ONLINE 10:30 AM Worship Services on Church Website/YouTube/Facebook/Zoom
St. Philip’s Church, will Livestream the 10:30 AM worship service on our Website, Facebook page, and YouTube page and now back on zoom. Members can now return back to zoom for worship and will have an opportunity to fellowship virtually after the service.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4345492848 (copy and paste the link)
Call in: 929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 434-549-2848#
Regathering at St. Philip’s Annapolis (Orange Phase)
St. Philip’s Church is open for indoor worship at both 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM services. We ask that you please continue to wear your mask while inside the building. During Communion, members and guests will come up to receive a wafer ONLY. You can consume the wafer at your seat.
Tuesday Anglican Rosary & Bible Study/Wednesday Weekly Prayers (New Day & New Time)
Anglican Rosary gatherings with Wanda Valentine will move to the First Tuesday of every Month at 6:00 PM (New day) and Bible Study will be on all the other Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. Also, our weekly 15-minute prayers are on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM-6:15 PM. Zoom Video link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4345492848 (copy and paste the link)
Call in: 929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 434-549-2848#
New Church Email
St. Philip’s Church is using a NEW email:
[email protected]
Advent Awakening Series
How to live in the moment! Most of us Westerners spend too much time thinking about the past and focusing on the future. Learn how to take control of a racing brain. How we fall asleep and awaken each day has a significant impact on our health and well-being. Learn techniques to improve your sleep experience. Advent is the season of renewal – anticipating the birth of the Messiah. Join us for an Advent Study Series where we will study how to awaken from the sleepwalk we may be in and prepare for Christ’s presence in the world. We will meet for three Tuesdays on zoom at 6:00 PM: November 30th: Learning how to be in the moment, December 7th: What do we dream for? Develop our Dream Map & December 14th: How we fall asleep and awaken to start each new day, can significantly impact our mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. (You do not want to miss this Advent Series)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4345492848 (copy and paste the link)
Call in: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 434-549-2848#
Want To Learn About The Native Plants We Added To Our Conservation Landscape Along Bestgate Road?
Here is a list of the six native plants we added to the garden:
Click on the link below
Native plants
Light House Thanksgiving Box
The Light House collects Thanksgiving Boxes to distribute to our community’s most vulnerable. This is an opportunity for St. Philip’s members to live out Jesus’ commandment, to “love our neighbors as ourselves.” Here is the link: Thanksgiving Box List 2021
(When delivering your box to the Light House shelter, please write on a piece of paper “Member of St. Philip’s Church” and place it inside of the box-The Light House Shelter will inform me on how many members turned in a box)
Stewardship Season
Sunday, October 3, 2021, was our kickoff for St. Philip’s Stewardship Season. The goal for 2022 is to once again have 100% of our church family pledging. All estimate giving cards are due before November 21, 2021. Here is the link for our Virtual Stewardship Workshop: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/0lqqTwNx9UuVlsGIX0XVWgWvMHGmrnO3i3OH_PFUZBDoEktNdHbmZSxYR2lK9oMu.9KdCPKgzRk5hyWPa?startTime=1636209241000
2022 Giving Estimate Cards
On behalf of everyone on the Stewardship committee, we want to extend a huge “Thank You,” to our church members and friends who turned in their 2022 giving estimate cards. We are truly grateful for your commitment and dedication to the ministry here at St. Philip’s Church. Each week until January 23, 2022, we will add your names to our bulletin, to acknowledge that we have received your cards and to also show our appreciation. Again, thank you for your devotion towards our goal to have 100% of our church family giving. “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” (Hebrews 13:16)
Family and Friends Day
Family and Friends Day is this Sunday, November 14th, and will be available to stream on our website, (stphilipsannapolis.org) Youtube page (St. Philip’s Episcopal Church) and our Facebook Page, starting at 10:30 am, there will be no Zoom. The Family and Friends Day committee also asks for your donation of $100 so that St. Philips Church can continue to grow our wonderful ministry. The committee will have details soon regarding pre-ordering your cookbook.
Thanksgiving Eve Service at Noon
Please join us as we gather together in a spirit of thankfulness on Wednesday, November 24th at 12Noon for our Annual Thanksgiving Eve Service. Please plan to give towards your regular offering and also another offering for The Rector’s Discretionary Account to support the community during the holiday.
Tithing
Members and friends can send their tithes and contributions, through online giving. If using online giving please go to our church website: https://stphilipsannapolis.org, then click on the “give a gift online” banner on any page and follow the prompts. Also, you can go to the Diocese of Maryland’s website and find St. Philip’s Church and give your offering there. Beginning immediately (for Financial Contributions Only) please address your mail in contributions to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 6371, Annapolis, MD 21401”
Anne Arundel Connecting Together (ACT)
St. Philip’s Church is a member of ACT, which is a strictly non-partisan organization of 23 faith and community-based institutions, who are working together to build community power so that people’s voices are represented, and solutions presented, where decisions are made. We are inviting members to be a part of this amazing ministry. Click on the link to learn more about ACT: https://www.actiaf.org/
Free Radio Yogi Zoom Yoga Class
Stephanie Gaines-Bryant will be leading her chair yoga classes online via Zoom.com. The classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM and Saturdays at 8:30 AM. It is a 30-minute class for senior citizens, anyone who has physical challenges, and for anyone who wants to keep moving. It is critical for our seniors to remain active during this time. Just 30 minutes twice a week will do wonders for your mental and physical well-being.
Tuesday Zoom Link
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/894338983?_ga=2.103034304.1167917774.1585660863-354439104.1584478241
Thursday Zoom Link
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/976449770?_ga=2.85495385.1167917774.1585660863-354439104.1584478241
Saturday Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89405502929
Outreach and Feeding Ministries:
For outreach programs, particularly feeding ministries, keep in mind that no more than 10 people should be gathered at one time. Volunteers packing meals should be kept to a minimum and perhaps a schedule worked out for pick-up and drop-off of food. Meals should not be served at our churches, but should all be “to-go.” Use your creativity and best judgment as you continue your outreach ministries with gatherings of fewer than 10 people and ask your vulnerable volunteers to stay home at this time. If you have questions, contact our canon for mission, the Rev. Chris McCloud at [email protected]
Sunday Child Care (Once we return)
Child Care for infants and toddlers (up to the age of four) is available every week of the year during the 10:30 AM worship service. The Child Care area is located in Classroom #1 in the Family Life Center Building. Parents should escort their children to the classroom. We utilize a sign-in procedure and collect cell numbers, so we can notify you during the service if your child needs you for any reason. If you are new to the church, the Childcare Supervisor will be able to assist you in bringing your child/ren to the classroom and answer any questions you may have.
Sunday School (Once we return)
Sunday School is offered for our young people ages 5-17 years old during the academic year (September – June). We offer a wonderful program (Living the Good News), where our young people have an engaging opportunity for learning the Holy Scriptures.
Youth Group (Once we return)
St. Philip’s Church has started a new Youth Group that will meet once a month on Saturdays for fun activities, events and trips. Please check out the full church and diocesan calendars located on the information table for upcoming events and dates.
Diocese of Maryland Legacy Society
~The Legacy Society is an opportunity for churches to recognize persons who have remembered their church in their will and estate plans. We encourage all parishes to establish a Legacy Society as a part of their development planning. We also have an All Saints Diocesan-wide Legacy Society which honors persons who have remembered either their parish or the Diocese at large in their will and estate plans. Your name is published in the Diocese of Maryland’s convention booklet and you will be invited to a service and reception honoring each member this fall, where both Bishops will present you with a Diocesan Legacy Society Pin. If you are interested or want more information please see John Parham or Pat McGrath.
St. Philip’s Mission Statement & Vision:
Vision Statement: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is an energetic, ever-growing, and increasingly mission-focused Christian community that is highly visible in the Greater Annapolis area and Maryland Diocese.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to restore people to unity with God and each other in Christ by promoting Stewardship, Community Outreach, Diverse Worship Services, Church Growth, and the Involvement of Youth and Young Adults in the development of a cross-generational church family.
