Posts from 2021

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It’s hot out there!

by Epiphany Communications

It’s been hot around here, hasn’t it? I see our faithful team of mowers and gardeners coming early in the morning, before it becomes too unbearable, making our grounds look beautiful. What a blessing they are! It was so hot that we made the decision last week to postpone the Praise Singalong and Picnic on […]

Ordinary Extraordinary Time

by Epiphany Communications

Dear Friends, You may think it’s Ordinary Time, that long green* season between Pentecost and Advent, and you’d be right. If the time period between Advent and Pentecost is all about telling the story of Jesus’ life and work, this season of Ordinary Time is something else: a time to hear stories and reflect on […]

Here at last

by Epiphany Communications

Dear Friends, I’ve been blessed to be so welcomed by you here at Epiphany. I imagine some folks wonder why it took so long to get an interim – I’ve heard that question from a couple of you, and it’s a fair one to ask. Before I answer it, though, it’s important to stress the […]

The Good News

by Epiphany Communications

Dear Friends, I’ve been here at Epiphany a grand total of one week. It’s been excellent, meeting lots of new people, being brought up to speed by the Wardens and the staff, and joyfully celebrating the Eucharist with you this past Sunday. Still, it’s a little bit overwhelming when one comes to a new place, whether it is a church […]

Epiphany’s New Interim Rector

by Epiphany Communications

Dear Friends, I am delighted to announce that Rev. Dr. Mary Brennan Thorpe has been selected by Epiphany’s Vestry to serve as Interim Rector beginning July 1st. Many of you may already be familiar with Rev. Thorpe or know her well, as she has worked within the Diocese of Virginia for many years and comes […]

Epiphany’s Next Chapter

by Epiphany Communications

As you excel in everything– in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you– so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. – 2 Corinthians 8:7 Dear Friends, Many changes are coming our way and I am excited to update you on a few topics that are […]

Peace Be Still

by Epiphany Communications

He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?”-Mark 4:39-40 Dear Friends, This week Jesus stills the storm. Jesus leads his disciples as they travel by […]

We are the Equipment

by Epiphany Communications

Dear Friends, Please continue to have patience as we move forward with lessening the restrictions during worship. We still ask that for the next week or two, while not required, please make your reservation if you plan on attending service in person so that we can more accurately gauge and be prepared for those in […]

Homecoming

by Epiphany Communications

Looking around at those seated around him in a circle, he said, “Look, here are my mother and my brothers. Whoever does God’s will is my brother, sister, and mother.” – Mark 3:34-35 Dear Friends, How wonderful it was this past Sunday when we were able to gather together to celebrate the feast day of Trinity […]

Our Way Forward

by Epiphany Communications

For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. – Romans 8:24-25 Dear Friends, Alleluia! Christ is risen! We approach the conclusion of the Easter season this Sunday […]