Epiphany Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation in historic Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Virginia.
We are a welcoming and affirming Christian community that lives with a daring confidence in God’s gracious love for all people.
Come Worship with Us
In Person or Online
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
UPDATED APRIL 25, 2025
This Sunday’s Service
This Sunday, April 27, 2025, is the Second Sunday of Easter. Our Sunday service will be at the usual time of 9:30 a.m.
On-site: Come join us in the sanctuary for the full service.
On-line: The service will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel and also through our usual Epiphany Zoom connection. To join us on Zoom, just click on this link or follow the instructions below.
The readings are Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; Revelation 1:4-8; and John 20:19-31. During the Easter season, our first readings will generally come from the Acts of the Apostles, our second readings from the book of Revelation, and our gospel readings from the gospel according to John.
For those joining the service online, you can download a PDF copy of the bulletin (including music, readings, and prayers) by clicking here.
We will have a time of fellowship following the service, both in person and on Zoom. The Congregation Council will meet at 10:45 a.m.
Calendar of Events
Sun Apr. 27 - Congregation Council, 10:45 a.m.
Tue Apr. 29 - LSS-NCA Zoom Town Hall, 12:00 noon (see below).
Wed Apr. 30 - Bible Reading Group, 10:00 a.m. on Zoom
Wed May 7 - VIC Monthly Meeting - Advocating for Those in Need (details TBA).
Synod and ELCA News
Bishop Leila Ortiz, the bishop of our Metro DC Synod, has written a pastoral message for the Easter season, “One in Christ’s Resurrection.” To read it, please click here.
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, the presiding bishop of the ELCA, has also written a pastoral message on the death of Pope Francis. To read it, please click here.
LSS-NCA Zoom Town Hall
This Tuesday, April 29, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area will host a virtual town hall at 12:00 noon to discuss the current state of LSSNCA’s work providing refugee and immigrant support in the metro DC area. The goal is to empower community members to take meaningful action in supporting new neighbors. For more information and to register for this Zoom event, click here.
ELCA Social Statement on Child Protection and Maltreatment
On March 21, the ELCA released a draft social message on child protection and maltreatment. This draft social message is in response to a request from the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly and addresses the church’s calling to protect and nurture children and youth, both within the church and within society more broadly. The ELCA is now inviting all members to participate in a period of public comment on the draft.
To read the draft social message and complete and online survey, please click here. In addition, you can e-mail comments, affirmations, questions, or concerns about the draft social message to the ELCA churchwide Theological Ethics team at draftsocialmessage@elca.org. The survey and public comment period will be open until June 30.
All ELCA social teachings are developed through a process of communal deliberation across the church, and all feedback will be prayerfully considered as this draft is revised. Everyone’s perspective is important to this process!
Calendar of Commemorations
The ELCA remembers saints and reformers of many Christian traditions on specific days throughout the year. Upcoming commemorations include:
Catherine of Siena, theologian, died 1380 (Tue Apr. 29)
This theologian was the first woman among Roman Catholics to receive the title “Doctor (teacher) of the Church.” Catherine was a Dominican sister known for her mystical visions as well as her work on behalf of people who were poor and imprisoned.
Philip and James, apostles (Thu May 1)
Philip was one of the first disciples of Jesus, who invited Nathanael to “come and see.” Little is known of James, the son of Alphaeus, called “the Less” to distinguish him from another apostle named James.
Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, died 373 (Fri May 2)
Best remembered for defending the teaching that Christ was fully God against those who taught otherwise, Athanasius was an influential church leader around the time of the Council of Nicaea (325) and its aftermath. He was banished from Alexandria five times for his forthright views.
Connection Details
You can join our services or other events on Zoom from anywhere in the world you may be. If you’ve never used Zoom before, you may need to download some software first (it’s free and only takes a minute).
To join, click on this link: https://zoom.us/j/2886238502?pwd=RU9ZZjk1TTdKREd5YmpBN1A2dWlsZz09
or open the Zoom app and use meeting number 288 623 8502 and password 971936;
or (for audio only) call (646) 558-8656 or (301) 715-8592 – When asked for the meeting ID, press 288 623 8502 and then the # key. When asked for the password, press 971 936 and then the # key.
In addition, the service is available on our YouTube channel. If you cannot participate live at 9:30 a.m., the videos will remain available so you can participate at whatever time you can.
United Community
United Community’s “Choice Food Pantry” is located at 7511 Fordson Road. UC is currently unable to accept new applicants, but serves 65 households daily during its open hours of Monday 10-1, Tuesday 12-3, Wednesday 2-5, and Thursday 12-3. For more information about the food pantry, connecting with other available services (including rental and utilities assistance), or for how to volunteer with United Community, visit their web site here.
Food distribution also takes place at the Sacramento Neighborhood Center at 8792 Sacramento Drive #E at 12:00 noon Fridays.
Connecting With Us
If anyone is sick or in the hospital or otherwise in need, we are ready to help out and to support one another. Please let us know! The easiest way to reach Pastor David quickly is by sending an e-mail to pastor@epiphanylutheran.org.
Financial Support for Epiphany
If you are not able to join us in-person for worship and are able to continue to support Epiphany, we regularly monitor mail deliveries and so you can continue to send checks by mail. In addition, there is a “Donate” button on the web site www.epiphanylutheran.org (just scroll all the way down to the bottom) and you can make a contribution electronically using Paypal or a debit or credit card. We do pay a small service charge for online contributions, but this may be the most convenient option for many.