Sunday school and nursery for children of all ages

9:15 a.m. (various locations)

There’s a place for your child or grandchild in Sunday school at St. Philip’s! Click the link below to register! 

Fellowship, Ministries Fair

9:30 a.m. (Parish Hall)

All adults are invited to enjoy coffee and breakfast treats in the Parish Hall before worship. You will also have an opportunity to browse info tables to learn about various lay ministry opportunities available in our parish, including our home and world missions committees, altar and flower guilds, and the ECW, a group for every church woman! Our adult Sunday morning offerings, including the Rector’s Forum and Justin Hare's parenting class, begin September 18.

Worship

10:30 a.m. (no 8:15 service on Rally Sunday)

The Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller, fresh off his sabbatical, will be preaching at our single worship service of Holy Communion: Rite I, which will be complete with bagpipe and brass. A nursery is provided for children three years old and younger, and children’s church is available for children ages four through third grade. 

Fellowship Lunch (volunteers needed!)

12:00 noon (Parish Hall)

After the service, head over to the Parish Hall for fellowship and a delicious BBQ lunch––there will be kid-friendly options and a jump castle, too! If you can help with set-up and/or cleanup, please email the Rev. Brian McGreevy or call him at (854) 429-1938.

We're getting ready to get into the full swing of fall! View our start dates below, and view all that St. Philip’s has to offer you and your family in our fall discipleship brochure, available in the church office now and on our website at the link below. Many small-group Bible and book studies also begin next week.

Middle School Youth Group: September 9

Children's Sunday School: September 11

High School Youth Group: September 11

Children's Choirs: September 14, 15

Wednesdays Alive!: September 14

Adult Sunday Morning Offerings (including Rector's Forum): September 18

Rector's Bible Study: September 22



Kanuga registration is open! This retreat is an opportunity for St. Philippians to be strengthened and nourished in their walk with Christ while receiving a message of personal encouragement from our very own bishop, the Rt. Rev. Chip Edgar. 

What to expect: A fun-filled, relaxing weekend including socials, lectures, worship, sing-alongs, family-style dining, recreation opportunities, and free time. On-site recreation includes kayaking, tennis, and hiking. Nearby Hendersonville offers apple-picking at orchards, shopping, golf, and more.

We have a limited number of spaces available, so register now at the link below. Registration will close on October 3 or when all spots are filled, whichever comes first.

Join your diocesan friends this Saturday, September 10, for a Diocesan Beach Day at St. Christopher. We'll begin at 10:00 a.m. and end with Eucharist at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Palms. The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina will be handing the reins of the camp over on October 1, 2022—let's give thanks together for all God has done among us in this sacred space.

Did you know that all women members of St. Philip’s are members of St. Philip’s ECW (Every Church Woman)? Its leadership is composed of an elected executive committee, directors, and ad hoc committees, and its chief goal is to promote Christian fellowship and growth for all women of St. Philip’s through Bible studies, dinners with guest speakers, and service opportunities. All ladies of St. Philip’s are encouraged to attend the monthly board meetings.

Questions about the ECW? Contact Caroline Fitzgerald, ECW president.

New Mothers Committee: The ECW is looking for a few volunteers to serve on the New Mothers Committee. This committee helps women transition from “expecting” to “mothering” by providing a meal, prayers, and encouragement. The new mothers and fathers always appreciate any break they can get! Please contact Gigi Dobbins at gigimccartydobbins@gmail.com if you’d like to help!

About Theology on Tap: Theology on Tap is a bi-weekly gathering for young adults in Charleston who long for meaningful conversation about life and God. We’ll be meeting again Tuesday, September 13, 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 "The Real Jesus For Real Life," and we will be connecting what Jesus actually said to our day-to-day lives.

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!

We will continue our biweekly schedule through the fall, so if you can't make it September 13, be sure to stop by September 27!

The ECW is excited to announce that Valerie Elliot Shepard is the guest speaker at the Fall Dinner, which will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, October 18!

Val is the only daughter of missionary greats Jim and Elisabeth Elliot. Many of you may be familiar with their story, which has galvanized countless ones over the years for mission to the nations. Val is a pastor’s wife, mother of eight and grandmother

of thirteen, speaker, author, and beautiful woman of faith. All ladies are encouraged to attend!

At the first Generations Ministry event of the fall, Valerie and her husband, Walt, will address grandparents and anyone else interested in learning about passing faith on to the next generation. 

My son, Cash (yes, his name is Cash), had been wanting to earn more money to purchase the essentials of a 9-year-old: candy, video game bucks, and Pokémon cards. But I knew if I continued to give my hardworking son odd jobs around the house, I would soon be bankrupt. Fortunately, a divine opportunity appeared. One of our wonderful neighbors asked Cash to mow the lawn. (He agreed to add me as part of his mowing team on a voluntary basis.)

Cash did a great job, and the money started piling in. He was getting $20 each time, sometimes making $80 a month! I was really proud of him. He would faithfully put 10% in his Giving jar, 10% in the Savings jar, and the rest was for spending. He would never touch or ask to use the Giving jar for something else. The problem was ... he wasn’t sure where or how to give it. I encouraged him to think of things that he was excited about and could help people. But I just got the wide-eyed blank stare.

Godly Grandparenting Matters is a monthly column that shares tips, books, and other resources to help you in your intentional grandparenting journey. If you have an activity or resource to share, please contact Lynn Dayton (lland312@gmail.com) or Jane McGreevy (janemcgreevy@yahoo.com).

St. Philippians, we have an opportunity to show hospitality to bishops who will be in the area for the New Wineskins Conference later this month.

The diocese is able to provide accommodations at Camp St. Christopher for the bulk of the visit, but they are in need of hosts for the weekends bookending that time, as well as for the most pressing period: Sunday, September 25, through Wednesday, September 28. Are you able to host one or more visiting bishops in your home for any or all of that time? If so, please email the Rev. Bob Lawrence at robert.stratton.lawrence@gmail.com.

Does your heart jump with eager anticipation when you hear a phone ring? Do you long to utter the words, “Please hold while I transfer you”? Are you curious about what St. Philip’s is like during the week?

Consider volunteering for a shift at the front desk! Front desk volunteers answer the phone (no worries, we’ll walk you through the steps), greet people who come to meet with clergy or staff with a warm St. Philip’s welcome, and partake of all the yummy St. Philip’s coffee they could ever want. And there are usually plenty of goodies left over from Bible studies or Wednesday night dinners to munch on!

We’ve set up coverage openings for morning and afternoon slots Monday, September 19, though Friday, September 30, in order to facilitate some much-deserved time away, but even a couple of hours of your presence would be a huge blessing! Click the link below or call the church office at (843) 722-7734 to sign up.

The Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller, Rector, will be preaching this Sunday at our single service of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.

Dorothy Lancaster, Director of Ministry to Children and Families, and Rachel Murphy, Executive Assistant to the Rector, have worked across the hall from each for over a year now, which is apparently the amount of time it takes for coworkers to begin accidentally dressing alike.

Last Tuesday, Dorothy and Rachel both arrived at work in black pants and cream-colored blouses with tiny black polka dots and ruffled sleeves. The very next day, they chose black, short-sleeved, knee-length dresses to accomplish their "twinning" look.

The odds were against a coincidental third day of twinning, and indeed, those of us who clung to the hope of being yet again fashionably entertained were disappointed when Dorothy arrived on Thursday in a striped top and Rachel in floral. 

If you follow St. Philip's on Facebook or Instagram, then you already knew about last week's OOTD excitement. If you don't follow St. Philip's...why not? Take a minute now to get connected so that you will always be among the first to hear about upcoming events, schedule changes, and the staff's wardrobe choices.

Important Dates

September 10 ~ Diocesan Beach Day at Camp St. Christopher 

September 11 ~ Rally Sunday (no 8:15 service; Sunday school resumes; Ministries Fair; BBQ lunch)

September 13 ~ ECW board meeting (8:00 a.m.)

September 14 ~ Men's lunch with Bishop Chip Edgar (12 noon)

September 14 ~ Theology on Tap (7:00 p.m.)

September 20 ~ Fall blood drive

September 22 ~ Rector’s Bible Study resumes (noon)

September 22-25 ~ New Wineskins Conference

September 28 ~ Svyati Duo organ & cello concert (noon)

October 2 ~ Choral Evensong with the choirs of St. Philip’s and Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant (5:00 p.m.)

October 6 ~ LAMB Dinner Party with a Purpose

October 15 ~ Men’s Summit with Bishop Edgar (St. Paul’s Summerville)

October 18 ~ ECW Fall Dinner with guest speaker Valerie Elliot Shepard

October 19 ~ Generations Ministry event with Valerie and Walt Shepard (10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall)

October 21-23 ~ Anglican Women's Fall Retreat

October 28-30 ~ Parish Retreat at Kanuga

November 5 ~ Lowcountry Walk for Life

We pray for the sick: Jean Carlton, Lidia DiPaolo, George Rawling Evans, Sally Fayard, Elizabeth Flowers, Mary Forbes, Robert Gould, Kathryn Heikes, Susan Hemminger, Robert Johnson, Robert Kizer, Alan McNeel, John Murray, Marijane and Kenneth Nichols, Molly Margaret O’Quinn, Bill Phillipps, Libby LeLand Puckette, Coco Reed, Valerie Rouillard, Fran Sanders, Sydney Severance, Pete Sperr, Margaret Swanson, Judy Vandiford, Lindsey Wing, and Harrison Woods.

We grieve with and pray for the family of Frances Cheshire Rhett, who died on August 30.

We grieve with and pray for Rachel Murphy and family on the death of her grandfather, Dorrence Bernard DeCock, on September 3.

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.

Collect for Sunday:

O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee, mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. 

Readings for Sunday:

• Isaiah 53:1-6
• Matthew 11:25-30