Choral Evensong is May 4 – Featuring Music by Vaughan Williams and Shephard
Prayer and sung praise led by the choir is the essence of this service. If you have never experienced Evensong, please come and be with us to this holy and peaceful close of the day and the beginning of your week.
Sports Camp 2014 Sign Up
Registration is now open for Epiphany’s free summer sports camp which is held at Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary school for rising kindergarten through sixth graders. This year’s camp will be August 4-8.
Stewardship at Epiphany: About Those “No-Name” Pledges
Those of us who have been at Epiphany for a few years, take the “No Name Pledge” approach for granted. However during my first Epiphany pledge drive I was very surprised by the whole concept. So how do “No-Name Pledges” work?
Extra Food Needed for Coates Elementary Kids This Month
Normally, our goal is 100 bags per month. However, this month, due to Spring Break, Coates Elementary School has asked for 150 bags to try to cover more days to help these young children have something to eat. Last month we only had 60 bags filled.
Learn about Uganda Christian University March 18
There is a chance to learn about Uganda Christian University, which is supported by Church of the Epiphany’s missions committee, at the church on March 18. An RSVP for this evening, which includes a light supper, is necessary.
Ash Wednesday Services Are Noon and 7:30 PM
“I invite you therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a Holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word…”
Epiphany will be beginning the season of Lent on Wednesday March 5, with two Ash Wednesday services at noon and 7:30 pm. Plan to attend one of these powerful and reflective services.
“What is the Bible?” Teaching Series Now Online (Video)
Have you ever wondered what to make of all the claims and counter-claims about the reliability of the Bible, where it came from, and what makes a good translation? Fr. Michael Guernsey taught a class that covered these topics and more this past January. And now, through the work of our audio/visual volunteers, videos of that four part class are available both online and on DVD.
Guest Preacher this Sunday: Fr. Walter Barrientos
This Sunday February 16, we have the privilege of hearing from Fr. Walter Barrientos, an Anglican priest who has served congregations in both Northern Virginia and Bolivia. Fr. Walter is returning to the Northern Virginia area to lead the formation of multi-ethnic services and congregations in our diocese for those whose first language is other than English.
“Look Up, Look Out and Follow Jesus” – Sermon for Feb. 9
What did Jesus say and what kind of response did he expect from those who heard him when he began publicly preaching and teaching? Fr. Peter Frank preaches on Matthew 4.13-20 on February 9.
Why is There a Cross in the Gospel? – Sermon for Feb. 2
Why is a cross, an instrument of execution and death, part of God’s good news for us? Fr. Peter Frank, Epiphany’s senior associate rector, preaches on 1st Corinthians 1.18-31.