“In my Lakota culture we have a word, “wolakota,” that refers to the state when all things are in right-relationship: when we are in right-relationship with ourselves, with each other, with the Creator, and with creation. It is through this cultural lens that I view our work toward becoming beloved community, our work toward justice,
Dear Epiphany, We have been fortunate over the years to work with some truly dedicated and talented leaders. So it is bittersweet that I announce three resignations that are happening at our Parish: Amanda Eap, Naomi Woodrum, and Ruth Anne Garcia. Every leaving is unique and personal, representing a hope in each person’s heart
We are faced with an historic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of refugees from Afghanistan. Epiphany will be working with the Diocese of Olympia to sponsor an Afghan family. But we need your help. Please join parishioners Sherilyn Peterson and Michael Fraas to assist with this initiative. We have scheduled an
Tomorrow is the first Sunday of the 2022 Annual Appeal Campaign to support the financial operation of Epiphany. Over 84% of this year’s budget will be funded by pledges from you. The campaign will continue for the next three Sundays, culminating on October 24 in a celebration of thanksgiving for all the pledges received for
Dear Epiphany, Many of you remember Kate Wesch, our beloved Senior Associate, who was here at Epiphany for over 10 years. She left in 2018 to be the Rector of the Saint John the Baptist Parish in West Seattle, where she accomplished great things in a short period of time. Recently she’s been called
Dear Epiphany, I am thrilled to announce that Susan Pitchford is joining the Epiphany team as a volunteer professional to ply her gifts as an educator to help with adult spiritual formation. Many of you have experienced classes she has taught and retreats she has led here at Epiphany. Click here to read her
Dear Epiphany, BIG NEWS! Beginning Sunday, September 5, at 8:45 am, there will be a new service called A Guided Liturgy for Families. Yes, it will run concurrently with the 8:45 am service in the church. We can handle it, by the grace of God, through the wonderful leadership of so many of
A big thank you to everyone who donated their time, money, and school supplies to the YWCA Backpack Drive! School supplies were a challenge to purchase in bulk this year, but we successfully filled 128 new backpacks, which will be given to students living in the YWCA’s emergency, transitional, and affordable family housing. Additionally, we
Hope in the Time of Fear (Timothy Keller) I invite you to join me in reading this book over the summer. Timothy Keller is the Senior Pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. He comes out of the Reformed tradition and, as such, carries with him a theological perspective that is just