Welcome to our web site and the family of faith we call St. Philip’s United
Methodist Church. We are a diverse family who offers ministry to address the
needs of our congregation and of the community.
Our goal is to offer ministry to persons of all ages and we're especially
excited about developing new ministries to young families. It is an exciting
time at St. Philip’s. We recognize our mission to reach out to our community and
to change lives in the name of Christ. We are anxious to get to know our
neighbors in the community and learn how we may offer ministry to you.
Please visit us and we hope you will join us in our ministry in the name of
Christ. When you visit, please introduce yourself. If you have questions
regarding our ministry, please don’t hesitate to call us at (713) 666-2175 or
email us at staff@spumc.com.
The following list provides shortcut links to the most frequently read pages:
This section highlights several special projects and activities. To view more
information for several of the topics below, click the item you want to display
an expanded description.
If you have a Mac computer or use a web browser other than
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, you may not be able to expand the links below.
To view a complete list of events, see our
Calendar of Events.
Keys to Abundant Living May 6 “Keys To Abundant Living: Own It" John 5:1-17 May 13 “What’s Next?” Acts 1:1-14 May 20 “A New Commandment” 1 John 3:1-24 May 27 “Just When You Least Expect It,” Luke 7:36-50 June 3 “What’s Next?” Acts 1:1-14 June 10 “A New Commandment” 1 John 3:1-24 June 17 “Just When You Least Expect It,” Luke 7:36-50 June 24 “What’s Next?” Acts 1:1-14 July 1 “A New Commandment” 1 John 3:1-24
The once a month Saturday Book
Club will be meeting at 9:30 am to discuss this month's selection.
If you like to read and discuss selected books, this may be something
you might like to try.
This event is an opportunity to cover our community
in prayer as we walk throughout the neighborhood. Sign up for the walk with Trina Williams
or Marcie Gruetzmacher or by calling the church office at 713-666-2175.
You are invited to a free concert
on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Philip's
United Methodist Church. The Chancel Choir, Instrumental Ensemble
and The Spirit Singers will present an afternoon of favorite music,
honoring choir members past and present. The choir invites all
church members, family, friends and the neighborhood to an afternoon of
inspiring music.
The program is on free home
phone and accessories and cell phone accessories to the hard of hearing.
Come at 6:30 for dinner which cost %5 per person. To just hear the program,
come to the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 pm. If you plan to eat please sign up
outside the sanctuary on Sunday morning, May 20, so the cooks will know how
much food to purchase and prepare.
All ESL classes will take a summer break in the next
couple of weeks. If you are interested in our ESL classes, please check our
website sometime in late August. We offer beginning, intermediate and
advanced classes to students from all over the world. We would
love to have you join us in September. Details regarding the program can be found
at: ESL
You will be amazed at the number
of activities at St. Philip's that have occurred in the past 12 months.
To view most of those activities year to date, click on: Activities
Other Ongoing Activities Around the Church
This section highlights several ongoing activities around the church each week.
To view more information about an item in the list, click the item you want to
display an expanded description. To view a complete list of events, see our
Calendar of Events.
If you would like to be a part of the ESL program, there is a big need for
individuals who would like to help our non-English speaking neighbors from
all over the world who have learned about our program. Training is
available. Contact Tom Wilkinson for details.
If you have any skills fixing anything or like to do light-duty jobs, the
Trustees could use your help with repairs around the church. Contact Robert
Tupper, the Trustees' chairman.
Each month, the Fellowship Sunday School class collects contributions that
are then given to Braes Interfaith Ministries. The Fellowship Class
has been responsible for this monthly outreach effort for many years and
sincerely appreciates your contributions. For each dollar you contribute,
BIM is able to buy $10 in food for those in need.
Braes Interfaith Ministries (BIM) has a new website and offers services most
of us may not know about. Click on the following link to learn more: BIM
Music Opportunities< DIV CLASS="expand"> If you
would like to a part of the music program, there are two opportunities
waiting for you. The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm
in the Choir room behind the Chancel area. Singing experience is helpful,
but not required.
At the Contemporary service at 8:45am, there are opportunities for singers
and musicians who can play in the Praise Band. Contact Barbara Jennings on
Sunday morning to express your interest.
Most Sundays of the year, our two altar flower arrangements are donated by
members of the congregation in honor or in memory of a loved one. The 2012
altar flower calendar is now available and ready for reservations. Please
contact the church office at (713)666-2175 or drop by to fill out a form if
you would like to donate altar flowers in the coming year.
If you have some spare time Monday or Friday of each week and would like to
help the church office with the phones, filing, and stuffing bulletins,
please call the church office at 713-666-2175.
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