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Episcopal Schools Celebration (ESC) celebrates the ministry of the nearly 1,200 Episcopal schools and early childhood education programs throughout the Episcopal Church. Whether it is at school, the parish or cathedral or at a diocesan-wide service or event, ESC is the time to give thanks and to proclaim to your community and the Church the good news that is your school!  Observed the week beginning with the first Sunday in October, ESC highlights a different aspect of Episcopal school identity and mission through this year’s theme: “Be Quick to Listen.” The following prayer might be prayed for all Episcopal Schools, remembering especially Epiphany Day School!

 

God of knowledge and wisdom,  
we pray to you for Epiphany Day School  
and all the schools across this country,  
which are part of the Episcopal Church.  
We remember them in their variety, 
 in their differences, and in what they share.  
Give us open doors, open minds, and open hearts  
that we might accept, learn, and love everything  
and everyone whom you have given us.  
Help us to share our lives and what we have,  
and to learn from all those who are in school with us.  
We pray in the name of Jesus who opened his arms to all, young and old. Amen.