Be Born in Us Today Advent Series

Sunday, December 11

Join us for the Be Born in Us Today special service for the Third Week of Advent, a season when we are reminded of the birth of Christ. In this service, we remember that we have a clear path to the promised land of heaven through him who is the Way. Jesus is the Way. And he is born in us today.

Bishop Ordination

Thank you for your involvement at the bishop’s ordination. It was filled with joy at seeing you all turn out to represent St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. I am grateful to all the people who worked generously and seemingly without rest to make the celebration of Bishop Mark’s ordination such a memorable time.

-Rev. Marlene

Sunday School Survey

St. Philip's church school leaders are happy to announce that Sunday school classes will return next month. At this time, we need input from our church family. Please take a moment to click on the link below and fill out the brief survey. This survey is intended to help us gather information on how we can make Sunday school a more exciting experience for our St. Philip's youth. As always, we are looking for helpful advice from our church family that will assist us to enhance the experience of St. Philip's children. Thank you for your time and input.

St. Francis Food Pantry

Our St. Francis Pantry, which provides free food to some 65 families every other week, is earnestly in need of PAPER GROCERY BAGS. Please ask for these items when you shop and bring them to church to help feed the hungry.

If you have extra 2023 calendars or Christmas decorations, please consider donating them to the Food Pantry for our clients. Thanking you in advance, your St. Francis Food Pantry team.

Update on Diocesan Convention

More than 330 lay and clerical delegates from across the diocese gathered at the Richmond Marriott November 1-3 for the 224th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Virginia.... Read more.

Christmas Poinsettias

With the help of our parishioners each year, beautiful red poinsettias fill our parish church throughout the Christmas season. Please consider purchasing a live poinsettia plant for $20 to donate in memory of a loved one this Christmas.

Donation forms are available in the atrium of church that can be placed in the plate on Sundays. Or contact Diem, 804-321-1266 with your dedications.

Last day to donate is Sunday, December 18. Checks should be written to St. Philip's church, earmarked "Poinsettias for Christmas."

December 11, 8 & 10:30 am: The Third Sunday of Advent, Advent study follows 10:30 service

December 15, 7:30 pm: Blue Christmas Service and Holy Eucharist

December 18, 8 & 10:30 am: The Third Sunday of Advent, Advent study follows 10:30 service

December 24

6 pm: Christmas Eve Family Service

7:30 pm: Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and music

9:30 pm: Christmas music with St. Philip’s Choir

10:30 pm: Christmas Eve Mass with candlelight

December 25, 9:30 am (one service only): Holy Eucharist with Lessons & Carols

December 26-31: Christmas break, church office closed

January 8, 2023, 9:30 am: The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ, refreshments follow 10:30 service in parish hall

United Thank Offering

Cheer Us By Thy Drawing Nigh.... Advent is unfolding around us with the beginning of a new church year, and I am ready for it. Advent hymns have this lovely gloominess mixed with hope that is unlike any other section of the hymnal. They talk about captives, captive hearts, and release from sin. Read more.

Advent Devotion Book

Books are available for you to pick up on Sundays in the atrium of the church. These devotions walk us through the Scripture passages opening and preparing our hearts to welcome Jesus Christ who is and was and who will be. We are not alone. God has been and will always be with us.

Announcing the daily prompt words for 2022 for AdventWord, a global online advent calendar and community of disciples from Forward Movement.

Ways to Donate to St. Philip's

Check - Send to PO Box 27492, Richmond VA 23261

Credit Card or Bank Account - Click here

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

Sunday Services are held weekly at 8 and 10:30 am. 

The 10:30 service will continue to be livestreamed on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube. Please note our new Zoom link for the 10:30 am service. Do not use the old expired link. Thank you.

A few guidelines:

• Masks are required to be worn by all.
• Coffee hour will not resume at this time.
• Bible study takes place at 9 am, immediately following the 8 am service, and will continue to serve those that call in.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to the office at (804) 321-1266 or office@stphilipsrva.org. We look forward to seeing you at St. Philip’s!

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Dial-in: (978) 990-5000

Access Code: 656298#

Please note: Church School/Bible Study will be held at 9 am following the 8 am service, and we will continue to serve those who dial-in at 9.  

Also: There will be NO class on December 25 or January 1. Bible study classes will start again on January 8, 2023. God bless you and your family. -William Harris

Prayer List for This Week

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Christ Church in Gordonsville and St. James the Less Church in Ashland

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem

& The Middle East

Metropolitan Richmond Cycle of Prayer: We pray for persons in financial need in Metropolitan Richmond: For the homeless and the hungry, for the provision of safe, affordable housing and low-cost nutritious food, for the personal safety, dignity, and well-being of those who are unable to work.  

Members of Our Sister Church: St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Boipatong, South Africa

All in Need of Healing: Norma Agnew, Marc Albertson, Trey Bankhead, Mary Carter, Alexander Corbett, Anaya Gavins, Kevin Giggetts, Marvis Hazel, Eva Hicks, Francine L. Johnson, Alaina LaVonne, Mary Little, Steven Little, Barbara Lowe, Christian Miller, Robinette Miller, Edmund Moore, Romaine Morgan, Lela Morris, Tara Plummer, Hortense Powell, Inez Tuck, Clementine Washington, Ed West, Louise White, Cynthia Smith Williams, and John Williams

Members of Our Armed Forces: Satchel Bacon, Reginald Coleman, Talon Cowgill, Tanya Cowgill, Deja Freeney, Deneisha Freeney, Vernon Harmon, Chauncey Hodge, Sa’ad McNeil, Franklin Morton Jr., Joseph Murray III, Benjamin Neely, Kevin B. Stallings, Vernon Threatt, and Travis Tuck

Rev. Marlene works Monday-Thursday. She can be reached by phone (804) 356-8216 or email revmarlene@stphilipsrva.org.

THE PHYSICAL CHURCH OFFICE

OPEN HOURS

Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm

Friday, 9 am - 1 pm

If you have a pastoral care need or an emergency and cannot reach Rev. Marlene directly, contact the Senior Warden, Thomas Beatty 

(804) 310-4742. 

To schedule a meeting with Rev. Marlene, please call, email, or use this link:

Rev. Marlene E. Forrest, Rector

revmarlene@stphilipsrva.org

Diem Miller, Office Manager

office@stphilipsrva.org

MINISTER OF MUSIC: Dr. Willis L. Barnett

OFFICE MANAGER: Diem Miller

VERGER: Nathaniel Lewis

SEXTON: Richard LeTang