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 NOVEMBER 6, 2026
This Sunday’s Service
This Sunday, November 8, 2026, is the Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost. Our service will begin at the usual time of 9:30 a.m. We welcome Pastor Anna Anderson as our guest pastor for this weekend.
For those joining us online, you can find a PDF of the bulletin containing the music, readings, and prayers for the service by clicking here.
On-line: Join us live at 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. In addition, after the service Sunday School for kids of all ages will meet in the church office, and the handbell choir will practice in the sanctuary.
Calendar of Events
Sun Nov. 8 - Handbell Choir practice, 10:45 a.m.
Sun Nov. 8 - Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.
Tue Nov. 10 - Office/sanctuary open hours, 2-6 p.m.
Wed Nov. 11 - Bible reading group, 10 a.m. (in person or on Zoom)
Sun Nov. 15 - Congregation Council., 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School
Our Sunday School meets on alternate Sundays immediately after the service. Upcoming dates include November 8 and 22, and December 6.. All kids are welcome! For more information, contact Dulcie Davis in the church office.
Handbell Choir Rehearsals
We’ll be starting handbell choir practices for the Christmas season next Sunday, November 8, at 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. No experience necessary! We expect to play at the Christmas Carol Sing-a-long at Nativity Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 12, as well as at our Christmas Eve service on December 24. Practices will be on Sundays, November 8, 15, and 29 and December 6. Contact Christine Hilbert with any questions you may have.
EWS Update
From November 4 to November 17, EWS will be collecting canned goods and nonperishable food items for Rising Hope’s food bank, to help make this Thanksgiving a plentiful one for families in need of help. Cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase gift cards to Walmart or Aldi’s. Members of the congregation are also invited to participate; contributions can be brought to the service on Sundays or to the EWS office during the week.
On Wednesday, November 11, we’ll celebrate Veterans Day with a flag ceremony on the front lawn (weather permitting) at the start of the school day.
Social Media Video Recording
We're working on growing our social media presence, especially on TikTok, and we’d love to share a fun "Introduction to Epiphany" video before Thanksgiving.
We’re looking for a few friendly faces to star in quick, 15-30 second clips about what Epiphany means to you or why you chose it as your church home. If you remember the videos from our 65th anniversary, it’ll be a very similar, casual feel.
There is absolutely no pressure to participate, but we would truly appreciate your help in sharing the Epiphany spirit with others. We’ll be recording in the sanctuary right after service, before bell choir rehearsal, on November 8 and 15. Just stay back after the service if you are interested.
For our beloved members that can't make it in person and would still like to participate, please send an email to office@epiphanylutheran.org stating your interest and we can include your voice and perspective.
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.
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 Christian Frederick Heyer, died 1873; Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, died 1719; Ludwig Nommensen, died 1918; missionaries (Sat Nov. 7)
Heyer was the first missionary sent out by American Lutherans. After teaching at Gettysburg College and Seminary he was assigned to the Andhra region of India. A worker among the Tamil people on the southeast coast of India, Ziegenbalg was opposed both by local Hindus and by Danish authorities who favored a different missionary style. He was known for caring about the welfare of the whole person. Nommensen was born in northern Germany and was sent to Sumatra as a Lutheran missionary. Working among the Batak people, he translated the scriptures into their language, and honored their native culture.
Martin, Bishop of Tours, died 397 (Wed Nov. 11)
Martin's pagan father enlisted him in the Roman army. Approached by a beggar, Martin cut his cloak in half and gave part to the man, whom he later understood as representing Christ. He asked to leave the army, but was jailed instead. After his release, he became a preacher, and later a bishop.
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, died 1855 (Wed Nov. 11)
Kierkegaard was a Danish theologian whose writings also gave rise to the modern philosophy of existentialism. He frequently attacked the complacency of the state church of his day, as well as its desire to be accepted by polite society rather than be a stumbling block.
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.