Life At Epiphany
Embracing Our Future with Faith and Purpose
What We Stand For
WE GATHER IN GOD'S PRESENCE.
WE HEAR GOD'S STORY.
WE ARE FED AT GOD'S TABLE.
WE ARE ENRICHED BY GOD'S LOVE.
We are an incarnational church, the body of Christ, and as such we speak to our life together less in terms of beliefs and more in terms of belonging. We belong to the family of God and the Father calls His children to be as one in the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:12-31). Our unity as one body to worship, minister, and service to others, furthers God's heavenly kingdom until kingdom come, and through this unity, we discover our unique calling and place in the family of God. Consider joining with us on this faith journey.
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany is part of the
Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, which is
headquartered in Newport News.
The diocese is home to 103 Episcopal congre-
gations stretching over 200 miles from the Virginia/
Maryland border on the Eastern Shore, west to
Danville and Chatham, and northwest to the portion of
the Richmond metropolitan area located on the south
side of the James River. Altogether, about 30,000
persons worship in the diocese.
Originally carved out of the Diocese of Virginia in
1892, the Diocese of Southern Virginia is now one of
three Episcopal dioceses in the state. The diocese has
roots in the earliest decades of American history, going
back four centuries to the English settlement of
Jamestown. In 1607, the Rev. Robert Hunt, chaplain to
the Jamestown settlers, celebrated the first Anglican
Holy Communion on these shores. The Church of
England, the forerunner of the Episcopal Church in
America, was the established church in Virginia for the
next 173 years.
While proud of its heritage, the diocese looks
forward. Under the leadership of the Rt. Rev. Herman
“Holly” Hollerith, who was consecrated tenth Bishop of
Southern Virginia in February of 2009, the diocese is
pursuing a bold vision for the future.
Congregational development, the raising up of
new generations of leaders, ordination reform,
creative approaches to stewardship, clergy wellness,
the planting of emerging congregations, and the
development of bold mission endeavors comprise but
a portion of the vision for the diocese. Perhaps you will
have a part in bringing forth this vision.
Get to Know Us
For more than 180 years, people have come to the corner of Jefferson and Main Street in Danville, Virginia to gather as a people of God and participate in the work of God's Kingdom. We invite you to join us as we continue to build on our strengths and tradition while being diverse and tolerant of ALL people. Come worship with us wherever you are on your spiritual journey, ALL Are Welcome at this table.
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Welcomes You!
After thoughtful prayer and holy discussion at a weekend retreat, our vestry has discerned a renewed sense of mission, vision, core values and goals to guide our community.
Mission Statement:
Epiphany strives to create disciples of Christ through spiritual growth, worship, inclusivity, and service to others.
Vision Statement:
Nurturing the Kingdom of God in our community.
Our Goals
We strive to strengthen participant’s understanding and fulfilling their roles, empowering hearts and minds. In addition, we would like to increase the average Sunday attendance to reach more of our community.