Some of us were awakened last night by the rains and thunder and lightning. When I came into the office this morning, it was evident that the storms had been fierce: there were puddles of water in the hallway inside Door #2. That wind pushed the water under the door jamb and into the hallway. […]

Yesterday Dana Hale and I were sharing our mutual love of the religious historian Kate Bowler. Her writings at the juxtaposition of faith and crisis and her podcast that ranges far beyond that topic are breathtakingly beautiful. It’s a great gift when a person of faith is willing to be vulnerable, to speak of her struggle, and invites conversation […]

We lost power at my house last night. There was a significant thunderstorm with high gusts of wind, and at around 5:15 pm, the power went out. I knew something was up, because our little backstreet was suddenly filled with a steady stream of cars which were diverted from one of the more major thoroughfares […]

Can you feel the energy rising as the beginning of the school year approaches? This feeling is evident at Epiphany as well, as we anticipate the beginning of the program year. “Program Year” – what a strange phrase! We tend to describe our work in our faith community this way, indicating that we are active […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]