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 that is present before us, and of the Bishop affirming…
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 of many ministry leaders and implemented many of the tools…
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 past couple of years we have done just that. In…
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 Common Prayer on page 299. Read through it. Pray through…
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 best. We need volunteers to bring your homemade ice cream…
Coming to the First May 24th Anniversary
One of the things I’ve learned about grief is that there are very few, if any, answers. There is only the next step. We are about to take a big next step - the first anniversary of May 24th. This…
Come for the Soup – Stay to be Fed
Have you thought about what your lenten discipline will be this year? What about committing to a weekly gathering on Wednesday nights in March for a time of worship and nourishment for the body and soul. Each Wednesday evening we will…
Candlemas – The Feast of the Presentation
We will celebrate Candlemas -The Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple on Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. The service will begin in the chapel with the blessing of the candles. There will be a candlelight…
Upcoming Taizé – Dia De Los Muertos
All Souls' Day, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a religious observance that celebrates the life of those no longer with us. It is an innovative, creative way to keep our faithfully departed alive through the memories and stories…