Adults
St. Philip's offers
many and varied opportunities for adults of all ages. Whatever their focus, these
groups provide opportunities for the development of Christian community —
creating, nurturing and sustaining relationships. Through them there is a place
for service, learning, play, and expression of one's interests and skills. Arts
Fine Arts: charged
with recording and preserving fine art at St. Philip's. Art
Gallery Committee: selecting and supervising the art displays in the gallery
at St. Philip's. This group also plans and runs the Outdoor Art Show in October. Worship
Altar Guild: those
who help prepare the Altar for the Holy Eucharist. Ushers:
those who greet and seat people for services. Lay
Readers: those who read scripture at services. Chalice
Bearers: those who assist with the distribution of the wine during Holy Communion. Lay
Eucharistic Ministers: those who take communion to the homebound and others
unable to come to the worship services. Hosts/Hostesses:
those who welcome visitors and newcomers to St. Philip's on Sundays. Adult
Formation Ministries Advent
and Lenten Courses: challenge your intellect and nurture your spirit through
enriching offerings held during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Quest:
Are you yearning to explore your spiritual journey in a safe and welcoming place?
This popular series at St. Philip's is especially recommended for newcomers and
seekers desiring to explore their faith and journey more deeply. Six sessions,
with multiple series offered throughout the year. Call Greg Foraker at 299-6421,
ext. 67 for more information. Adult
Formation: provides a range of courses, workshops and forums on Sundays and
weekdays (read more). Education
for Ministry: a four-year program from the Episcopal Seminary at the University
of the South. The course of study combines your faith journey with study of the
Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, Church History and contemporary theology. Bible
Study: groups meeting at varying times and places to study scripture. Parenting
Classes: classes offered for those parents with teenagers and those living
in step family situations. Writing
Workshop: a group meeting twice a month to write and discuss their writing. Library:
Our new expanded library has a complete collection of over 4,000 volumes dealing
with theology, bible, ethics, meditation, and fiction, as well as an extensive
reference collection. Facilities
and Maintenance Philip's
Phixers: members who volunteer time and effort to make repairs at St. Philip's.
The group meets on Monday mornings. Garden
Guild: maintaining the internal cloister gardens, planting seasonal flowers
and watering as needed. Needleworkers:
those who make and repair clergy vestments and banners. Fellowship
Episcopal Church Women:
a branch of the national church organization for women. St.
Margaret's Guild: a branch of ECW offering a program of worship, study, fellowship
and service to the Church community. Cell
Groups: small gatherings that center around both social and mission-oriented
activities. Clerical
and Office Help Receptionists:
volunteer receptionists for St. Philip's office Mailers:
assistants to the Parish Secretary for bulk mailing preparation St.
Matthew's Guild: weekly money counters Social
Tee Timers: a group
who meet once a month for golf and dinner. Literati:
a group for those who want to read and discuss books.
Bridge Group: a group that meets twice a month for Bridge. | 
