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 Rector
The Rev. Tanner Ambs’ journey of faith began in an evangelical church in his home town of Amarillo, where he first sensed a call to ministry as a young teenager. Over time, he found a home in the Episcopal Church, drawn by its beautiful liturgy, deep roots in Scripture, and its ability to hold thoughtful, faithful conversations across differences.
Fr. Tanner is a graduate of West Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Following graduation, he worked in San Antonio as a social worker in the mental healthcare field before discerning a call to ordination in the Episcopal Church. During that time, he met his wife Allie through a coworker and they were married in 2017. They welcomed a daughter, Lorelei, in 2023.
He served in youth ministry in both Anglican and Episcopal settings, including St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio, before attending Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. He earned his Master’s of Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest in May 2024. Tanner was ordained a deacon in June of ‘24 and a priest in the following December. Upon graduation, he was assigned to St. Luke’s in San Antonio as a curate, where he served for two years.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and School welcomed the Ambs family in July of 2026.
2026 Vestry
Senior Warden
Sharon Carson
Junior Warden
Nano Tafolla
Members
Buzz Barton
Willie Edwards
Beth Huddleston
Bill Ed Kolinek
Joe Parker
Lucy Reinhardt
Anabel White
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.