Ashes to Go
If you are not able to make a service at Epiphany Church at noon or 7p.m.. Ashes to go are available at the following location:
6:45 at the train station in Walpole
7:30 ish to 8:30 ish at the Country Kitchen
8:30 ish to 9:15 ish at the Muffin House
( The ish is because we need time to relocate.)
The weather may also play a factor. If anything should change, I will announce it in church on Sunday.
Judy Rummell for the Deacons
Sunday School Volunteers
Are needed for this Sunday, and additional Sundays this winter/spring. Please sign up here:
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Pastor Feedback Survey
There are also hard copies on the table outside of the church office. Please return these to the office.
Bible Study New Meeting Time
Bible Study will now be held on Fridays at 12:00 PM. You can join on Zoom by clicking here.
Reminder: there is no Bible Study this Friday.
Save the Date
The financial meeting to review/approve the treasurer’s report and auditors report for 2025 will be after church on March 1st.
Pastor on Pilgrimage
Pastor Shepherd will be traveling to Israel as part of a group of 25 clergy from around the country on a pilgrimage to sites around the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem. He will be away from 2/9 until 2/20. During this time, please contact Judy Rummell, Chair of Diaconate, for pastoral care concerns.
Nominating Committee
Nominating is looking for one or two members who would be willing to attend Cabinet on the first Monday of the month. Meetings usually last from 7:30 to 9:00 and an agenda is provided ahead of time. It is healthy to have a diverse group to discuss issues and come to decisions for the congregation. Consider sharing the responsibility with a friend.
Thank you.
Nancy, Jane, and Barbara
Calling For Your Returnable Bottles & Cans
Don’t forget to leave your bottles and cans from last weekend’s Superbowl! You can place them in this convenient bin on the small parking lot side. This money helps fund our mission trips.
Valentine’s Tea
If anyone is in need of a ride, please let me know. Rides will be available.
Save The Date
Our “Chowdahfest to Go” is set for Friday, March 27th. A list of ingredients will be out next month.
Baby New Year Diaper Drive
This is the first year that the Outreach Committee has chosen to have a diaper drive. Programs like WIC and food stamps do not cover the cost of diapers leaving many parents to choose buying food, medicine or keeping their baby clean. We want to support A Place to Turn, an organization that serves the MetroWest area to ensure babies stay clean, dry and healthy because no family should have to choose between a full belly and a clean diaper.
With your help during the month of January, we collected 708 diapers and 1,814 wipes!! The breakdown for diapers is as follows: Size 1 - 128, Size 2 - 238, Size 3 - 164 and Size 4 - 116.
Thank you and let's make this an annual event!
Holding in Prayer
This week, as a community of faith we pray:
For Lew, with joy for a successful procedure on Monday, and for continued recovery.
For Ben, as he travels back to Oklahoma City, and all traveling during the snowstorms
For Laurie’s Cousin Diane, who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
For Scott Kern’s mother Martha, who is returning home
For Rev. Jeff Johnson, as he mourns the passing of his wife Rev. Dr. Ann Searing, who died in October 2025.
for the Howes Family, as they mourn the death of Richard Howes, Lew’s brother, who passed away, and especially for his wife Paula.
For members of the armed services, for protection, and particularly for Mike Barrett of Walpole, who has been called up for duty with the Marines
for the people of Venezuela, for peace, and for wisdom in the leadership and governments of the United States and Venezuela
for Mary’s friend Don, as he struggles with the transition to an assisted living facility
for Phyllis’s granddaughter’s boyfriend Tim, who was in a severe car accident and is recovering from his injuries at Mass General
for Ann Totten, who is recovering from injuries from another fall
for Chris Weylman’s dad Fred, as he continues to rehab from a fall
for Kerry’s friend Diane, who was recently hospitalized
for Shirley’s friend Carol’s 39 year old nephew, who suffered a massive stroke
for Jack, as he faces a cancer diagnosis alongside Alzheimers, and for his son, John and his wife Tammy.
for Padraig, as he heals from an injured hip
for Lew’s friend Dan, as he faces kidney disease
