St. Philip's Episcopal Church of Grand Rapids

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Everyone is welcome here, without exception. This is an inclusive community composed of individuals and families from many different backgrounds, faiths and otherwise. We invite you to join us for worship, regardless of where you may be on your spiritual journey.

The Way We Were: The first predominately African American church in the Western Michigan Diocese.

The Way We Are: A diverse God-centered community that celebrates the good news of Jesus Christ by our expressions of love and acceptance of all people.

The Way We Want To Be: A growing congregation in a house of worship that is historic in its roots and relevant to the present.

The Mission of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church:
“We are inspired to be a Christ-centered, inclusive Christian congregation. We value our historic traditions in expressing our love for Jesus Christ.”

Worship times

Sunday

9:00 am

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St. Philip’s is a “formally informal” parish, meaning that we follow Episcopal traditions, but not in a “high church” format. By actively participating in the liturgy, hymns, and other traditions of our church, we find spiritual life as a body of Christ. Each week we use a printed bulletin that incorporates readings from the Holy Bible, the liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer, and hymns from the 1982 Episcopal Hymnal and the Lift Every Voice and Sing II African American hymnal to celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ.

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Ministries

John M. Burgess Wellness Center

Creation Care/Community Gardens

With an emphasis on more healthy eating, St. Philip's has established "Grow with the Neighborhood," a community garden that enables neighbors to learn how to garden, plant nutritious vegetables, and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with planting and harvesting. With the John M. Burgess Wellness Center, a non-profit organization housed at St. Philip's, community members also learn about healthier cooking options, as well as the health issues that affect them because of poor diet choices. It is not a clinic, but rather an educational venue to keep people informed about more healthy lifestyles and choices.