NEW – St. Philip’s Legacy Class
The "St. Philip's Legacies" invite you to join them as they begin a new book. The class began on September 13th but you are still welcome to join! The class…
NEW Bible Study for Women
This fall we will be studying 1&2 Kings and how to overcome our struggles to trust God. The book is titled Trustworthy by Lysa Terkeurst and is a short 6 week…
Reflection on the Rite of Elderhood
As I reflected on last Sunday’s service with our Bishop, it seemed to me to be one of stating our personal vows to live into the stage of life’s journey…
A Great Day of Celebration and Thanksgiving
One of my favorite Sundays every year is when the Bishop visits St. Philip's. It's always good to catch up with the Bishop and their spouse. It's feels good sharing…
Prayers and More for Maui!
Reaching out in faith! I know we are all sending our love and prayers for Maui, Hawaii, and that is great. But let's do more to help them rebuild and…
It’s time to “Re-Connect with IWC at St. Philip’s
Invite (Evangelism), Welcome (Hospitality), Connect (Belonging) (IWC) You may remember that several of us have attended Invite Welcome Connect events over the years. We have learned from the collective experience…
Who are the St. Philip’s Legacies?
A couple of years ago, a few seniors got together to form a reading group, and the initial direction of the group was to study books on aging. Over the…
Baptism, Confirmation, Reception & Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Are you curious about or interested in baptism, confirmation, reception, or renewal of baptismal vows? Do you want to know more? Start with the baptismal liturgy in the Book of…
Are you a member of St. Philip’s?
If not - are you ready to be? All through our lives we come to times of transition and change. More often than not these days are marked with some…
I Sing, You Sing, We All Sing for Ice Cream!
Come for fun and fellowship to Briscoe Hall on August 6th at 5:30 p.m. Summer may be hot but ice cream is so good and homemade ice cream is the…
Read The Rev. Dr. Michael K. Marsh’s Sermons
AN EPISCOPAL PRIEST’S SERMONS, PRAYERS, AND REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, BECOMING HUMAN, AND DISCOVERING OUR DIVINITY
Interrupting the Silence
- The Crisis Of AdventMy post from a few days ago, Advent Truth, was the first in almost six months. During that time some of you may have wondered, “What happened to Mike?” A few of you emailed or left a comment asking that question. It’s a good question and one I’ve been asking myself. So, what happened? In […]
- Advent TruthThese words from The Rev. Allan Boesak may be familiar to you. Over the years I have often posted them during Advent. There is a timeless quality about them in the way they speak to the realities of our lives today and the world in every generation. This year, however, they feel and sound to […]
- Declaring How Much God Has Done – A Retirement Sermon On Luke 8:26-39Several weeks ago I looked to see what the readings would be for today, my last Sunday to preach as your priest. My first thought when I read today’s gospel (Luke 8:26-39) was, Aw, come on God, really? The Gerasene demonic? An exorcism for my last Sunday? My second thought was, Am I the one […]
- The Ending of a Pastoral RelationshipAll: For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) V: So teach us to number our days:R: That we may apply our hearts to wisdom. (Psalm 90:12)Let us pray. O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred […]