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As a season of the church year... Advent invites us to remember the God
who has come among us in Jesus Christ and points us to the coming of Christ to make all things well in fulfillment of God’s promised reign.
The texts and tunes of these days invite reflection and joy as we deepen the longings of our hearts for a Savior.

 

Advent Sundays | December 1-22 | 9:45 am - 10:45 am

"From the Manger"
Sunday School Grades 1-4 in Room 105
Taught by: Olga Piskor and Jon Martin

Hunger is a universal human experience, so it’s no wonder that the story of Jesus—the one who came to feed the hungry—begins, ends, and centers around food. We will see how the baby born in a bread town continues to feed a hungry world today. Matching Advent Calendars for children, families, and anyone else who wants them are a companion to the above curriculum.

 

Advent Mondays
Lectio Divina Prayer Group
Guided by Keatan King

December 2, 9, 16, & 23 | 9 am for ~20 minutes by Zoom

What is Lectio Divina? The ancient desert fathers and mothers believed that scripture was like a love letter written to us by God. Thus, the meditative, guided scriptural reflection known as Lectio Divina ("divine reading") assumes that God speaks to us intimately, God is already praying in us, and we'll experience a profound encounter with the heart of God, rather than an intellectual study of scripture.

Keatan King will guide the group through the four cycles of Lectio (read, reflect, respond, rest) for 20 minutes every Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. for the season of Advent. To prepare, you are encouraged to choose a comfortable place to sit wherever you are (at home, work, in the car) and all participants will have video and sound off during the Zoom.

> contact Keatan to join in.

 

Midweek Advent Meditations

Wednesdays|12:00 pm
Dec. 4, 11, & 18

[ Services followed by lunch at 12:30 in the Gathering Area ]

Vacation Bible School
Saturday, December 14, 9 am - 2pm

For more information and to register, click here.


O COME ALL YE HOPEFUL SEEKERS
for gentle yoga & centering prayer
Led by Betsy Boston, Susan Lange, and Meg Scott Johnson

Saturday, December 14 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
at St. Philip (meeting in the Gathering Area)

Start with the stretching and grounding of yoga. Then we will open our hearts
and minds to God’s presence in centering prayer.
All are welcome. No experience required.
Contact Betsy Boston for more information.

Presbyterian Women's Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 15, after 11 am worship
in the Fellowship Hall

All women are invited to participate in this time of fellowship.
For more information, to RSVP, or pay for the catered lunch, please click here.

  

Save the Date:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
at Rooftop Cinema
Sunday, December 22 at 1:15pm

Anyone filled with Christmas cheer is invited to attend a screening of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at Rooftop Cinema across the street on top of Whole Foods. You can purchase tickets (first come, first serve) online at:

https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/houston/uptown/film/12444-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-2000/
Click here to find video recording of concert along with program bulletin.
 
   

St. Philip is a member of the Presbyterian Church - USA
4807 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX 77056 - Ph. (713) 622-4807