Welcome to
St. Philip’s
St. Philip’s provides a welcoming inclusive community for anyone seeking a deeper connection with God, self, and others. Our long history in Uvalde, dating back to 1881, has helped shape and form us to be the church that we are today: a place of beauty, spiritual depth and learning, love and friendship, as well as a church that helps lead and influence the community of Uvalde. St. Philip’s has become known as “the church that helps others.”
Get in touch
Located at the Corner of Getty and Mesquite
343 N. Getty St. Uvalde, Texas 78801
(830) 278-5223
info@stphilipsuvalde.org
The Core Vocations
of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
God calls St. Philip’s to be a public face of Christ and to offer all people concrete ways to participate in the mystery of God.
St. Philip’s responds to God’s call by:
Reflecting the beauty of holiness in our sacred spaces and worship
Being a catalyst in our region for collaborative ministries that care for people in need
Providing transformative experiences for people in our region through teaching and practices of Christian formation
Appreciating the uniqueness of each person and nurturing and supporting their relationship with God
About Our Interim Rector
The Rev. Robert Counselman, our guide as we navigate through the search process for a new rector, has been the interim rector of St. Philip’s since July 2025. As the interim rector, he has the primary responsibility for leading worship on Sundays and teaching the adult Sunday school class.
Fr. Bob was born in Kansas and raised in California and New Mexico. In 1970, he married his wife, Sharon Giffin, in a ceremony at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Albuquerque. It was here that he first shared his musical abilities and spiritual leadership as Organist and Choirmaster. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music and a Major in Organ Performance from the University of New Mexico in 1974.
He began his journey in the priesthood by completed a Master of Divinity from The General Theological Seminary in New York, NY, in 1976. Fr. Bob served as the Curate and later Priest-in-Charge at Christ Episcopal Church in Middletown, NJ, from 1976 to 1980, before being called to become the Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Woodbridge, NJ, where he served for 33 years until his retirement in 2014. His retirement allowed him to move to Sabinal, TX, to live near his youngest son, David, and his family. Since his retirement, he continued his ministry, traveling throughout the region as a supply priest at St. James, Del Rio; St. Andrews, Brackettville; Church of the Redeemer, Eagle Pass; Holy Trinity Church, Carrizo Springs; and St. Philip’s, Uvalde.
Fr. Bob will serve the congregation of St. Philip’s until the search process is completed and and we call a new rector to lead us.
2025 Vestry
Senior Warden
Sharon Carson
Junior Warden
Jeff Lewey
Members
Willie Edwards
Beth Huddleston
Travis Kimble
Joe Parker
Lucy Reinhardt
Nano Tafolla
Anna Watkins
Meet Our Staff
Maricela Leija
Parish Administrator
info@stphilipsuvalde.org
Cindy Bermea
Church & School Bookkeeper
bookkeeper@stphilipsuvalde.org
Lucy Reinhardt
Communications
communications@stphilipsuvalde.org
Blaine Bennett
Organist/Choir Master
Dr. Becky Reinhardt
Head of School
principal@spesuvalde.org
Sherri McCasland
School Administrator
school@spesuvalde.org
Contact:
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Located at the Corner of Getty and Mesquite
343 N. Getty St. Uvalde, Texas 78801
(830) 278-5223
info@stphilipsuvalde.org
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Friday – Closed
The St. Philip’s office is located just inside the Mesquite Street entrance.
Sunday Worship Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist in the chapel
9:15 a.m. – Christian Education for all ages
10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist in the church
A welcoming nursery with long time loving caregivers is available for children on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.