Altar Guild Have you ever wondered how the Altar is prepared for Communion? ​ Who is responsible? The Altar Guild, who is made up of members from St. Philip, work regularly to ensure proper protocol is presented for all services. The Altar Guild is a wonderful, rewarding ministry and we're ALWAYS looking for new people. The only requirement is that you be a confirmed member of the church. You are not expected to work alone. A seasoned member of this ministry will always be working beside you. If you're interested, please contact the church office by email: office@stphilipmemphis.org .

Flower Guild The Flower Guild currently consists of dedicated parishioners who rotate Sundays. Each member is responsible for arranging or ordering flowers for the altar on her/his Sunday, as designated on our calendar. In addition to regular Sunday services, the Flower Guild takes care of ordering and placing the Easter lilies and Christmas poinsettias at St. Philip. We also handle the flowers for any special occasions such as a reception for the Bishop, the new Confirmands, etc. We welcome anyone who is interested to team with us. If you would like to serve in this ministry, please email the church office: office@stphilipmemphis.org .

To the memory of the Lord's servant, Charles Wilburn Funeral Service -- Audio Funeral Service -- Video

Our "Coffee Hour" St Philip is known for its hospitality and “coffee hour” following the Sunday worship services is a small way to make a big difference by welcoming our guests and visitors. This is usually much less than an hour, but sharing a cup of coffee and a donut among those with whom we worship deepens our relationships with others as a faith community. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the Parish Hall immediately following the services. Our Coffee Hour Hosts make this happen! This ministry comes with minimal Sunday morning responsibilities and is always looking for volunteers to help. If you are interested, contact the Parish office: office@stphilipmemphis.org

​ What is the Vestry? ​ The Vestry is a group of elected congregational leaders within the congregation of an Episcopal church. Its basic responsibility is to: Help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; Support the mission by word and deed; Elect a rector when the need arises; Ensure effective organization and planning; Ensure adequate resources in leadership and in financial stewardship; Manage resources effectively; Determine that appropriate programs, policies, and procedures have been developed and are followed; Assess its own performance. It has some similarities to a board of directors, but it is important to remember that this ministry of leadership is exercised within a church. The success of a congregation is not measured in terms of numbers of members or size of the endowment, but rather in the degree to which it is working toward fulfillment of the mission of the Church. ​ Vestry Current Vestry The Rev. Terry Street, Rector Lisa Graham, Sr. Warden Gary Mullins, Jr. Warden Judyth Wilson, Clerk ​ ​ Duane Carter Deaderick Van Dyke ​ Rebecca Holley ​ Patti Solomito ​ Tina Stephens Jessica Heckle (Treasurer) ​

Father Terry's Mediations and Articles "Keep Calm and Carry On" ​ "Be Mindful of Other Epidemics" ​ "Allow your Hearts and Homes to be a Temple of God" ​ "Prepare a Place for a Sacred Space" "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" ​ "Patience is a Virtue" ​ "St. Patrick Day -- Every Day" ​ The Prayer of St. Patrick ​ "We're Back (Sort of. . .)! ​ "And We Begin Again. . ." "Stimulus Giving"

Worship Schedule Sunday 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist Contemplative 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist Organ Music and Congregational Singing CHILD CARE IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED BUT WE HOPE TO REINSTATE IT SOON. Wednesday 12:10 PM Healing Service with Holy Eucharist ​ As we celebrate the Holy Eucharist, we invite ALL baptized Christians to partake of this sacred feast. If you are not baptized, you are invited to join the people at the alter so that you may receive a priestly blessing from our Rector or residing priest. ​ Our worship services are found in " The Book of Common Prayer" . If you would like an electronic version to read on your computer, smart phone, or tablet, it can be downloaded from Episcopal Church's website: The Book of Common Prayer . ​ The Heart of Worship is Love Matthew 22: 34-40 . . . and Jesus said: “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” ​

The ladies of St. Philip at the Christmas Ornament Exchange Party If you are a female member of the church, you are a member of the Episcopal Church Women of St. Philip ! Please join us for our monthly luncheon meetings, held on the first Sunday of each month excluding the summer months about 12:00 PM (after second service) in Bernard Hall. Look for dates and times in our weekly newsletter. ​ Ongoing Events & Ministries: ​ Emmanuel Center "Welcome" Baskets Thistle & Bee Ministry Collections Pickle Making Parties Spring & Fall Bake Sales Coffee Hour Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Lenten Soup Suppers Receptions: Bishop's Visit, Confirmations, Baptisms, Weddings etc. Annual Christmas Exchange Decorating Chrismon Tree and More! ​ ​ ​ Betty Albert ECW President 2021-2024 ​

A COMMUNITY OF FAITH We worship God in the Anglican Tradition, seek God's truth, grow in Christ, and proclaim God's Word to the world. This is the center of this parish's focus. From this worship experience, our actions of outreach and missions go beyond the congregational boundaries. We work in joy to bring the Good News of God's love and care to the world around us. The History of St. Philip - Davieshire The Rt. Rev. W. Fred Gates, Jr., Suffragan Bishop of Tennessee, presided at the first service of St. Philip Church on Sunday afternoon, December 8, 1974, at the J. B. Griffin Memorial Chapel in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Brunswick, Tn. Three weeks later, December 29, 1974, Mrs. Ellen Davies Rodgers donated ten (10) acres for a church to be built on land that was a part of Davies Plantation. On January 24, 1976, St. Philip Episcopal Church was accepted as an Organized Mission at the 144th Convention of the Diocese of Tennessee. “Miss Ellen”, as she was affectionately known, would later give more land and most of the means for the construction of the church building. The late Rev. H. Gordon Bernard became Vicar of St. Philip in July,1980. Ground was broken for the new church that same year on September 14, with more than 300 people attending on an afternoon when the temperature soared to 103 degrees. ​ Both Bishop William E. Sanders and Suffragan Bishop Gates took part in the consecration service for the new church on Sunday, November 1, 1981, (All Saints’ Day). St. Philip became the first congregation admitted to parish status in the newly created Diocese of West Tennessee on January 20, 1984, under the Rt. Rev. Alex D. Dickson. ​ Fr. Bernard served as Rector until his retirement in July of 1988. The Rev. John Sterling came to St. Philip in the fall of that same year and served until his retirement in April of 1994. On April 25, 1994, the Rev. Joseph N. Davis began his duties as the third Rector of St. Philip. After thirteen years, in June, 2007, Fr. Davis left to accept a call to the Church of the Resurrection in Franklin, Tennessee. ​ In August, 2008, the Search Committee and Vestry of St. Philip concluded their nationally advertised search for its’ fourth Rector when they called Fr. Terry Street. Fr. Terry came to us from St. John’s Episcopal Church and Barth House. It was with a unanimous vote by the Search Committee and a separate unanimous vote by the full Vestry that Fr. Terry was called. Fr. Terry began his ministry at St. Philip on Sunday, September 21st, 2008 with formal installation to follow on November 20th. ​ St. Philip has grown from "six warm souls" in a cemetery chapel to a busy parish of approximately 200 members. St. Philip has many lay ministries, including an energetic Men's Club, an active women's organization which meets monthly and is very involved in several outreach programs. ​ In 2007, St. Philip became the new home of the Good Shepherd Center for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, which serves the entire diocese. We have a vital Christian education program for children, adults, and nursery. We have a modern "state of the art" playground. While intentionally remaining a traditional parish, we seek to proclaim the good news of Christ to all people in our community. ​ At the ground breaking ceremony in 1980, Miss Ellen said of the land that she had given for the church, "Many types of rewarding crops have been planted on this good land for more than a century by my family. Today we plant the Cross and by the grace of faith, pray for an abundant harvest. As we attempt to build upon the faithful deeds of those who have gone before us, may we serve our Lord so that his harvest may always increase."

Scouting Ministry St. Philip opened their doors 13 years ago to Troop 10263. In 2017, they welcomed troops 10339 & 10007. Adding Troop 10343 later that year. In addition to allowing our troops to meet there, they also host our monthly service unit meetings and many additional Service Unit and Troop events. Despite recent surgery, Father Terry gave the invocation at our Investiture and Rededication Ceremony. He offered additional storage space for Troop 10339 during cookie season as well. The Parish assisted in collecting donations for the Memphis Animal Shelter with troop 10007 and the children's home in 2017. We have used their kitchen for World Thinking Day treats and other badge work cooking. The office includes Girl Scout updates and activities in their monthly newsletter as well. We couldn't ask for a better community partner. We are truly blessed to have St. Philip Episcopal Church and their staff as our hosts.

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