Welcome to
St. Philip's
Episcopal Church
Rochester, Michigan
Corona Virus and Covid-19 Information--Update November, 2020
Read our full parish protcols here.
Read the latest diocesan directives here.
Please be in contact with Fr. Eric if you show any symptoms of the virus, or other illness, or if you find yourself in need of food, medicine or other vital necessities. The office is open regular hours (Monday-Thursday 9 -3). We ask that you refrain from dropping in. Please call to make an appointment. To contact us, email info@stpfeeds.org. You can leave a message on the office machine at (248) 651-6188. We will be checking the ansering machine regularly. You can also email Fr. Eric directly at ericw@stpfeeds.org or call his cell which is published in the weekly newsletter.
Preaching in the age of Covid-19
Sermons from our bishop
Use the link below to view the weekly sermons from the Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry.
Preaching in the Age of Covid-19
Annual Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2021 via Zoom. We will proceed as close to normal as possible for the meeting, and we will be able to use Zoom’s “breakout rooms” to allow us to have small discussion groups as needed. We will discuss proposed updates to parish bylaws, elect new vestry members, discuss nominations for dioscean convention delegates, discuss our mission, and more.
More Information 2020 Annual Report
Community Conversations Class: Starting January 31
St. Philip’s is joining with three other Rochester Churches (Abiding Presence Lutheran, University Presbyterian, and First Congregational) to offer Community Conversations, a seven week series which will run on Sunday evenings on Zoom starting January 31. We will be using a curriculum called “Dialogues on Race,” and the purpose of the series will be to gain deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and to build relationships with others in our ecumenical faith community. Our own Sheila Bareiss will be one of the facilitators and Fr. Eric is involved in the planning.
To sign up, just click on the "Sign Up Here" link below. You will need a participant book which costs $9.99. You can order it from Amazon using the link provided or directly from Sparkhouse publishing. If you would like the church to order it for you, contact Fr. Eric at ericw@stpfeeds.org.
You are also invited to a one-day workshop at University Presbyterian with Robin Carter on Sunday, January 24 at 12 noon. “Race, Privilege and Allyship”: this 90 minute workshop will allow participants to gain a common language around terms, build community around crucial conversations and unpack what it means to be an ally in racial equity work.
Community Outreach Program:
Smart Towns: A Brief History of Vaccines
Eleanor King, MD, Family Medicine
Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7pm
Hosted on Zoom by the Rochester Hills Public Library
Dr. King, from Rochester Academic Family Medicine, will take you on a journey through the rich history of vaccines, as told by a humble family physician with an appreciation for a good story. Learn about the history behind vaccines, and how they have become such an important yet controversial part of society.
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