Dr. Barnett has served as the minister of music at St. Philip’s since July 2013.

An accomplished violinist and composer, Dr. Barnett received his Bachelor of Science in music education from Norfolk State University in 1973. He went on to obtain a Master of Science in music composition from Norfolk State University in 1978 and his Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Union University in 1997. He has also studied at Catholic University of America and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Most recently, he served at Virginia Union University as an associate professor of music and coordinator of choral activities.

The people of St. Philip’s are grateful for his service to them and God. He routinely uses his talent, experience and musical connections to enhance our worship. We are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Barnett serving with us and look forward to seeing how God will continue to use him in enriching our musical ministry.

In 2021, we would have celebrated our 160th church anniversary, but the pandemic had other plans. We plan to celebrate our 161st Church Jubilee this fall and are seeking volunteers to assist in the planning. Contact Joy Lee if interested.

Join a small group where you will learn Navajo ways from Navajo people whose values are deeply reflected in the Navajo prayer "The Beauty Way." For more information and to register, click the links below:

Thank you to all who volunteered to make Field Day at Barack Obama Elementary School a success!

Thank you also to the staff of Better Menswear Midlothian for outfitting two students from Richmond public schools on their way to Hampden Sydney College and Old Dominion University this fall!

As it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, the Episcopal Church’s Office of Black Ministries is pleased to announce a name change to African Descent Ministries to more inclusively reflect the community it serves.

Sunday Services are held weekly at 8 and 10:30 am. 

If you have any further questions, please reach out to the office at (804) 321-1266 or office@stphilipsrva.org. We look forward to seeing you at St. Philip’s!

Please note: Church School/Bible Study will be held at 9 am following the 8 am service, and we will continue to serve those who dial-in at 9.  

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The General Convention of the Episcopal Church

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of Tanzania

Metropolitan Richmond Cycle of Prayer: We pray for governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the mayor and city council of Richmond, the city administrator, and all city employees

Members of Our Sister Church: St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Boipatong, South Africa

All in Need of Healing: Mary Carter, Alexander Corbett, Anaya Gavins, Eva Hicks, Alaina LaVonne, Robinette Miller, Edmund Moore, Romaine Morgan, Pam Southall, Clementine Washington, Ed West, Louise White, Cynthia Smith Williams, John Williams, and Beverly Woody

Members of Our Armed Forces: Satchel Bacon, Brian Beatty, Reginald Coleman, Talon Cowgill, Tanya Cowgill, Deja Freeney, Deneisha Freeney, Vernon Harmon, Chauncey Hodge, Sa’ad McNeil, Franklin Morton Jr., Joseph Murray III, Benjamin Neely, Kevin B. Stallings, Vernon Threatt, and Travis Tuck

Please be aware that Rev. Marlene will NEVER reach out to you individually asking for any type of gift card or financial contribution. Our clergy will ONLY email you from their church addresses with the domain of @stphilipsrva.org. If you receive an email that claims to be from Rev. Marlene with an urgent request, please check the email address, do not respond and report the email to your ISP. If you have questions or concerns call the church office at (804) 321-1266.

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Rev. Marlene works remotely on Mondays and Wednesdays and can be reached by phone (804) 356-8216 or email revmarlene@stphilipsrva.org.

If you have a pastoral care need or an emergency and cannot reach Rev. Marlene directly, contact the Senior Warden, Thomas Beatty 

(804) 310-4742. 

MINISTER OF MUSIC: Dr. Willis L. Barnett

VERGER: Nathaniel Lewis

SEXTON: Richard LeTang