The first session of choir camp with Zippy Hood, Director of Children’s Choirs, was so much fun! Campers played games and enjoyed some musical activities while getting to know each other (and Ms. Zippy!). We’ve got one more choir camp session, and all children entering 2nd–12th grade are invited!

This is a great way for those thinking of signing up for choir to get a sneak peek of our program and a great refresher for those returning.

Canterbury and St. David Choirs (4th-12th grades)

St. Cecilia Choir (2nd and 3rd grades)

Did you know that you could be a missionary by standing at the door of the church? St. Philip’s Open Door is a missionary ministry operating out of our own church, in our own city, ministering to people who come from all over this nation and the world, many of whom are curious about our faith.

On July 26, volunteers gathered with Elizabeth Bowles, Brian McGreevy, and Penn Hagood in the sanctuary to hear about the rich history and architectural meaning of St. Philip’s Church and to learn how to be part of the Open Door Ministry, sharing the knowledge and love of Christ with others. Just as Jesus taught in parables or stories that painted descriptive images of spiritual lessons, so the church, Christ’s body in the world, models his example and uses visual imagery to convey spiritual Truth. Our church offers a powerful example of his salvation story.

This fall, we plan to open the church doors to visitors and seeking souls every day of the week. There will be additional classes open to all so that everyone might learn about the glorious story our church tells and the inspiring history in which her members have taken part.

If you are interested in being part of St. Philip’s Open Door Ministry, please contact Elizabeth Bowles at (843) 364-0810 or epbowles2@comcast.net or Penn Hagood at (843) 709-9803 or pennhagood@gmail.com.

Landmark Partners, a Baltimore development company, aims to soon begin the first phase of construction on a four-story condominium project on Cumberland Street between Church and State Streets, directly across the street from St. Philip’s Parish House.

With the approval of the wardens and vestry, the St. Philip’s leadership sent a letter in opposition to the project to Mayor John Tecklenburg; City Councilman Mike Seekings; City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review Chair John Robinson; City of Charleston Director of Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability Robert Summerfield; the Historic Charleston Foundation; and the Preservation Society of Charleston.

About Theology on Tap: Theology on Tap is a gathering for young adults in Charleston who long for meaningful conversation about life and God. We’ll be meeting again Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 in the Whiskey Room at Henry’s on the Market for drinks (cash bar), apps (provided), and conversation. Next week's topic is "Nailbiters: Navigating Life's Big Decisions" with special guest Andrew O'Dell.

At each of our meetings, we welcome your questions, which you can submit anonymously through a texting app. Free parking at the church parking lot is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a friend!

.For more information about the conference and to join other St. Philippians who are attending, please contact Susan Keller or Gerry McCord.

The Rev. Andrew R. O'Dell will be preaching this Sunday at our services of Holy Communion at 8:15 and Morning Prayer at 10:30 a.m.

Prayer appointments are available with trained prayer ministers for personal needs related to healing for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. All meetings are confidential and can be arranged by contacting Juanita Orvin (juanitaorvin@gmail.com) or Frenchie Richards frichards7@aol.com.

Call Suzanne McCord, head of the prayer chain, and she will pass your request on to members of the chain:

suzanne1959@gmail.com or (843) 224-1630.

August 16 ~ Theology on Tap (7:00 p.m. at Henry’s)

September 11 ~ Rally Sunday (Sunday school resumes)

September 22-25 ~ New Wineskins Conference

October 6 ~ LAMB Dinner Party with a Purpose

October 21-23 ~ Anglican Women's Fall Retreat

October 28-30 ~ Parish Retreat at Kanuga

We pray for the sick: Lidia DiPaolo, George Rawling Evans, Sally Fayard, Elizabeth Flowers, Robert Gould, Susan Hemminger, Robert Johnson, Robert Kizer, Molly Margaret O’Quinn, Baby Zan Murphey, John Murray, Marijane and Kenneth Nichols, Bill Phillipps, Alfred Pinckney, Libby LeLand Puckette, Coco Reed, Valerie Rouillard, Fran Sanders, Margaret Swanson, Lindsey Wing, and Harrison Woods.

We grieve with and pray for Mary Pennell and family on the death of her husband, Robert “Van” VanLoo Pennell, on August 3.

We grieve with and pray for Stephanie Reed and family on the death of her daughter-in-law, Joslyn Dean Reed, on August 6.

We grieve with and pray for Janice Grant and family on the death of her brother, Richard Max Hinton.

We pray for our expectant parents: Anna Gray and Ralph Baker, Felicia and Tim Evans, and Carter and Foxy Foxworth.

We pray for protection for Becca Baird, Chris and Julia Beasley, Graham Blunt, Henry Clayton, Ben Colyer, David Daughtridge, Eric Gaines, Morgan and Mason Herring, Andrew Kane, Quin Kane, Horry Kerrison, Frazier Kulze, John Mason, Zach McFadden, Philip Middleton III, Jackson Miller, Edward Pritchard, Nathaniel Rollings, David Scott, and John Self.

We pray for our home and world missions: Star Gospel Mission, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Suzy McCall and LAMB, for the medical missions to Honduras, for ministry to victims of genocide and AIDS in Rwanda, for the Persecuted Church, for Anglican Frontier Missions, for Uganda Christian University Partners, for Water Mission and the Global Water Center, and for St. Jean Baptiste, our sister church, and the schools in Haiti.