Doesn’t the name Epiphany Church of Gloucester City spark curiosity? Back in 2017, Epiphany Fellowship of Camden commissioned the Marlin family and the Lebakkens to plant a new church here in Gloucester City. It was a bold move fueled by faith.
Epiphany Church of Gloucester City began with just two families. Pastor Joe opened his home every week to neighbors for deserts and a firepit. He then started meeting in local bars and restaurants for Theology on Tap. These open discussions on important issues included both Christians and non-Christians.
In March 2018, Epiphany Church of Gloucester City held its first public service. The location was and is in the heart of town on the corner of Monmouth and Sussex Streets. Each year, the church has drawn new people. Its mission has become a reality. People from different backgrounds doubts and hurts have come together. They have become a family learning to follow Jesus again or for the first time.
Just as Epiphany Church of Gloucester City was planted from a new church in Camden, it planted another church. In 2022, Pastor Dylan was trained, ordained, and sent off to plant Five Points Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Epiphany Church of Gloucester City was only four years old at the time. Their desire is to continue to plant churches and they are praying the next one could be in the South Jersey area.
The word Epiphany comes from the Greek word epiphainein. It means to manifest display show off or come suddenly into view. It recalls the historic moment when the wise men met with the Christ child as written in Matthew 2:1-12. Epiphany Church of Gloucester City is relationally connected to a movement of new Epiphany Churches from LA Baltimore Wilmington to Brooklyn. Most importantly they want you to experience an Epiphany and meet the only one who changes everything.
No matter your history with Jesus good bad or indifferent Epiphany Church of Gloucester City welcomes all. They are a movement of people that both have epiphanies and are living epiphanies. They give the people around them a new look at who God is by how they live. They believe in ministry grounded deeply in God’s word and empowered by His Spirit. This is a church that loves to pray and see God move.
Epiphany Church of Gloucester City extends an invitation. The best way to get to know them is to meet them. They worship every Sunday. Services start at 11:25 am at 400 Monmouth Street in Gloucester City NJ.
They would love to meet you pray for you and help you grow in your faith. Epiphany Church of Gloucester City hopes to see you soon.