• Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
Beginning Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall at Episcopal Church of the Epiphany (2602 Gilmer Avenue) the Sunday School lesson will be “Scripture on the Cutting Room Floor,” which will explore scriptures not included in the Revised Common Lectionary.
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