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.

The Rev. Marion Lucas has been on staff as Epiphany's Associate Rector since early summer 1998. "Luke" helped as a supply priest for 18 months before joining the staff full time. His fulltime work prior to Epiphany was as an Associate Financial Advisor for Rembert, D'Orazio & Fox. He served as an assistant to the Rector at the Church of the Ascension in Knoxville, TN., and prior to that as Vicar at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Goose Creek, SC. He and his wife Pat have 3 children, Will, Ben, and Katharine. Luke's favorite hobbies are music (drums) and golf.

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 and is also Chaplain for CANA's Missionary Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Martyn Minns. 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.

Babette has been a member of the Epiphany staff since October of 2001. Prior to joining Epiphany she was a staff member at Church of the Ascension in Knoxville, TN and a volunteer in children's ministries at St. Michael's of the Archangel, in Colorado Springs, CO. In addition to completing training and working as a catechesis for several years she has developed and instituted multiple children's ministries programs within Epiphany. She directs the Sunday School and all in house programs for children as well outreach programs for both boys and girls. Babette serves as the leader for Surfin' Girls as a volunteer and truly loves working with children. She and her husband, Brian, have two daughters and are thankful for the joy Church of the Epiphany brings to their lives.

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.

Robbie joined the staff in June, 2004, from Columbia, South Carolina.  In Columbia, he served as the volunteer Director of Youth Ministry at Eastwood Baptist Church for seven years, and, for the last few years, was involved in the leadership of Tommy's Interactive, an interdenominational Christian outreach to the postmodern generation.  He graduated from Columbia International University, with a double major in Biblical Studies and General Education, and with a minor in Youth Ministry.  Robbie's other interests include woodworking, camping ministries, hiking, writing poetry, and enjoying the great outdoors.  He and his wife, Irene, are very excited to be a part of the Church of the Epiphany community.

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.

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.

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.

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.