SPEC CONNECT

St. Philip’s, Last Sunday, Fr. Denis announced that we would be leaving St. Philip’s in July. We have been thinking and praying for about six months about moving back to Colorado to be closer to our families. It has not been an easy decision and yet we feel that it is the right move for...Read More

For the Election of a Bishop or other Minister Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese (or, rector for this parish), that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and...Read More

A Prayer for our Church Heavenly Father, thank You that we are celebrating this church anniversary. We thank You that we are all One in Christ, and we pray that as members of Your body, Your Holy Spirit would knit us together in the bonds of unity and love. Lord, You have promised that You...Read More

Education for Ministry (EfM) is coming to St. Philip’s this fall. EfM is a comprehensive course of Bible study and church history. From humble beginnings 50 years ago, this course of study has spread around the world. Over 100,000 Christians, mostly Episcopalians, and even a few non-Christians have joined in small groups preparing for diverse...Read More

6/18/2021 13:48:28 Written by Barbara Lee On behalf of the Admin Prayers for Sick and Shut-Ins Mrs. Elizabeth Crider Mrs. Mary Francis Robinson Mrs. Althea Jackson Mrs. Virginia Scott St. Catherine’s Labourne Mr. Kosterich Robinson Brookdale at Southpoint Requesting Prayers Harriett Bowens, Claudette Newman-Dawes, Adeline Archer, Jacy Jones, Edward, and Jacquelyn Wright, Spencer and Wendy...Read More

Submitted on 6/15/2021 21:45:04Written by Katrina CrewsOn behalf of the Christian Formation It is time to register for our Annual Vacation Bible Retreat (VBR). The retreat will gather virtually as well as hybrid. The VBR is scheduled for July 23-24, 2021, and the theme is “Jesus Loves Me.” VBR schedule is virtual on Friday night...Read More

6/11/2021 1:06:58 Written by Arlene Jones On behalf of the Altar Guild Hello, St. Philip’s members, Now that we have begun regathering in the church on Sundays, it is once again time to order flowers to adorn our altar in honor of a birthday, an anniversary, or in memory of a loved one. The donation...Read More

Prayers for the week of 6/11/21 Prayers for Sick and Shut-Ins Mrs. Elizabeth CriderMrs. Mary Francis Robinson Mrs. Althea JacksonMrs. Virginia Scott St. Catherine’s LabourneMr. Kosterich Robinson Brookdale at Southpoint Requesting Prayers Harriett Bowens, Claudette Newman-Dawes, Adeline Archer, Jacy Jones, Edward, and Jacquelyn Wright, Spencer and Wendy Smith, Eleanor Mason, Lois Iszard, Cynthia Harding, Cecil, and...Read More

Congrats to our St. Philip’s High School 2021 Graduates! This is such a great accomplishment, but even more amazing during these unusual times that we live in today. Our graduates are Jeremiah Acosta-Galloway, Zakiyah Acosta-Galloway, and Julian Smith. Each one of them has been an active member of our St. Philip’s family. We have seen...Read More

5/21/2021 12:29:42 Written by Barbara Lee On behalf of the SPEC Connect Prayers for Sick and Shut-Ins Mrs. Elizabeth Crider Mrs. Mary Francis Robinson Mrs. Althea Jackson Mrs. Virginia Scott St. Catherine’s Labourne Mr. Kosterich Robinson Brookdale at Southpoint Requesting Prayers Claudette Newman-Dawes, Jacqueline Jones, Adeline Archer, Jacy Jones, Edward and Jacquelyn Wright, Kosterich Robinson,...Read More

An Update from Bishop Howard: Considerations for Regathering Across the Diocese As CDC Guidelines have been updated, please continue to think and pray about what is right as it relates to regathering and in-person worship, balancing the needs of your congregation and community. “It is refreshing, heartwarming and life-giving to be in church and to see the smiles of...Read More

5/21/2021 12:49:40 Written by, Barbara Lee On behalf of the SPEC Connect The Wardens Meet with Bishop Howard Tony Morrison and I met with Bishop Howard on Thursday. He agreed to give St. Philip’s a grant for one-third of the cost of replacing the church roof and an interest-free loan for one-third of the cost....Read More