Church of the Epiphany

Priest-in-Charge

(212) 737-2720, ext. 22

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The Rev. Jennifer Linman has been serving at the Church of the Epiphany since 2003.  She grew up in Redondo Beach, CA, where she grew to love going to church because she sang in her parish’s Junior Choir.  In between soccer practices and music lessons, she found time to be very involved with her high school youth group and led “Happening” retreat weekends for teens.   

While studying theater at Yale University, Jennifer sang in the Christ Church, New Haven professional choir.  Entranced by their Anglo-Catholic liturgy and beautiful music, she continued to consider if she might be called to the priesthood. After graduation, she joined the Episcopal Urban Intern Program, and taught Severely Emotionally Disturbed high school students for two years before entering the General Theological Seminary, where she received her Masters in Divinity in 2002.   

Jennifer was ordained a deacon in 2002 and priested in 2003. She first served at the curate at the Church of the Epiphany in Agoura Hills, CA, before moving to Epiphany, Manhattan in 2003 when she and her husband, Jonathan were married. Jonathan is a Lutheran pastor, and is the Assistant to the Bishop for Formation in the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Their son, Nathan, was born in 2009. 

Priest Associate

Joe Zorawick grew up in Manhattan on 70th and 69th street between York and First Avenue. He went to public schools on the East Side and then to Collegiate and Columbia on the West Side. After the Army and a time in business he went to the General Theological Seminary, where he first met the Reverend Andrew Mullins.

After graduating from General he became curate of what was then St. Stephen's Church.  A year and a half later he was called to be rector after the death of the former rector. In 1976, he and the vestry of St. Stephen's accomplished the merger with Christ Church (which was two blocks away) and the joint parish became known as Christ & St. Stephen's Church. During his ministry he was involved with acquiring neighborhood buildings to provide housing for the elderly poor and in developing an arts program at the parish with concerts, plays , dance and musicals. The parish also sold their air rights which greatly aided the financial footing of the place. Rev. Zorawick retired in 1996.

In 1997 the then-Interim Rector at Epiphany, George Packard, recommended Joe for that position as Father Packard had committed himself to another parish. When Andrew Mullins arrived their friendship was revived, and he remained at Epiphany as an Associate. He preaches and celebrates regularly except in the summer when he and his wife retreat to their place on Cape Cod.

Priest Associate

Pastor Linman has been a Lutheran parish pastor, seminary professor and academic program administrator. He is a well-received worship leader, preacher, teacher, facilitator for quiet days and retreats. He is the Assistant to the Bishop for Formation for the Metropolitan New York Synod and also serves as a preist associate here at Epiphany. He often preaches and celebrates with us.

Deacon

Deacon Whyte was born in Jamaica, West Indies, where he received most of his education. He grew up in a rather large family of 9 brothers and 3 sisters. He moved to New York City in 1965 and continued his studies. After graduation he began to work for Random House Publishers where his entire career was spent working in various positions until retiring in 2003. He did voluntary work for Roosevelt Hospital for 5 years, ministering to AIDS/HIV patients.

His home parish, St. Matthew and St. Timothy, was very instrumental in sponsoring him for his vocation.  He was ordained deacon in 1997. He remained in that parish until 2004, doing liturgical and pastoral outreach, and visiting the sick. He founded the feeding program, with 35 volunteers feeding up to 75 hungry and homeless guests, which continues to be a success.

Deacon Whyte was called to the Church of the Epiphany in 2004, where he continues to volunteer his time. He works with the volunteers and guests at the weekly dinner program for the homeless, offering pastoral care to all. His liturgical ministry in the parish is to proclaim the Gospel, prepare the table for Holy Communion, and receive gifts at the altar. He preaches at least once a year. And every Sunday he dismisses the congregation at the end of the mass.

A deacon’s ministry is that of servanthood, as stated in the ordination examination on page 543 of the BCP. “You are to serve all people, particularly the poor, the weak, the sick and the lonely.”  This ministry Deacon Whyte takes very seriously.

Deacon

Following graduation from Syracuse University, Anne began a career in television broadcasting serving as promotion manager at ABC affiliates in Syracuse and Rochester before assuming the position of Advertising and Promotion Manager at WPIX Television in New York City after which she entered into a writing-producing-directing partnership of 25 years duration known as The Write People with late husband Gordon Auchincloss II.

She was ordained into the Sacred Order of Deacons by Bishop Mark S. Sisk in 2002 and has served as deacon at St. John’s in the Village and the Church of the Ascension where pastoral care and hospital ministry were areas of concentration reflecting her training in CPE at Cabrini Hospital as well as a one -year residency at the VA Hospital where her assignments were in acute cares psychiatric, substance abuse and palliative care. She looks forward to utilizing her background in chaplaincy at the Church of the Epiphany.

Rector Emeritus

Ernest Hunt was the former rector of The Church of the Epiphany and lived in rural California; suburban St. Louis; New York City for sixteen years; Dallas, Texas; and Paris, France for ten years. He is a published author of many novels and his previous published work was academic, having graduated from Stanford University with two degrees, the Episcopal Seminary in Austin, Texas, and Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned a doctorate. His interest is in promoting a common sense of human decency amongst the practitioners of all faiths.

Rector Emeritus

Andrew J. W. Mullins was the rector of Epiphany from June 1998-July 2011. He was previously Vice-Dean of St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle, Washington for nine years, where he was involved in major fundraising and renovation of the Cathedral.  However, he is not a stranger to New York City having served at St. Bartholomew's Church on Park Avenue in Manhattan for 21 years from 1968 to 1990, after receiving his Masters of Divinity from the General Theological Seminary in 1967. In each parish he has served, Canon Mullins developed new programs and experienced growing congregations while working with churches ranging in memberships from over 2,000 to a small parish of 100 members.

During his 40+ years as a priest of the church he has founded an early education program in each parish he has served, all of which have continued successfully. Fr. Mullins has been active in wide ranging programs and committees including; theater and TV productions, young adult ministry, stewardship and planned giving programs, parish partnerships with the Diocese of London, and chaplaincy at Ground Zero.  He also serves on various boards and philanthropic organizations in New York City and Seattle, Washington.  

Organist & Choirmaster

(212) 737-2720, ext. 24

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Larry J. Long has served as Organist & Choirmaster at the Church of the Epiphany since February, 2009. He plays the organ, conducts the adult and children's choirs, and administers the music ministry of the parish. Active as a composer as well as an organist and conductor, he has compositions published by Augsburg Fortress, GIA Publications, St. James Music Press, and World Library Publications. He has degrees from Valparaiso University (BM) and Southern Methodist University (MM), and has also studied at the Royal School of Church Music in England and the Haarlem Summer Academy for Organists. He performs regularly in recitals, and is often the organist, choral conductor, and workshop presenter for a variety of institutions and organizations, including the Valparaiso University Institute of Liturgical Studies, American Guild of Organists, Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, Association of Anglican Musicians, the Metro Chicago Synod of the ELCA, and the Metro New York Synod of the ELCA. He is on the board of the New York City chapter of the American Guild of Organists serving as Registrar, and is also a member of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, and the St. Wilfrid Club.

Director of Day School

(212) 737-2720, ext. 59

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The Day School is where children ages 2-5 are involved in various programs including art, music, yoga, etc. that further develop their mind and character. Click on the Day School tab on the upper right hand side of the website to find out more information.

Business Manager

(212) 737-2720, ext. 23

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Bruce handles all the accounting and financial transactions for the Church as well as the Day School.

Financial Clerk

(212) 737-2720, ext. 31

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Natali assists in processing all accounts payable and receivable. She also manages all front office needs.

Office Assistant

Marion has been here for over 10 years and assists with all front office needs such as mailing, filing, and phone calls.

Sexton

Joe is involved with maintenance and repair for the Church and Day School.

Sexton

Jules has been at Epiphany for 12 years as sexton for the Church. He cooks weekly for the Wednesday Dinner Homeless Program and helps with maintenance.

Sexton

Derek assists Dan with maintenance and repair for the Church and Day School.