanes, tropical storms or the severe derecho wind storms – or a combination of these disas-
ters. All of these are reminders that everyone is responsible to be ready for both predicted and unexpected
emergencies.
If you are not ready, you can “Pledge to Prepare” during September. Governor Bob McDonnell has issued a
proclamation to encourage all Virginians to take action during National Preparedness Month.
This is the ninth annual National Preparedness Month commemoration. Families, individuals, businesses, and public and private groups and organizations can join the NPM Coalition and “Pledge to Prepare.” Reg-ister as a national coalition member by visiting www.Ready.gov and clicking on the Pledge to Prepare ban-ner. If you’re still not prepared, I’ll be giving an adult forum session on how to be prepared at home in Septem-
ber.
Gray Corbett, Senior Warden
Sit N Stitch gathering
Join us when we start back again on the 4th Tuesday, September 25th @ 7:00 PM in the parlor.
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September Parish Calendar
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Episcopal 101:
Are you an adult interested in being confirmed in your faith, or if you were already confirmed, in
being received officially into the Episcopal Church? If so—or if you just want to learn more about
our history, approach to the Bible, theology and liturgy—let Mary+ know. We will begin our prepa-
ration series, Episcopal 101, on Wednesday evenings in mid-September.
Sunday School Starts September 9th We are excited about the upcoming year and look forward to seeing old faces and
hopefully some new ones!!
Toddlers and Kindergarteners’ - April Craver and volunteers lead the group form
the beginning of the 10:30 service till the end of the service, coming upstairs to take
Communion or have a Blessing.
Elementary (1st—5th grade) - Gail Wood, Anne Hampton and volunteers will start
off this year studying the heroes of the Old Testament “Pioneers of Faith”. Starts at
the beginning of the 10:30 service and rejoins the congregation prior to passing the
Peace.
Middle Schoolers—Kathy Jimerson will lead this group. Their first project will be
helping on Glen Allen Day.
Middle School Girls Journaling Group—Karen Holden will start off on September
9th. Any girls 6th—8th grade are invited to join. Then starting in October, they will
meet on the 3rd Sunday (October 21st).
High Schoolers—Diana Stone leads this group. In September, they will be have a
Book “N Bake Sale plus doing a presentation on their Mission Trip to PA.
Lamb’s Basket
Items always needed by the pantry: Jelly, tuna and/or canned meats, canned pasta
(spaghetti O’s, mac & cheese), snacks for kids’ bags, crackers, soups, canned vegetables, peanut
butter, etc.
Other items they can use are personal care items. Anything you would use in your home can
always be used.
They always need paper and plastic bags!
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August found us taking a brief hiatus from activities although we did take an evening and attend
a Richmond Squirrels game.
This September we will begin again with a few planned activities. We will be meeting after
church on September 9th to begin to put our presentation together for the congregation about
our mission trip to Wyoming, PA. We hope to present this to you on Saturday, October 13th
with a dinner.
We also will be starting back up with our Book “N Bake sale on September 23rd. We are always
on the look out for book donations. If you have some books that you would like to donate
please let Diana Stone or one of the youth group members know and we will be happy to pick
them up.
Sr. High Youth Group News
Lakeside Summer Nights a great Success!!
Jessica Isemann would like to thank everyone for their help with Lakeside Summer nights. It was a great success because of everyone’s help.
The acting, the meals, the crafts, everything was great.
I look forward to next year!
St. Giles Gate Program
We are resuming our Christian Ed and worship program for children with special
needs on Saturday, September 22nd
at 10:00 AM and are in need of a few new
teachers. The curriculum is a very simple one, all scripted for you, with visual aids
that help the children understand the story and learning how to teach this way is
not difficult. We could also use some “shepherds” (teacher’s aides) to help as well.
Please let Mary+ or Kristin Carver know if you are interested and would like to
know more.
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Pictorial Directory
We are exploring doing a new pictorial directory in conjunction with LifeTouch. The majority of
those who had an opinion about whether we should do the directory “in-house” or by using an
outside photographer voted in favor of the latter option. Much has changed since the last time we
used such a company. For instance, now all scheduling can be done online. As always, you are
under NO OBLIGATION to buy the pictures. This is a great way for long-time members to get to
know the new folks, or for the new folks to get to know those who are long-time members. If you
have a recent family picture that you would prefer to use in the directory, that will work as well.
We will keep you posted as the plans proceed, and if you are interested in helping coordinate this
great (and fun) project, just let Gray Corbett know.
What’s Happening Elsewhere? A new 9-week support group for widowed men and women of all ages will begin in early Septem-
ber, 2012. It is designed for men and women widowed between a few months and several years.
It will be held on Tuesday evenings 7-9 PM at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, located at
2341 Winterfield Road, Midlothian, VA 23113.
Space is limited, and those who are interested or who wish to know more should contact the facil-
itator, Belinda Early, as soon as possible. There is a registration fee of $25 to cover books and
materials. Please feel free to pass this information on to anyone who might be interest. Contact:
Belinda Early phone: 897-5360 or 513-5772 email: [email protected]
Diocesan News: Open Hearings for the 2013 Annual Council will take place on Saturday, January
12 at Christ Church, Glen Allen. Annual Council will take place January 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Reston. Save the dates!
A new Wednesday morning Bible study class begins on September 19 at St.
Mark's, Richmond. Co-sponsored with Grace and Holy Trinity Church, this class will study the people, places and stories of the Bible. The class will meet from 10-11:15 a.m. For more information visit: www.stmarksrichmond.org or www.ghtc.org or call Malinda Collier at 804-358-4771.
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A Closer Look At….Evangelism
The dreaded “E” word! That is how many Episcopalians react when someone says the word Evangelism. It conjures images of slick television preachers with pompadours urging viewers to send in cash to support the ministry (or at least their collection of thousand dollar hand-tailored suits!) But what does evangelism really mean? This word comes from the Greek word “euangelion,” which means “messenger of good news.” It has the same root as the word for angel, which means “messenger from God.” It is also the same word used to describe the four authors of the Gospels, who shared the Good News in their writings about Jesus’ life and works. And it appears that neither Matthew, Mark, Luke nor John had a pompadour or a television ministry. So what does this mean to us as Episcopalians? Perhaps we can reclaim the word “evangelism” in a way that takes it back to its original meaning. Simple, not too scary: share the good news. One of the ways that we share the good news is to live our day-to-day lives as Jesus would want us to. To live in ways that show that we love God and love our neighbors, with respect and help-ing and caring and joy. Another way that we share the good news is to invite a friend or a neigh-bor to come to church. This is, after all the place where we find the time and the space to be in conversation with God and to praise Him. But for some of our friends and neighbors, church may feel like an intimidating place. Perhaps they had a bad experience as a child in a church, or they don’t know what to expect, so they are reluctant, or they are afraid we do something weird…there can be many reasons why someone might reject our invitation to come to a service. But what if we invited them to something that feels less like a full-blown worship service and more like something fun and/or interesting? What if we simply invited them into a relaxed con-versation? That is the heart of a new initiative that Harrison Higgins is organizing. A friendly conversation with neighbors around a campfire on our front lawn. Some refreshments, some chairs, some cas-ual ways to “break the ice,” talking with neighbors, laughing, finding common ground. A prayer or a song at closing as we enjoy the beauty of God’s night sky. It is a simple sharing of the good news. No hard sell. No pitch for membership or money, just an invitation. That’s the way Jesus and the disciples did it, and it is a good model for us, too! So do not fear the “E Word”! You are already evangelizing by the conduct of your lives. This is a small step beyond that, and everyone is invited to play! If you would like to help Harrison in this outreach into our neighborhood, talk to him after church.
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Adult Forum for September Our Adult Forum is offered each Sunday at 9:30 am in the Parlor, in between the 8:15 and the 10:30 ser-
vices, and covers a wide range of topics over the course of the year. All are welcome, either to sit and listen
or to engage in lively conversation.
Here’s what we have on tap for September:
September 2: Stump the Priest! Come with your questions, one and all…Mary+ will answer just about any-
thing (except for her weight) as best she can. Questions about the parish, our denomination, what we hope
for the future…all this and more will be a part of what we talk about in this fun, no-holds-barred session.
September 9: The “E” Word: Harrison Higgins, our diaconal candidate, will lead this discussion about how we
reach out to others to invite them to know Christ. As much a brainstorming session as a teaching session, we
will work together to find ways that work for us as individuals and as a parish to bring new members into our
church family.
September 16: Emergency Preparedness: Senior Warden Gray Corbett will lead this session which will give ou
tips on how to prepare for hurricanes, snowstorms, plagues of locusts, or whatever nature sends our way in
this storm season. We will also talk about how we are coming up with a plan for the parish, to keep this place
that we love so much as secure and protected as possible
September 23 and 30: Will I See My Dog in Heaven? What does the Bible have to say about our animal com-
panions? In these sessions, we will explore a theology of creation that lays out the answer to that big ques-
tion about whether or not there is some sort of Rainbow Bridge where our departed pets wait for us.
Have an idea for something you’d like us to explore in our Adult Forums? Let Mary+ know! Your comments
have led to adult forums on world religions, grief, and human sexuality….what ideas do you have for this
year?
Grab a cup of coffee and join us!
Men’s Bible Study—Starting back with a change!
Men’s Bible Class will resume with Mary+ on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, begin-
ning on September 18th. We bring a bag lunch and convene in the parish hall at noon.
The Monday Book Group: our next meeting of the book group will be Monday, Sep-
tember 17th, when we will continue with the final chapters of “Falling Upward”. If we do
not complete the book on that date, we will do so on September 24th. We will begin a
new book, “Sabbath in the Suburbs”, on Monday, October 22nd @ 11:00 AM. A thought-
ful and fun book about finding Sabbath in our busy lives. Please let Mary+ know if you
want her to order a copy for you. The cost will be $14.00 each.
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Worship Leaders for September
10:30 Ushers: Tillie Freeze, Lucy Whitlock, Frosine Corbett, Diane Durrer
Counters: Randy & Karen Holden
September 2 — Pentecost 14
Altar Guild: Kathy Jimerson, Melba Shumaker,
Pam Pegram
8:15—Holy Eucharist
Usher: Chris Tignor
Reader: Harrison Higgins
Chalice: Ann Schaefer
10:30—Holy Eucharist
Lessons: Sarah Fore
Prayers:
Chalice: Sarah Fore, Harrison Higgins
Acolytes: Megan Tignor, Ava Whittlesey,
Camille Wood, Stephanie Holden
Greeters: Ann Henderson, Carole Noe
September 23 — Pentecost 17
Altar Guild: Dottie Strabley, Lucy Whitlock,
Connie Neal
8:15 AM—Holy Eucharist
Usher: Walter Reid
Reader: Ann Schaefer
Chalice: Harrison Higgins
10:30 AM —Holy Eucharist
Lessons: Gray Corbett, Jeri Anne Townley
Prayers:
Chalice: Sarah Fore, Harrison Higgins
Acolytes: Garrett Russell, Bailey Nixon, Zach
Nixon, Sara Lassiter
Greeters: Gray Corbett, Patty White
Nursery: Melissa Durrer
September 9 — Pentecost 15
Altar Guild: Betty Fore, Marietta Spring,
Susan Josenhans
8:15—Holy Eucharist
Usher: Chuck Strabley
Reader: Ann Schaefer
Chalice: Harrison Higgins
10:30—Holy Eucharist
Lessons: Sarah Fore
Prayers:
Chalice: Gray Corbett, Harrison Higgins
Acolytes: Sarah Elionai, Hana Elionai, Cath-
erine Cadavid, Madison White
Greeters: Christine Couturier, Brian White
Nursery: Sandy Ruder
September 30 — Pentecost 18
Altar Guild: Jean Riddick, Charlotte Lovelace
8:15—Holy Eucharist
Usher: Herb Williams
Reader: Harrison Higgins
Chalice: Gray Corbett
10:30—Holy Eucharist
Lessons: Jeri AnneTownley, Gray Corbett
Prayers:
Chalice: Gray Corbett, Harrison Higgins
Acolyte: Stark Gallagher, Alex White,
Camille Wood, Madison White
Greeters: Aggie Gallagher, Sandy Ruder
Nursery: Joy Baynes
September 16
Pentecost — 16
Altar Guild:
Joyce Melton,
Karen Holden
8:15—Holy Eucharist
Usher: Tad Blackburn
Reader: Harrison Higgins
Chalice: Ann Schaefer
10:30—Holy Eucharist
Lessons:
Jeri Anne Townley
Prayers:
Chalice:
Sarah Fore,
Harrison Higgins
Acolytes:
Hunter Mitchell,
Caroline Couturier, Lucas
Couturier, Melissa Durrer
Greeters:
Kathy Jimerson,
Tad Blackburn
Nursery:
Scott Blackwell
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Fellowship Activities
Want to go to Brunch in September?
Sunday, September 16th, after the 10:30 service
the ‘lunch brunch group’ will be going to
lunch at Tanglewood Restaurant.
If you are interested please contact Jean Riddick, 264-0935,
or call Lucy in the office, 266-2503
Subs & Sundae Lunch
The Annual Subs & Sundae Luncheon will be held on Sunday,
September 9th after the 10:30 service. Come fix your own sub
& sundae! Cost is $5 for those 12 and over; $3 for those be-
tween 4 & 12; 4 and under are free.
Blessing of the Backpacks On Sunday, September 9th, as we start a new program year, and as many of our children are beginning the school year, we will have a blessing of the backpacks and briefcase at the 10:30 AM service. Please bring your back-pack (or your briefcase or totebag if you are an adult) and place it in front of the altar before the service. After the offertory, we will ask God’s blessing on our work using these tools in the coming year!
Glen Allen Day—September 15th
Epiphany will have an exhibit space at this year’s Glen Allen Day. We are excited about this opportunity to share our ministry!!
We plan on having a banner, information about our church and give-aways such as water bottles and freezer pops. We need volun-
teers to take 2 hour shifts at our booth. Please get in touch with Kathy Jimerson @651-2559 to sign-up.
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Shrine Mont Family Retreat Weekend!!
As we start a new church year, keep our Church Retreat at Shrine Mont in mind. There is no better way to get to know your fellow parishioners! There is time for reflection as well as lots of fun and games! And who can beat Shrine Mont in the Fall for beauty! Here are the basics:
Dates: October 26– 28 (Friday—Sunday)
Cost: Adults—$150.00; Non-Epiphany Children—age 13 or older—$150.00, ages 8-12—$95.00, ages 4-7—$45.00, 3 & under free; All Epiphany children are paid for by the funds raised by the Shrine Mont Committee
What’s included: two nights lodging, all meals, (dinner Friday through lunch Sat-urday)
The cost is based on two nights stay and can be adjusted if you are staying for only one night
Sign up sheets are in the parish hall. Sign-up deadline is Sunday, October 7th.
All funds must be received by Sunday, October 21st.
More details will be in future Sunday Bulletin inserts.
YOU ARE INVITED!!!
Who: Episcopal Youth in *Region XI, 6th-12th graders
What: MOVIE and POPCORN night
When: Friday, September 7, from 6:30-8:45pm
Where: Emmanuel Church Brook Hill
1214 Wilmer Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
(gray stone education building to left of brick church)
Movie: THE BLIND SIDE
Contact: Ginny Dunaway Ferguson, 804/366-8259 or [email protected] and let us
know you’re coming so we’ll pop enough corn
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Happy Birthday
Sept. 1 Shirley Hughson
Sept. 4 Mary Kate Gallagher
Katelyn Van Valkenburg
Sept. 5 Marian Noe
Sept. 8 Ann-Claire Wood
Mike Schulte
Sept. 9 Gayla Jones
Sept. 10 Roseanne Stockwell
Sept. 13 Hugh Rawlins
Jackie Martin
Jake Rojas
Sydney Rojas
Sept. 15 Jessica Ruder
Ann Henderson
Brian Couturier
Raymelle Grigsby
Sept. 16 Carol Burley
Sept. 20 Joy Baynes
Karen Tucker
Dot Hudson
Sept. 21 Caitlin Mitchell
Sept. 22 Michael Lineberry
Bertha Morgan
Sept. 24 Anita Williams
Zach Nixon
Sept. 25 Megan Nixon
Sept. 27 Adrian Mitchell
Sept. 28 Randy Holden
Sept. 29 Karen Tucker
Happy Anniversary
Sept. 4 Nicholas & Elizabeth Wolf
Sept. 7 Paul & Debbie Jones
Paul & Michelle Hampton
Sept. 8 Ron & Denise Russell
Eddie & Penny Johnson
Sept. 14 Wayne & Lucy Whitlock
Sept. 19 Brian & Christine Couturier
Tad & Elizabeth Blackburn
Sept. 20 Kevin & Jennifer Whitlock
Sept. 26 Andy & Stephanie Rutledge
Days of Blessing in SeptemberDays of Blessing in September
Those who are ill or have special needs:
In Our Parish Family: Carol Burley, Carl Burley, Ray Hampton, Peggy Adleman, Dottie Strabley, Dot Hudson, Marietta Spring, Jackie Mar-
tin, Walter Reid, Freeland Mason, Michael Lineberry, Fred Bales
Those in Care Facilities or Homebound especially:
Pat Dunn, Mary Ruder, Roseanne Stockwell, Ruth Williams and Juliet Wynne
Those Serving in the Armed Forces especially:
Matt Guyer, David Hoffert, Daniel Keefe, Patrick Lineberry, Caitlin Mitchell, Bryan Murphy, Michael Stone, Billy Tucker,
Andrew Smith, Ryan Casey, and Chris Tuck
Prayers for those preparing for the birth of a child: Matt & Leslie Guyer, Matt & Jessica Colvin, Cary & Jill Baynes, Bryan &
Catherine Tuck Turner
Prayers for family & friends:
Prayers for Healing, Wholeness, Comfort, Guidance, and Safe Travel: Kathryn Cook-friend of Connie Neal, Dorothy Hoffecker—aunt of Di-
ana Stone, Mary Stockdell—daughter-in-law of Susan Josenhans, Heather—friend of Melissa Durrer, Stuart & Jean Swink—sister & brother-in-
law of Irene Morris, Kent Jenkins—brother of Sarah Jenkins, Maya Fitts—granddaughter of Ron & Paula Fitts, Nick McDaniel & family—friend
of Rebekah Donovan, Josie—wife of Paul Dolci, Becky Smith—friend of Melba Shumaker, Jeff Eppes—brother of Jim Eppes, Gayla Jones—
Karen Holden’s sister, Conrad Lawrence—Aggie Gallagher’s brother, Anne Stockdell-Giesler—Susan Josenhans daughter, Gary Peper—Lucy
Whitlock’s brother-in-law, Iria & her family—friends of Jeri Townley, Ellen & Spalding Garlinghouse—Kristin Carver’s aunt & uncle, Brenda Daw-
kins—Bertha Morgan’s daughter, Tommy Hodge & family, Rob Lockridge—friends of Carole Noe, Ed Hall—Sue Rasmussen’s dad, Bev & Bob
Thornbloom—friends of Doug Thorpe.
Prayers for the departed:
Standing in the Need of PrayerStanding in the Need of Prayer
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Episcopal Church Women Diocese of Virginia
121st Annual Meeting
“ M A N Y PAT H S ~ O N E J O U R N E Y ”
THURS DAY, OC TOBER 25 , 20 12
8:30am registration
Christ Church, Episcopal
5000 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: RENE COBB
An international speaker and founder of three organizations, American Speakers and Training Services, Woven (Women
Of Value in Every Nation) and Make a Difference Catalog, coming on-line soon. She began her speaking career as an
executive trainer in a Fortune 500 company, winning numerous awards for her programs. She is warm, transpar-
ent, enthusiastic, and shares from her heart the deep lessons of life that inspire greatness.
An adjunct professor at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, the College of William and Mary and
the University of Richmond’s Executive Development programs.
Author of Ten Steps REVOLUTIONIZE Your Life! book and workbook on self-esteem and another ready for printing,
Whole Brain Living: Reduce Stress, Increase Joy and Live Abundantly.
Save the Date
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Just the Facts:
Leadership and Contact Information at
Church of the Epiphany
Office address: 8000 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23228 Phone: 804-266-2503 [email protected]
The Very Rev. Mary Brennan Thorpe,, Rector Cell phone: 804-221-3421 [email protected]
Lucy Whitlock, Office Administrator [email protected]
Vestry
Gray Corbett, Senior Warden Patty White, Junior Warden
Marty Shephard, Treasurer
Ann Henderson, Register
Tad Blackburn (2012) Gray Corbett (2012)
Kathy Jimerson (2012) Patty White (2012)
Carole Noe (2013) Sandy Ruder (2013)
Brian White (2013)
Christine Couturier (2014) Aggie Gallagher (2014)
Ann Henderson (2014)
Office Hours :
Lucy is in the office Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm. Mary is usually in the
office Monday through Thursday, unless she is out visiting parishioners or attending meetings.
She can always be reached on her cell phone (221-3421).
May the light of God’s blessing, like the Epiphany star, always guide
you on the path toward Him.