Response to COVID-19
Temporary Closure of Epiphany Church Property and Canterbury Hall Per the Directive of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington
What is the policy for the use of church facilities for events or activities during this period? Our highest priority is the health, safety and well-being of our people, and in the face of COVID-19 coronavirus, we need to minimize social contact.
Therefore: All parish activities, meetings and gatherings, should be postponed, held virtually, or cancelled. Outside groups who use our buildings should be encouraged to cancel or postpone events or to hold them virtually. If the use of our building by outside groups requires the support of church staff or volunteers, the usage should be discontinued during this period.
If a group has independent access to a church building and does not create a risk of increased contact with others or contamination of parish facilities, the group may decide whether they will continue meeting. However, if parish leadership views the usage as creating a risk to the parish, the usage should be cancelled for the two-week period.
If outside group usage requires onsite support of parish staff, including set-up, clean-up or similar, usage should be cancelled during this period. Events such as weddings, funerals, celebrations, or other community events should be rescheduled.
Banquets, Conferences, Weddings, Funerals, and Memorials
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Planning and Event At Canterbury Hall- Download the file below.
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All applicants must sign contracts in person at the office prior to making any payments. Applicants must be 18-years or older.
Our office hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For a tour, please call in advance at (301) 735-7717.
Our office hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For a tour, please call in advance at (301) 735-7717.
Epiphany Episcopal Church is available, on a priority basis, for weddings funerals, and memorial services to its members and is offered to non-members at the discretion of the Rector and Vestry. This is an Episcopal Church so all our services are done in accordance with the liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer and the traditions of the Episcopal Church.
Planning a Wedding - Weddings are conducted under the canons (church laws) of the Episcopal Church and Diocesan Policies Governing Marriage and Remarriage.
Funerals-
Canterbury Hall is available for funerals, memorial services, and repasts. Guidelines for funerals appear below:
Funerals-
Canterbury Hall is available for funerals, memorial services, and repasts. Guidelines for funerals appear below:
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The calendar as it appears below is subject to updates and revisions. Please contact the office to confirm availability. Thank you.
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