We are a church whose unity is in Jesus Christ, who gathers us around word and water, wine and bread. The holy sacrament of baptism is a significant part of our faith journey as we come from the baptismal waters to live a new life as children of God. Our baptism sets us out on…
Holy Communion is a valued sacrament in the Lutheran church, and a child’s First Communion is an important occasion. At St. Philip’s, all baptized Christians are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Children vary in their readiness for communion. Around the age of 7-8 years old, your child may be asking the following questions: Is the…
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,…
St. Philip’s has a large, well-maintained library, located near Door 2. There are large selections of books for children, young adults and adults, selections of fiction, devotional, religious living, historical and other categories. Detailed instructions on how to check out materials are on the counter in the Library. There is also a look-up computer on…
These community-based groups meet weekly at St. Philip’s. Click on each to be directed to the organization’s website. Many folks looking for support are often recommended to attend a support group. Whether for grief, recovery, or to cope with a difficult circumstance, there are many different types of groups, but knowing where to start and…
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.
