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 OCTOBER 9, 2026
This Sunday’s Service
This Sunday, October 11, 2026, is the Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost. Our service will begin at the usual time of 9:30 a.m.
For those joining us online, you can find a PDF of the bulletin containing the music, readings, and prayers for the service by clicking here.
On-line: Join us live at 9:30 a.m. Sunday through our usual Epiphany Zoom connection. In addition, all our services are available on our YouTube channel both live and as recordings afterwards.
On Sunday, we will have a time of fellowship immediately after the service.
Calendar of Events
Sat Oct. 10 - Memorial Service for Ed Knight, 2:00 p.m.
Sun Oct. 11 - Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.
Mon Oct. 12 - Indigenous Peoples Day, EWS is closed
Tue Oct. 13 - Office/sanctuary open hours, 2-6 p.m.
Wed Oct. 14 - Bible reading group, 10 a.m. (in person or on Zoom).
Sun Oct. 18 - Congregation Council, 10:45 a.m.
Sun Oct. 25 - Reformation Sunday
Sun Oct. 25 - Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.
Sun Nov. 1 - All Saints Sunday
In Memoriam
The memorial service for Ed Knight, who died on October 2, will be tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, at 2:00 p.m. Everyone from Epiphany is welcome at the service. For those unable to attend in person, the video will be available live through our usual Epiphany Zoom connection, and on our YouTube channel both live and as a recording afterwards. For those joining online, the bulletin containing the music, readings, and prayers for the service by clicking here.
Sunday School
Our Sunday School will be meeting this fall on alternate Sundays immediately after the service. Upcoming dates include October 11 and 25, November 8 and 22, and December 6.. All kids are welcome! For more information, contact Dulcie Davis in the church office.
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.
ELCA and Synod News
Our synod is hosting an all-day workshop on Saturday, November 7, titled “Future-Focused Church,” to be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA . For more information and to register (deadline for registration is October 16), click here.
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. This week’s commemorations include:
Massie L. Kennard, renewer of the church, died 1986 (Saturday, Oct. 10)
A native of Chicago, Kennard was a major figure in supporting and working toward ethnic and racial inclusiveness in the former Lutheran Church in America. Ordained in 1958, he served in positions including Director for Minority Concerns of the Division for Mission in North America.
Marmaduke N. Carter, pastor, 1961 (Wednesday Oct. 14)
In 1916 Marmaduke Carter became the principal of the Christian Day School (formerly called the Rosebud School) and the first pastor of Christ Church, Rosebud, Alabama, a pioneering congregation in African American ministry among Lutherans in the South.
Teresa of Ávila, teacher, renewer of the church, died 1582 (Thursday, Oct. 15)
A mystical writer and reformer of the monastic order (Carmelites) to which she belonged, Teresa may also be commemorated with John of the Cross on December 14. Latino Christians traditionally remember her on this date.
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, martyr, died around 115 (Saturday Oct. 17)
Ignatius was the second bishop of Antioch in Syria, the city where the name "Christians" originated. Ignatius is known to us from his letters, which encouraged Christians to live in love, yet stand firm in true doctrine.
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.