Epiphany Resources
Epiphany
We hope you'll find these Epiphany resources a great way to enrich your spirit as you seek an ever greater understanding of Jesus as the Son of God and King of kings.
Music and Worship
Epiphany Resource Kit
Here we’ve provided an introduction to the season, suggested passages, and background information along with worship resources and lesson plans. Use these free resources as they are, or adjust them for your context! Compliments of the Miller Summer Youth Institute.
What Child is This?
Jeremy Fisher '11 performs "What Child Is This" on strings. Download the song, play it at the beginning of your service, have the congregation sing along, or push repeat and enjoy the beautiful melody again and again.
Sermons and Studies
The Story of the Magi
This lesson plan is meant to accompany the video "The Story of the Magi." To get the most out of this lesson, you will need to show the video to your class. The video is available on YouTube. Compliments of the Miller Summer Youth Institute.
"Light of Light" Based on Ephesians 5:6-20
The Rev. Dr. John P. Burgess, James Henry Snowden Professor of Systematic Theology, preached the sermon "Light of Light" based on Ephesians 5:6-20.
A Journey with the Magi
The Magi as we find them in our nativity scenes are actually the result of centuries and centuries of artistic development. Everything from their posture to the style of their caps can be traced throughout the centuries. In "A Journey with the Magi," we look at the first 1,000 years of Christian art to understand this evolution. Compliments of the Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology.
Epiphany Experience Sermon
The Rev. Kendra Buckwalter Smith '12/'13, director of the worship program, preached the sermon "Epiphany Experience."
"Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh" Sermon
"Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh" is a sermon by the Rev. Derek R. Davenport '05 based on Matthew 2:1-12.
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