January Report on the 242nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New York November 9-10, 2018 submitted by Carron Donohue and Jason Rios

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1 January 2019 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. Report on the 242nd Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New York November 9-10, 2018 submitted by Carron Donohue and Jason Rios Attending the Diocesan Convention for Epiphany were the Rev. Jennifer Reddall, and Vestry members Carron Donohue and Jason Rios. For a report on deliberations, ministries, resolutions passed, elections won and full texts of speeches by Bishops Dietsche, Shin and Glasspool, and for a closer look at all the ways your Diocese and others do God s work throughout the world, please visit: convention report Bishop Andrew Dietsche opened Saturday s session by commenting on the remarkable beginning to the convention on Friday the best ever according to many! First was a session on racism that asked each participant to recount a personal experience with racism. That was followed by a performance of Chuck Kramer s play New York Lamentation, directed by Jeannine Otis. The play is a result of a resolution passed at last year s convention naming 2018 a Year of Lamentations, concentrating on the ongoing study of our Diocese and history of the involvement in slavery and its old and new incarnations. It asked the Episcopal Church to hold a mirror up to itself and do the hard work of recognizing, reflecting and taking actionable measures towards reconciling our failings. The early evening brought A Liturgy for Listening and Lamentation and the sacred solemn telling of stories of abuse and the sexualization of power in our own diocese. Said Bishop Dietcshe, All of this became a way of our entering into a convention in which all of our business can take place in the light of Beloved Community and our call to the fullness of the Christian life. On Saturday there were special reports on the progress of several ministries, on budgets, elections and special committees. A number of resolutions were passed including; the condemning of prolonged solitary confinement as a form of torture; next steps for the Diocese of New York after lamentations; minimum clergy compensation and a resolution from the floor from St. John s Church, Pleasantville, which calls upon all churches, synagogues, temples, and religious institutions, that no matter what the individual stand on immigration may be, we do everything in our power, both communally and individually, to prevent bloodshed at the meeting of the caravan and the border. Bishop Shin reviewed highlights of the General Convention in Austin, TX held earlier this year that included listening to #MeToo movement stories; the passing of a resolution that made same sex marriage available to gay couples in those dioceses whose bishops had so far opted out; and the reception of the Episcopal Church of Cuba back into The Episcopal Church. Said Bishop Shin, [the Church] was perhaps wrongfully removed from The Episcopal Church seventy some years ago. This was a moment of joyful tears all around. In closing, he said, Being empowered by the loving, liberating and life giving God, let us stand up for justice, practice mercy and spread the love of Christ to bring healing to the world that is broken by fear, hatred and violence. I yearn for the day when the Church on earth may truly be the Beloved Community Jesus intended it to be. Bishop Mary Glasspool then invited attendees to reflect together on one aspect of God s Mission for the Church. Said Bishop Glasspool, I ve been thinking a lot about Building Beloved Community, and how we go about doing that. Given the brokenness and woundedness of so much in our Church and in our Culture, how do we reconcile the world to God through Christ? What is our role in the ministry of reconciliation? Citing scripture and examples of people doing just that, she concluded that the gift of reconciliation is God s. Our part is to bear fruit that befits repentance. Our part is to respect and care for the earth, for each other, and for ourselves. Our part is to strive for justice and peace, and respect the dignity of every human being. There were videos and reports on several ministries and activities that exemplify Building Beloved Community, which you can see on the website referenced above. It is difficult to summarize this inspiring convention into a few short paragraphs. Let us leave you with Bishop Dietsche s closing remarks. Let us go back from this convention to the people we serve and the congregations where we make our lives and shape and nurture the people who share our lives. Let us practice being Christian so that in the hour when it matters, when everything everywhere is on the line, we will be good at it. And if they drive nails in us like they did to Jesus, it will be okay. For we will reveal the miracle and wonder that is the Beloved Community. And live and die in charity with all the world. Amen. Connect with us online at epiphanynyc.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/epiphanynyc

2 2 Music Notes for January Larry J. Long, Organist & Choirmaster I want to offer my most heartfelt thanks to all the choirs for their singing during the month of December in all of our special services. All three choirs sang magnificently during our annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols on December 9. The names on the rosters for each choir are listed here. Please make a point of thanking them for their dedication each week to choir rehearsals and preparing beautiful music for our inspiration and worship: Cherub Choir Makoto Noguchi, Merrill Schaefer, Harper Spaterella, Peyton Spatarella, Willem Vanderbrouk, Patrick Vanderbrouk, Benjamin Vargas Children s Choir Evangeline Dale, Genevieve Oudens, Isabel Vargas Epiphany Choir Soprano Jamie Jung*, Alyson Sheehan, Amy Slingerland, Joy Tamayo* Alto Terry Bayorek, Louise Bozorth, Lauren Dale, Carolyn Hale, Susan Keith, Anna Levenstein*, Kirsten Ott*, Savannah Scott, Frances Wilson Tenor Larry Johnson, Chip Prince*, Mark Sanderlin* Bass Benjamin Amoah, Alex Bonnin*, Jason Rios, Eric Sand*, Michael Their * section leaders Amanda Keil, our soprano section leader, will return in January to sing with us after being on maternity leave. She had a baby in early October. We have had a variety of sopranos filling in for her through December. January Music in the Liturgy The following is a list of scheduled choral music for Sundays in January. The four pieces listed each week are choral introit, psalm, offertory anthem, and communion anthem. January 6, 2019 The Feast of the Epiphany Reges tharsis Plainsong, mode V Psalm 72:1 7, A HymnTune Psalter Walk in the Light arr. André Thomas (b. 1952) We have seen his star in the East John Carter (b. 1930) January 13, 2019 The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ When Jesus was baptized by John Larry J. Long (b. 1954) Psalm 29 refrain Larry J. Long verses Percy Buck Wade in the water Spiritual, arr. Bruce Trinkley (b. 1949) Asperges me Claudio Casciolini (c c. 1759) January 20, 2019 Second Sunday after the Epiphany Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend Holy God you raise up prophets Carl Haywood (b. 1949) Psalm 36:5 10 refrain David Clark Isele verses Joseph Gelineau Total Praise Richard Smallwood (b. 1948) How lovely shines the Morning Star Michael Praetorius ( ) January 27, 2019 Third Sunday after the Epiphany Every time I feel the Spirit Spiritual Psalm 19 refrain Larry J. Long verses S. S. Wesley Their sound is gone out (Messiah) G. F. Handel ( ) Ain a that good news Spiritual arr. William L. Dawson ( ) January 27, 2019 Choral Evensong 5:00pm Preces and Responses Philip Radcliffe ( ) Psalm 103 Larry J. Long (b. 1954) Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (Third Service) Rupert Jeffcoat (b. 1970) Gloria in excelsis Deo Thomas Weelkes (c ) Sing in a Choir at Epiphany Thursday Rehearsals resume January 3 Choral Evensong Sunday January 27 5:00pm Our next Choral Evensong service of the season will be Sunday, January 27, at 5:00pm. Our Evensong Choir of eight professional singers will sing the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (Third Service) by Rupert Jeffcoat (b. 1970), responses by Philip Radcliffe ( ), and Psalm 103 to an Anglican chant composed by Larry Long in Colin MacKnight will be organist, and Larry Long will conduct. Conclude your Sunday afternoon with this candlelit, quiet, reflective service of beautiful choral music, scripture, and prayer. 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 January 20 1:30pm All are welcome to come and sing early American shape note music in the Chapel. More info at

3 January CHRISTMAS at EPIPHANY Join us for worship and fellowship January 6 The Feast of the Epiphany 8:30am Holy Eucharist: Rite I 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir and a visit from the Three Magi! 5:00pm Evening Eucharist Welcome the Rev. Dr. Barrie Bates back to Epiphany! Please welcome the Rev. Dr. Barrie Bates back to the Church of the Epiphany. Barrie has generously agreed to be our supply priest for the month of January while Epiphany s Vestry searches for its Interim Rector. Many of us will remember Barrie from his coverage during Jennifer s sabbatical in Like the sabbatical, Barrie will be here primarily on Sundays and not in the office during the week. Christmas Flowers have been given by: The Aylward family in thanksgiving for Zoe s baptism and our new puppy, Snow Terry Bayorek in memory of Stanley and Genevieve Janet Boe in memory of Marta, Magnus, Roy, and Jeremy Boe, and Gladys Mortensen Sherman Pamela Byrd in memory of William L. Johnson and Heather Kmitta Louise Bozorth in memory of Squire N. Bozorth Helen W. DuBois in memory of her mother, Lelia M. Wardwell Janette Gautier in memory of loved ones and in thanksgiving for the Rev. Jennifer Reddall Emanuela and Jamie Gerard in memory of James W. Gerard, IV, Alex Salin, Henry and Betsy Clark, and Mario Corielli The Gutman family in thanksgiving for our families and the Epiphany community Caroline R. Helmuth in memory of William T. Helmuth Mardi Herrick in memory of Isabel P. Herrick and John S. and Janet S. Herrick Lily Kanjanapatee in memory of Pracha, Navarat, Dr. Gold, Aggy, and Buddy in thanksgiving for Nan, Meyers, and the Palces Family Eddie Kwan and Shawn Duncan in memory of Edward Beach and Anjulra Leong Beach; in thanksgiving for His Big Grace and our little Grace Larry Long and Larry Johnson in thanksgiving for the ministry of the Bishop elect of Arizona, the Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall; in memory of Leroy Johnson, Rudolph Johnson, John Johnson, Donna Long, Joseph Long, and Ada Long Maria Palces in memory of Ponciano, Nenita, Ajerico, Pracha, and Navaret; in thanksgiving for Lily, Bryan, Cristina, Lauren, Kenneth, Roxanne, and Claire The Rev. Jennifer Reddall in thanksgiving for 15 years of ministry at the Church of the Epiphany Heather, Robert and Merrill Schaefer in memory of Michael Fain and Robert Schaefer Stephanie T. Schley in memory of Alice Stevens Titus, James Titus Schley, and James Titus Schley, Jr. Gregg and Woody Swain in memory of Marjorie Deane, Herbert W. Swain, Sandra Lupton Swain; in thanksgiving for Ned and Eliza Swain Edings Thibault in memory of Jason Andris Christian and Sarah Vanderbrouk in memory of Clyde Vanderbrouk Frances M. Wilson in thanksgiving for my wonderful family Samuel and Marion Yeh in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John T. C. Yeh The Rev. Joseph and Lois Zorawick in memory of J. Michael A. Zorawick

4 4 Annual Meeting Sunday January 27 after the 10:30am service Lunch will be served in the. The polls will be open for voting following the 8:30am service. All members are urged to attend. Friends and family are invited to come for lunch. At the meeting, two Wardens and five Vestry members will be elected. The following members of the parish have been nominated for the Vestry: Nominated for a One year Term as Warden Kathryn O Neal Dunham Nominated for a Two year Term as Warden Christian Vanderbrouk Nominated to the class of 2020 Heather Schaefer Nominated to the class of 2022 Janette Gautier Ikoa Jeschke Lopez Stacey Gutman Woody Swain By laws of the Church of the Epiphany in the City of New York 1. Article I. Section Article I. Section 6 11/27/00 In addition to the persons nominated for election to the Vestry by the Nominating Committee, other persons may be nominated by written petition signed by not less than ten members of the parish entitled to vote at such annual election and delivered to the Rector no later than the third Sunday next preceding the date scheduled for such annual election. *1 All persons, male or female of the age of 18 years or more belonging to the Parish, who have been regular attendants at its worship and contributors to its support for at least 12 months prior to each meeting, shall be qualified voters thereat. *2 Sunday January 12, :00pm Mozart for Munchkins For tickets and details go to mozartformunchkins.org Geared especially for young children and their parents, but all will enjoy! Raising My Voice Kin Graduation and Lunch submitted by Carron Donohue & Deborah Wilburn They will know us by our love for one another. John 13:35 Once again, Epiphany, in conjunction with Circles of Support, successfully hosted Raising My Voice Kin a four week program held this past October for parents, spouses, siblings and other loved ones of people who are currently incarcerated. Participants learn how to tell their story in a safe, supportive space surrounded by people with a shared experience. Five participants discussed their personal experiences with the justice system, including improving relationships with parole officers, appropriate behavior with arresting officers, and the heart breaking experiences of loved ones, forgotten by the justice system, ignored by support services and left voiceless. The program s purpose is to teach public speaking and leadership training, enabling participants to speak at schools, community groups and other venues where their stories will have an impact. In hosting the program at Epiphany, participants have the opportunity to experience God s love as they are welcomed into our place of worship. Epiphany s leadership in a program that has proven successful in lowering crime and recidivism rates helps us fulfill our mission as Christians. It helps us broaden our connection to the faith and legal communities, which are continuously expanding efforts to bring social justice where it is sorely needed. Many thanks to our volunteer coaches, Betty Blessing, Jason Rios, Deacon Sanchez Shabazz, and Caroline Schley. Save the Dates! Spiritual Direction and Creative Arts Group Lenten Series Tuesdays March :30-8:30pm A simple thought can be a poem. A stick figure can convey emotion. That s what many participants have experienced in sessions sponsored by our Spiritual Direction and Creative Arts Group. They know when we say, no experience in the arts necessary, we mean it. So please join us for our March Lenten series. Sessions open with prayer and meditation, include time for creative expression, and end with the sharing of ideas and snacks. All members of the congregation are welcome to take part. For more information, please Carron Donohue (carron.aon@gmail.com) or Deborah Wilburn (dajwilburn@yahoo.com).

5 January 2019 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. 62 pledges totalling $164,069 as of Thursday, December 28 God is so good! 5 Chris and Libby Abelt Mary Adams Caroline Angell Claudia Aquino Robert Aylward and Lisa McDonald Terry Bayorek Zane Beatty and Rebecka Hawkins Dr. Mary Belmont 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 Marcy Kempner 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 Maria Palces Jason Rios Cynthia Rockland Robert and Heather Schaefer Stephanie Schley Rob Scott Savannah Scott Dawn Shin Matt and Alison Skavenski Caleb Smilgin Woody and Gregg Swain Matthew Symer and Melissa Owenburg Edings Thibault 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 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. The office is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, January 1 and 2 Who should I talk to? I would like to... Help with the Wednesday Night Dinner Program Janette Gautier Give to the church, make a 2019 pledge, or find out what I pledged in 2018 Laura Noggle finance@epiphanynyc.org Sing or have my children sing in a choir Larry Long long@epiphanynyc.org Add a name to the congregation s prayer list Larry Long long@epiphanynyc.org Find out about music events Larry Long long@epiphanynyc.org Listen to or read sermons epiphanynyc.org/sermons Submit something for the Sunday bulletin or the Manifest newsletter Larry Long long@epiphanynyc.org Have a birthday party or other event at the church 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

6 6 Photos of the Sunday, December 9 Farewell Party for the Rev. Jennifer Reddall Serving at the 10:30am Holy Eucharist If you are available to help on dates with empty slots, please contact the church office. January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 Altar Guild Pamela Byrd Lily Kanjanapatee Novia Ramsay Laura Noggle Crucifer Pamela Byrd Lily Kanjanapatee John Oudens Acolytes Reese Dunham Readers Janette Gautier Guy Perrotta Larry Johnson Gregg Swain Terry Bayorek Robert Shields Janette Gautier Shawn Duncan Intercessor Kathryn Dunham Sarah Krell Marsha Whyte Salmon Robert Shields Chalice Bearer Ushers Gib Dunham Robert Aylward Woody Swain Deborah Wilburn Fay Morris Frank Temple Sarah Vanderbrouk Chris Abelt Melissa Symer Sunday School

7 January 2019 Sunday Scripture Readings January 6 THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY Isaiah 60:1 6 Psalm 72:1 7,10 14 Ephesians 3:1 12 Matthew 2:1 12 January 13 TJE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD Isaiah 43:1 7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14 17 Luke 3:15 17, To view readings online, go to January 20 2ND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Isaiah 62:1 5 Psalm 36: Corinthians 12:1 11 John 2:1 11 January 27 3ND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Nehemiah 8:1 3, 5 6, 8 10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12 31a Luke 4: January at Epiphany 1 TUE FRI 5 SAT 6 SUN 7 MON 8 TUE FRI 12 SAT 13 SUN 14 MON 16 Office Closed Office Closed 7:00pm Homeless Dinner 6:30pm AA Meeting 9:00am Girl Scouts THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY Sanctuary 9:30am Epiphany Choir rehearsal Nave 9:45am Children s Choir rehearsal Nave 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir Nave 4:00pm ACOA 5:00pm Evening Eucharist Chapel 6:15pm AA Meditation 6:30pm Vestry Meeting at Jan Hus Presbyterian Church 2:30pm Staff Meeting 7:00pm Homeless Dinner 6:30pm AA Meeting 4:00pm Concert: Mozart for Munchkins Nave THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 9:30am Epiphany Choir rehearsal Nave 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir Nave 4:00pm ACOA 5:00pm Evening Eucharist Chapel 6:15pm AA Meditation 2:30pm Staff Meeting 7:00pm Homeless Dinner FRI 20 SUN 21 MON FRI 27 SUN 28 MON :30pm AA Meeting THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 9:30am Epiphany Choir rehearsal Nave 10:30am Holy Eucharist with Choir Nave 1:30pm Sacred Harp Singers 4:00pm ACOA 5:00pm Evening Eucharist Chapel 6:15pm AA Meditation 2:30pm Staff Meeting 7:00pm Homeless Dinner 6:30pm AA Meeting THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 9:30am Epiphany Choir rehearsal Nave 10:30am Holy Eucharist Nave 12:00pm Annual Meeting 3:15pm Evensong Choir rehearsal Nave 4:00pm ACOA 5:00pm Choral Evensong Nave 6:15pm AA Meditation 2:30pm Staff Meeting 7:00pm Homeless Dinner

8 1393 York Avenue New York, NY Priest Associate The Rev. Joseph M. Zorawick 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 Darius Christopher 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 Nave 5:00pm Evening Eucharist Chapel In this Issue page Welcome the Rev. Dr. Barrie Bates...3 Epiphany Service Schedule...3 Annual Meeting...4 Raising My Voice Kin Graduation...4 Arts & Spiritual Direction Lent Series Pledge Update...5 Farewell Party for the Rev. Jennifer Reddall...6 Rota...6 Sunday Scripture Readings and Calendar...7