Parish Life Ministry Board
Board Chair: Kim Bernard
Board Communicator: Kim Bernard
Parish Life Board Ministries
Hospitality
This ministry plans and executes various social events for St. Philip's. The social events include the Annual Meeting luncheon in December, Brunswick Town Picnic in May and the Welcome Back lunch in September. There are also other events during the year including New Members/Newcomer's welcome parties and special events like receptions. The social events include weekly coffee hours after services on Sunday. 2 - 4 parishioners make coffee and light snacks for an assigned week. All members and visitors are invited to come to the coffee hour after the services.
Gather Round the Table
This is the St. Philip's Dine In/Dining Out Program. This is a chance to gather with other members of the parish for meals and fellowship.
Newcomers/New Members Ministry
Members of this ministry are responsible for making all visitors feel welcome in St. Philip's. Guests are welcomed by greeters who will give them information about St. Philip's. Visitors are invited to come for coffee hour after the service and to fill out an information card.
ECW - Episcopal Church Women
ECW is comprised of all the women in St. Philip's who are committed to one another and to Christ. Through monthly luncheons, a Fall Festival, UTO boxes and presentations, the lives of the women of St. Philip's are enriched. The money raised through the Fall Festival helps fund local charities.
Men's Cooking Committee
This group prepares and serves meals for parish events.
St. Philip's Men on a Mission:
"To provide the men of the church an enjoyable way to nurture the bonds of belonging to the church, and present opportunities to provide services throughout our community."
Odd Jobbers
A group of parishioners that provide services to our members in need of "a little help". This group has quarterly work days at New Hope Clinic - a local non-profit group.