St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
558 Henry Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
St. Philip's Episcopal Church is a small church located in Grand Rapids, MI. Our church was founded in 1911 and is associated with the Episcopal Church (TEC).
What to Expect at St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Leader:
The Rev. Zachariah Jok Char, Priest-in-Charge
Service Times:
Sunday Holy Eucharist with music 9:00am
Service Details
- Formal and informal attire most common
- Blend of traditional and contemporary worship style
- Printed worship bulletin
- Communion
- Congregational readings
- Location: Kent County
- Parking: Private lot
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
- Saturday evening service: No
- Multi-site church: No
- Primary language used: English
Ministries and Programs
- Men/women's ministry
- Other ministries and programs: Community garden space
Additional Info About Our Church
We are a liturgical church, meaning that the service is structured by readings from scripture that coincide with "seasons" of the church year. 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 African American hymnal to celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ.
Mission:
Real God, Real Presence, Real People. We are inspired to be a Christ-centered, inclusive Christian congregation. We value our historic traditions in expressing our love for Jesus Christ. 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.