Join us tonight at 5:30 for the return of our midweek, come-as-you-are service of Holy Communion, Wednesdays Alive! While we won't be gathering for supper afterwards, we will be offering two class/fellowship options later in the evening––one via Zoom and one in person. The Rev. Brian McGreevy's new C.S. Lewis class, "Mere Christianity: Timely Truth for a Hurting World," will meet on Zoom at 7:15 p.m., while College Fellowship (for young adults college-aged and up), will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room (note that this is a new start time).

Our resident C.S. Lewis scholar is back! Join the Rev. Brian McGreevy tonight at 7:15 p.m. on Zoom as he begins his exploration of C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity," a book that is still remarkably fresh today, serving as an encouragement to the believer, a winsome challenge to the doubter, and an effective apologetic for the unbeliever. Podcast subscription information is coming soon!

St. Philip's has officially been back in the sanctuary for two months and broadcasting live for two weeks! We hope that everyone has been able to worship comfortably either in the church or at home.

Those who are still worshipping from home may visit our YouTube channel Sunday morning or use this direct link to the video to watch the stream. The link will go live at 10:00 a.m., and the video itself will begin at about 10:25 with the prelude. The recording will remain available at the same link after the stream ends for viewing at your convenience, and it will also be uploaded to our Vimeo page later in the day.

Reservations for worship this Sunday's services of Holy Communion (8:15 and 10:30) and childcare (10:30 only) open today at 9:00 a.m. You may register at the link below or call the church office at (843) 722-7734 to reserve space.

The diaper and wipe drive for Lowcountry Pregnancy Center has officially begun! Let's help our Home Missions partner by stocking their shelves with diapers and wipes! Larger sizes (3, 4, and 5) are in greater demand.

•. October 26-October 30 at the church office

• Sunday, November 1, at church

• Monday, November 2, 9:00-10:00 a.m. in front of the church office

Tricounty Family Ministries has a number of volunteer and donation opportunities available now and coming up soon. Click the button below to learn more!

Unlike most things that have occured in the year 2020, this year’s Diocesan Women’s Retreat at Camp St. Christopher actually lived up to what it claimed to be, and even more!

The overwhelming sense that I felt from the first day to the last was shelter from the craziness of the world we are currently living in. Just walking up to Susannah’s House, where the weekend’s events would be held, was peaceful. The ladies had thought of everything we might want or need. And they greeted us with smiles and happy faces on the porch.

Then walking to our cabin was like walking into our own little bit of heaven. There was a deer munching on some grass, the breeze was blowing gently off the water, and we could hear the waves lapping on the beach just behind the massive palmetto log cross that stands in the dunes right in front of our cabin. The sun was getting lower and the half moon was bright white against the clear blue sky.

Inside the cabin, there were more treats waiting for each us, as well as ceiling fans and air conditioning. But one notable thing was missing--a TV. It was the perfect place to find shelter in times of unrest.

Last Wednesday was a busy day at St. Philip's! Staff members met up in the parlor for socially distant envelope-stuffing––while seriously missing the banter and laughter of the faithful "inSPIRE ladies," who (pre-pandemic) would normally have headed up such an endeavor. But we were blessed with the presence of volunteer extraordinaire Ann Hunley Harrington and her unstoppable work ethic––and the Rev. Hank Avent, who was in the building on other business, took a seat and helped us out, too! Before we knew it, we had close to 1,000 envelopes stuffed with information about this year's Vestry nominations ... did you receive yours? If not, click the button below to read it online.

Grandparents! We have such a great opportunity to learn about intentional grandparenting––just tune in Mondays from 8:00 to 9:00 for "Grand Monday Nights," presented by the Legacy Coalition. The October 26th topic was "The Blessing," and it will be continued next Monday as we focus on how we might bless our families at Thanksgiving. Click the button below to sign up for this free series––and embrace your spiritual role in your grandchildren's lives.

Questions about this webinar series or about Generations, the grandparents' ministry at St. Philip's? Contact Lynn Dayton at (843) 343-1001 or lland312@gmail.com.

All are invited to join in tomorrow as the Reverend Jeffrey S. Miller continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew on Zoom! Make yourself a sandwich, grab your Bible and a seat on your couch, and meet up with us on Zoom!

Would you like to be a part of the team that prepares the glorious gifts to God that grace the altar each week? You're in luck––the ladies on the team want you to be a part of their team, too! No flower-arranging experience is necessary. Contact Sarah Stuhr at sarahstuhr@bellsouth.net or (843) 559-3342.

College-aged (and beyond!) St. Philippians and friends, join your peers and the Rev. Justin Hare for food and conversation tonight at 6:30––bring a pal! Call/text Justin at (843) 478-3443 or click below to email him if you have any questions.

Last Thursday, the Rev. Jeff Miller talked to us about doubt versus unbelief, and yesterday, the Rev. Brian McGreevy helped us prepare for All Saints' Day by sharing with us the great hymn "For All the Saints." Click the images above to watch!

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday ... or you'll be an hour early to church!

Call Juanita Orvin, who will connect you with a prayer minister who will pray for your concerns over the phone.

juanitaorvin@gmail.com or (843) 884-4018

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

Start by following St. Philip's on Instagram and liking our page on Facebook. You'll receive lots of suggestions for connecting with other St. Philippians!

November 1, 2 ~ Diaper Drive for Lowcountry Pregnancy Center. (Drop-off at church office has begun)

November 7 ~ 13th Annual Lowcountry Walk for Life––Learn more.

December 6 ~ 20s and 30s Oyster Roast (Parish House lawn, 3:00-5:00 p.m.)

We pray for the sick: Dotsy Boineau, Kelsey Brockbank, Carol Burk, Katie Burris, Brian Cook, Elizabeth Flowers, Mary Forbes, Abigail Golde, Robert Gould, Janet Hanger, Jonathan Hanger, Cecilia Hawkins, Dan Kohn, Mac Leppard, Joe Livesay, Doug McAdams, Elaine Pendarvis, Deborah Pollak, Harold Robling, Charles Truluck, Mike Walsh, and Lindsey Wing.

We grieve with and pray for Toni Rhett and family on the death of her mother, Marguerite Legare Smith Wannamaker, on October 16.

We pray for protection for Becca Baird, Chris and Julia Beasley, Graham Blunt, Henry Clayton, Ben Colyer, David Daughtridge, Hayes Fair, George Hoefer, Andrew Kane, Horry Kerrison, Charles Kirkman, Frazier Kulze, John Mason, Philip Middleton III, Jackson Miller, Ned Montgomery, Edward Pritchard, and David Scott serving in our Armed Forces.

We pray for our home missions: Star Gospel Mission, Tricounty Family Ministries, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, St. John's Chapel, and the Open Door Ministry.

We pray for our world missions: For Suzy McCall and LAMB, for the medical missions to Honduras, for ministry to victims of genocide and AIDS in Rwanda, for 10/40 Tribal Commission, for Water Mission, and for St. Jean Baptiste, our sister church, and the schools in Haiti.