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…
Japan Through the ELCA, St. Philip’s supports the ministries of Jim and Carol Sack in Japan. Jim teaches at Japan Lutheran College and Japan Theological Seminary and prepares students to do pastoral counseling. Carol’s ministry, Lyra Precaria, brings comfort through harp and vocal music to people who are dying. Jim and Carol visit St. Philip’s…
St. Philip’s has a notable musical tradition, with the basic mission of praising God through voice and instrument. Here is a place to worship through musical excellence, while experiencing wonderful community. With vocal and handbell choirs, the contemporary worship band, and a need for occasional instrumentalists and substitute organists/pianists, there is sure to be a place for…
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Lutheran Church of Christ in Bille, Nigeria In 2006, St. Philip’s entered into a Covenant relationship to partner in ministry with the Lutheran Church of Christ Nigeria in Bille, Nigeria (LCCN Bille). Members of St. Philip’s made two visits to LCCN Bille before the threat of Boko Haram violence forced suspension of travel to Nigeria.…
Welcome! We are so glad you found us! Please feel free to visit with us as often as you like. There is no pressure for visitors to become members. Visitors can participate in any of our activities, except voting or holding an office. So, take your time, get involved, and get to feel at home.…
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…
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…
