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.

UPDATED MARCH 27, 2026

This Sunday’s Service

This Sunday, March 29, 2026, is Palm and Passion Sunday. Our Sunday service will be at the usual time of 9:30 a.m.

On-site: Join us in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. The service will begin outdoors at the main entrance to the sanctuary.

On-line: Join us live at 9:30 through our usual Epiphany Zoom connection. In addition, the service will be available on our YouTube channel both live at 9:30 a.m. and as a recording afterwards.

The readings will be Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; and Matthew 27:11-54.

For those joining the service online, you can download a PDF of the Sunday bulletin containing the music, readings, and prayers for the service by clicking here.

We will have a time of fellowship immediately after the service, both in person and on Zoom.

Calendar of Events
Sun Mar. 29 - Handbell choir rehearsal, 10:45 a.m.
Tue Mar. 31 - Office/sanctuary drop-in hours, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Wed Apr. 1 - Bible Reading Group, 10:00 a.m. in person or on Zoom
Thu Apr. 2 - Maundy Thursday, service at 7:00 p.m.
Fri Apr. 3 - Good Friday, service at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m.
Sun Apr. 5 Easter Sunday, regular service at 9:30 a.m.

Tue Apr. 21 - Couples Workshop begins, 6:30 p.m.
Sat May 23 - Memorial service for Bonnie Jourdan, time TBA
Mon July 13 - Vacation Bible School through July 17, 12-3 p.m.
Sat Sept. 12 - Epiphany 65th Anniversary Celebration, 11 a.m.

Holy Week Schedule

This Sunday, March 29 is the Sunday of the Palms and the Passion of the Lord. Our regular 9:30 a.m. service will begin outdoors, weather permitting, with a blessing of palms, after which we’ll proceed into the church.

We’ll begin our observance of the Three Days with a service on Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. In this service we (1) bring Lent to a close with a special rite of confession and absolution, (2) recall Jesus’s washing of his disciples’ feet at the Last Supper, and (3) recall the gift of the Eucharist, also made at the Last Supper.

On Good Friday, we will gather at 12:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for the service of the Lord’s Passion. For those unable to join us during the day, we will repeat the service at 7:00 p.m.

Finally, our Easter Sunday morning service will be at the usual time of 9:30 a.m. We’ll have a potluck breakfast following the service in the downstairs Fellowship Hall - please bring a dish to share if you are able!

Vacation Bible School - Registration Is Open!

We’ll be holding Vacation Bible School again next summer the week of July 13-17, in partnership with Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Burke. Registration is now open - please use this link. We also have flyers that will be available in church on Sunday - please distribute widely! Lots of parents are already making summer plans and we’d like everyone to know they are welcome at VBS!

All kids old enough to be out of diapers up through rising 6th graders are invited to participate. VBS runs from 12 noon to 3 p.m. each day Monday through Friday. There’s a recommended donation of $10/child or $20/family, but we don’t want finances to prevent anyone from taking part.

Epiphany 65th Anniversary Celebration

It was 65 years ago this month that the first services were held at the newly formed congregation of Epiphany Lutheran Church of Mount Vernon.  Since we didn’t missed out on a “proper” celebration of our 60th anniversary during the pandemic, we’ve decided to go all out for our 65th!  Please keep open the date of Saturday, September 12 for a very special celebration of our congregation, its history, and its call to continue to serve God and our community.  More details to come!

EWS Update

We will be on spring break this week!

Bible Reading Group

Our weekly Bible Reading Group meets at 10 a.m. on Zoom for an hour each week; everyone is welcome to participate. Use our regular Epiphany Zoom connection. Alternatively, please feel free to meet in the office and we’ll connect via Zoom with those who will be participating online.

Discussion Groups

Our Fort Belvoir discussion group will continue on Monday, April 6. We meet alternate Mondays at the Starbucks on post (5976 12th Street) at 10:00 a.m. Our Wednesday evening faith discussion group will meet next on Wednesday, April 8. We meet alternate Wednesdays, usually at the Panera Bread at Beacon Center (6670 Richmond Highway) at 6:30 p.m.

These discussion groups are being held in “public” places to make it easier for people who aren’t connected with Epiphany to drop in and participate. If you know people who would like to learn more about our congregation, ask questions, or simply share in an open discussion about faith from a nonjudgmental perspective, please share the invitation to these groups widely!

Drop-In Office Hours

The church office is open every Tuesday from 2-6 p.m. You can just drop by to check in, chat with Pastor David, or take some quiet time in the sanctuary.

Pastor David is also available at other times during the week … feel free to contact him by e-mail pastor@epiphanylutheran.org to set up a time.

Calendar of Commemorations

The ELCA remembers saints and reformers of many Christian traditions on specific days throughout the year. Upcoming commemorations include:

Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the church, died 1824 (Sun Mar. 29)

Hauge was a layperson who wished to revitalize the church in Norway. As a result of a mystical experience, he felt called to preach. Many professionals in the church feared his motives and influence, and he was imprisoned for leading unauthorized gatherings.

John Donne, poet, died 1631 (Tue Mar. 31)

After finishing his education at Oxford University, Donne seemed headed for a career in the English public service. But a series of circumstances led him into the ordained ministry. He is well known as a writer of both secular and sacred poetry.

Benedict the African, confessor, died 1589 (Sat. Apr. 4)

Born into slavery on the island of Sicily, Benedict lived as a hermit until the pope ordered all hermits to attach themselves to a monastery, at which time Benedict joined the Franciscans. Though illiterate, he was highly respected as a confessor and later superior of his community.

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 serves local residents in need during its open hours of Monday 1-4 and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10-12. Food is also distributed from 4-5 on the first Monday of each month at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School, 4015 Fielding Street. 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.

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.

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