The Thread

Follow your gift all the way through.

There has always been a thread running from your gift to its outcome. From the check you wrote, or the Saturday you spent on a ladder, to the kid who had a classroom to learn in. This page traces it so you can follow it with your own eyes.

Following the dollar

Same budget. Sorted by what it does.

Our budget is organized by board, with numbered accounts underneath. It is the correct way to run a church, but it can be challenging to explain how your gifts of time and money directly impact the work we do. So we started looking for the mission within the purpose so that we can surface it as an explanation that’s easy for everyone to understand.

By who meets about it9 series, 8 boards
By what it’s for6 missions
  1. Worship & Spiritual Life100s
  2. Youth & Kids Ministry300s
  3. Welcoming Spaces200s
  4. Community Connection400s + 500s + 600s
  5. Weekday Ministry to Families800s + 900s
  6. Epiphany’s Global Impact700s

Tap a board or a mission to follow its thread.

We’re not changing what we do. We’re changing how we talk about what we do.

Showing Our Impact

Ministry is Already Happening in Each Mission Category

We’ve started organizing the stories on our website around each of the six missions. Together they show the many ways Epiphany’s ministry reaches our community.

Worship & Spiritual Life

Where we gather, pray, and grow in faith

Sunday worship, Bible studies, adult education, and pastoral care.

Led by Board of Elders Budget 100 series
Christmas Cantata 2026

Sponsor a Musician for the Christmas Cantata

Dec 6 · Both Services

Epiphany’s Christmas cantata will be presented on Sunday, December 6, at both services. This meaningful celebration will feature our Parish Choir, Handbell Choir, readers, and talented guest musicians from across the Houston area. Our guest musicians are professional performers who receive an honorarium for their work. Your gift can help make their participation possible while […]

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Share Bread and Give Thanks This Thanksgiving Eve

Nov 25 · 7:00 PM

Join us for a beloved Thanksgiving Eve tradition on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. During the Sharing of the Bread, we celebrate our unity and fellowship with one another and with the Lord. In this service of gratitude, we will give thanks through hymns, receive Holy Communion, and share bread with one another. […]

Congregational Meeting & Lunch

Join Us for the Congregational Meeting & Thanksgiving Lunch

Nov 15 · 12:30 – 2:00 PM

Our Congregational Meeting will include a shared Thanksgiving lunch, and you can help make it welcoming for everyone by signing up to bring an item. Sunday, November 15, 202612:30 – 2:00 PMWorship Center Please visit SignUpGenius to review the available slots and choose a dish to share. Items needed include: Several sides, such as mashed potatoes, gravy, […]

Bible in a Year

Read The Bible in a Year Starting Monday!

Oct 26 · Daily, Monday to Saturday

Pastor Muchow has put together a year-long walk through the Bible, and it begins this Monday, October 26. The Chronological Bible Reading & Devotional Guide takes us through all of Scripture in the order the events happened, from Creation in Genesis to the New Jerusalem in Revelation. There’s one reading each day, Monday through Saturday, […]

The Road Ahead Bible Study

Join The Road Ahead for Peter’s Story

Oct 17 · 5:00 PM

Young adults are invited to gather with Epiphany’s The Road Ahead on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM at 5042 Bayou Vista Dr, Houston, TX 77091. Our next Bible study follows Peter’s journey of being called, rescued, and restored. Through Luke 5, Matthew 14, Luke 22, and John 21, we will explore Peter’s calling, […]

Youth & Kids Ministry

Where young hearts are shaped for Christ

Sunday School, VBS, confirmation, and youth group.

Led by Board of Parish Education & Family Ministry Budget 300 series
BooBash Candy Drive

BooBash 2026: Donate Candy & Join the Fun

Oct 31 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Epiphany Lutheran Preschool’s annual BooBash is coming up Saturday, October 31, from 5:00–7:00 p.m., and everyone is invited! This free, family-friendly Halloween celebration welcomes little ghosts, goblins, princesses, superheroes, and all their neighbors for an evening of candy, treats, and festive fun. Classrooms will have uniquely decorated doors ready to welcome trick-or-treaters. We are excited […]

All Saints Quilt

Create a Quilt for All Saints Sunday

Nov 1 · Sunday School

Children, youth, and the young at heart are invited to gather for one big Sunday school class on November 1 as we explore All Saints Sunday and what it means for us. Together, we will create a paper quilt that reminds us Jesus brings us together as one family with one another and with him. […]

Youth & Kids Ministry

High School Youth Solve a Royal Mystery

This October, Epiphany’s high school youth entered the Kingdom of Shalem as guests at a royal banquet. Before dinner began, however, the royal crown on display went missing. Every guest had an important role in uncovering the truth. Throughout the meal, youth introduced their characters, asked and answered questions, and completed royal investigation reports with […]

Psalms Youth Bible Study

Explore Psalms in a New Youth Bible Study

Oct 25 · Sunday

Middle and high school students are invited to begin a new four-week Bible study on Psalms this coming Sunday. Together, we will explore the three major themes of the Psalms and discover the psalms that fit within each theme. Each week, students will also write their own psalm, connecting what we learn with what is […]

K-2 Fall Fun Day

Help Make Fall Fun Day Special for K-2 Students

Oct 30 · 1:30 PM

Fall Fun Day is almost here for our kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade students! On October 30 at 1:30 p.m., students will enjoy an afternoon of fall-themed fun, connection, and hands-on activities. Fall Fun Day will typically take place outside near the playground area and will include activities such as reverse donut fishing, pumpkin painting, digging […]

Welcoming Spaces

Where safe, open doors invite all to belong

The lights, the air conditioning, the grounds, and everything that makes a stranger feel like a guest.

Led by Board of Properties Budget 200 series
Weekday Ministry Visits

See Epiphany’s Weekday Ministry in Action

Monday – Friday · 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

As we consider an expansion project for Epiphany, we invite you to see firsthand what a typical weekday looks like before our congregational meeting on November 15. Stop by Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to visit our active classrooms, hear the joyful sounds of children learning and playing, and experience the […]

Member Expansion Survey

Epiphany Expansion Survey

Nov 8

The Church Council invites every member of Epiphany to share their thoughts in the Epiphany Expansion Survey, open now through Sunday, November 8. Our school and preschool are using every available space during the week, and continued growth is expected. Because educational ministry is one of Epiphany’s primary missions, the Council wants to keep making room for […]

Poinsettia Sale

Order Poinsettias for the Christmas Season

Dec 13

Epiphany’s Poinsettia Sale begins the week before Thanksgiving and continues through December 13. Help beautify our altar for Christmas while bringing the celebration home with you after Christmas morning worship. Brilliant red poinsettias are available for $12 each.  We only have a limited number so place your order now. Ordering and payment are simple through […]

Welcoming Spaces

Where Your Gift Goes: Mortgage

Two months ago it was the lights. Last month it was insurance, the bill that does its best work when nothing happens at all. This month we are putting the biggest number yet in front of you. This one is the building itself. How much does Epiphany pay on its mortgage each month? A About […]

Welcoming Spaces

Where Your Gift Goes: Insurance

Last month we put a real number in front of you for the first time, and you read it. That page was one of the most visited on our website the week it went up, which tells us something: you actually want to know what it takes to run this place. So here is number […]

Community Connection

Where relationships deepen and neighbors are served

Fellowship, outreach, hospitality, and service projects.

Led by Boards of Fellowship, Evangelism, Stewardship Budget 400-600 series
Community Connection

Thank You for a Wonderful BooBash 2026

What a joyful evening! BooBash 2026 welcomed more than 186 children, along with their families and friends, for an estimated attendance of around 450 people. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a memorable celebration for our Epiphany community. From volunteers and candy donations to decorations and behind-the-scenes preparation, every gift of […]

Community Connection · Photo Galleries

Gallery: Oktoberfest 2026

Oktoberfest officially returned to Epiphany Lutheran and with the perfect weather. Check out the gallery before to relive the moment.

Meet & Greet

Meet Texas CEF Between Services on Sunday, November 8

Nov 8 · Between Services (9:30am)

On Sunday, November 8, representatives from the Texas District Church Extension Fund (Texas CEF) will be at Epiphany with a table set up between services just outside the Worship Center. Stop by with questions or just to see what they offer. What is Texas CEF? Since 1888, Texas CEF has served as the financial partner to […]

Veterans Day Celebration

Join Us in Honoring Our Veterans

Next: Nov 11 · 11:30 AM

On November 11 at 11:30 a.m., Epiphany Lutheran will gather to honor the veterans in our community and in our families. Veterans and their loved ones are invited to enjoy a special program, a great meal, and our heartfelt gratitude for their service and contributions to our country. Students from across our school will help […]

Community Connection

The Invisible Thread Between Your Gift & What It Does

Since August we’ve run three short pieces in this newsletter under the heading “Where Your Gift Goes.” One on electricity, one on insurance, one on the mortgage. Each was a quick quiz: guess the number, click to see the answer. We expected a handful of clicks. Instead, all three landed among the most-read pages on […]

Weekday Ministry to Families

Where 110+ students experience God’s love Monday through Friday

Our school and our preschool. By headcount, the largest ministry we have.

Led by School Board & Principal Budget 800-900 series
Weekday Ministry to Families

First Graders Bring Animal Research to Life

Our first graders turned their animal research into colorful posters and flip books! As they shared what they learned, students had fun exploring the amazing features and habitats of different animals. These creative projects gave our young learners a chance to engage with their research, encourage one another, and enrich our school community with their […]

Weekday Ministry to Families

Eighth Graders Help First Graders Share Their Stories

Wonderful things are happening in Mrs. Bohland’s classroom! Epiphany’s eighth graders are partnering with her first graders to edit their personal narratives, reading side by side, offering encouragement, and celebrating each young writer’s ideas. We are grateful for the care and leadership our eighth graders show as they help their younger classmates share their voices […]

Weekday Ministry to Families

Painting a Picture of Success

If you walked down the hallway today, you may have spotted Mrs. Pinto, paintbrush in hand, channeling her inner Picasso! She was busy adding sweeping waves of blue to the bulletin board that will celebrate our Honor Roll students, who were recognized in last week’s chapel. Our students across every grade level have worked incredibly […]

Weekday Ministry to Families

Who’s Calling? It’s Mr. Schleicher

Epiphany has been part of this community for over fifteen years, and this fall our principal, Matt Schleicher, is making a point of introducing himself to some of the people who know our neighborhood best. He is reaching out to local real estate agents. When a family moves to northwest Houston, one of the first […]

Weekday Ministry to Families

Theater Class Musical Reveal Begins – Clue 4

Here is your next clue for this year’s theater production: our show does not take place in New York City. Which title on our list is set in NYC? Reveal Answer Newsies. That means Newsies is not this year’s show! Keep watching for more clues as we look forward to sharing this exciting production with our Epiphany […]

Epiphany’s Global Impact

Where we extend Christ’s reach beyond our walls

Our mission support to the LCMS and partnerships near and far.

Led by Board of Missions Budget 700 series
Quilt & Kit Loading Day

Celebrate 645 Lutheran World Relief Care Kits

Nov 7 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

To God be the glory! Through your generous donations, Epiphany created 645 personal care kits for Lutheran World Relief, far exceeding our goal. God is working through your hearts and hands. These kits will be a blessing to people facing difficult times and loss, offering practical care and a reminder that they are not alone. Thank you, […]

LWR Volunteer Opportunities

Giving Back: LWR & Volunteer Opportunities

Next: Nov 7 · 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A big thank you for all the generous donations received from the Epiphany congregation, both cash and the personal kit items purchased for the Lutheran World Relief project.  You can place your items for the personal care kits in the blue container in the hallway by the welcome center until October 18th.  Volunteer opportunities are […]

LWR Kit Assembly

Help Fill 450 LWR Personal Care Kits

Nov 1 · Between Services

Epiphany is collecting items for Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits, sharing practical care and encouragement with people around the world. Combs and nail clippers have already been covered. We still need toothbrushes, towels, and 4-ounce bars of soap to reach our goal of 450 kits. Please place donated items or monetary gifts in the containers on […]

Operation Christmas Child

Start Collecting for Operation Christmas Child

Nov 15

It’s time to begin collecting items for Operation Christmas Child! As you shop, take a look at clearance sections for toys and school supplies that can help fill a child’s shoebox with joy and encouragement. Please bring purchased items to church and leave them outside The Bungalow, or hold onto them until November. Then save […]

Prayer Ministry

Share Your Prayer Requests with Epiphany’s Prayer Warriors

At Epiphany, we believe in the power of prayer and in walking alongside one another through every season of life. Whether you are facing a challenge, celebrating a joy, or carrying a quiet concern, our pastors and congregation are ready to pray with and for you. Sharing a prayer request is simple and only a […]

Tell us what you think

Is this thread worth pulling?

Three quick questions. Your answers, more than anything we’ve drawn, tell us whether this is right.

Do these six feel like Epiphany to you?

Optional. Tell us in your own words.

Where do you see yourself?

Not where you serve. Where your heart is.

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