WHO ARE WE?
Mission
We seek to ensure that all who enter our doors know that they are loved, welcomed, and celebrated unconditionally, that we serve the world with gratitude, humility, and courage and that we continue to grow in faith, recognizing reason and exploring the profound mystery that is God's creation.
Vision
To live and love as true followers of Jesus, not just fans.
Core Values
RADICAL LOVE
JOYFUL SERVICE
FAITHFUL LEARNING
Core Values guide us in carrying out our mission and realizing our vision.
By their nature, core values are touchstones for prayer, discernment, ongoing conversation, and action. We seek a deep understanding and ongoing engagement with Epiphany’s Core Values. Over the years, we will continue reflecting on what our Core Values mean in their application; how they challenge and inform decisions and actions in Epiphany’s ministries, and how they help our ministries be aligned with our mission and vision.
About Episcopal Worship
The church is the place where the people gather for public worship, prayer, singing, and celebration of sacraments (certain rites and symbols indicating God’s gracious presence among us) together. The church is also the people themselves, participating in worship, praying, singing, and celebrating.
The principal weekly worship service at The Church of the Epiphany is the Holy Eucharist (which literally means "thanksgiving"), also known as the Lord’s Supper, Holy Communion, or Mass. But whatever its formal name, this is the family meal for Christians and a foretaste of the heavenly banquet. The most powerful symbol of the inclusive love of God is the table where we receive the bread and wine made holy. At this table, we find the two most important elements in life: belonging and meaning.
This is why we say at each and every service that whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome here.
We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.
The schedule of readings may be found on the Lectionary Page.
Inclusion
The Church of the Epiphany welcomes people of every race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical and mental ability, national origin, and economic station – none of which may limit full participation in the life of our community.
What Is "Full Participation"? »Our Beginnings
In 1979, hoping to establish an Episcopal mission to serve their communities, and with support from the Diocese and local clergy, a group of Westlake Village and Agoura Episcopalians gathered. A steering committee was established, and they began their work.
On January 6, 1980, the Feast of the Epiphany, 134 persons arrived at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village to …
Read More »Our Clergy Through the Years
Vicars and Priests-in-Charge at The Church of the Epiphany
1980 The Reverend Edward David Eagle (Spiritual Leader)
1981-1983 The Reverend Gary R. Hall (Vicar)
1983-1984 The Reverend Canon George Hall (Priest-in-Charge)
1984-1985 The Reverend John Erickson (Priest-in-Charge)
1985-1991 The Rever…
Read More »Our Episcopal Shield
This symbol, which you will see at every Episcopal Church, is the official "logo" of the Episcopal Church (TEC), and represents our history.
The red Cross of St. George on a white field is symbolic of the Church of England. The blue field in the upper left corner is the Episcopal Church. It features a Cross of St. Andrew, in recognition of the fact that the first American bisho…
Read More »Our Stained Glass Windows
Our 24 stained glass windows were a blessed gift from Church of the Ascension in Tujunga.
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