Seattle epiphany episcopal church

Teen Feed and Habitat for Humanity also involve members of the congregation. The church provides a Counseling Service for the congregation and for the general community. The rector at Epiphany in the early s would board the Leschi ferry to Mercer Island or the Madison Park Ferry to Kirkland and conduct services at these small missions. These missionary efforts eventually developed into the parishes of St. In , the parish was called upon to assist financially St. In , the parish sponsored the formation of St.

David of Wales in what is now Shoreline. John the Baptist in Irbid, Jordan. The private day school was established on the campus in to provide a Christian education in grades one through six for children of the parish and of the neighborhood. Classes were held in an expanded Parish Hall and additional properties to the west of the church were acquired for future expansion. In , it was determined that the school could not sustain itself as a parish institution. Out of an enrollment of only 17 students were from the parish.

The school became an independent corporation and still exists on the church campus. The Reverend Dr. Laura Cameron Fraser came as a deacon to Epiphany in In , she was ordained at the church. Fifty or more priests joined in the ceremony. She became one of the first female priests in the nation and the first woman Episcopal priest in the Pacific Northwest.

In the fall of , Seattle's Episcopal Church of the Epiphany is founded. It begins in a storefront in the Madrona area and will later be located at 38th Avenue in the Denny-Blaine neighborhood of Seattle. Beginnings In August , Bishop F. Buildings and Grounds The chapel, built in , was designed by Elsworth Storey , a noted architect and member of the Parish.

Social Outreach Trinkets and Treasures, a consignment store operated by the Women of Epiphany, was opened in and operated for 45 years. Mission Support The rector at Epiphany in the early s would board the Leschi ferry to Mercer Island or the Madison Park Ferry to Kirkland and conduct services at these small missions. Epiphany School The private day school was established on the campus in to provide a Christian education in grades one through six for children of the parish and of the neighborhood.

Rectors of the Church of the Epiphany The Rev. James Henderson, first priest The Rev. Wood Stewart The Rev. Cameron Morrison, The Rev. Harold Hennessy, The Rev. George Wieland, The Rev. Elmer B. Christie, The Rev. John P. Gorsuch, The Rev. David Jackson, The Rev. Donald Goodheart, The Rev. Robert Williams, The Rev. The color is white. Following the feast of Epiphany is Ordinary Time, in which we focus our lives on a world transformed by the incarnational presence of Jesus.

The following are particular dates of celebration during the Season of Epiphany:. Baptism of Jesus On the Sunday after Epiphany we have baptisms and a renewal of baptismal vows during the service.

The second cycle covers three quarters of the calendar year and focuses on our eternal communion with the resurrected Christ. Several services and gatherings help us celebrate Lent:. Ash Wednesday On the first day of Lent, we remember that we are dust and receive ashes on the forehead. We have a morning service and an evening service, followed by an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation confession with a priest.

This year we will have one in person service at pm. Holy Week The week before Easter is an intensive time of worship and remembrance with services every evening:. Easter celebrates the resurrected Christ in our midst.

On Easter morning, we celebrate with a Festal Eucharist and an Easter brunch. The church is adorned in white for the fifty days of the Easter season.

Pentecost is the birthday of the Church and a celebration of the Holy Spirit. We wear red on this day, have baptisms, renew our baptismal vows, and have a party with red cupcakes after the services. Pentecost begins the season of Ordinary Time, which is focused on living our life as it will be for eternity.

Fall Kick-Off Picnic On the Sunday after Labor Day, we kick off our program year with an all-church picnic to celebrate the return of regular Sunday School, the Epiphany Choir, adult formation programming, and youth group. Feast of St. Francis On the first Sunday of October, we celebrate St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, with an animal blessing. All pets are invited. We read the necrology. This service includes the use of incense and Sanctus bells.

Altar of Remembrance During the month of November we remember our loved ones who have passed away with an altar of remembrance on which parishioners are invited to leave pictures of their loved ones. Thanksgiving We celebrate with a Eucharist service in the morning. The cycle of incarnation is about our work to bring mercy and justice to this day and time.

The cycle of resurrection is about character formation for our eternal work with God. Each cycle, with its different emphasis, has the same impact—that the love of Christ is more fully known in our lives and and in the world. Epiphany is a beautiful, sacred place to celebrate the union of two people in the sacrament of marriage. We welcome all couples with a sincere desire to be married in a Christian service, without discrimination based on sexual preference.

Please contact Diane Carlisle at epiphanyparish epiphanyseattle. Having a Celebration of Life service at Epiphany is a beautiful way to gather your loved ones to remember and honor the life of your loved one. We will walk with you each step of the way as you plan this service. A booklet is attached which will help you as you begin initial planning. If you would like to schedule a funeral or just have questions, please contact Diane Carlisle at epiphanyparish epiphanyseattle.

The bond that God establishes in baptism is indissoluble, so baptism is only administered once. When you choose to be baptized yourself or to have your child baptized in the Episcopal Church, it means you are choosing to live out the Baptismal Covenant in the context of an Episcopal church community, taking your part in the worship, mission, and ministries of the local parish.

Baptism is open to all people, regardless of age or background.