Events
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…
Soles for Souls – Shoe Drive!
St. Philip's Episcopal Church and School will be collecting new and gently used shoes for Philip's Closet from now until All Souls Day, November 2nd. Shoe donations can be dropped…
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
- Asking A Better Question – A Sermon On Luke 13:1-19 And Exodus 3:1-15The Why Question Years ago I was talking with John, one of my best friends. I was telling him about something that had happened to me. I no longer remember what it was but I vividly remember wanting to know why it had happened. I wanted an explanation, a sense of security, maybe even a […]
- The Clarity To Be All In – A Sermon On Luke 13:31-35Last Sunday I spoke about the decisive moments in our lives. You may remember that I distinguished them from the routine and ordinary decisions we make every day. They are the kind of decisions that reveal who we are and what it means to be uniquely us, decisions that ask something of us, decisions that […]
- The Decisive Moments – A Sermon On Luke 4:1-13Decisive Moments When you look back on your life what have been some of the decisive moments? I’m not asking about the routine decisions and choices we make every day. I’m asking about those decisions that have profound and lasting consequences. They are the decisions that reveal who we are and what it means to […]
- Rethinking Ash Wednesday And Lent – A Sermon On Isaiah 58:1-12Years ago I heard a story about a priest who went to a new parish. I don’t know if it really happened; it probably didn’t, but I think there’s some truth in the story. Anyway, the priest was meeting and getting to know the people and would ask about their relationship with God. Most responded […]