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.
Couples’ Workshop starts next Tuesday April 21: to register, click here
Vacation Bible School is July 13-17: to register, use this link.
UPDATED APRIL 17, 2026
This Sunday’s Service
This Sunday, April 19, 2026, is the Third Sunday of Easter. Our service will be at the usual time of 9:30 a.m. For those joining online, you can find a PDF of the bulletin containing the music, readings, and prayers for the service by clicking here.
On-site: Join us in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.
On-line: Join us live at 9:30 a.m. 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. The Congregation Council will meet downstairs at 10:45 a.m.
Calendar of Events
Sun Apr. 19 – Congregation Council, 10:45 a.m.
Mon Apr. 20 – Fort Belvoir discussion group, 10:00 a.m. (Starbucks, 5976 12th Street)
Tue Apr. 21 – Office/sanctuary open hours, 2-6 p.m.
Tue Apr. 21 – Couples Workshop (through May 26), 6:30-8 p.m.
Wed Apr. 22 – Bible reading group, 10:00 a.m. in person or Zoom
Wed Apr. 22 – Evening faith discussion group, 6:30 p.m. (Panera Bread, 6670 Richmond Highway)
Sat May 23 – Memorial service for Bonnie Jourdan, 1:00 p.m.
July 13-17 – Vacation Bible School, 12 noon-3 p.m. daily
Sat Sept. 12 – Epiphany 65th Anniversary, 11 a.m.
Couples Workshop Starts This Week
Jessie McManus will be leading a couples’ workshop starting this Tuesday evening, April 23. This is a six-week workshop designed to help couples reconnect and nurture their relationships through improved communication, effective conflict navigation, strengthened emotional connection, and practical research-based (Gottman) tools. Childcare will be available. We’ll meet in the sanctuary from 6:30 to 7:50 p.m. To register, click here - or pick up a flyer in church on Sunday or on our Facebook or Instagram pages.
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!
Discussion Groups
Our Fort Belvoir discussion group will continue on Monday, April 20. 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 22. 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!
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.
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:
Olavus Petri, priest, died 1552; Laurentius Petri, Bishop of Uppsala, died 1573; renewers of the church (Sun Apr. 19)
These two brothers studied with Luther at the University of Wittenberg and then returned to their native Sweden to introduce the Lutheran reforms. Olavus published a catechism and hymnal; Laurentius was a professor who defended the office of bishop and later became one.
Anselm, Bishop of Canterbury, died 1109 (Tue Apr. 21)
This eleventh-century monk was one of the greatest theologians of the Middle Ages. He is remembered for emphasizing the maternal aspects of God, and for the theory that the Son of God became human in order to make the necessary payment for our sin.
El Día de la Creación (Day of the Creation) (Wed Apr. 22)
This observance invites us to notice and give God thanks for the wonders of the created universe. As stewards of that creation, we are also challenged to be careful in our use of it.
Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, died 1960 (Thu Apr. 23)
Born in Kobe, Japan, Kagawa was orphaned as a young child. Later, when he became Christian, he was disowned by the rest of his family. Wishing to bring Christian principles into society, he worked among poor people, established schools and hospitals, and worked for peace.
Mark, Evangelist (Sat Apr. 25)
He was not numbered among the twelve apostles, yet Mark was probably a member of the early church community. The gospel that bears his name is the shortest and most direct, and many scholars think it was the first to be written.
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.