Formation Ministry Basics
Formation ministries focus on being shaped and formed by God and becoming disciples of Jesus. There is a natural movement from membership to discipleship. Participation in the faith community encourages the inward journey towards discipleship. In Anglican/Episcopal churches, our formation is grounded in Scripture (the Word of God), Tradition (liturgy, history, and theology), and Reason (experience and reflection).

Childcare
The Nursery is staffed by a trained caregiver on Sundays from 10:30 to 12:45. Infants through 4-year olds are welcome.
To learn more, ask the lay associate.

Godly Play
The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of using religious language - parable, sacred story, silence, and liturgical action - to help them become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives. Godly Play is a method of Christian education and spiritual direction for children ages 4-12.
To learn more, ask the lay associate.

Welcome Table Bible Study
Around 25 men and women gather from 7:00-7:45am every Sunday to discuss the Gospel reading assigned for the day and how it relates to their lives. Parishioners facilitate the meetings held in Community Hall.  Newcomers are always welcome.

Journey Course
Journey Course is a six-session formation offering about the faith and living the faith at Epiphany. Journey Course is offered on six consecutive Sundays, 12:45-2:00, or six consecutive Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00. The topics that are explored are the following: community (compassion), mission (purpose), my journey (personal transformation) and our journey (communal transformation). Each session is free-standing, so participants may attend the sessions at different times of the year instead of all four in one season.
Ask your questions about Journey Course.

Labyrinth
Epiphany's permanent labyrinth is available for walking weekdays from 10am-12noon and 2-3pm.
Click here to read about the Labyrinth.

Wednesday Sessions
At various times throughout the year, Wednesday Sessions are scheduled to meet 6:00-8:00 in the Willard Room. Sometimes they are designed as single sessions and sometimes there are six connected sessions.

Sunday Conversations
At various times throughout the year, Sunday Conversations are scheduled from 12:30-1:30 in the Willard Room. Sometimes they are designed as single sessions and sometimes there are six connected sessions.
During the season of Epiphany join us for Conversations on Ministry and Discipleship: Our Own Epiphanies.  The 6-week series begins on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
Click here to read about the series.

Sunday Conversations in Lent and other weekly Lenten offerings begin Thursday, February 23.
Click here to read about Epiphany offerings during Lent.

Environmental Stewardship Ministry Team
We offer periodic educational opportunities, grow flowers and vegetables in our roof garden, and write a monthly newsletter column called "Creation Corner."  Click here to read an interview with Carbon Sabbath journeyman, Scott Claasen.

Shrine Mont Weekend
A weekend in the mountains to build community and move deeper in the faith, that’s what Shrine Mont Weekend is. We usually go in October. Shrine Mont Conference Center is in the Shenandoah Valley, about three hours from downtown Washington.


Seasonal Formation Events
Advent.  Advent Quiet Morning (Saturday in December)
Lent.  To read our brochure which outlines all offerings during the season of Lent, click here.
Lenten Quiet Day, (March 3) Exploring Our Dying: Opening More Fully to Life. Click here for details and to register.
Parish Agape (Maundy Thursday, 6:00pm)
To learn more, ask the lay associate.