Pastoral Care

Epiphany Visitors reach out in a variety of ways to those parishioners who, because of health or mobility issues or lack of transportation, find it difficult to participate in activities. The visitor brings a sense of Epiphany to them in homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes in several ways: by chatting, listening, bringing news of the parish, or going for a drive or lunch. New visitors are always welcome to this fulfilling ministry. If you know of someone who would benefit from an Epiphany Visitor, we welcome this information.

The Reverend Nick Myers

After Sunday services, the altar flowers and a card are delivered to two parishioners selected by the rector. They are sent to parishioners for many reasons, such as the birth of a baby, death of a loved one, recovery from an illness or surgery, or even as a “we miss you” or as a thank you. Flower deliverers rotate and do deliveries once every 4-8 weeks. It is a much-loved ministry to recipients and deliverers alike.

Julie Broderick

This ministry is centered on gestures of caring and serving, primarily providing meals to those in need during illness and rides to appointments, but also sharing in sorrow or celebrating joy with plants, baked goods, or helping where needed. If your time is limited, you can also contribute an extra casserole or soup.

Sara Post

The members of the Healing Ministry offer prayers and thanksgiving during Communion time at our Sunday 10:00 am service.

Rich Goldhor

As with other Epiphany’s pastoral ministries, the prayer list team continues to experience God’s grace in these moments of petition, reflection, caring, and consolation. We invite parishioners to join this ministry by reaching out with prayer requests when you or your loved ones are in need; or, by signing up to receive Epiphany’s weekly prayer list via email so that you might join our community of prayers.

Jake Montwieler

Lay Eucharistic Visitors take Communion to any parishioner who is unable to attend church services in person. For those who are in nursing homes or hospitals, or are homebound, a visit provides time for prayer, more active worship (even if attending worship online), and Communion. Newcomers are welcome, and training dates can be obtained through the parish office.

Mary Street

Shawls are knit with love and prayers in every stitch and given to those suffering grief or illness, in celebration of the birth of a child, or other occasions of joy. Shawls are also received by those in time of life transitions and for those who are caregivers. The knitters also receive benefits and blessings, as knitting each shawl is a prayerful experience.

Martha Lewis