Summer family fun at St. Philip’s

This season, St. Philip’s Family Ministries is embracing a relaxed and restorative summer. Here’s what’s happening!

Summer Social Hours

Sundays through August 31
10 a.m. • Garden Close
12:30 p.m. • Parish Hall

This summer, in addition to our regular post-11 a.m. social hour, join in a fun-filled social hour in the garden close after the 9 a.m. service. All are welcome! (We’ll also continue our 12:30 p.m. social hour in the parish hall.)

SIGN UP TO BRING SNACKS – If you enjoy the 10 a.m. social hour, consider bringing snacks one Sunday. Many hands make light work! Questions? Contact Emily Sparks.

Summer Wednesday nights

June 11 – September 3

Wednesday nights are scaled-back and relaxed this summer – here’s what’s happening:

  • 5:30 p.m. – Eucharist in the church
  • 6 p.m. – Bring-your-own dinner in the parish hall
  • 6:30 p.m. – Engage! Adult Formation in the library
  • Insert parishioner-led activity here*

*What fun Wednesday activity can you lead this summer? Game night? Movie night? Water toys in the garden close? If you’d like to lead a Wednesday evening activity, reach out to Parish Administrator Amanda Robinson (office@stphilipsdurham.org) at least one week before the proposed date.

Saturday Camp at The Trees

June 22, July 26, August 9 • 10am-2pm • The Trees

This summer, St. Philip’s is offering three fun-filled Saturdays of Camp at The Trees! Children will explore and celebrate God’s creation through hands-on activities, games, and outdoor adventures designed to spark wonder and joy. Camp is open to children age 4 (potty trained) through rising 6th graders.

REGISTER HERE – July 26 and August 9 Camp at The Trees

PS – Do you have an older child interested in being a counselor or counselor-in-training? Reach out to Emily Sparks at emily@stphilipsdurham.org

Summer House Church

June 22, July 27, August 17 • 5-6pm

Enjoy family compline and dinner in a relaxed home environment. House church is a great way to deepen your family’s spiritual life and get to know other families in a deeper way.

  • Sunday, June 22, 5-6 p.m. at the Fratrik’s
  • Sunday, July 27, 5-6 p.m. at the Weatherman’s
  • Sunday, August 17, 5-6 p.m. – Still looking for a host!

For directions, more info, or to host, email Emily (emily@stphilipsdurham.org).

Service Opportunity: Make Lunch at UMD

July 5 and August 2 • 11:15am • Urban Ministries of Durham

Every first Saturday, a group from St. Philip’s preps and serves lunches for our Urban Ministries of Durham neighbors. Come be part of change in downtown Durham!

SIGN UP HERE to make lunch at UMD

Back-to-School Kick-off

August 23 • 10am-2pm • The Trees

Activities for the whole family to center and prepare for the school year. More details coming soon!