“Let Us Run with Endurance” – Sermon for August 18
Fr. Michael preaches on Hebrews 12.1-14’s call that Christians “Run with endurance” the race set before us because we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, and by putting off everything that slows us down, while fixing our eyes on Jesus.
Freedom from Fear is Freedom to Give: Sermon for August 11
Fr. Robin Rauh preaches on Jesus’ words in Luke 12.32-40 and connects them to Epiphany’s recent experience hosting a Soccer camp for more than 50 neighborhood kids.
Photos from Epiphany’s Soccer Camp
Epiphany’s Soccer Camp is off to a great start. Photos of the first two days of camp are now online and accessible here.
“Is Everything Futile?” – Sermon for August 4
What purpose and fulfillment is there in life? Fr. Peter Frank looks at the Book of Ecclesiastes’ answer to this question in a sermon preached at Church of the Epiphany on August 4, 2013.
Epiphany Collecting Backpacks for Local Students
Epiphany and other local churches are partnering with WFCM (Western Fairfax Christian Ministries) to collect backpacks for local children who otherwise would not have one when school begins in a few weeks.
Meet Epiphany’s Missionaries: Fran Boyle
The Church of the Epiphany has supported Fran Boyle and her ministry to Sudan for over a decade. Fran has always focused on supporting education among Sudanese people who will return to their homes and make a difference there. In the past four years, her ministry has expanded to include a health clinic, a school, and an orphanage for children redeemed from slavery in Akuak Rak.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Epiphany Sports Camp August 5-9
This year, Church of the Epiphany is offering a new and exciting Epiphany Sports Camp at Coates Elementary School in Herndon from August 5-9 from 8:45 am to noon each day. This camp (Vacation Bible School) will incorporate teaching, small groups, and lots of soccer drills and games.
Ministry Spotlight: Women’s Ministry
For many, the term “women’s ministry” conjures up all kinds of impressions of bulletins and websites with cuddly puppies or bake sales. For others, it’s the memory of frowning church ladies every Sunday. At Epiphany, the ministry is to provide a means for the Women of Epiphany to reach out to their neighbors and friends and introduce them to Christ in a friendly, familiar environment.
Quiet Day of Prayer July 13
Need a rest from stressful routine? Spend a day in quiet reflection in Scripture, worship and journaling at Epiphany on July 13. Fr. Robin Rauh will be leading this quiet day with Dr. Elizabeth Hudgins.
“The Ark Has Landed” – Worship at Church this Sunday
The Ark has landed! I am happy to report that Epiphany is dry. After the carpets are cleaned today (Tuesday June 18), we will be ready to reset the sanctuary chairs and other things that we had to shift out of the way of the water.