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 AUGUST 2, 2024
This Sunday’s Services
This Sunday, August 4, 2024, is the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost. 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 Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; and John 6:24-35.
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.
Calendar of Events
Sat Aug. 3 - Metro DC Synod Block Party (see below)
Wed Aug. 7 - Bible Reading Group, 10:00 a.m. (on Zoom)
In Memoriam
We still do not yet have a date for the memorial service for Elaine Peterson, who passed away on Saturday, July 20. The family is still waiting for a date for the burial at Arlington National Cemetery,
We are planning a memorial service for Mary Galoci here at Epiphany on Tuesday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. Mary’s family will be here for this event.
Second Annual Metro DC Synod Block Party
Come join the fun at the multigenerational Synod Block Party on Saturday, August 3, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 4090 Sudley Road, Haymarket VA 20169.
You can bring a food dish to share, especially one that showcases your family heritage, culture, or ethnicity. There will be one large tent to gather under but please bring chairs, blankets, and anything else that will make you comfortable. Shepherd of the Hills has abundant outdoor space with plenty of room and parking for everyone.
This is a completely FREE event, but please sign up by clicking here and note your shirt size so you can be part of the big reveal and receive important updates!
Back(packs) to School August 17!
Our neighbors at Nativity Lutheran Church are partnering with United Community to fill backpacks for local students in need and they’re inviting Epiphany to participate. Volunteers will gather on Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to fill backpacks and share a fun gathering with refreshments, games for children, and live music. A $25 donation will provide enough supplies to fill one backpack, and the hope is to have 50-100 backpacks to come out of this project. For more information or to volunteer, contact Sabrina at Nativity via e-mail by clicking here.
Metro DC Synodical Women’s Organization
The Metro DC Synodical Women's Organization (SWO) invites all the women of our synod to our “Welcome Back” mini-convention on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Springfield, Virginia. This is our first in-person gathering since 2019 and it promises to be a valuable experience for worship, service, and fellowship. For more information you can download a flyer by clicking here. Printed versions of this flyer will be available in church on Sunday.
The event is free of charge but an RSVP is requested; click here to register.
Calendar of Commemorations
The ELCA remembers saints and reformers of many Christian traditions on specific days throughout the year. Upcoming commemorations include:
Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), died 1221 (Thu Aug. 8)
Dominic was a Spanish priest who saw the wealth of the clergy as a stumbling block for the church, so he formed a movement, the Order of Preachers (commonly called Dominicans) devoted to itinerant preaching and living in poverty.
Lawrence, deacon, martyr, died 258 (Sat Aug. 10)
As one of the seven deacons of the church at Rome, Lawrence was responsible for the church's financial matters and for the care of the poor. Asked by the emperor to gather the church's treasure, he presented a collection of orphans, lepers, and the like. The enraged emperor had him put to death.
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.
Daily Morning and Evening Prayer
We are continuing to share daily morning and evening prayer online. Each service is less than 15 minutes and is prerecorded, so it can be participated in whenever and wherever works for you. Praying the Scriptures, and especially the psalms, together in community is an ancient Christian tradition that can shape and form us even today.
To get the links to each individual service and to connect with the community, please visit us online at www.epiphanylutheran.org/daily.
United Community
United Community’s new expanded “Choice Food Pantry” opened last summer. It is located at the same location as before (7511 Fordson Road) and continues to be open Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 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 (same shopping plaza as the former UC thrift store) at 12:00 noon on 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.