What is a Deacon?
Deacons are members of the ordained Christian ministry, along with priests and bishops. The word deacon is a derivative of the Greek word diákonos, which means servant, minister, or messenger. Hence, in…
We’ve Adopted two Pots!
As you may know Main Street Uvalde is asking for help in keeping our downtown area attractive and inviting. Their new project "Adopt a Pot" is asking businesses, families, or individuals…
Class on Racism Starting Soon!
Fr. Mike's reading and discussion group about racism is set to begin soon. This class will begin with Robin Diangelo’s White Fragility. Please purchase your copy online. The group will meet…
Staycation Bible School
It's time for Vacation Bible School - a highlight for many children during the long summer months. It's a time to learn about God's love in fun and exciting ways with…
My Apostleship Journey
By: The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA In retrospect, my journey to apostleship began during childhood. Not only did I play priest as a child, but as I got older I…
Staycation Bible School 2020
Vacation Bible School is often a highlight for many children during the long summer months. It's a time to learn about God's love in fun and exciting ways with crafts, songs…
Stuff the Bus – Supplies to Succeed
St. Philip's will once again be participating with the annual stuff the bus campaign with the Uvalde C.I.S.D. With so many families experiencing financial hardship due to Covid-19, UCISD is…
A Talk About Racism: New Reading and Discussion Group
I’m inviting you to join me for a difficult conversation - a conversation most of us have not had, and do not want to have. It’s about racism. Racism has been…
St. Philip’s Welcomes Deacon for Six Months
A little more than a year ago Mr. Arnoldo Romero came to St. Philip’s as our field education student. For the past three years Arnoldo has been studying in the…
Help Us Prepare For In-Person Worship
As you know, our plan for reopening in-person worship has been approved by the Diocese. The goal of this plan is to allow those who are ready to resume worshipping…
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
- It’s Not Fair But… – A Sermon On Matthew 20:1-16Several years ago a friend called me about the sermon she had preached the day before. She was not happy with how it went. She said, “I gave a really good sermon yesterday. And someone said to me, ‘Thank you.… Read More It’s Not Fair But… – A Sermon On Matthew 20:1-16
- Paying What We Owe – A Sermon On Romans 13:8-14How’s your credit rating these days? Are you keeping up with what you owe or have you fallen behind? Now before you answer that let me clarify what I’m asking. I’m not asking about your personal finances, mortgage, car payment,… Read More Paying What We Owe – A Sermon On Romans 13:8-14
- The Mixed Bag Of Our Life – A Sermon On Matthew 16:13-20What do you see when you look at yourself these days? What stands out for you? And what do you wish you could hide? What do you want others to see? And what’s the last thing you want them to… Read More The Mixed Bag Of Our Life – A Sermon On Matthew 16:13-20
- “Uh-Oh” – A Sermon On Matthew 15:10-28“Listen and understand,” Jesus says in today’s gospel (Matthew 15:10-28). Imagine what our world and lives might be like if listening and understanding were our daily practices. There is a lot of practical wisdom in what Jesus says and we’ve… Read More “Uh-Oh” – A Sermon On Matthew 15:10-28