Love is a Risk
This last May our family dog, Napoleon, died. We had only had him for six months, but his death at a year-and-a-half old was traumatic and painful. At the time, […]
Star Newsletter for October and November 2021
Annual Meeting is Nov. 14, Pictures of summer baptisms and Epiphany’s fall Kick-Off, Women’s Fall Retreat details, Epiphany is traveling to the Holy Land, Visit from Jerusalem.
From the Rector: Faith Inc.
Have you ever thought about what the word “incorporated” means? We mostly hear it when referring to a certain class of businesses. This is not the only way we use the […]
“May All the People Be Forgiven”
Yesterday at sundown, Jews began their celebration of Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. Yom Kippur is a biblical observance, commanded in Leviticus chapter 16. It is also the […]
Helping Our New Afghan Neighbors
Note From Fr. Peter: Less than a mile from Epiphany, hundreds of Afghan refugees are sheltered in the Dulles Expo Center after their traumatic evacuation from Kabul. Many of us […]
Mercy Endures
This morning at Morning Prayer we read Psalm 136. It begins: “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious, for his mercy endures forever.” And that refrain, “for […]
What Would I Say?
Dear Friends, Lately, I have been on a bit of an emotional roller-coaster. I won’t go in to all of my stressors (you didn’t sign-up for that, right?). But I […]
Under the Wings
You may have seen news that Fairfax County is now “recommending” a return to facemasks for all of us when inside public spaces, even if we have been vaccinated. At […]
Epiphany Star Newsletter for August and September
Fr. Peter outlines fall events at Epiphany; Kick-off planned for September 12, Mtr. Pamela writes about believing children and the steps we take to protect our youngest members at Epiphany, […]
God’s Strange Wrath
“You ungrateful wretch! I have done so much for you, and still, all you do is complain. You make me so mad I’m going to take you out to dinner!” […]