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 SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
This Sunday’s Service
This Sunday, September 20, 2026, is the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost. Our service will begin at the usual time of 9:30 a.m.
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. The Congregation Council will meet downstairs at 10:45 a.m.
Calendar of Events
Sun Sept. 20 - Congregation Council, 10:45 a.m.
Tue Sept. 22 - Office/sanctuary open hours, 2-6 p.m.
Wed Sept. 23 - Bible reading group, 10 a.m. (in person or on Zoom).
Sun Sept. 27 - Sunday school for kids, 10:45 a.m.
Sun Sept. 27 - EWS Family Night (Ponies Plus), 5-6 p.m.
Epiphany 65th Anniversary Celebration
Thanks to everyone who helped put together and who turned out for our 65th anniversary service and celebration last Saturday, September 12!
And thanks to everyone who contributed to the commemorative anniversary video (and to Dulcie Davis who edited it) - if you haven’t seen it yet, you need to do so right away! You can see it by clicking here.
And if you missed the service, the full video of the service is available by clicking here.
Sunday School
Our Sunday School will be meeting on alternate Sundays immediately after the service this fall. Upcoming dates include September 27, October 11 and 25, November 8 and 22, and December 6.. All kids are welcome! For more information, contact Dulcie Davis in the church office.
EWS Update
Come join us next Sunday Sept. 27 for EWS Family Night from 5-6 p.m. Ponies Plus will be here on the front lawn with a few farm animals and a pony ride!
EWS continues this week with the themes of getting to know one another, kindness and becoming comfortable with a new school routine! Children have eased into the new school year and are enjoying all that has been offered.
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:
Nelson Wesley Trout, bishop, died 1996 (Sun Sept. 20)
A native of Ohio, Trout served parishes in several parts of the United States before being elected bishop of the South Pacific District of the American Lutheran Church, the first African American Lutheran to serve in such a capacity.
Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Mon Sept 21)
Matthew (or Levi) was a tax collector in Capernaum for the Roman government. Tax collectors were frequently despised for dishonesty and for assisting the occupiers. Jesus nevertheless showed love for them, and chose Matthew to be a disciple.
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.