Latest Updates

• HomeBuilders – To say the last five months have been challenging is quite an understatement! Our lives radically changed overnight, and we are all struggling to wrap our heads and hearts around the reality of the world in which we now live. Starting Sunday, August 16, Dr. Jodie Elder will meet with HomeBuilders for three consecutive weeks to help us process these experiences and will offer strategies for boosting our individual and family resilience, so we not only survive but thrive, despite these crazy times!
• Faith Foundations – We’ll dive into the Gospel of John. We hear bit and pieces of John in church throughout the year, mostly at Easter, so we plan to read through and discuss the entire book. It doesn’t matter if you are a Bible study veteran or if this will be your very first Bible class, there is a place for you in Faith Foundations. So, bring your Bible, and prepare yourself to be blessed by God’s Word!
• The Episcopal Way – An in-depth look at the Episcopal Church and its meaningful traditions and practices. You will gain an understanding of Anglican church history, the Book of Common Prayer, Sacraments, and church order which define how we worship today. This class is great for anyone with a desire to know more about the Episcopal church and is required for adults who wish to be Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church.
• When Helping Hurts – In a world that is hurting, how do you know what the best way to help is? When Helping Hurts is a worldwide, bestselling, highly respected book that gives us the foundation for helping our neighbors. The principles of this study apply to all of our relationships, not just when helping the poor. Join us as we discuss God’s redemptive plan for the world.

Youth Sunday School @ 10:15 am
If social distancing has taught us anything, it’s that we’re better together. Our “Squad Up” series will guide us through conversations of how to make things right with God and with others; how to grow spiritually; and how to help others, all based on readings found in the book of Ephesians.

We want you in our squad, so don’t miss Sundays at 10:15 am (or anytime for a replay) in the St. Philip’s Youth Group private Facebook group or on our @stphilipsyouthfrisco IGTV!

+Children’s Chapel Message for August 9, 2020

Starting Sunday, August 16 at 10:15 am, CFM will have 2 Sunday School classes to choose from – your children can have their own Sunday School lesson while you attend your adult class, or use the lessons to create a “Family Sunday School” to enjoy together!

Preschool – K: Bible App for Kids

1st-5th Grades: Grow TV Show

As always, we’ll continue to provide a weekly Children’s Chapel video each week featuring a familiar St. Philip’s face to lead in the teaching of “God’s Story”.

More Fun this Fall!
• NEW! Monthly Fun & Fellowship via Zoom the 1st Sunday of each month!
• We’ll continue our popular “Take Home Church” the 2nd Saturday of each month during Communion Drive-Thru to help reinforce the lessons!

Let’s get this school year off to a great start! Swing by the church Saturday, August 8 during Communion Pick-Up between 10-11 am.

• Pick up your August Take Home Church box which includes your backpack tag and a special blessing sticker for your device and a free kids meal coupon to Chick-fil-a!
• Don’t forget to bring your backpack with you to get a special blessing from our clergy!
• Decorate your car to let us know your grade and school to show off your school spirit! There will be prizes for the best decorated cars provided by Batch Bakery.
• Teachers and Parents – Our clergy would love to give you a special blessing as well!

Join us for an evening of Faith, Fun, and Fellowship! We will meet by Zoom and cannot wait to catch up with everyone, play games, pray together, and announce our Women’s Fall Bible Study. Bring your favorite beverage and feel free to dress festive with your favorite hat or wig! Hope you can join us! Invite other women you know as well to join in the fun! If you have any questions please contact Suzy Wolf.

Register Here

Stay safe and healthy, St. Philip’s family! Pick up your FREE St. Philip’s face mask this Saturday during Drive-Thru Communion Pick-Up from 10-11 am!

Thank you for taking the time to complete the recent parish survey! The results and your comments have been most helpful as we plan to return to our campus for in-person worship.

Your personal safety is our utmost concern. We are developing processes that guard the health of all of us and present worship in a way that is familiar and God-glorifying.

This effort is a “work in progress,” and there is much still to do. That said, we recently shot a video explaining (as best we can determine!) some of what the in-person worship will be like…video coming soon. And we’ve also developed a comprehensive FAQ document.

Of course, when and exactly how we start is still up in the air, dependent on guidance from our Bishop and our local and state authorities.

In the meantime, I’m excited to announce that our 5 pm Saturday Worship service will be resuming online beginning Saturday, August 8. You’ll be able to watch live or watch later on our YouTube channel.

I ask you all to pray against this virus, for a vaccine, and for wisdom for those making key decisions, especially our Bishop and our school districts. I also ask your prayers for wisdom and peace for our educators, parents, and students, all of whom have challenging choices they must make.

If you have any comments and questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Jesus is Lord,
Fr. Michael+

+View our Return to In-Person Worship FAQ document here