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Pastor Tim’s November Message

Read this month’s newsletter article from Pastor Tim, sharing encouragement and reflections for September 2026

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Pastor Tim’s September Message

Read this month’s newsletter article from Pastor Tim, sharing encouragement and reflections for September 2026

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God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday: Worship, Fellowship & Service (Aug. 30)

Join us for God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday on August 30! We’ll gather for one worship service at 10:00 a.m., share a congregational potluck lunch at 11:30, and then spend the afternoon serving together. Pack Blessing Bags, create cards, make baptismal blankets, prepare college care packages, or lend a hand with set-up and clean-up. Come worship, eat, fellowship, and put your faith into action!

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Back to School Milestone Blessing: Celebrating a New Year of Learning and Growing

A new school year brings new beginnings, new challenges, and new opportunities to learn and grow. Join us at St. Philip on Sunday, August 23, for a special Back to School Milestone Blessing for children, youth, parents, and teachers during either worship service. Come celebrate the year ahead and receive a blessing for the journey!

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Being the Church in the World: Responding to the Earthquake in Colombia

St. Philip is responding to the devastating earthquake in Colombia, with a special focus on Pereira, a community deeply connected to members of our congregation. Through Lutheran Disaster Response, we are raising funds to support immediate needs and long-term recovery—and we're challenging our congregation to match a $5,000 gift from the family. Join us as we live out what it means to be the church in the world.

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Pastor Tim’s August Message

Read this month’s newsletter article from Pastor Tim, sharing encouragement and reflections for August 2026

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Pastor Tim’s July Message

Read this month’s newsletter article from Pastor Tim, sharing encouragement and reflections for July 2026

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