December Prepare the Way of the Lord The Reverend Jennifer A. Reddall. Sundays at Epiphany

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1 December 2018 Prepare the Way of the Lord The Reverend Jennifer A. Reddall There s a voice in the wilderness crying, a call from the ways untrod Prepare in the desert a highway, a highway for our God! The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low, Make straight all the crooked places where the Lord our God may go. Hymnal 1982, no. 75 I love that Advent hymn about John the Baptist. The voice cries out in the wilderness, the way is prepared, and the Word is born. Advent is a season of hope and waiting and preparation. It s a season of anticipation for big celebratory events, and also a season of darkness and reflection. It s a season when we are reminded that even when we are scared or lost or sinful or cannot see the way ahead, God and God s prophets pave the way and we find our footsteps moving forward towards incredibly joy. What a perfect season for us at Epiphany. There is much to prepare for. I just transferred my sermons folder into my icloud drive. 555 sermons made the leap from Epiphany s server to my own, so that I can take them with me and build on their imagery and wisdom in Arizona. I am making up a binder of The official newsletter of the Church of the Epiphany Welcoming all, we are building a dedicated Christian community that seeks to know God and to serve others. information on all our programs and the role of the rector in them to help out whoever is sitting in my chair in early And I just got off a call with Arizonan leaders in our border ministry initiative there, Cruzando Fronteras, who are doing vital work sheltering and supporting migrants on both sides of the border to show them Christ s compassion, welcome, and love and who are preparing for an even greater influx of migrants in the coming weeks. The Vestry is preparing for my departure but also for a lengthy and deep process of architectural design with the congregation, staff, and Day School. They are preparing to lead a congregation that is no longer so financially vulnerable, where you can invest in program and ministry and staff so that the congregation will thrive and grow. They are preparing to bring in an Interim Rector who will help make straight some of the crooked places in our congregation and systems, and love and shepherd this flock into your new home. This is all such good news! Being your Rector (and Associate Rector, and Priest in Charge) has been an incredible honor and joy. I will say thank you at many times and in many ways over the next four weeks, but let it begin now: thank you for letting me be your Rector and grow with you and thank you for all the myriad ways in which you seek and serve to follow the Gospel. For the word of our God endureth, the arm of the Lord is strong, He stands in the midst of nations, and he will right the wrong. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, the lambs he ll gently hold; To pastures of peace he ll lead them, and bring them safe to his fold. Sundays at Epiphany 8:30am Holy Eucharist: Rite 1 9:30am Childcare available until 12:00pm 10:30am Sunday School for ages :30am Holy Eucharist with Music Connect with us online at epiphanynyc.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/epiphanynyc

2 2 Music Notes for December Larry J. Long, Organist & Choirmaster Sabbatical Postponed Due to the sale of our church building, and where we will be in the design and planning process of our new church building, my sabbatical has been placed on hold. Since I ve already booked some of the travel, I will still be away February 19 March 11, 2019, first to Australia and then to Phoenix for the Rev. Jennifer Reddall s consecration as Bishop of Arizona. Otherwise, I will be here working. The Vestry and I will figure how to reschedule the remainder of my sabbatical once the building design process is further underway. December Music in the Liturgy December 2, 2018 The First Sunday of Advent Psalm 25:1 9 Tone I.7 My Lord, what a mornin Harry T. Burleigh ( ) Zion hört die Wächter singen (Cantata 140) J. S. Bach ( ) December 9, 2018 The Second Sunday of Advent The Song of Zechariah John Weaver (b. 1937) And the glory of the Lord G. F. Handel ( ) Comfort ye my people Claude Goudimel (c ) December 9, 2018 Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols 5:00pm Cherub Choir Children s Choir Epiphany Choir Paul Murphy, trumpet Fling wide the door Larry J. Long (b. 1954) Adam lay ybounden John Cantrell (b. 1972) My Lord, what a mornin Harry T. Burleigh ( ) I want to be ready R. Nathaniel Dett ( ) Look toward the East Thomas Pavlechko (b. 1962) Rejoice in the Lord alway Christopher Wiggins (b. 1956) O Radix Jesse Mode 2 Healey Willan ( ) Magnificat W. Lawes ( ) Velichit dusha Moya Ghospoda Pavel Chesnokov ( ) Creator of the Stars David M. Cherwien (b. 1957) December 16, 2018 The Third Sunday of Advent Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Cantata 61) J. S. Bach Rejoice in the Lord alway attr. John Redford (d. 1547) December 23, 2018 The Fourth Sunday of Advent with the Christmas Pageant Ave Maria Richard Proulx ( ) O Emmanuel Mode 2 Healey Willan ( ) Dixit Maria Hans Leo Hassler ( ) December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve Gloria in excelsis Deo Hans Leo Hassler ( ) Psalm 96 Tone V.1 Nowell John Joubert (b. 1927) A child is born in Bethlehem Michael Praetorius ( ) Harry T. Burleigh was an African American composer and singer who wrote many choral arrangements of Spiritual songs sung by American slaves. His grandfather, Hamilton Waters, purchased his and his mother s freedom from slavery in Maryland for $55 in Hamilton taught his grandson traditional slaves songs. At age 26 Burleigh began attending the National Conservatory of Music in NYC, with the help of a scholarship from Frances MacDowell (mother of composer Edward MacDowell). The conservatory was directed by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. Burleigh began composing art songs in 1898 and was well known for them by the He also composed the hymn tune McKee in our Hymnal 1982, with the hymn text In Christ there is no east or west, which we sing here at Epiphany. Epiphany Choir sings his arrangement of My Lord, what a mornin in the morning on December 2 and also at Lessons and Carols the next Sunday. At our Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols on December 9 the Epiphany Choir is singing the familiar Medieval text Adam lay ybounden in a new ish setting by John Cantrell, which he wrote in John is a friend of mine and serves as Choirmaster & Organist at St. Michael s Episcopal Church, at the corner of West 99th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. His setting begins with a driving, repeated rhythm in the tenor and bass parts, with the sopranos and altos singing A dam very coolly in long notes above them. John s interest and experience in jazz and pop music as well as traditional classical and church music is merged together in this wonderful arrangement. I know you will enjoy it as much as the choir is excited to be learning to sing it. Sing in a Choir at Epiphany Thursday Rehearsals 4:00-4:30pm Cherub Choir K through Grade 2 4:45-5:30pm Children s Choir Grade 3 and above 6:45-8:15pm Epiphany Choir High School and Adults Volunteers welcome No auditions Contact Organist & Choirmaster Larry Long at long@epiphanynyc.org for more information. Sacred Harp Singers Sunday December 16 1:30pm All are welcome to come and sing early American shape note music in the. More info at

3 December Advent Wreath-Making Sunday December 2 12:00pm Prepare for Advent by staying after the 10:30am service on Sunday, December 2 and making your own Advent wreath. All materials are provided frame, greens, and candles. A Gift for Jennifer For the past fifteen years, we have been truly blessed by the Rev. Jennifer Reddall s inspiring leadership and love. She has accomplished so much for our church, our school and for the community. In honor of all that she has given us, we would like to help purchase the vestments she will wear at her consecration as the new Bishop of Arizona. All are welcome to contribute financially to this gift. Please write Bishop gift on your donation. Celebrate the Rev. Jennifer Reddall and wish her well as she leaves us to become The Episcopal Bishop of Arizona Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols The Church of the Epiphany Toasts, music & light supper Childcare will be available RSVP to Precious Bradby Album of Memories for Jennifer We are putting an album of letters, photos and tributes together to give to Jennifer as a parting gift. We are sure many of you have special memories to contribute. Please your thoughts and photos to Larry Long (long@epiphanynyc.org) or get them to the church office by December 16. Sign up for Altar Flowers and Hospitality Sign up sheets are posted at the back of the church for providing altar flowers or hosting hospitality after worship. Sign up now to mark a birthday, anniversary, or to honor a loved one.

4 4 ADVENT and CHRISTMAS at EPIPHANY Join us for worship and fellowship December 2 The First Sunday of Advent 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir December 9 The Second Sunday of Advent 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir 5:00pm Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols with Choirs and Trumpet December 16 The Third Sunday of Advent 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir December 23 The Fourth Sunday of Advent 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Christmas Pageant December 24 Christmas Eve 4:00pm Family Service with Blessing of the Crêche 9:30pm Carols and prelude music begin 10:00pm Holy Eucharist with Epiphany Choir and String Quartet December 25 Christmas Day A Blue Christmas Service 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Soloist December 30 The First Sunday after Christmas Day 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Soloist January 6 The Feast of the Epiphany 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir Greening of the Church Sunday December 16 12:00pm Deck the halls and get in to the holiday spirit as we arrange poinsettias, put bows on our wreaths, and prepare our church for Christmas. All are welcome. Epiphany s Christmas Pageant Sunday December 23 10:30am service Calling all camels and shepherds! Epiphany s annual Christmas Pageant is at 10:30am on Sunday, December 23. Mary Adams is in charge of casting. Contact her at maryeadams83@gmail.com to sign up for any of the roles. We need babies through adults no one is too young or too old. There is a single rehearsal at 9:00am on the Sunday, December 23 just before the service.

5 December 2018 Sunday December 16, 2018 Mozart for Munchkins For tickets and details go to mozartformunchkins.org 3:00pm Geared especially for young children and their parents, but all will enjoy! Holiday Celebration and Concert for Peace Tuesday December 18 5:00pm Holiday Celebration 7:00pm Concert for Peace Plan now to attend the East Side WW1 Centennial Commemoration Committee s A Holiday Celebration and Concert for Peace at Epiphany. This event is in remembrance of WW1 and the soldiers who remained in Europe after the war. Cantori New York (cantorinewyork.com) will sing, led by Mark Shapiro, Artistic Director and Conductor. A reception will follow. The event is sponsored by the Office of Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright (76th District). Please RSVP to SeawrightR@NYAssembly.gov or call Infertility Support Group at the Church of the Heavenly Rest Thursday December 6 6:30pm 1085 Fifth Avenue at 90th Street The Bible recounts many stories of women and parents journeying through the loss of a child, yearning to grow a family, and adjusting to surprising new family structures, which disrupt and shift expectations. Come be with us on Thursday, December 6 from 6:30pm 8:00pm as seminarian, parent, and teacher Lisha Epperson talks about her journey with us and invites us to share in a safe, supportive, and spiritually grounded community. All genders are welcome. To register and for more information, please contact Lucy Breidenthal, Head of Children & Family Ministries at lbreidenthal@heavenlyrest.org. Who should I talk to? I would like to... Help with the Wednesday Night Dinner Janette Gautier Give to the church, make a 2018 pledge, or find out what I pledged in 2017 Laura Noggle finance@epiphanynyc.org Sing or have my children sing in a choir Larry Long long@epiphanynyc.org Learn about things for children The Rev. Jennifer Reddall reddall@epiphanynyc.org Add a name to the congregation s prayer list The Rev. Jennifer Reddall reddall@epiphanynyc.org Speak to a priest The Rev. Jennifer Reddall reddall@epiphanynyc.org Find out about music events Larry Long long@epiphanynyc.org Put something in the Sunday bulletin or the Manifest newsletter Larry Long long@epiphanynyc.org Talk about baptism, confirmation, weddings, or funerals The Rev. Jennifer Reddall reddall@epiphanynyc.org Have a birthday party or other event at the church Birthdays DaNell Mulvey birthdays@epiphanynyc.org Other rentals Christina Itwaru itwaru@epiphanynyc.org Opt into getting a paper copy of the Manifest newsletter Christina Itwaru itwaru@epiphanynyc.org Find us on Facebook facebook.com/epiphanynyc Learn about Epiphany s Day School cedsnyc.org Listen to or read sermons epiphanynyc.org/sermons 5

6 6 Thank You to All who have Pledged for 2019 Many thanks to all those listed below who have made their 2019 pledge of financial support. Making a pledge helps the church plan for its future. If you haven t yet made a pledge, you can be in touch with Laura Noggle (finance@epiphanynyc.org or ) or fill out a pledge card on Sunday. 57 pledges totalling $150,269 as of Tuesday, November 27 Chris and Libby Abelt Mary Adams Claudia Aquino Robert Aylward and Lisa McDonald Terry Bayorek Zane Beatty and Rebecka Hawkins Janet Boe Louise Bozorth Laura Burgess Pamela Byrd Alison Chase Nancy Cochran Rishi and Serena Daryanani Carron Donohue Gib and Kathryn Dunham Albert Ehinger, Jr. Janette Gautier Paul and Stacey Gutman Louise Hagetter Carolyn Hale and Jack Haar Sandra Hall Ross Conrad and Marsha Harper Caroline Helmuth Myron and Adeline Hofer Kyle Hoffman Lily Kanjanapatee Ikoa Jeschke Lopez Aulia Ann Keith Eddie and Grace Kwan Ruth Lilley Larry Long and Larry Johnson Pierre Merle Megan Miller Fay Morris Scott and Laura Noggle Koji and Mami Noguchi Eric and Virginie Olson John Oudens and Susan Keith God is so good! Maria Palces Jason Rios Cynthia Rockland Robert and Heather Schaefer Rob Scott Savannah Scott Dawn Shin Matt and Alison Skavenski Caleb Smilgin Woody and Gregg Swain Matthew Symer and Melissa Owenburg James Thompson and Alice Luong Christian and Sarah Vanderbrouk Carol Anne Weeks The Rev. Horace Whyte Marsha Whyte Salmon Frances Wilson Samuel and Marion Yeh The Rev. Joseph and Lois Zorawick Serving on Christmas Eve 4:00pm Family Eucharist Acolyte Reece Dunham Chalice Bearer Helen Goodkin Ushers Gib Dunham, Chris Abelt 10:00pm Holy Eucharist with Choir Crucifer Woody Swain Readers Janette Gautier, Amy Slingerland Intercessor Gregg Swain Ushers Robert Aylward, Frank Temple Serving on Christmas Day 10:00am Holy Eucharist Reader Chris Abelt Serving at the 10:30am Holy Eucharist If you are available to help on dates with empty slots, please contact the church office. December 2 December 9 December 16 December 23 December 30 Altar Guild Laura Noggle Novia Ramsay Cynthia Rockland Pamela Byrd Lily Kanjanapatee Crucifer Woody Swain Pamela Byrd Karl Ramsay Pamela Byrd Lily Kanjanapatee Acolytes Alison Errico Hana Altomonte Readers Terry Bayorek Sarah Krell Louise Bozorth Helen Goodkin Kathryn Dunham Marsha Whyte Salmon Larry Johnson Janette Gautier Intercessor Amy Slingerland Dawn Miller Guy Perotta Chalice Bearer Carron Donohue Helen Goodkin Cynthia Rockland Helen Goodkin Ushers Chris Abelt Deborah Wilburn Sunday School Ikoa Jeschke Karl Ramsay Frank Temple Robert Aylward Gib Dunham Sarah Krell Chris Abelt Woody Swain Frank Temple

7 December 2018 Sunday Scripture Readings December 2 ADVENT 1 Jeremiah 33:14 16 Psalm 25:1 9 1 Thessalonians 3:9 13 Luke 21:25 36 December 9 ADVENT 2 Malachi 3:1 4 Luke 1: Philippians 1:3 11 Luke 3:1 6 To view readings online, go to December 16 ADVENT 3 Zephaniah 3:14 20 Isaiah 12:2 6 Philippians 4:4 7 Luke 3:7 18 December 23 ADVENT 4 Micah 5:2 5a Psalm 80:1 7 Hebrews 10:5 10 Luke 1:39 55 December 30 CHRISTMAS 1 7 Isaiah 61:10 62:3 Galatians 3:23 25; 4:4 7 John 1:1 18 Psalm 147:13 21 December at Epiphany 1 SAT 2 3 MON 5 WED 6 THU 7 FRI 8 SAT 9 10 MON 12 WED 13 THU 14 FRI 15 SAT 9:00am Girl Scouts THE FIRST DAY OF ADVENT Sanctuary 9:30am Epiphany Choir rehearsal 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir 12:00pm Advent Wreath Making 6:15pm AA Meditation 6:30pm Vestry Meeting 2:30pm Staff Meeting 7:00pm Homeless Dinner 4:00pm Cherub Choir rehearsal 4:45pm Children s Choir rehearsal 6:45pm Epiphany Choir rehearsal 6:30pm AA Meeting 10:00am Epiphany Choir rehearsal THE SECOND DAY OF ADVENT Sanctuary 9:30am Epiphany Choir rehearsal 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir 3:30pm Epiphany Choir rehearsal 3:45am Children s Choir rehearsal 5:00pm Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols 6:15pm Reception for the Rev. Jennifer Reddall 6:15pm AA Meditation 2:30pm Staff Meeting 7:00pm Homeless Dinner 4:00pm Cherub Choir rehearsal 4:45pm Children s Choir rehearsal 6:45pm Epiphany Choir rehearsal 6:30pm AA Meeting 9:00am Girl Scouts Sanctuary MON 19 WED 20 THU 21 FRI MON 25 TUE 26 WED 27 THU 28 FRI 30 THE THIRD DAY OF ADVENT 9:30am Epiphany Choir rehearsal 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir 12:00pm Greening of the Church Sanctuary 1:30pm Sacred Harp Singers 3:00pm Concert: Mozart for Munchkins 6:15pm AA Meditation 2:30pm Staff Meeting 7:00pm Homeless Dinner 4:00pm Cherub Choir rehearsal 4:45pm Children s Choir rehearsal 6:45pm Epiphany Choir rehearsal 6:30pm AA Meeting THE FOURTH DAY OF ADVENT 9:30am Epiphany Choir rehearsal 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Christmas Pageant CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00pm Family Eucharist 8:30pm Epiphany Choir rehearsal 9:30pm Prelude music begins 10:00pm Holy Eucharist with Choir CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00am Holy Eucharist with Soloist A Blue Christmas Liturgy Office Closed No Choir rehearsals 6:30pm AA Meeting THE FIRST DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Soloist

8 1393 York Avenue New York, NY Rector The Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall Priest Associates The Rev. Joseph M. Zorawick The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Linman Deacon The Rev. Horace Whyte Organist & Choirmaster Larry J. Long Wardens Kathryn Dunham Heather Schaefer Staff Laura Noggle Christina Itwaru Precious Bradby Joe Arzaga Arthur Lesane Cyril Donovan Fahmida Begum Cindy Thomas Director, Day School Jackie Klein Sunday School Director Marilyn Castillo Sister Parishes All Hallows by the Tower Byward Street London EC3R 5BJ St. Margaret s Episcopal Church 940 East 156th Street Bronx, New York The Church of the Epiphany Qatar P. O. Box 3210 Doha, Qatar Sundays at Epiphany 9:30am Childcare available until 12:00pm 10:30am Sunday School for ages :30am Holy Eucharist with Music In this Issue page Advent Wreath Making...3 Celebrate the Rev. Jennifer Reddall...3 Advent and Christmas Schedule...3 Greening of the Church...4 Holiday Celebration & Concert for Peace...5 Infertility Support Group Pledge Update...6 Rota...6 Sunday Scripture Readings and Calendar...7