St. Philip's Episcopal Church of Grand Rapids

What are services like?
The Episcopal Church is 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 II African American hymnal to celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ.

What is the community like?
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.

What if I'm not a Christian?
We invite you to join us for worship, regardless of where you may be on your spiritual journey.