Mission Statement

Epiphany Lutheran Church affirms that the mission of
the Church has already been established by Jesus in His words
(also known as the Great Commission) to His disciples.
As His disciples we affirm this mission as our own.

"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I
have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always,
even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)

Our Values

- Following Obediently 

Epiphany’s mission is Christ’s great commission of connecting the world to Jesus one disciple at a time. That process of discipleship includes learning, serving, connecting with others in small groups, witnessing and mentoring others as leaders. It is a process that begins with Jesus’ invitation that is also a command, “Follow Me!” It is our obedient response throughout that process that makes us his disciples.

 

- Relating with Integrity 

Epiphany promotes the development of healthy relationships as the primary means to share the Gospel of Jesus and promote meaningful community. Integrity in relationships is our commitment to make promises and to fulfill them, creating an atmosphere of trust and an openness to include all people. 

 

- Transforming Community 

Epiphany provides an environment that supports disciples as they experience the transforming power of the Grace of Jesus in their lives by providing a community that offers care, accountability and joyful fellowship. As we engage in Word and Sacrament ministry, our lives are transformed in the direction of a Christ-centered heritage that is our Lutheran identity.

 

- Growing Spiritually 

Epiphany encourages the spiritual growth and development of every disciple through the faithful use of spiritual disciplines, including regular worship, daily scripture reading, frequent prayer, on-going study, faithful service and appropriate witness.

 

- Improving Quality 

Epiphany is committed to the consistent evaluation of every component of its ministries in order to ensure the most effective and meaningful experience of disciples and guests. This motivation is also grounded in our commitment to Christ by offering nothing less than our best.

 

- Giving Graciously 

Epiphany equips disciples to accept the responsibility of faithful stewards who have been entrusted with spiritual gifts, relationships, time, abilities, vocations, financial resources, as well as the earth. All that has been entrusted to us is to be used to ensure the Gospel of Jesus is proclaimed and the kingdom he came to proclaim is experienced. Through giving graciously we take on an important characteristic of Jesus – generosity. 

 

- Loving Passionately 

Epiphany disciples accept the responsibility to make visible the love of Jesus through their passionate love for others. That love is turned into action through hospitality to the stranger, outreach to those in need, kindness, care and compassion. It is the quality of love that Jesus taught, love that puts the needs of another ahead of self. It is the evidence of discipleship. “The world will know you are my disciples by the love you have for one another.”