St. Philip’s Vision Statement:
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is a beacon of God’s light and love in downtown Durham.
Where Worship…
• Praises God for abundant blessings
• Feeds and uplifts souls
• Teaches the way of Jesus Christ
Where Love…
• Boldly welcomes all
• Celebrates and protects God’s creation
• Encourages, comforts, and empowers others
Where Action…
• Bears witness and condemns injustice
• Challenges systems that oppress
• Shines light throughout the world fueled by the Holy Spirit
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, there is a place for you at St. Philip’s.
How did St. Philip’s come up with its vision statement?
St. Philip’s undertook a year-long visioning process in 2024 that culminated in our vision statement. The process involved multiple visioning sessions, gathering feedback from as many St. Philippians as possible. We explored questions like, “Who are we?” “Why are we a church together?” and “What do we value?” Throughout the process, our goal was to listen carefully to discern who the Spirit is calling St. Philip’s to be.
St. Philip’s vision statement is a declaration of who we are now and where we’re going in the future. Our vision will guide future decisions as we strive to be a beacon of God’s light and love in downtown Durham.
What do you value at St. Philip’s?
We asked St. Philippians what they value most about our church community. Here’s what some of them said:
What’s one way you know God is present at St. Philip’s?
At our annual meeting in February 2024, we kicked off of our Visioning 2024 project with the question, What’s one way you know God is present at St. Philip’s? Here are some of the answers:
Questions or Comments?
Got a question about our vision statement? Reach out to the Rev. Maryann D. Younger.