All Things St. Philip's
December 8, 2021
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Full Regathering in the Sanctuary every Sunday
at 10:30am.
All Sunday services will continue to Premiere on
Zoom and Facebook.
Registration is Required!
You will find the link to register every
Wednesday in this email.
The registration link for Sunday, December 12 is below:
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Registration will close on Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at midnight.
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Advent Sunday Devotions
This year's Advent study will come from "The Fullness of Time" Advent Devotional. The devotionals are the yearly gift from the St. Anne's Guild. Look for yours in the mail.
Join Rev. Marlene on Zoom each Sunday evening in
Advent for a time of study, prayer and devotions
We will will gather on Zoom from
6:30pm to 7:30pm on:
December 12
December 19
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Scripture Readings on Advent Sundays
The scripture readings for our Sunday worship services during Advent are
taken from "A Woman's Lectionary for the Whole Church" by Wilda C. Gafney. It is a new lectionary that includes a new gender expansive translation of the biblical text.
For your continued study and enjoyment, the book can be found on
Amazon, Church Publishing, Inc., and at most bookstores.
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Bishop's Meditation
by Jennifer Brooke-Davidson
"Windows and Chimneys"
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Confirmation
Confirmation classes will begin soon as our Bishops visit has been moved to January 16th, 2022. We will gather virtually on December 17 & 30, 2021 and January 7 & 13, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm and in person on January 15th for rehearsal and a meal.
If you are interested in being confirmed,
please go to the link below and fill out the confirmation form and email it to Rev. Marlene by
December 15th, 2021 at pastoralcare@stphilips.org
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Our Bishops visit has been moved to January 16th, 2022. If you are interested in being baptized or having your child baptized please go to the link below and fill out the Baptism form and email it to
Rev. Marlene by December 19th, 2021 at pastoralcare@stphilips.org
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Episcopal Church 2022 Calendars
The calendars should arrive in the coming weeks.
You may pre-order yours by sending an email to office@stphilipsrva.org or
purchase one on the first Sunday of January.
The cost of the calendar is $3.00.
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St. Philip's Outreach Opportunities
Here are three worthy outreach initiates sponsored
by our church to benefit our community
during this holiday season:
Anna Julia Cooper School Episcopal School
Barack Obama Elementary School
St. Francis Food Pantry
As we enter into this holiday season,
please take a moment to share your blessings through
one of these worthy causes.
See details of the projects below~
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St. Philip’s partners again this year with
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School to support their
mission and ministry. This year we have the opportunity to
provide students and teachers with needed supplies.
(Please see the two Amazon Wishlist and the Supply list below.)
On December 12, we have an ingathering and blessing of the supplies to be delivered on December 16. Please place your donations in the
designated box in the church atrium.
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Here is a list of other items which are needed:
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· Tissues
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· Snacks (crackers, fruit snacks, granola bars, other healthy snacks)
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· Hand sanitizer
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· Basic cleaning supplies (lysol wipes, windex)
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· Disposable gloves (sterile or non-sterile)
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· Thin dry erase markers
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· Laundry detergent (for washing cloth masks & PE uniforms)
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· Ziploc bags (all sizes)
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· Plastic pencil cases
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· Pencils (need about a billion)
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· Basic medical supplies (band-aids, gauze/tape, Benadryl, antacids,
ibuprofen (Tylenol)
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· Colored duct tape (all colors)
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· Chart paper (giant post-it notes)
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· Laminating pockets (8.5×11)
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· Dry erase board erasers
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· New or gently used khaki pants
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· $10 or more valued gift cards to Target or Wal-mart (for prizes or help
with khaki uniform pants)
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Barack Obama Elementary School |
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The St. Mary's Guild is once again coordinating a
"Winter Holiday Clothing Drive"
for the students of our neighborhood school,
Barack Obama Elementary School.
We would like to continue with this tradition by giving them items
on their wish list. They are always very very grateful for our
kindness and assistance especially at Christmas. Their needs are great but as winter approaches their clothes closet is especially of concern. Our collection is going to concentrate on hats, scarves, gloves, and socks
(of course other items are welcome).
Because of health concerns due to the pandemic, we can only collect new items and/or monetary donations. We will be collecting through January 16, 2022.
Please make monetary donations payable to
St. Philip's Church and put “Winter Holiday Drive” in the memo.
How can a child learn if they are worried about being cold?
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St. Francis Foodbank
Christmas Project
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Do you receive calendars and cards as part of solicitations from
charitable organizations that you cannot use?
The St. Francis Food Pantry will GLADLY take them off your hands!
(or you can purchase individual cards, boxes of cards, and/or calendars)
The food pantry would like you to join us in collecting Christmas cards
and 2022 calendars to add to the items we give to our clients.
Calendars and cards are one of the most asked for items in early December.
It's such a simple item, we believe we can fulfill the need with your help!
We would like to have the cards and calendars available to our clients soon.
There will be a box in the atrium each Sunday labeled
Foodbank Christmas.
So please bring your cards and calendars to church!
We thank you for your participation in this project!
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New Worship Bags for Children!
Rev. Marlene has created "Worship Bags" for our little ones to enjoy during the service. It contains many fun activities and even a Children's Bulletin which corresponds to the Sunday's of the church season to take home! Don't forget to
take one when you arrive at church with your child. The canvas bag should be left
at the exit to be refilled for the next weeks fun!
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"Broken Open" is our Annual Giving theme.
Click the link below for your pledge card and
Annual Giving information.
Thank you!
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The Third Sunday of Advent |
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Prayer of the Day
Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears and break open our hearts, that rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you all and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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WARNING About Emails Spoofing Clergy
Please be aware that Rev. Marlene will NEVER reach out to you individually asking for any type of gift card or financial contribution. Our clergy will ONLY email you from their church addresses with the domain of @stphilipsrva.org. If you receive an email that claims to be from Rev. Marlene with an urgent request, please check the email address, do not respond and report the email to your ISP. If you have questions or concerns call the church office at (804) 321-1266.
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Ways to Donate to St. Philip's
Check - Send to PO Box 27492, Richmond VA 23261
Online Banking & Electronic checks - set up payment with your bank
PayPal - Click here to donate or go to our website and click GIVE
Text - Text GIVE to 833-959-2287
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Vestry Members, Staff & Ministry Areas |
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PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: Rev. Marlene E. Forrest
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SR. WARDEN: Thomas Beatty
JR. WARDEN: Moses Golatt
TREASURER: Vickie Seymour
REGISTER: Carolyn Lanier
VESTRY MEMBERS:
Kenneth Anderson
Ernie Armstrong
Sherrard Gardner
Melissa Greene
Nathaniel Lewis
Renarda Williams
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To learn about a specific ministry or associated programs, please contact the Vestry liaison for more information.
Community Engagement:
Ernie Armstrong
TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION:
Kenneth Anderson
In the near term, Vestry liaisons will be assigned to:
WORSHIP (All things Sunday morning)
YOUTH
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Deborah S. Taliaferro
MINISTER OF MUSIC: Dr. Willis L. Barnett
VERGER: Nathaniel Lewis
SEXTON: Richard LeTang
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St. Philip's Episcopal Church
2900 Hanes Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
804-321-1266
www.stphilipsrva.org
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