Worship
Information
Please
join us in worship. We have traditional worship service at
9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.
Children
are in church through Children's Time (approximately 10:00),
then are dismissed to Sunday School.
We
practice open communion and anointing for those in need
of a special blessing for themselves or on behalf of others
on the first Sunday of each month. We only ask that you
come with an open heart.
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St.
Philip's United Church of Christ Mission Statement:
St.
Philip's United Church of Christ is a loving Christian
community believing in Jesus Christ and empowered by the
Holy Spirit to share God's love with all people.
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St.
Philip's United Church of Christ Vision Statement:
We
are called to the body of Jesus Christ with: minds to
study God's word, mouths to proclaim the Gospel, eyes
to see the needs of others, arms to welcome all, and
hearts big enough to share God's love with all God's
children.
St.
Philip's U.C.C. is proud to support:
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Festival
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many other causes as needed
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About
St. Philip's U.C.C.:
St.
Philip's United Church of Christ is a warm, caring community
of approximately 300 Christians excited about the future
of their church and their part in God's work. We value coming
together every week as a church family to be nurtured and
to receive grace and spiritual guidance.
We
have a friendly, relaxed atmosphere which is evident when
you enter our bright gathering space. We value our worship,
fellowship and service. We have programs for children, youth
and adults. We study, pray, work and worship. Each person
has a place and a gift to contribute.
St.
Philip told the other disciples to "Come and See".
This is the motto of our congregation. We offer you the chance
to learn, to grow, and to serve as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Our
History:
A
survey in the Concord Village area during the summer of 1957
by Eden Seminary students determined a church was needed.
The first service was held in the basement of Tesson Valley
Hall. The name "St. Philip's" was chosen after
receiving suggestions from the congregation and Philip's
words in John 6:46 "Come and See" became the motto
of the congregation.
The
church met in Dressel School and moved into the present sanctuary
in 1961. Over the years the building has been added to with
our latest addition being the gathering space in 2001. The
Early Childhood Center was started 10 years after the church
was founded and has always been an important part of our
ministry.
St.
Philip's has been served by many fine pastors and many fine
lay leaders. We believe strongly in a shared ministry of
all members and celebrate our work in mission beyond the
walls of St. Philip's. We are still young.
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Pastor
Sue:
Currently
Susan Leary is serving as pastor. She came to ordained ministry
In July of 1997 (Eden Theological Seminary) after working
in Christian Education for many years. This is her first
church as pastor and she brings the enthusiasm of a newly
ordained person and the experience of years of church service.
Her
sermons are all Biblically based and she preaches without
notes from the center of the chancel. The goal is for the
sermon to speak to the heart of the listener as well as the
intellect, to bring the Biblical truths to life and to apply
to everyday life.
Pastor
Sue loves teaching, preaching, being with people and the
out of doors. She spends a week at church camp every year
and is a member of the Outdoor Ministries Working Group and
the Teaching Ministry of the Missouri Midsouth Conference
of the United Church of Christ. She is also a delegate to
the national meeting of the UCC. She volunteers at Lydia's
House, is active with Habitat for Humanity, and has taken
several mission trips. [more
on Pastor Sue]
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