Sunday Morning Offerings
Rally Sunday (September 8) through mid-May
The Rector’s Forum:
The Gospel of John
The Rev. Jeffrey Miller
Parish Hall, 9:30 a.m.
Join the Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller, Rector, as he continues his study of the Gospel of John, an extraordinary book breathed out by God. This gospel, described by Martin Luther as the “unique, tender, genuine, and chief Gospel,” has had a profound impact on countless lives and the history of the world. Bring your Bible so that you may fully read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest these remarkable words.
Foundations:
A Journey of Faith (two sessions per year)
The Rev. Andrew O’Dell
Philadelphia Alley, 9:30 a.m. (Fall registration closed. Register for spring session.)
Questions? Drop Andrew a line.
Foundations is one of the best ways to get connected at St. Philip's. This semester-long course explores the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith in an environment that allows for conversation and connection. For those who feel led to join St. Philip's, the class will culminate in the service of Confirmation when the bishop makes his annual visitation (typically on the Sunday after Easter). Foundations is offered both in the fall (beginning on Rally Sunday) and in the winter/spring (generally beginning the Sunday that falls after the New Year). Both newcomers to the church and longtime members will find the journey of Foundations to be an enriching, encouraging and spiritually enlightening experience!
Foundations is an adult Sunday School class for those who are:
- New to St. Philip’s, or
- Looking for a refresher on what we believe as Christians and why we believe it, or
- The parent of a student currently enrolled in our Confirmation Class, or
- Interested in:
- Being baptized
- Becoming a member of the St. Philip’s family through Confirmation/Reception
- Having their infant baptized
- Getting connected into the St. Philip’s community
- Reaffirming their faith in Jesus Christ
Chapel Hour (for young adults and parents of children/youth 0-18)
The Rev. Justin Hare
Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 9:30 a.m.
Registration. Questions? Contact Justin Hare.
We formed the Chapel Hour to help ensure a smooth Sunday experience by providing a warm, welcoming environment where folks can explore the Christian faith within a relaxed community. Each Sunday will begin with coffee and catching up, and then we’ll explore some aspects of the Christian faith together. There are no “dumb” or off-limit questions. This is not a class; this is not a course. This is a community looking to build relationships and grow as Christians.
There is no deadline to join and no commitment to stay. Our hope is that the combination of fellowship, curiosity, equipping, and hospitality will make it hard to miss a week. Those with children in the home and those who have taken Foundations will find it especially helpful (we will discuss many of the same things in Foundations but probe one step further).
Our goal is to create a community devoted to supporting one another and growing together in order that we might love, live, and pass on the Christian faith more and more.