June 5, 2026

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• Sunday at 8:00 a.m. – During this season, we enjoy sharing the same Holy Eucharist, Rite II liturgy in our Sunday morning 8:00 a.m. spoken service as the 10:30 a.m. service.
• Children’s Church at 10:30 a.m. – On Sunday all children (K-5th grade) are invited to Children’s Church during the Liturgy of the Word in the 10:30 a.m. service. Children may be brought to the Sunday School room across from the Godly Play room (the youth classroom) before parents/grandparents go to church. Children will be taken to the church during the Peace and should join their family for communion.
• Sunday at 10:30 a.m. – Join us for Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) at our 10:30 a.m. service.
• Coffee Hour after the 10:30 a.m. service – All are invited and always welcome to join us in Miller Hall (our large upstairs meeting room) after the 10:30 a.m. service for juice or coffee and fellowship. This is a great chance to mingle, meet new people, or just relax with friends.

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at both morning services, we will feature original compositions by St. Philippian Harvey Miller. Harvey’s music has enriched the life of our parish for many years, and we are grateful to share these works as part of our worship together. We hope you will join us for this special morning celebrating the gifts and talents within our parish community.

Healing prayer and holy anointing are now a regular part of our worship life at St. Philip’s. Rooted in the New Testament and carried through the Church’s tradition, this ministry offers prayer, the laying on of hands, and anointing with holy oil as signs of God’s presence, mercy, and healing grace.

You are invited to come forward for any need—physical, emotional, or spiritual: illness, anxiety, grief, major decisions, or simply a desire to rest in God’s care. All are welcome to receive these prayers and the healing love of Christ.

Are you aware that St. Philip’s had two Parish Houses? The second Parish House is our current one, and even that is an original building with an addition.

The only mention found of the first Parish House came in September 1956, when the Rev. McKenzie noted that $3,500 remained on the mortgage. Looking to the future, he suggested that the property adjacent to the church be purchased and a fund established for a new Parish House.

In October 1957, J.D. Curwen (Every Member Canvass) and Eben Morrow (Building Committee) reported to the parish that a study had been undertaken to construct a 4,000 square foot Parish House with the following: a meeting room and kitchen, activities room, 11 classrooms, choir room, and supply rooms. The resulting cost would be $40,000. It wasn’t until May 1961 that a called Vestry meeting resulted in the selection of an architect and a contract established. This was probably due to a change of rector (now Fr. Valentine).

The first women to serve on the Building Committee (1962) were: Mrs. Kapp, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Matthews. In May 1962, a special Vestry meeting was called to clarify the duties of the Building Committee. They were authorized to begin construction and continue until the contract was complete. Of great concern to the church women was the exclusion of 2 stoves, a dishwasher, and hot water booster for the kitchen. Wiring and plumbing were to be roughed in.

The new Parish House was completed in February 1963, but not dedicated until April, on the eve of St. Philip’s Day. The Parish celebrated with a luncheon and open house. In June, two new stoves and hoods were installed in the kitchen.

The Parish House remained this way until an addition (and our current Parish House) was undertaken in the 1990s.

Nine years ago, a vision for helping neighbors with a basic need became a reality. Today, the Laundry Project continues to serve our community through the dedication of volunteers and faithful partnerships. Please read more about this important ministry!

Please read more to see highlights from the May 2026 Vestry meeting.

At The Bread of Life, we believe that no one should go hungry -- and, with your help, we work every day to make that come true! Our Open Market is currently providing over 16,000 lbs of groceries each month - ALL of which is made possible through donations like yours to the Red Wagon of canned goods and shelf-stable groceries. Whether you shop from the list of needs below (and at the Red Wagon) or leverage the weekly BOGOs, we can use anything you give us!! Thank You!

Our ECW thrift shop raises money for local charities. Shop with us each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Shop is located at 219 S. Caldwell St. 

Follow us on Facebook (The Shop of St. Philip's) to keep up with sales and special announcements.

Please note that we accept donations on Mon-Tues-Wed from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and on Thurs-Fri-Sat (the days the Shop is open for business) from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We cannot accept donations after 3:00 on the days the Shop is open for business. Thanks!

For our new friends, CrossTown is our combined youth group made up of middle and high schoolers from Bethel A Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, and St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Every Sunday we come together for fellowship, faith, and food with retreats, service projects, and other fun events throughout the year. Read more to see what we’re doing!

The parish office will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. As always, a priest will be on call for pastoral emergencies.

Our next Celtic Gathering will be Saturday, June 20 at 5:00 p.m. in Miller Hall, our upstairs meeting space. Join us for an evening of praise, contemplation, reflection, poetry, and shared conversation inspired by the rich traditions of Celtic spirituality. Gather with us for a monthly time of quiet contemplation, community, and renewal. Friends and neighbors are warmly welcome. This gathering is family-friendly; childcare will not be provided.

Vacation Bible School is almost here! This year’s VBS, “Taste and See,” will take place at St. Philip’s from June 22–26, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day. Children are invited to join us for a week of stories, music, games, crafts, and activities as we explore God’s love together. We encourage everyone to invite a friend to come along! If your child(ren) can participate, please sign up using this registration link. We can’t wait to see you there!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! - If you would like to volunteer - for an hour, a morning, or all week! - please contact Abby at abby@goodphilip.com. We hope you can be a part of this fun week! 

Eco-spirituality merges spirituality with ecology. Douglas Christy described this connection between ecology and spirituality this way: “Our deepest feelings for the natural world are part of your spiritual longing.” In this series of talks, we will explore how God uses the natural world to transform us spiritually. Love, beauty and awe are God’s tools. We will begin to put all this together as we contemplate the natural world. Tom Lewis will lead the series and will be joined by Tony Gillman and Diane Delafield, both of whom have experience with spirituality in nature. Join us on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in Miller Hall, our large upstairs meeting room. The dates for this series are July 12, 19, 26, and August 2.

Supervised playground time will be open for children during the class.

For our event, a limited number of books are being ordered, so parishioners and guests are encouraged to reserve a copy in advance by signing the reservation sheet in Easel Alley (outside the parish office). For more information about the book and author, visit craiggralley.com.

Historically Speaking: A Cornerstone Centennial Event: As part of a special weekend of remembrance, August 28–30, 2026, St. Philip’s will host a book-launch party on Friday evening, August 28, featuring Echoes of Eden in Western North Carolina: The Johnstone Settlement, 1852–1864 by Craig Robert Gralley.

This fascinating work explores the earliest origins of our church and the permanent community of Charlestonians who made St. Philip’s their spiritual home. Copies will be available for purchase for $39.95 plus tax (cash, check, or credit card accepted). Proceeds will benefit both St. Philip’s and key African American institutions in Brevard.

Our Cornerstone Centennial gift to Bound for Glory Camp is already bearing fruit. The camp recently sent this letter of thanks for St. Philip’s $50,000 contribution toward its new culinary center and the ministry it will support for generations to come.

St. Philip’s Prayer Chain requests may be submitted directly to stp.prayers@gmail.com. Prayer for/from our parish members may be requested by full name, first name only, or anonymously. These prayers are confidential and are NOT put in the bulletin nor on the Sunday list. Please use this email ONLY for prayer requests and if you have an emergency. You may also call Daphne's cell (828-989-7877) and leave a confidential message. 

Read more to see a list of June birthdays and anniversaries for our parish.

Thank you for investing your treasure in the work and mission of St. Philip’s. Your gift supports our Worship – in Word and Sacrament and music. Read more to explore donating.

The Season after Pentecost is the sixth and final season of the church year. This season, sometimes referred to as "ordinary time," is the longest of the Church year, lasting through summer and well into late autumn, ending with the coming of Advent. During the Season after Pentecost we recount the stories of Jesus' ministry, read and study passages from the Old Testament, and discuss letters written by disciples for members of the early church. The color for the Season after Pentecost is green, appropriate for the season of growth. 

Join us each week at our services of Holy Eucharist!

• Sundays, 8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II (spoken)
• Sundays, 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music)
• Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II (College Walk Community Chapel)
• Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing (Chapel)

The Rev. Elizabeth Roles, Rector 

Abby Glass, Children, Youth, and Family Minister

Claire Sikes-Clark, Children's Ministry Associate

Dr. Brittnee Siemon, Director of Music Ministry

Jackson Morton, Organist

Angela Patane, Maintenance Supervisor 

Bob Wesneski, Treasurer

Jill Stewart, Parish Administrator

Peggy Bridges (2026)

Gordon Murray (2026-Senior Warden)

Jen Silva (2026)

Lynn Adams (2027)

Fred Brown (2027)

Mike Wallace (2027-Junior Warden)

Jeff Ambrose (2028)

Frank Duckworth (2028)

Mike Dunham (2028)

Susan Winsor (Clerk)

On June 9, 1536, the clergy of England agreed to petition for the right to read the Bible. On June 9, 1549, England's first Act of Uniformity, passed by Parliament in January, took effect. The act ordered that religious services be consistent throughout the country, using Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer. Read more about our anglican treasure!