Buildings and Grounds Committee
This committee helps maintain the church’s trees, perennial plants, occasional annuals, grassy areas, and a variety of landscape features. The Committee reviews new landscaping needs and suggests solutions.
Ryals Committee
The Ryals Committee is advisory to the Vestry and works to ensure that the intent outlined in the endowment established by Hildegard Ryals’ will are followed. Hildegard’s greatest passion was for the protection and enjoyment of the natural world, and she was a visionary thinker with a preference for big, transformative projects. She was especially known for her focus on Air, Water and Earth (AWE). In keeping with that spirit the committee has identified the AWE fund as a way to support larger higher impact projects at St. Philips.
The Trees
The Trees is a 50-acre property given to the parishioners of St. Philip’s by long time member Jacqueline Harris. The space is available for members to visit and use as a way to connect with God in the beauty of creation. Click the button below to learn more about this space and to sign up for a time to hike.
