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Epiphany Ministry, Inc. is an ecumenical Christian Ministry for young men and women who are in the custody of Juvenile Justice Facilities. The
weekend models on which it is based are: Chrysalis, Cross, Cursillo, Happening, Kairos Prison Ministry, Tres Dias, Vida Nueva and Walk to Emmaus.
Our purpose is to manifest God's Love to incarcerated youth, known as "Stars" through a three day short course in Christianity and an on-going
follow-up program. Each Epiphany weekend involves a team of adults and youth from the Christian community who work together to show the
Love of God to those attending.

God's Love has been revealed throughout history, especially in the life and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. In church history, Epiphany is traditionally
celebrated on January 6th marking the arrival of the Magi in search of the Christ child. "Epiphany" is a Greek word meaning "appearance". The coming
of the Magi marks the time when God is manifested on Earth to the entire world through Jesus Christ.

As in the first Epiphany, we can know the coming of God's Love in our lives and introduce His Love to others.

	3-day short course in Christianity
	Matthew 2:1-12
	Modeled on the Walk to Emmaus, Cursillo, Karios Prison Ministry, Happening, and Chrysalis.
	Regular times of follow-up.

Epiphany Ministry, Inc. began in 1990 in Alabama with the belief that young people in trouble need to experience God and His Love. Experiencing this
will help these young people have faith in God and can lead them in making or renewing a commitment to live as a Christian.

The ministry quickly spread to California and South Carolina. In 1995, it was started in Texas and Virginia. In 1997, it spread to Ohio, Louisiana, and
Georgia. And in 1998, North Carolina and Florida affiliated, bringing the total number of states in Epiphany Ministry, Inc. to ten.

It only takes two or three interested people to begin this ministry. In South Carolina and Florida, Epiphany began with three observers who came to
weekends in Alabama and Texas. North Carolina came to Epiphany through the efforts of one person who teamed in South Carolina. Every state has
seen how community grows and people get excited about sharing their faith with incarcerated youths, our "Stars." Every time a "Star" begins to shine
because of being introduced to the Love of God, this ministry becomes stronger and more meaningful.

Since 1991, more than 3,000 young men and women have been offered an opportunity to accept and experience truth, unconditional love, a sense of
belonging, family and friendships made possible through a relationship with a caring, loving, forgiving God.