Epiphany Church Blessing

On Epiphany Sunday, January 6th, following the worship, the congregation went outside for an Epiphany Church blessing. Chalking the Door is an Epiphany ritual that can be done at church then repeated in the congregation’s homes.  It is basically a house blessing.  Using chalk, members of the congregation or household write on the door frame the year’s date and the letters C, B, and M (the initials of the three wise men).  Prayer is then offered asking that the door welcome many visitors during the coming year and that all who come through the doorway be blessed. 

Prayer:    God of doors and homes, bless this home this year and every year. Bless all who come and go through this door, both those who live here and those who visit. May all who enter through this door come in peace and bring joy. May all who come to this door find a welcome and love. May the love and joy in this home overflow and spread into the community and the world.  Amen