Worship
 
     Worship is at the heart of our life and ministry at Epiphany. Many persons,
     in addition to the pastor, spend many hours in prayerful preparation for it.

   
 For us, worship is celebration. It is not so much gathering to ask for blessings
     but to give thanks for the blessings we have already been given!

     We have blended worship here. That sounds like we put a lot of ingredients
     in a mixer and stir them up. Not exactly. Our worship includes both the
     traditional and contemporary in music, liturgy, and other activities.
     We love the popular praise songs but also the grand old hymns of the church.
     Power point slides are used in worship, along with the traditional printed
     bulletin. Worship provides time for quiet reflection and also joyous sharing.
     It is engaging, interactive, and inviting.

     Worship, however, is not primarily about us. Worship is about God. It is not
     entertainment. The congregation is not an audience or spectators. The pastor
     is not the master of ceremonies nor the choir performers. God is, in fact, the
     audience! God is the focus. Every song, ever prayer, every act of worship
     is planned and carried out as a sacrifice of praise to God.

    
As for music, Epiphany has an outstanding music ministry. Our adult
     choir, led by the wonderful Bev Sapp, provides an anthem each Sunday
     and a cantata at Easter and Christmas. Anne and Bob Cole, along with many
     others, often provide instrumental and vocal musical offerings. “Comets,” our
     children’s choir, also sings in our services. Our “Praze Band,” uses guitars,
     drums, and singers who lead the music at least once each month.


     Preaching is also important for our worship. Our pastor, Bass Mitchell, works
     hard to share engaging, relevant sermons that help persons to think in new
     ways and find some light for their paths. Hard copies of the sermons are
     available each week in the narthex and also on this web site in the
     “Members” section.

     Our worship service is at 11 a.m. in the fall, winter and spring. During the
     summer it is at 10 a.m. Our plans are to start an additional worship service
     as soon as possible – day and time yet to be determined.

     We hope that you can join us one Sunday for worship. If you have questions,
     call or email us.

    
Telephone: (703)938-3494
     Minister: 
pastor.bass@gmail.com
     Church Secretary:  office@epiphanyumc.com

     

  

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           needs
           an
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Epiphany United Methodist Church - 1014 Country Club Dr NE
Phone: (703) 938-3494 - Office hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon - Thurs,  other times by appointment
The Reverend Bass M. Mitchell, pastor