Our Staff

Robin came to the Church of the Epiphany in August of 1997 from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Huntsville Alabama where he was rector for eight years. He started as an associate rector in Holy Cross, Troy, New York in 1980 and then moved to Virginia where he served on the staff of Church of the Apostles, Fairfax as associate and later interim rector. He is a graduate of Univ. of Massachusetts (1973) with a degree in art, and holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological School, 1980 where his biblical preaching style was formed and his love of scripture enriched. He is an "x-rock and roll musician", painter and loves to ride his bike in the great outdoors.

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The Rev. Peter Frank joined Church of the Epiphany with his wife Andrea, and daughter, Cecilia, in January of 2011. Before joining Epiphany, Peter served as priest associate at Grace Anglican Church in Mount Washington, PA as well as communications director for the Anglican Church in North America and the Anglican Diocese of PIttsburgh. Peter has a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA, and a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and Religion from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. A newspaper editor before attending seminary, Peter loves to tell the Bible's story of God's redeeming love for us in Jesus Christ.

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Dave joined the Church of the Epiphany staff following his ordination to the Diaconate in October 2008. As a Vocational Deacon he serves as the Parish Deacon. On April 26, 2010, he will be a Certified Fairfax Community Chaplain. Prior to his ordination Dave studied and was awarded diplomas from The University of the South (Education for Ministry) and Virginia Theological Seminary (Theological Studies). As a lay person he served as a Verger, was licensed as a Lay Catechist and Lay Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Altar Guild. Dave is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel. He and his wife live in Clifton, VA and have three sons, three daughter-in-laws and seven grand children. Dave enjoys woodworking, reading and being with his family.

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Nancy joined the preschool teaching staff in August, bringing 30 years of experience teaching elementary and preschool-age children in schools in California and Virginia. Her specialty is developmental readiness, and earned a B.S. from Pepperdine University (Malibu, California) in Education and she has completed two years of graduate studies in education. Nancy and her husband, Tom, live in Fairfax and they attend New Life Christian Church in Centreville. They have two daughters, ages 22 and 14. Nancy looks forward to connecting with school parents and Parish members.

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Diana has been a member of Church of the Epiphany for 23 years. Actively involved in children's ministry since joining the Parish, she has served as Sunday School teacher, VBS Director, nursery helper, and Christian Education Director. She also has five years of classroom teaching experience at an area Christian elementary/middle school. Diana has a passionate vision for strengthening families and children in the faith. Diana, and her husband Alan, have three children, all of whom are Epiphany children's ministry grads!

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Jimmy joined the staff in March of 2001 and is originally from North Carolina where he served in several churches after receiving a bachelor's degree in Church Music from East Carolina University.  He is married to Sheila and they live in District Heights, Maryland, with Phoebe, Kitia, Aria, Amadeus, and Angel their 5 dogs. Other than music, Jimmy likes to collect Coca-Cola memorabilia and fly RC airplanes.

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Matt is our Interim Director of Student Ministries here at Epiphany. He is a recent graduate of George Mason University, where he was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ all four years. He served as an intern with the youth program in the summer of 2010 and is thrilled to be back with Epiphany. Matt enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Abby, watching the Redskins, and playing his favorite board game Settlers of Catan.

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Anne has been a member of the parish since 1987 and joined the staff in July of 2001. Previously, she was the Manager of the Payroll Department at Georgetown University for 20 years. Anne is married to Ken Bracy and they have 4 grandchildren. Anne's favorite activities are walking (if you can keep up with her), children and volunteer work at the church and WFCM.

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Betsy joined the staff in May of 2001 and has been a member of Church of the Epiphany since 1999.  Betsy is married to Rick and they have two daughters - Dory and Libby.  Betsy is an RN, majored in early childhood education at the University of Alabama and received her nurse’s training at Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing.

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Janice joined the staff in March of 2002. Janice and her husband, Don, have been members of Church of the Epiphany since 1986. They have 2 children, Mandy and Colleen.

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Patrick joined the staff in October of 2005 and has been a member of the Church of the Epiphany since 2001.  Patrick is married to Dana and they have two sons – Benjamin and Simon.  Patrick was born in New York City and was raised in the South of Italy from age one to adult.  He traveled to the States to be with his grandmother in the summer.  He has traveled extensively as a tour director, assistant cruise director and a flight attendant.  Patrick loves to build and fix things – including his own porch – and has done all of his own home improvements for the past four years.

Contact Patrick x118, ; Cell # 571-201-3197 for urgent matters