Epiphany 2026

"Now the season of looking for Him everywhere is upon us — the season of Epiphany is what they call it.  Heads up. Keep your eyes and ears and hands open. He is everywhere, and He moves in pretty surprising ways. You do not want to miss Him." -Robert Benson 

A Blessing of the Chalk for Marking the Door
God, we ask your blessing on this simple gift—chalk.
It’s a tool for learning,
As we use it to mark our doorway,
we claim this space
May laughter echo here, and may burdens be shared.
May this home be a light in this neighborhood and in the world,
a place where love multiplies, and grace abounds. Amen. 
a symbol of play,
and now, a sign of your presence.
as one of belonging, love, and welcome.
(Mark the doorway with these symbols: 20 C M B [year], recalling the traditional initials of the wise men and the Latin blessing: Christus Mansionem Benedicat —
"Christ, bless this home.")
God, may all who walk through this door find peace and rest.
May all who enter here be received as Christ.

A Blessing of the Home
God, bless this home.
Bless the people who live here,
Let peace settle into every room,
(Take a moment to speak their names aloud in gratitude.)
May their journey remind us
May we see the light of that same star
a shelter in life’s storms,
a haven of rest,
a space where kindness is practiced,
Grant that the gifts within this family
And when we return, may we come home to peace.
the ones who work, rest, and dream under this roof,
and all who cross its threshold.
filling the air with grace.
We pause to remember the friends and family
who have passed through our doors this past year.
For their presence, their laughter,
their love, their connection,
we give thanks.
Long ago, wise travelers followed a star,
bringing gifts to honor the Christ child—
gold for a King,
incense for a God among us,
and myrrh for a life given in love.
to seek what matters most.
in the ordinary moments of our days,
calling us to recognize Christ in our midst.
God, make this house a place of welcome—
and love is abundant.
will be nurtured, shared, and used for the good of all.
When we leave this place, guide us by your light.