The Church of the Epiphany offers a place to share and celebrate the joyful milestones in your life and to find comfort during the difficult ones. Our clergy and staff will meet with you to help and guide you. We celebrate many of life’s events with sacraments of our church—baptisms, marriages, funerals, and memorial services—and invite you to commemorate with us in your life at The Church of the Epiphany.
Holy baptism
Holy Baptism, along with the Holy Eucharist, is one of the primary sacraments of the church. As a sacrament it is an “outward and visible sign of the inward and spiritual grace” of an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage necessary to persevere in the Christian life, the spirit to know and love God, and a profound sense of joy and wonder. As we renew together our baptismal vows and gather before the font and altar, we both recognize and remember that we are bound together by our common faith in Jesus Christ.
At The Church of the Epiphany, baptisms are offered throughout the year, on specific Sundays, and at the Easter Vigil. Please email info@tcote.org or call 818-991-4797 for an appointment to discuss a baptism and to check potential dates. A session of preparation and rehearsal for the parents is normally held prior to the baptism. We look forward to a joyful celebration.
Holy Matrimony
Holy Matrimony is one of the sacraments of the Episcopal Church. We understand matrimony to be a physical and spiritual union, entered within the community of faith, by mutual consent of heart, mind and will, and with the intent that it be lifelong. Our canons on marriage are fully inclusive of both same and opposite gender couples. At The Church of the Epiphany, we strive to make this joyful event memorable for the wedding couple and their family and friends.
For more information contact our Wedding Coordinator Carrie Wilcox at (703) 508-2628.
Memorials and Funerals
The loss of a loved one provides us with not only an opportunity to celebrate the lives of those close to us, but also to come together for consolation and comfort. The Church of the Epiphany offers pastoral support, caring for families throughout the funeral planning process. We hope that it is comforting to know that we will be part of celebrating life in the face of death and that we will be here for you. When the death of a loved one occurs or for more information on advance planning, please contact The Church of the Epiphany at info@tcote.org or by calling the church office at (818) 991-4797.
Columbarium
The Church of the Epiphany has a Columbarium on the west side of the church adjacent to the Memorial Garden. The name “Columbarium” is from the Latin word columba, meaning “dovecote,” the dove being a symbol of God’s spirit and peace.
The church has traditionally been the natural repository and final resting place of deceased members of the Christian community. Burial within the church itself, or in the adjacent churchyard, was once a customary practice. Cremation historically has been a widely accepted means of burial among most religions, and with increased urbanization and ecological awareness, it continues to gain acceptance, particularly with the development of aesthetic, well-designed Columbaria that provide lasting memorialization.