Valdez Epiphany church has been in existence since 1900. The original church was built in Old Town Valdez, which was destroyed in 1964 by a magnitude 9.2 earthquake. After the 1964 earthquake, a new church was built at the new Valdez townsite.
Our church has always been an Episcopal Church, and over the years other denominations such as American Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran congregations have met here for services as well. In 1978 the church became Episcopal and Lutheran, far in advance of the recent agreements between the two national churches.
Today, Epiphany welcomes all who are on a spiritual journey and we follow the Episcopal and Lutheran traditions. We provide support and a warm, inviting place to worship. Epiphany remains an active presence in the community with ties to the local BoyScouts, Advocates for Victims of Violence and the Valdez Food Bank.
Epiphany Lutheran Episcopal Church is a member of both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and The Episcopal Church.
Our church has always been an Episcopal Church, and over the years other denominations such as American Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran congregations have met here for services as well. In 1978 the church became Episcopal and Lutheran, far in advance of the recent agreements between the two national churches.
Today, Epiphany welcomes all who are on a spiritual journey and we follow the Episcopal and Lutheran traditions. We provide support and a warm, inviting place to worship. Epiphany remains an active presence in the community with ties to the local BoyScouts, Advocates for Victims of Violence and the Valdez Food Bank.
Epiphany Lutheran Episcopal Church is a member of both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and The Episcopal Church.
Epiphany History Timeline
Epiphany Church has been deeply rooted in the history of Valdez, Alaska. Below
is a brief timeline of some major events surrounding Epiphany.
1899- Father Jules Prevost arrives in Valdez, Alaska
1900- Father prevost and a group of Valdez residents open the Church of the Epiphany and construct the original building.
1903- The Church rectory and Good Samaritan Hospital (the first hospital in Valdez) are constructed.
1904- The Reading Room begins construction.
1910- A painting by Sr. Eugenio Capella of Florence, titled "Showingforth", is given to the congregation.
1964- The Good Friday earthquake devastates Valdez, Alaska.
1965- A new church building is constructed on the new Valdez townsite located 4 miles from the
original townsite. The parish now serves Episcopal, American Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
1978- Epiphany constituted as a congregation of the Lutheran Church of America (LCA). In 1988, LCA, and Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (AELC), the America Lutheran Church (ALC) merge and form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
1991- A covenant agreement between the Alaska Synod of the ELCA and the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska was signed and Epiphany becomes fully Lutheran and fully Episcopalian. One Body of Christ honoring many traditions.
is a brief timeline of some major events surrounding Epiphany.
1899- Father Jules Prevost arrives in Valdez, Alaska
1900- Father prevost and a group of Valdez residents open the Church of the Epiphany and construct the original building.
1903- The Church rectory and Good Samaritan Hospital (the first hospital in Valdez) are constructed.
1904- The Reading Room begins construction.
1910- A painting by Sr. Eugenio Capella of Florence, titled "Showingforth", is given to the congregation.
1964- The Good Friday earthquake devastates Valdez, Alaska.
1965- A new church building is constructed on the new Valdez townsite located 4 miles from the
original townsite. The parish now serves Episcopal, American Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
1978- Epiphany constituted as a congregation of the Lutheran Church of America (LCA). In 1988, LCA, and Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (AELC), the America Lutheran Church (ALC) merge and form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
1991- A covenant agreement between the Alaska Synod of the ELCA and the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska was signed and Epiphany becomes fully Lutheran and fully Episcopalian. One Body of Christ honoring many traditions.
