Transfiguring Times – 02/05/26
| The Rector’s Metamorpho-News |
| Lent is nearing. How will you prepare? |
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| Fr. Caleb deeply values the connection with the members of our congregation and welcomes your input. Whether it’s through office or home visits, phone calls, or email, he is here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any needs, or concerns, or simply want to chat. |
| This Weekend |
| Sunday, February 8, 2026 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00am (spoken contemplative service, approximately 1 hour) Please see the Order of Worship in the pews or click here 10:00am (choir service, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes) Please see the Order of Worship in the pews or click here YouTube link (for streaming the 10:00am service) OR Facebook link (for streaming the 10:00am service) Please join us after each service in the Fellowship Hall for coffee/tea, snacks and conversation. |
 American Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, February 7 | 9:00am-2:00pm Fellowship Hall Please sign up to give the gift of lifesaving blood. You can make an appointment via the link below (access the appointments times by our zip code of 85208) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. For additional information, please click here for an article about the Blood Drive at Transfiguration. Sign-Up to Donate Blood |
 Altar Guild Saturday, February 7 | 9:30am Sacristy Altar Guild members care for the altar, vestments, vessels and linens under the direction of the Rector. They prepare the altar and worship space for services including weekend worship, weddings, funerals and baptisms. Please come to this weekend’s meeting or contact Barbara Press to learn more. |
 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Saturday, February 7 | 10:30am Parish House All women who attend Transfiguration are included in ECW. The group will meet this Saturday to plan upcoming projects and activities; a potluck lunch will follow the meeting. For questions, contact Peg Wier. NOTE: This month’s meeting will be held in the Parish House. |
 Second Sunday Offering Sunday, February 8 | 8:00am & 10:00am services This Sunday’s offering will be for Camp Genesis at Chapel Rock which focuses on the special needs of children (ages 8-17) living under the stigma of having an incarcerated immediate family member. This special camp allows them to just be kids among other kids who understand what they are going through. |
 Sunday Morning Ministry Training Sunday, February 8 | 9:15am & 11:15am Sanctuary For current, new and potential Sunday Morning Ministry servers; Acolytes, Chalice Bearers, Greeters, Readers, Counters, and Digital Ministry members. Fr. Caleb will review the roles and provide training. This vital group plays an essential part in our worship experience and helps nurture the spiritual life of our community. |
 Food Collection Superstition Community Food Bank Collected Weekly Suggested donations for this week are: canned vegetables, instant potatoes and rice. For next week: canned fruits, puddings and gelatin. You can place your donations in the basket at the back of the church or in the bin in the Fellowship Hall. |
| The Week Ahead at Transfiguration |
| Tuesday, February 10 8:30am Walking on Tuesday 4:30pm Vestry Meeting 7:00pm Compline Wednesday, February 11 9:30am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Compline Thursday, February 12 10:00am Bible Study & Coffee Hour 11:45am Thursday Morning Eucharist 1:00pm Stitchery Ministry 7:00pm Compline Sunday, February 15 8:00am Sunday Service 9:00am ECM Breakfast 10:00am Sunday Service w/music |
 ECM Breakfast Sunday, February 15 | 9:00am Fellowship Hall We hope to see you for a delicious hot breakfast cooked by the men at Transfiguration. There will be one breakfast in-between both services. |
 Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 18 | 12:00noon & 6:00pm Sanctuary Please join us as we begin our Lenten journey. |
 Book Club Friday, February 20 | 10:00am AZ time via Zoom February’s Book Club will discuss Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley. The discussion leader will be Dea Podhajsky and the Goodreads rating is 3.74. Click here for the book review This is a story about that special someone: the one you trust, the one you can’t live without. For Ted Flask, that someone special is his aging companion Lily, who happens to be a dog. Lily and the Octopus reminds us how it feels to love fiercely, how difficult it can be to let go, and how the fight for those we love is the greatest fight of all. |
 New Member, Confirmation, Reception, and Re-affirmation of Faith Classes March 2026 – exact dates TBD via Zoom Classes will begin in March online via Zoom. Please email Janice or Fr. Caleb to sign up and receive an enrollment form. Based on responses, exact dates and times will be determined. |
 Tiptoe Through The Tulips: ECW Spring Luncheon & Style Show Saturday, March 21 | 10:00am-2:00pm Fellowship Hall Tickets for this festive and fun annual event will be $20/each and are available in the Fellowship Hall after each service. We would also appreciate it if you could donate items for a themed raffle basket; see sign up sheet also in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact co-chairs Peg Wier or Jo Laslo. |
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| FYI |
 Did you know? Donations for Project HELP Sanctuary Do you wonder what the little metal house is used for on your way to the altar? Every time you come up to the front to ask for prayers (for birthdays, anniversaries, travel, healing, other), it would be wonderful if you could put some change or bills in the little house for thanksgiving. Donations will go to Project HELP which is a community-based program committed to providing short-term assistance for families and students enrolled in the Apache Junction Unified School District. Thank you for your support! |
 Copies of the Transfiguration Annual Report are in the Fellowship Hall or you can access it by clicking on the link below. Annual Report |
 Birthday Blessings We don’t have any parishioners celebrating birthdays this week and next but please keep all other loved ones who are celebrating birthdays in your prayers. |
| Worship & Formation |
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| Prayer and Reflection Sundays | 7:30am and 9:30am Parish House Chapel As a Christian community, fellowship and prayer are among the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Please, observe quietude when entering and exiting the sanctuary for worship so that members may greet one another quietly and also pray and light candles. For those in need of and seeking silence for prayer and reflection, we are opening the Parish House Chapel before each service for prayer. Please observe silence when in the chapel so that this may be a space for those in need of silent prayer and contemplation. Compline Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 7:00pm AZ time via Zoom Compline/Evening Prayer is held via ZOOM. Meeting ID: 740-940-1419. Passcode: 514 514. Contact Barbara Press with questions at (847) 651-1396. Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 9:30am AZ time via Zoom Please join us via ZOOM to prayerfully start the day. Meeting ID: 740-940-1419. Passcode: 514 514. Contact Barbara Press at (847) 651-1396 for questions. Bible Study & Coffee Hour Thursdays | 10:00am Fellowship Hall We are now studying The Way of the Pilgrim by Anna Zaranko (see Amazon link). Books will also be available in the Fellowship Hall to purchase for $15/each. NOTE: There will be no Bible Study & Coffee Hour on January 29. Morning Eucharist Thursdays | 11:45am Parish House Chapel Please join us in a small group setting as we celebrate Holy Eucharist. NOTE: There will be no Morning Eucharist on January 29 Prayer Requests Updated Weekly A list of those on our prayer list is posted in the Narthex. Prayers are offered up at Compline, by the Daughters of the King, and in the Sunday Services. Please contact the Church Office with your requests and updates. |
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| Altar Flowers Donations requested for weekly flowers Altar flowers can be dedicated in honor of special life events such as birthdays and anniversaries, in memory of a loved one or as a general thanksgiving. If you would like to donate altar flowers, please sign-up on the flower sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Ruby Seyffert will then reach out to you regarding any special requests. NOTE: When using Zelle or a check, designate ‘Altar Flowers’ in the memo field. Altar Guild Saturday, February 7 | 9:30am Sacristy Altar Guild members care for the altar, vestments, vessels and linens under the direction of the Rector. They prepare the altar and worship space for services including weekend worship, weddings, funerals and baptisms. Contact Barbara Press to volunteer or to learn more. Episcopal Church Men (ECM) Tuesday, February 17 | 5:30pm Fellowship Hall ECM is for all men at Transfiguration and we will socialize and plan upcoming activities at our meetings. For questions, please contact John Collins at jartcol98@gmail.com or (480) 406-3121. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Saturday, February 7 | 10:30am Parish House All women who attend Transfiguration are included in ECW. The group meets the first Saturday of each month to plan their projects and activities with a potluck lunch following the meeting. For questions, contact Peg Wier. Lord’s Soup Kitchen Tuesday, February date TBD | 9:00am Fellowship Hall Kitchen This group prepared deliciouschicken noodle soupthat is in the Fellowship Hall freezer. Their dedication continues to bless our community, bringing comfort and kindness with every hearty bowl of soup. Anyone wanting to volunteer for this ministry can join us again in February. For questions please call Miriam Waddington at (559) 707-5810. Stitchery Ministry Thursday, February 12 | 1:00pm Parish House This group meets the second and fourth Thursday each month to knit, crochet, sew and quilt. In addition to giving to our own members in need, the ministry donates prayer shawls and other hand stitched items to hospitals, nursing homes, shelters and other charitable organizations. No previous experience required – the group can help you learn how to knit, crochet, etc. Contact Linda Jo Johnson if you have questions. Sunday Morning Ministry 8:00am and 10:00am services We are looking for committed individuals to serve in several very important roles during both Sunday services:AcolytesChalice BearersGreetersReadersDigital Ministry (service streaming)Offering CountersIf you are interested in volunteering, please contact the office at (480) 986-1145 or email officetransfig@gmail.com. A training session will be offered on Sunday, February 8th after both services. Walking on Tuesday Tuesdays | 8:30am Apache Junction Library We gather in the parking lot behind the Apache Junction Library, 1177 N. Idaho Road. For no more than one hour, we will follow fairly level dirt trails that wander through the desert landscape with a great view of the Superstition Mountains. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a bottle of water! Contact Lynn Graff if you have any questions at 480-201-2939. |
| Giving |
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| Second Sunday Offering Sunday, February 8 | 8:00am & 10:00am services February’s offering will be for Camp Genesis at Chapel Rock which focuses on the special needs of children (ages 8-17) living under the stigma of having an incarcerated immediate family member. This special camp allows them to just be kids among other kids who understand what they are going through. Online Giving Pledging and financial gifts to the Church of The Transfiguration can be made using the following methods: For credit card or ACH gifts, you can use the QR code on the back of the weekly bulletin or this link: https://onrealm.org/EpiscopalChurchTransfiguration/GiveIf you prefer to use Zelle via your banking app, you can find the church via our email address: officetransfig@gmail.com Planned Giving Did you know that you can donate to the Transfiguration Endowment Fund today? You don’t have to wait to do this until your Last Will & Testament or Trust is executed. To learn more, please click here for an informational brochure or contact the Church Office. Financial Report Click here to see the Year End Transfiguration financial report (staring on p. 15). Hard copies are also available in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, please contact the Church Office. |
| Around the Diocese |
 Diocesan Publication Please contact the church office if you would like to receive the Arizona Episcopalian, a free quarterly publication from the Diocese. To sign up for the weekly Diocesan email E-Pistleclick here. |
| Who We Are |
 The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration is an open and affirming Christian community in the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement. We acknowledge the living culture of the Salt River Pima and Maricopa people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region. |
| Clergy and Staff Fr. John Caleb Collins, Rector Office (480) 986-1145 or Mobile (480) 980-1981 (call or text) Janice Scalzo, Office Administrator Tami Root, Music Director Office hours: M-T-W-Th. 9am – 1pm Leadership Fr. John Caleb Collins, Vestry Chair Wayne Smith, Senior Warden (480) 245-9310 Tom Kevern, Junior Warden Ron Gurnee, Vestry Member Anita Joy, Vestry Member Janet Krahn, Vestry Member Jo Laslo, Vestry Member Barbara Press, Vestry Member Ruby Seyffert, Vestry Member Sharon Smorynski, Vestry Member Jane Stoneback, Vestry Member Doug Wynn, Vestry Member Social & Digital Ministry Thomas Blum, Website Fr. John Caleb Collins, Facebook page Mary Hovden, Transfiguring Times (please send stories, announcements, photos, etc. to Mary here) Peg Wier, Sunday worship service streaming |