Harrowing Of Hell

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

WOMEN’S RETREAT GROUP: JUNE 2024 WRAP UP NOTES

We had a lively discussion for our last Saturday morning retreat until September. After a delicious breakfast and introductions, we had a brief liturgical calendar update and learned that we are in Ordinary time, theme color Green, and this lasts until Advent! Our theme was from 1 Timothy 6:6 “Of course, there is great gain

Special Announcement: The Reverend Kate Wesch

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,