The Epiphany of Our Lord

9 am | Children’s Faith Formation |  Jesus the Word (Library)

9 am | Adult Faith Formation | Better Know a Ministry: Scouts (Parlor)

10 am | Worship (Onsite & Online)

11:15 am | Hospitality in the Fellowship Hall

Join together following worship for a festive 12th day party!

What is the Feast of the Epiphany? The manifestation of Christ to the peoples of the earth. The winter solstice was held on January 6 at some places during the first centuries of the Common Era. In addition to other festivals, Christians chose this season to celebrate the various manifestations, or “epiphanies,” of Jesus’ humanity and divinity. These showings included his birth, the coming of the Magi, his baptism, and the Wedding at Cana where he miraculously changed water into wine. The day was called “The Feast of Lights.” Celebration of the Son of God replaced celebration of the sun. Baptisms were done, and a season of preparation was instituted. As the solstice was kept on December 25 by the fourth century, Jesus’ birth was celebrated on that day in both eastern and western churches. The western church commemorated the coming of the Magi on January 6. The eastern church continued to celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and the Wedding at Cana on January 6. In the east, the day was called “Theophany” which is the manifestation of God.