Welcome to Church of the Epiphany
in Guntersville, Alabama.
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany is located across from Civitan Park on beautiful Lake Guntersville.
Here we believe that when Jesus said God loves the whole world – every race, every group, every heart – he meant it. We invite you into a living faith tradition rooted in God’s unconditional love.
Worship with us at 1101 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
Worship With Us
Here at Church of the Epiphany, you’ll find welcome no matter who you are or what you believe. Our services are easy to follow, inviting, and open to all. If you have questions, reach out.
Sunday Worship
- 8:00 a.m. No Music
- 10:30 a.m. Choir & Organ
Weekday Worship
- Noon / 5:30 p.m.
About Us
Welcome to the Church of the Epiphany, a faithful and joyful community of the Episcopal Church. This website is maintained so that you might “catch a glimpse” of our community and learn a little about our life together in Christ. Please take a moment to explore the information about the church, the photos, and the upcoming events in the life of our parish.
At Epiphany, we work together to provide a spiritual home for our membership, while seeking ways to reach out to the wider community with helping hands and loving hearts.
Our tradition – the Episcopal tradition – of Word and Sacrament gives us a deep and abiding sense of God’s love through the person of Jesus Christ. Each Sunday finds us gathered for worship: seeking, praying, listening, thinking and exploring our shared calling for mission and ministry.
This community has provided us with a gift – the gift of communion with God and with one another. You will find much joy, laughter, and grace at Epiphany. We are a welcoming and inclusive church with a big heart, a loving community with much to share, a hard-working family with a “can do” spirit.
Welcome to our corner of God’s kingdom!
Who We Are
Although Christ Church in Albertville was founded in 1977, the history of Christ Church began in Piedmont, Alabama in 1871 with Reverend J. Smith and the McCollister family.
The church edifice was erected in 1889 and the church was consecrated in 1892 and was named Christ Church. Mary Daily McCollister requested that Christ Church may ever stand to the Glory of God. Unfortunately, the congregation stopped meeting shortly after.
In 1977, fifteen families in the Albertville/Boaz area wanted to start a new church. In January, Sand Mountain Episcopal Chapel began meeting over Bains Appliance Store with the permission of the diocese. Eventually, Ellen Bains Perryman, a member of the chapel, heard of the little church in Piedmont that was about to be torn down. The worn-down church was partially dismantled, put on wheels and was moved up to Albertville, where it was about to begin a new life.
“When the restoration began, heart pine board and batten put together with wooden pegs and cut nails were discovered. The original bricks from the foundation were cleaned and used as flooring in the narthex. Lovingly and painstakingly, the members and others in the community came together to restore and retain as much as possible of the original church,” tells Mary Elizabeth M. Daugette, great-granddaughter of Major Dailey.
To honor the church’s rich history, the members decided to keep the name Christ Church and to remember Mrs. McCollister’s request. Many of the pieces from the original church remain in our place of worship today, not to mention a beautiful three panel Gothic-style stained glass window that traveled all the way from England is displayed behind their wooden cross in the sanctuary. The bell from the original church now rings every Sunday when the members meet for worship.
In 2010, when the tornado came through Albertville, a hole was ripped in the roof of the church and moved it off of its foundation. Although the parish was unharmed, the church couldn’t be salvaged due to the severity of the damage. Two years later, the church was rebuilt and consecrated for the third time. The church is now twice the size, holding many artifacts from the original church, and even handmade stained glass windows from a church member.
Today, Christ Church is very active in the community with their many ministries. They run Canterbury Club at Snead State Community College, a community food bank, host Room in the Inn and have a Beans and Rice ministry.
Meet Our Rector
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Ministries
Find ways to grow and serve, whatever your age and life stage. For a more complete list, contact us.
Kids and Students
- Nursery available
- Kids Sunday School
Adults
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Adult Sunday School
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Book and Bible Studies
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Education for Ministry
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ECM
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ECW
Small Groups
- ECM
- ECW
- Daughters of the King DOK
More
- Cursillo/Ultreya Activities
- Beans and Rice
- Canterbury Club – Snead State Community College
- Room in the Inn
- Food Pantry
- Sunday Servants
- Flower Guild
- Altar Guild
Your Generosity Has an Impact
Thank you for giving! Your contributions equip us to spread the life-changing love of Jesus through word and action.
Contact Us
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 116. Guntersville, AL 35976-0116
Contact Info
256-582-4897
church@epiphanyguntersville.org