What does an Olympic athlete do if he falls? by Brook Berry In my office at home, there is a poster of my grandfather, Karl W. Anderson, leaping over a hurdle. Beneath the photo is a Bible verse, Hebrews 12:1: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw
In response to the feedback of our community, we are excited to introduce a new worship opportunity this fall: the “Come as You Are” Eucharist. Scheduled for the third Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm, this service is designed with families in mind, offering a unique blend of worship and fellowship that meets the
Spiritual direction is an ancient practice in which spiritual seekers attend to the presence and action of God in their life. The term is a bit of a misnomer, because a spiritual director doesn’t “tell you what to do.” Spiritual direction might be better described as “holy listening.” It’s an opportunity to sit with a
Dear Epiphany, In the church there are no boundaries that limit the ways in which we can care for one another. As a result, the church’s ministry parameters are unlimited. And so, the only way ministries come into being is if a leader steps up to call out a need and then gathers a group
Dear Epiphany, I think I am as optimistic about Epiphany as I have ever been! It feels like the Holy Spirit is completely driving her way through the life of our congregation. There are new ministries that are popping up (Tiny Homes, Ronald McDonald meals, the Grief Support Fellowship). There are new people that are
So much of life is about being at the right place at the right time, and then, being attuned to what God is asking of you. I received a telephone call eight weeks ago from the Director of TryTank, Lorenzo Lebrija, which is the research and development arm of Virginia Theological Seminary. He knows of
Dear Epiphany, The Holy Spirit works in mysterious ways, and by her hand, I am pleased to announce that the Rev. Kate Wesch will be returning to Epiphany as Parochial Vicar! She starts August 1, and her first Sunday is August 4. MARK YOUR CALENDARS… WE ARE HAVING A PARTY! When Kate arrived in 2009,
By Holly Boone For the first time since the pandemic waned, a good crowd filled the Great Hall at Have a Heart this past Sunday evening. The room was lovely, thanks to Alice Foreman’s flower art and charming decor, and the little lights Gieth hung for us. There was a ton of great food, and
Discover the transformative power of silence this Lenten season. We invite you to participate in a practice of 20 minutes of daily silence. Why silence? In the quiet, we uncover a space for reflection and introspection. This Lenten practice offers an opportunity to disconnect from the noise of daily life, fostering a deeper connection with