“Architecture is an emblem of the invisible abstract, no less than Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.”

William Durandus, Bishop of Mende, c. 1286 A.D.

Come and learn how the architectural symbolism of St. Philip’s Church proclaims the Gospel story and reveals the mystical union between God and His people, how its creators sought to have “the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might.” Ephesians 1:18-19. Come and see!

Bethea Long will be headed back to Ukraine next week to continue his volunteer work assisting nurses and doctors treating civilians injured in the war. There is a sock shortage in Ukraine, and with the cold weather coming, he has been asked to gather warm socks (both children's and adult sizes) to take back with him. Bring to church or drop off in the church office through September 27.

One day only––help make a previously homeless person's house into a home! Drop off Sunday, 10/1 (there will be a large truck parked beside the Parish House on Cumberland Street for you to place your donations) or arrange for pick-up of large items. Click the link below for a list of the most-needed items!

Looking for a great way to get to know others in the St. Philip’s family? Consider joining a Foyer Group! “Foyer” is a French word meaning “hearthside”––implying the warmth of a close, small group of friends sharing a common friendship. Whether you are longtime St. Philippian or a relative newcomer, we encourage you to participate to help strengthen the bonds of affection in our church family.

A Foyer Group will consist of eight to ten persons, married or single, assigned at random, and meeting, on a rotating basis, in each other’s homes once a month for about six months, to share a meal, conversation and fellowship, beginning in the fall and spring. You do not have to be a good cook or have a large home to participate! These are strictly social evenings and the keynote is simplicity. There is no agenda, other than having dinner and fellowship for a few hours. 

If you're a Citadel cadet interested in a ride to church and free lunch with a Citadel alum, please click the link below!

Illustrative purposes only. Car type not guaranteed.

Diocesan Men's Retreat

October 5–8 ~ Arden, NC

Mere Anglicanism Conference

January 18–20, 2024

St. Philip's Workday at Hope to Home

Saturday, October 7 ~ 9:00 a.m.

Serve a Meal to Citadel Cadets

at St. Alban’s Chapel

Monday, October 16 ~ 5:45 p.m.

Choral Evensong

Sunday, October 1 ~ 5:30 p.m.

Understanding Spiritual Warfare

Wednesday, October 11, 18, and 25 ~ 7:00 p.m. in Philadelphia Alley

Charleston Men's Chorus Fall Concert

Sunday, October 15 ~ 4:00 p.m.

The Rev. Brian K. McGreevy is preaching at our services of Holy Eucharist at 8:15 a.m. and Morning Prayer at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for children of all ages begins at 9:15 a.m., and adult classes, including the Rector's Forum, begin at 9:30 a.m.

While the rest of Charleston was caught up in F35gate, St. Philip's was caught up in its own little situation: a rash of earring-findings!

After having gone over two-and-a-half years without finding a single single earring (that is, not even one earring by itself and not in a pair), we found TWO in the space of a few hours.

We wish we could offer an explanation for this explosion in the rate of lost/found earrings, but we unfortunately have none. We can tell you, however, that we believe we have found the rightful owner of the earring found near the south gate––a trusted member of the St. Philip's family––so you can let go of any conspiracy theories you may have been entertaining.

If you follow St. Philip's on social media, you already knew about this odd spike in earring-findings. If you don't, why don't you take a minute right now to give us a follow so that you, too, can be among the first to hear about schedule changes, special events, and office oddities?

Important Dates

September 24 ~ Friends of St. Philip's Beauty with Charles DeAntonio (6:00 p.m. on the Choir Room portico)

September 26 ~ Red Cross Blood Drive

October 1 ~ Furniture/Home Goods Drive for Hope to Home

October 4 ~ Monthly Men's Lunch (12 noon in the Parish Hall)

October 5–8 ~ Diocesan Men’s Retreat (Arden, NC)

October 7 ~ St. Philip’s Day at Hope to Home

October 11, 18, and 25 ~ Understanding Spiritual Warfare with Frenchie Richards (7:00 p.m. in Philadelphia Alley) 

October 16 ~ Service Opportunity: St. Alban’s Chapel at The Citadel

October 20–22 ~ Anglican Women's Retreat (Epworth by the Sea)

October 24 ~ Dessert and Discussion: Sharing Your Faith with Children and Grandchildren (7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall)

October 28 ~ Parish Fall Festival (3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)

November 4 ~ Lowcountry Walk for Life

November 14 ~ ECW Fall Dinner with Amy Orr-Ewing

January 18–20, 2024 ~ Mere Anglicanism Conference

We pray for the sick: Tim Bass, Jean Carlton, Morris Cave, Diane Christensen, Karen Collins, Silas Cressman, Cullen Crowley, Sally Fayard, Mary Forbes, Susan Hemminger, Emily Hepworth, Ken Holden, George Hooks, Fred Jumper, Ken King, Marvin Kirkland, Robert Kizer, Wes Lewis, Rena Mack, Allison and Doug McAdams, Alan McNeel, Rene Meyer, Lou Parker, Elaine Pendarvis, Eli Penn, Meredith Repik, Fran Sanders, Pete Sperr, Margaret Swanson, Ginny Townsend, Lindsey Wing, and Libby Wright.

We grieve with and pray for the family of Joseph Coleman Hurteau, who died on September 14 .

We pray for our expectant parents: Jill and Alton Phillips, Liesl and Luke Cressman.

We pray for protection for Becca Baird, Graham Blunt, William Bruce, Robert Cale III, Henry Clayton, David Daughtridge, Paul Economy, Noah Flowe, 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, and David Scott serving in our Armed Forces.

We pray for our home and world missions: Lowcountry Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Star Gospel Mission, 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 Lord, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing worth: Send thine Holy Ghost and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee; grant this for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Readings for Sunday:

• Philippians 1:21-27
• Psalm 145:14–21
• Matthew 20:1-16