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Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent, on Ash Wednesday.  Shrove Tuesday is observed by many through participating in confession and absolution, the ritual burning of previous year’s Holy Week palms, finalizing one’s Lenten sacrifice as well as eating pancakes and other sweets. This year, St. Philip’s is returning to...Read More

On Saturday, January 14, 2023, The Sidney B. Parker chapter presented the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Brunch. The theme of the brunch was Facing our Fears and Catching our dreams. The keynote speaker was Dr. Geraldine Smith-Baker, a native of Jacksonville. She received her Doctor of Education degree from the University of North Florida....Read More

Service and celebration in Parish AuditoriumRead More

An Invaluable Opportunity… In the late 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries, there were thousands of racial terror lynchings across the country. These violent acts targeted not only the victims themselves, they were designed to subjugate an entire segment of American society. They were designed to promote white superiority, white supremacy. Those who were tortured, drowned,...Read More

Human Rights Day, Sponsored by Church Women United. We are all called to Action – “Dear children let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”   1 John 3:18 (NIV) Keynote speaker: Marsha PheltsRead More

The St. Philip’s Altar Guild is requesting monetary donations for the purchase of Christmas Poinsettias. The poinsettias will adorn the altar for our Christmas service. Please send your donation to the church or donate online to the Altar Guild Fund. Contact the church office for help. Thank You!Read More

Bishop Samuel J. Howard Visitation for Baptisms and Confirmations. November 20, 2022, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Jacksonville, FL Bishop Samuel J. Howard Visitation for Baptisms and Confirmations. November 20, 2022, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Jacksonville, FLRead More

Church Women United is sponsoring a program at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Celebration of Human Rights, Friday, December 2, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  The Program will be held in the Parish Auditorium. All are welcome.Read More

Greetings, The Sidney B. Parker Chapter Union Of Black Episcopalians invites you to mark your Calendar for these upcoming events. December 2022 (date to be determined) – Our yearly Christmas gathering will be held in person at St. Gabriel Episcopal Church. At this event, we will have a drawing for a 60-inch Smart T.V. 1st...Read More

Greetings St Philip’s Family On Sunday, November 6th Alma Flowers, Chairperson for Stewardship gave a brief presentation to Kick off our 2023 Campaign. Reminding all of us why giving is so important. Our theme for 2023 is: What’s God got to do with Stewardship? EVERYTHING.  There were envelopes at the back for members to take...Read More

Christmas Cantata for Chorus, Soli, and Orchestra by Glenn Edward Burleigh. This concert features the Jacksonville Gospel Chorale and is produced by Music Educators for Christ. St. John’s Cathedral. Mark your calendars. 12/17/22 at 5pm.Read More

As we approach the Advent season, we look forward to the scheduled Advent Brunch on December 3rd. Kindly mark your calendars as a reminder. We are anticipating a great turnout and much camaraderie. Thanks in advance. VP. ECWRead More