About Us

The Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world.

We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We are the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement!

We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

(Read this and more at www.episcopalchurch.org)

Church of the Epiphany

We are a parish of friendly, diverse, and generous people. We extend a wide path in what can feel like a narrow world. We welcome and affirm the witness and gifts of all whom Christ calls, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, or disability.

God loves you: we love you.

Our History

The Church of Epiphany began as a small parish founded by an insurance agent who, while visiting policy holders in Euclid, found many fellow Episcopalians interested in forming a mission.

First congregation at Shore High School, 1928 March 4, 1928 - First worship service was held in the gymnasium of Shore High School. Attended by 38 adults and 19 children

December 1928 - Bishop Leonard made his first visit, during the Epiphany season and suggested the mission be called The Church of the Epiphany

1931 - Ground breaking of the Church building began, led by the first minister, Rev. Maxwell Dowell

Easter 1933 - The first service held in the new Church, officiated by the second minister of Epiphany, Rev. Allen Roe

January 5, 1947 - Epiphany was incorporated as Parish of Epiphany in the City of Euclid

Dedication of the new wing 1962 January 13, 1947 - First annual parish meeting was held

May 1952 - The cornerstone was laid for a 42 foot expansion

November 7, 1962 - Bishop Burroughs dedicated a new addition to the Church. It included the Christian Education wing, Administrative offices, Guild Room, new kitchen, Sexton's quarters and the remodeling of the Chancel.

1978 - Epiphany celebrated its 50th anniversary by dedicating new needlepoint cushions and kneelers

2003 - Epiphany celebrated its 75th anniversary

Youth Group 1930 Interior shot of the original church building Exterior of the church 1950s

Worship

Worship & Formation

All are welcome at any and all of our services.

Please see front page of website for service updates during COVID-tide

Fellowship

Epiphany Evenings Out returned August 2021 with a trip to Blossom Music Festival -

look out for more dates as pandemic precautions permit!

Service

Epiphany Food Pantry

Each Sunday, as we prepare for worship, we contribute nonperishable food times to the pantry. While informal, Epiphany’s pantry meets the immediate needs of local people looking for help. In addition, Epiphany contributes financially, as well as with in-kind support, to the Euclid Hunger Center. If you would like to donate items to the pantry, please do so before the service on Sunday, or call the Church office at 216.731.1316 to set up a drop-off time. The pantry is open to guests whenever the office is open.