Harrowing Of Hell

A Theology of Giving

Dear Epiphany, As we reflect on our spiritual journey here at Epiphany during this season of the Annual Appeal, we encourage you to consider the connection between your spiritual lives and your material wealth. The Gospel teaches us that our relationship with wealth can significantly complicate our ability to fully situate ourselves within God’s kingdom.

Preparing for the Presidential Election

Dear Epiphany, There’s a presidential election coming up, Tuesday, November 6. You may have heard. It’s hard to know the outcome, but I do know that prayer is critically important in keeping us centered despite the outcome. It is our common calling, irrespective of who support this election. So here is the plan for connecting

Faith & Perseverance: Reflections on an Olympic Legacy

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

“Come As You Are” Eucharist

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: Want to go Deeper?

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

The Grief Support Fellowship

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

Kate-a-Palooza

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

AI Summit at Epiphany

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

WOMEN’S RETREAT GROUP: JUNE 12TH 2024 MEET & TAG ON WRAP UP NOTES

Many thanks for attending the June 12th Meet & Tag On. It was a glorious Seattle evening, yet a group of 46 gathered in the church on the balcony, eager to learn more about the Sander Windows, spend time together in spiritual formation, and enjoy one another despite the unusually balmy weather outside. Steve Sander