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 SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
This Sunday’s Service
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, we’ll have a special service for the 65th anniversary of our congregation at 11:00 a.m.
And then on Sunday, September 13, 2026, we’ll have our regular Sunday service for the Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, beginning 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 each service by clicking here for the Saturday anniversary service and here for Sunday’s service.
On-line: Join us live at 11:00 am Saturday and 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. Sunday School for kids will begin at 10:45 a.m. in the church office.
Calendar of Events
Sat Sept. 12 – Epiphany 65th Anniversary, 11 a.m.
Sun Sept. 13 - First day of Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.
Tue Sept. 15 - Office/sanctuary open hours, 2-6 p.m.
Wed Sept. 16 - NO Bible reading group this week (resumes Sept. 23).
Wed Sept. 16 - Committal for Herb Puschek at Arlington National Cemetery, 11 a.m.
Sun Sept. 20 - Congregation Council, 10:45 a.m.
Epiphany 65th Anniversary Celebration
Please plan to join us on Saturday, September 12, for our 65th anniversary celebration! We’ll have a special anniversary service at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary (our synod bishop, Rev. Phil Hirsch, will be joining us) followed by lunch downstairs.
If you are still in touch with any past members of Epiphany, please reach out and invite them to share in this special day with us.
Sunday School
Our Sunday School will be meeting on alternate Sundays immediately after the service this fall beginning on Sunday, September 13. 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. This week, however, we won’t meet so folks can attend the committal for Herb Puscheck.
Committal for Herb Puscheck
The burial service for Herb Puscheck, who passed away in October 2024, will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, September 16, at 11 a.m. Everyone from Epiphany is invited to attend. For information on how to access the service location, please check the weekly Epiphany e-mail newsletter or contact the church office for details.
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:
John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, died 407 (Sun Sept. 13)
John was a priest in Antioch and an outstanding preacher. His eloquence earned him the nickname "Chrysostom" ("golden mouth"). Appointed bishop of Constantinople, seat of the empire, he criticized corruption in the court. As a result, he was exiled by the empress.
Holy Cross Day (Mon Sept. 14)
Helena, mother of Constantine, made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and found what may be the actual site of Jesus' crucifixion. Her son built two churches there, and the dedication of one of them gave rise to this celebration of our Lord's victory on the cross.
Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, martyr, died around 258 (Wed Sept. 16)
Cyprian served as a bishop during a time of great persecution of Christians. He insisted on receiving back those who had left the faith under duress. He also provided medical care during a severe epidemic.
Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, died 1179 (Thu Sept. 17)
A mystic who was widely influential within the church, Hildegard advised and reproved kings and popes, wrote poems and hymns, and produced treatises in medicine, theology, and natural history. She was also a musician and artist.
Dag Hammarskjöld, renewer of society, died 1961 (Fri Sept. 18)
A Swedish diplomat, Hammarskjöld served as the second Secretary General of the United Nations until his death in a plane crash while trying to negotiate peace in present-day Zambia. His journal, published as Markings, revealed the depth of his Christian faith.
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.