Teams of volunteers, with varied skills, respond to natural disasters helping victims rebuild their homes and lives. Efforts range from day trips to week-long trips. Relief work has been done in Mississippi, Texas, New Jersey, and Florida following hurricanes; Minnesota, Iowa, Tennessee, North Dakota, Colorado, and Missouri following flooding; Colorado following wildfires; and Minnesota, Oklahoma,…
Placed at the center of the building, the Sanctuary reminds us that God is in our midst and that worship and teaching are at the center of Christian life. Worshipers are seated in a semi-circular manner, almost as if they were surrounding the altar and pulpit. Pews extend only 15 rows back, bringing a feeling…
A church is made up of many members, each with their own talents. When each member participates, sharing their talents, the church will continue to grow and be healthy. Volunteer opportunities abound to care for our members and our building. Please consider sharing your talents in one or more of these areas. Unless otherwise noted,…
At a person’s death, the church shares the grief of those who mourn and remembers the brevity of life on earth. At the funeral we give voice to sorrow, thank God for our loved one, and entrust this companion of ours into the hands of God. Trusting in God’s promise in baptism that we are…
Just as Christ welcomed the little children, we too are happy to have little ones as a part of our church family! Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate in the worship service. We believe that children are an integral part of our church community and that worship is important to the…
At St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, we are excited to partner with families as their children grow in their faith through Ministry Stepping Stones, Sunday morning lessons, and service based activities. It is our hope that through these, children and youth will develop and nurture their love for Jesus. Join us during the program year on…
Congratulations! We are happy that you have decided to celebrate your commitment to each other with God, your family, and your friends. May God bless and guide you as you prepare for your marriage. It is our hope that this time of planning, as well as your ceremony, is a joyous time for the two…
Outreach is the activity of providing services to any population that might not otherwise have access to those services. St. Philip’s has a rich history of outreach to those in our local community, in our nation, and in our world.
Confirmation in the Lutheran Church is a public profession of faith. It is called “affirmation of baptism” and is a mature and public reaffirmation of the promises that parents, sponsors, and congregation made for them at their baptism. At their affirmation of baptism, confirmands are asked to make this promise for themselves: “…to live among God’s faithful people,…
