Love for Uvalde – Legacy Memorial Tile Painting Project
Artists teams from Texas and Nevada will host an event for the Uvalde Community here at St. Philip's on: October 22nd 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October 23rd 1:30 p.m.…
Building the Kingdom of God with the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas
What can we do to help? It’s a question I hear a lot these days and one I’ve often asked myself. St. Philip’s along so many other individuals and organizations…
An Introduction to STEP Up Texas
Providing Listening Circles for the Community of Uvalde Ever since the massacre of 19 beautiful children and two teachers in Uvalde on May 24, I have been struggling with my emotions. My…
Children’s Sunday School Starts September 11th!
It’s Sunday School time again! We are so excited to welcome back all of those sweet, smiling faces every Sunday from 9:15-10:15am. Like always, we will have a class for…
Taizé – A Community Service for Peace and Healing
Our lives forever changed on May 24th. The last few months have been busy, chaotic, sorrowful, frightening, and exhausting. Our town has been inundated with well wishers and those wanting…
Bishop and Patti Reed’s Visit to St. Philip’s
Bishop Reed and Bishop High have been in constant contact with Fr. Mike since the Robb school shooting. The diocese and churches around the diocese have continued to collect money…
Cookies, Cookies and More Cookies!
St. Philip's was approached following the tragedy about assisting with the multitude of cookies that would be coming to Uvalde. The Wedding Cookie Table Community of about 10,000 members wanted…
We Will Continue – And How!
The Rt. Rev. David Reed invites everyone to We Will Continue - And How! - a diocesan festival of fellowship and revival taking place September 16 and 17 at the San Marcos…
St. Philip’s Hosts a Blood Drive
More than 2,000 blood donations were collected in the first couple of days in response to the Robb Elementary shooting. Many donors stood in the heat for hours to help meet…
St. Philip’s Compassion and Care for Uvalde
Grace and peace to you, In the wake of our enormous tragedy, our grief has a way of leaving us feeling helpless, yet longing to reach out and help in…
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
- 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 […]
- What Is Your Deathbed Prayer? – A Sermon On John 17:20-26Most of you won’t be surprised when I tell you that I’m going to begin with a couple of questions. You might, however, be surprised or even startled by the questions. Don’t try to immediately answer them. I’ll give you a moment to sit with them. Just pay attention and see what they bring up […]
- “As Soon As…” – A Sermon On John 5:1-9For thirty-eight years the man in today’s gospel (John 5:1-9) has sat on his … mat. That’s a long time. Every day for thirty-eight years doing the same old things. Waiting. Watching. Hoping. Wondering if today is the day. Sitting on his mat has become a way of life for this man. His life is […]