Sunday Services at St. Philip’s

Join us this Sunday to worship, pray, and fellowship together. Whether you prefer a quiet, traditional contemplative service or a vibrant, choir-led family service, there is a place for you here.

 

8:00 AM — Rite I Service

Characterized by traditional language and beautiful pipe organ accompaniment, this service offers a serene and contemplative worship experience. It is affectionately known as the home of the "friendliest 8 o'clock people in Christendom!"

 

10:00 AM — Rite II Service

Our 10:00 AM service is a vibrant celebration featuring hymns led by our choir and frequent special musical offerings.

• Can't make it in person? Click here to watch the 10:00 AM service livestream.

For Children & Youth:

• Nursery Care: Available during the service, staffed by background-checked and trained adults.

• Sunday School (Ages 4–9): Offered from Labor Day through May. Children enjoy an engaging, educational experience led by background-checked adults and high school youth, returning to their families at the Peace to share in the Eucharist.

• Youth Ministry: Youth aged 10 and older are warmly encouraged to participate in worship as acolytes.

Coffee Hour

Following the 10:00 AM Service

Gather with us after the service to catch up and connect! St. Philip’s coffee hour is the perfect place for fellowship, conversation, and delicious refreshments for both adults and children.

 

What to Expect During the Service

If you are new to the Episcopal tradition or visiting St. Philip's for the first time, here is what you can expect during our time together:

The Order of Service

Our worship begins with praise to God through song and prayer. We then listen to readings from Holy Scripture (typically from the Old Testament, a Psalm, the Epistles, and the Gospels).

Following the readings, a sermon is delivered to offer insight and interpretation of the day's scriptures. Together, we then recite historic creeds, offer the prayers of the people, confess our sins, share God's peace with one another, and collect the weekly offering.

Holy Eucharist (Communion)

The Eucharist is the heart of our worship, and all are welcome at the Lord's table. When you approach the altar, you may receive the consecrated bread and wine in a few ways:

• Bread & Wine: You may consume the bread immediately and drink from the chalice when it is offered.

• Intinction: You may hold the bread and wait for the priest to dip it into the wine and place it on your tongue.

• Blessing Only: If you prefer not to receive Communion but would like a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest when you approach the priest.

Our service concludes with a prayer of thanksgiving, sending us forth to love and serve God and the world.

Get Involved

Worship is a community effort! If you are interested in reading, ushering, singing in the choir, or assisting with the service in any other way, please contact our church office. We would love to have you.