Food & Clothing Shelf Mission: To feed, clothe, and nurture our neighbors in need. As part of the ELCA World Hunger effort, St. Philip’s expanded the existing food pantry in 2017 into what is now the St. Philip’s Food & Clothing Shelf. Free emergency food, clothing, hygiene items, and crisis information are provided in a…
A Columbarium is an above ground structure with small compartments or “niches” built into the structure designed to hold urns for the cremated remains of loved ones who have died. It is a modern version of the church cemetery. In 2015, the construction of St. Philip’s Columbarium was completed. It stands on the outside wall…
The St. Philip’s Chapel Dove Luke 3:22 “…and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the bodily form like a dove.” In the building project at St. Philip’s that created the current Fellowship Hall (1991), the original Sanctuary was renovated as a Chapel. The front portion of the original Sanctuary was made into a storeroom…
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,…
Prayer is an important part of worship life at St. Philip’s. Prayer can be used to ask for guidance or healing, express sorrow, celebrate joy, or give thanks. If desired, members of St. Philip’s and/or the pastoral staff will pray for you or others. A prayer request can be submitted electronically by clicking here or…
St. Philip’s has a rich history of outreach ministry and volunteer opportunities abound to serve our community and beyond through these ministries. All are invited to participate in any of these outreach activities. Unless otherwise noted, email to info@splcmn.org or call the church office at 763-571-1500 to volunteer.
Though we are all together as one church, young adults find themselves living out faith in life in ways unique to their experience as young adults today. Connection and conversation with peers in shared experience can be very meaningful as we gather to be church together. However you define your age, there is a ministry…
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,…
Many individuals are needed to create a successful worship experience. Volunteer opportunities abound on Sunday morning for adults and children. Please consider participating in one or more of these opportunities. (Click on each opportunity below to read a description.) Unless otherwise noted, email to or call the church office at to volunteer.
