March 5, 2024
by Staff Report
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Parish News
Parish Annual Meeting Stirs Up Excitement for Our Future
When the Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller took the helm as Rector of St. Philip’s in 2016, the church we call home was described to him by a parishioner as a ship run aground—a majestic ship, yes, but one that nonetheless had stalled on its journey.
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March 2, 2024
by Staff Report
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Worship
Worship with us on the Third Sunday in Lent! The Rev. Andrew R. O'Dell is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
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February 27, 2024
by Katherine Daughtridge
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Stewardship
Last April, my husband and I were blessed with our first child. As we approach her one-year birthday, I realize time is already slipping by much too quickly. I find myself scrolling through months of baby pictures on my phone, hoping to somehow savor each memory—to slow it all down. But even as I work to stay present in the moment, my mind inevitably drifts to the future...
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February 27, 2024
by Sandra Anderson, Home Missions Team
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Home Missions
What is a “Saturday Serve”? On the third Saturday morning of each month (September through May), our Home Missions Team will offer an opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to serve together with one of our home mission ministry partners. Financially supporting these ministries is vital, but serving with our hands and hearts will only further the message of ...
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February 24, 2024
by Staff Report
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Worship
Worship with us on the Second Sunday in Lent! The Rev. Brian K. McGreevy is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details. ...
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February 16, 2024
by Staff Report
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Worship
Worship with us on the First Sunday in Lent! The Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller, Rector, is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details.
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February 13, 2024
by The Rev. Gerry McCord, World Missions Committee
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World Missions
The Haiti spirit of endurance and persistence through trust and faith in the Lord is well known: it is how they have survived so much with so little and still have the joy of the Lord. St. Philip’s sister church in Haiti, St. Jean-Baptiste (St. John the Baptist), is a good example of this faith that produces joy and hope in the midst of suffering!...
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February 10, 2024
by Staff Report
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Worship
Worship with us on the Last Sunday of Epiphany: The Transfiguration! The Rev. Justin C. Hare is preaching; read on for in-person and online worship details.
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February 7, 2024
by Staff Report
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Pastoral Care
When a family member passes away, the days immediately following can be extremely overwhelming. On top of the grief of losing someone, there is a funeral to plan, hard decisions to make, phone calls to answer, and friends and family to entertain. ...
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February 6, 2024
by Frenchie Richards, St. Philip's Prayer Team
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Prayer
Answered Prayers (Thank You, Lord):
1. For the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., and other events surrounding it. For the Finlays’ ministry during that week.
2. For Wednesday night services and the growth we are experiencing.
3. For the diocesan clergy wives retreat at Litchfield.
4. For the many new members joining St. Philip’s....
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