Our Children and Youth

We are seeing a youth program that is vibrant and growing again due to several amazing leaders who have reinstated Vacation Bible School. We have bible studies for boys and girls along with weekly youth activities, including “Cherokee Chicks,” a newly formed group. We have a fully furnished and comfortable nursery for all of our parishioners to use during services and special events. We have a youth “loft” where pre-teens and teens can hang out, play games and watch movies. We hope to increase participation and involvement throughout the parish, and we currently have quite a number of brand-new members (infants) who have arrived and who will be arriving soon. Epiphany is blessed to have a congregation that invests time with our youth.

We currently offer weekly womens and mens bible studies, a book study group and a Lectionary Study every Sunday morning. Other offerings in the past have included Meditation, Centering Prayer, and a Study of Christianity that was presented by our current interim rector. Confirmation classes are held annually in preparation for the ritual of welcoming folks into the fellowship.

With prayerful attention to our worship environment, dedicated members of our Altar Guild keep the church in season by caring for the altar, linens, vestments, and vessels between services.

We are proud to include youth in our worship services serving as crucifers and torch bearers.

Cursillo is an opportunity to grow in faith and in spirituality. Cursillo in the Diocese of Alabama begins with a three day weekend at our Camp McDowell. During these three days, lay people and clergy share their experiences on a variety of topics related to the love of God, the Christian life, and Christian community. We share God’s love and encourage each other.

The Epiphany Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King follows the Rule of the Order of Prayer, Service, and Evangelism.  These women meet twice a month and encourage any woman to discern her calling to this Order. We participate in the Diocesan Spring and Fall Assemblies.

Epiphany’s chapter of the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew has existed for many years. We are a group of men who gather together twice a month for breakfast, fellowship, and prayer. There are several service activities that the Brotherhood is involved in with two main events. Our July Fourth gathering, which brings neighbors from far and wide who enjoy a picnic atmosphere and fireworks on the lawn by the lake. The Thanksgiving feast is a ministry that the Methodist Church hosts every Thanksgiving and feeds over 2000 meals for homebound, the local jail, first responders, and anyone who needs a Thanksgiving meal. The Brotherhood gathers on Wednesday to begin Thanksgiving preparations and then regroups at the church at 4:00 am on Thanksgiving Day to complete and deliver Thanksgiving meals.

Dedicated and cheerful parishioners host weekly dinners and cater to the celebratory and funeral needs of the parish. Like any home, the kitchen is the place we all love to come together and share the warmth of the table.

We are blessed with many hands in the kitchen and we love to share the bounty with our community.