Events
Welcome to our New Suffragan Bishop Angela Cortiñas
Congratulations to our 7th Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas, The Rt. Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas. Bishop Cortiñas' consecration was held at St. John's Episcopal Church in McAllen…
Changing the Lives of Children
Often during Lent, we take on an outreach project to support a cause or a need outside of St. Philip's. This year we have chosen two projects, both of which…
Easter Flower Dedications
Help us decorate the altar for Easter by contributing to the Easter Flower Fund. Dedications can be made in honor of a person or occasion, in memory of loved ones…
News From the 121st Diocesan Council in the DWTX
Council News from Lory Zimmerman The Diocese of West Texas gathered for a significant event on the third weekend of February, marking a time of celebration and reflection for the Episcopal…
Here Am I – Send Me! – Council Updates
Council News from Lory Zimmerman The Diocese of West Texas gathered for a significant event on the third weekend of February, marking a time of celebration and reflection for the Episcopal…
Walk in Love this Christmas
Have you thought about how you will Walk in Love this Christmas? Most children dream of finding special gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. But for many life is…
What does Walking in Love Look Like for You?
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: As we prepare for the annual stewardship campaign, I am writing to invite you into prayer about the journey you make…
Do you prefer communion by intinction or cup?
There is no right or wrong way to receive - the choice is yours! Did you know you have a choice in how you receive communion? Have you noticed that…
Children Are Invited to Join the Choir this Christmas
I know it’s the season of ghosts and goblins, and then it’ll be turkey time and Christmas seems a way off. But, for those of us who sing in the choir, we’re…
Legacy Giving Transforms Lives and Communities – Leaving a Lasting Impact for Generations
Philip’s Episcopal Church has been serving the community of Uvalde for over 141 years. Such an accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our members. While none…
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
- Let’s Get Personal – A Maundy Thursday Sermon On John 13:1-17, 31-35I’ve come to believe that this night, Maundy Thursday, just might be the most difficult day of Holy Week. I think we would rather glory in the cross of Christ than expose our feet. I think we would rather marvel at the empty tomb than feel the altar of our life stripped bare. Maybe that’s […]
- A Betrayable Life – A Sermon on John 13:21-32 For Wednesday In Holy WeekIt’s easy and tempting to look at today’s gospel (John 13:21-32) and cast Jesus as the victim and Judas as the villain. It seems to be the usual interpretation. Maybe that’s a projection of our own experience of being betrayed. We feel like the victim. But Jesus never cast himself as the victim. He doesn’t […]
- Our Jerusalem Road – A Palm Sunday Sermon On Luke 19:28-40I have a lot of ambivalence and hesitancy about today. It’s one thing to hear the story of Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem knowing what will happen to him. It’s another thing when we realize it is our story too – and it always is. Let me give you a few examples, some modern […]
- Loving Each Other Into The Future – A Sermon On John 12:1-8By now many of you have heard that Tom died Wednesday afternoon. He was one of the great men in this parish and town. His wife and children were with him the last few days as he was crossing over. Grandchildren and other family members spoke to him by phone or video call. I got […]