St. Philip's Episcopal : My First Visit

St. Philip's is a growing church, mirroring the growth in Frisco and surrounding communities. It is a church where God is present, the Bible is taught, and its members can grow their faith.

We want your first visit to our church to be a warm and welcoming experience, and one way to do that, is to tell you what to expect. We hope our website can help answer some of your questions, and moreover, encourage you to come and see for yourself what God is doing here.

Here are the answers to questions designed to make your first visit as simple and enjoyable as possible.

What time are the services?

There are two services each Sunday morning, 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. If you have kids, come a little early, so that you can drop your kids off at our nursery (infants - pre K, or in our Kid's Club (K-5). We have designated parking spaces for First time visitors.

Where is the church located?

We are located at 6400 Stonebrook Parkway, just west of the Tollway, in Frisco.

What do the kids do?

While you are welcome to bring children to church, we do have a Bible-based curriculum for kids by age, where they can both have fun and learn. Children's programs are located in our Education building which is directly across from our Worship building, connected by a sidewalk.

Infants to 4 year olds have "Tiny Tots Club" in their own classrooms on the right side of the building.
Pre-Kindergarten-aged children through 2nd grade have "Kid's Club" in the classrooms on the left side of the building.
Children in 3rd through 5th grade have "Club 345" in the classroom in the center of the building, straight inside the front doors.
Youth from 6th grade through high school, meet in the Youth room in the SE corner of the building.

What should I expect when I get inside?

When you enter the doors to the narthex, you will be met by one of our friendly greeters. They will show you where to get a nametag, and guest information brochures. They will point you to the Sanctuary straight ahead as you walk in the narthex.

As you enter the Sanctuary, an usher will hand you a bulletin with all the information about the service in it. All the directions for what to do will be in the bulletin, including words for the songs, when to sit and stand, and how Communion works.

Most of this same information is announced by the priest during the service at the appropriate times. If you aren't sure of something, just watch what those around you do!

Where do I sit?

You can sit anywhere that you feel comfortable. If it's crowded, the ushers will help you find a seat.

What do I do about Communion?

All baptized Christians (of any denomination) are welcome to participate in Communion. You don't have to be an Episcopalian. If you do not wish to take Communion, you may come to the rail, cross your arms, and receive a blessing. You may also remain in your seat, and pray or reflect during that time.

How long will the service last?

The service generally lasts one hour. Please feel free to mingle in the narthex, meet people, visit our Guest Information Desk, and meet our clergy after the service! If you dropped off kids, don’t forget to pick them up, and most importantly, we hope you’ll come back again soon!