Adults
Adults
There are many opportunities and resources for adults for faith formation, spiritual growth, and community engagement, from bible study, Sunday School and our annual lecture series. Find out more below.
Resources
Our church library, located off the Gathering Area near the Sanctuary has abundant resources on a wide variety of faith topics.
Lecture Series Events
The Duerr Lecture Series in February and the Summer Lecture Series in August bring to St. Philip prominent professors and pastors for presentations and extended conversations
Sunday Morning Classes
Sunday School Classes are on summer recess & resume in September!
All Sunday Morning Classes: 9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Church & Society | Room 201
Church and Society regularly features speakers and presentations on a variety of contemporary and historical matters of faith and practice. Presentations in person and some by Zoom, projected in the classroom.
Please email John Hartman if you have any questions about accessing Zoom.
Please email John Hartman (jshartman01@gmail.com) if you have any questions about accessing Zoom.
September 6
Rally Day/Update on St. Philip Visioning Process
Presented by: TBA
Join us again on rally day, September 6, for the fall term kickoff. Below is a preview of the provocative programming coming your way:
6 Sep - Rally Day / Candice Harris, Director of St. Philip Day School: Update on school status and near-term plans
13 Sep - Monico Rivas, Principal of Liberty High School
20 Sep - Council Person Alejandra Salinas
27 Sep - Keatan King and Mission Youth Give Feedback on Summer Trip
4 Oct - Professor Colin Cornell, Assistant Professor of Bible and Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary Houston, will share insights from his recent book, God Draws Near: Rethinking the Biblical Theology of Mission.
11 Oct - Kate Burkhart - Discussion about 2026 St. Philip Stewardship Theme.
18 Oct - Rebecca McIlwain of Texas Impact
25 Oct - Anti Defamation League Speaker - Randy Shoenstern
1 Nov - Rev. John Nelsen, retired Presbyterian minister and partner liaison for Tres Rios Border Foundation, will provide his annual update on immigration issues and the work of TRBF.
8 Nov - Drs. Jim Lomax and Nathan Carlin to discss movie Nuremburg
15 Nov - Rochelle Willingham - Rice Religion PhD Student will share insights into her studies of the Apostle Paul's letters and their relation to the Book of Acts
22 Nov - PCHAS Presentation by Marla Endieveri
29 Nov - Rabbi Steven Morgen on "What Jews think about Zionism and Israel"
6 Dec - Justin Langham on Advent Music
13 Dec - Omar Rouchon to provide update on Christian Education at St. Philip
20 Dec - Bruce Yaeger on the myth of the relationship between the Catholic Church and Galileo
27 Dec - Kate Burkart gives a Movie Review
Adult Bible Study | Room 204
Bible study is an ongoing and thorough investigation of the multi-dimensional Word of God. In this class, we also consider the insights of other translations and scholars to deepen our understanding of God’s continuing message of faithfulness to God’s people.
Presbyterian Women
All women of the church are invited to join any of the meetings of Presbyterian Women. If you are not a member of a circle, you are welcome to participate. Please email Lorrie Castle.
- Thursday Evening Circle | 1st Thursday of each month —7:00p.m.
- Monday Morning Saints | 2nd Monday of each month —10 a.m.
- The Hallmark Circle | 2nd Wednesday of each month —1:30 p.m.
- Sunday Circle | 3rd Sunday of each month —12:30 p.m.
Weekday Educational Opportunities
Wednesday/Midweek Bible Study
Temporarily on Recess.
Led by John Wurster and based on the lectionary reading for Sunday. Classes are held weekly and available in person or via zoom.
Wednesdays (weekly) at 9:30 am in the Church Office Conference Room in the Administrative Building as listed below.
There are no events available.
Presbyterian Men's Weekly Fellowship
Temporarily on Recess.
The group’s current book study is, “Short Stories by Jesus” by Amy-Jill Levine.
Fridays (weekly) at 12 noon in the Church Office Conference Room in the Administrative Building as listed below.
There are no events available.
PrimeTimers
The PrimeTimers are a group of senior St. Philip members and friends who plan and participate in fellowship, mission, and educational events. Our group visits museums, attends dramatic and musical performances, and travels to interesting and historic sites in the state.
Upcoming Events:
There are no events available.
A monthly interest group for women who like to read books, socialize, and have a night out. We meet every 2nd Thursday at 7 pm at a member’s home. This self-led, interactive group produces lively discussions and wonderful fellowship.
Book Discussion List
August 13, 2026 – Social Gathering at the Grotto.
Hosted at: St. Philip Presbyterian Church Conference Room.
For more information email Nina Lambright (nnllambrightlaw.com).
