On Christmas Eve night there will be a Family Service at 5pm and traditional Christmas Eve services at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. All services include Holy Communion, carols, and candlelight singing.
On Christmas Day there will be a service at 10:30am with carols and Holy Communion, also children are welcome to bring a toy for the Blessing of the Toys.
A festive service of Advent Lessons and Carols. The choir will be singing and there’s the opportunity for congregational singing as well. December 9 at 10:30 AM
We’ll be Christmas Caroling in the neighbourhood around St. Philip’s from 7-9pm. Come and share the joy of the season with others!
Put on your country western wear and join the fun at our first Harvest Hoedown! Dinner, square dancing, games, and a silent auction. This is a fundraising event to help support the ministry and programs at St. Philip’s. Tickets are available and must be purchased in advance, please email Brian for tickets.
We believe God created all things and this is an opportunity to bring your pets to church. Come on Saturday, September 30 at 4pm and be part of a service where we give thanks to God for the beautiful and amazing pets in our lives. We also offer prayers of blessing for happy and healthy pets and their families. This service is open to all in the community.
The Alpha Film Series begins on Saturday, September 30 from 9:30-11:30am and is open to anyone in the community – whether you’ve never been in a church or whether you attend regularly. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the Christian faith. The series lasts for 8 weeks and gives you the opportunity to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment. In each session there’s food, a short talk, and discussion in small groups. Please email Rev. Carol or Katharine to sign up.
The Fall Kickoff will be on Sunday, September 24 at 10:30am. This service includes the Blessing of the Backpacks (special prayer & blessing for all who’ve returned to school) and is the kickoff for fall programming. This is a great opportunity to reconnect and get plugged in this fall. The service is followed by a BBQ – please bring a salad/side item or dessert to share. Please email Katharine to sign up today!
A service of remembrance for those who have lost loved ones followed by a luncheon. The service starts immediately following the 10:30am service on Sunday, September 16 and is held in the St. Philip’s Cemetery. Prayers will be offered for those who’ve died and for all who mourn. Please email Katharine to let us know you’ll attend the luncheon.
St. Philip’s will be hosting a Free Community BBQ for all of our neighbours on Monday, May 22 (Victoria Day) from 12-2pm. There will be an bouncy castle and face painting for the kids to enjoy.
If you’re around on Victoria Day we invite you and your family to be our guest! No need to call ahead or sign up, just come on over. See you there!
The Walkathon will be held on Sunday April 30, 2017 with proceeds dedicated to the refugee sponsorship, in particular our new Syrian family who arrived in late March.
The walk will originate from St. Philip’s after the 10:30 morning service, with departure at approximately 11:30am. In the spirit of fellowship both congregations are encouraged to first attend the service at St. Philip’s, located at 9400 Kennedy Road, just north of 16th Avenue.
The Walk is a loop approximately 5 kilometres in length through the neighbourhoods east of the church. Maps are available at the church, though we intend to walk together. The loop returns to the church, where lunch will be served.
You can participate by signing up to walk and getting sponsors or by making a donation online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/grace-stphilips-family-sponsorship/
All donations make online will be immediately tax receipted. All donations made to the church over $10 will also be tax receipted.
For questions, please email office@nullspoth.ca
