History of St.

Philip

St. Philip the Evangelist

was organized in 1887
by a group of Black
Episcopalians whose call
was "Doing Mission for
Jesus in Anacostia." They
met in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert F. Smith
on Howard Road S.E.

On March 25, 1896, the Chapel of St. Philip the

Evangelist, now in Douglas Hall on Martin Luther
King Road, joined the Episcopal Diocese of
Washington.

In 1977, St. Philip moved to its current location on

14th and U Streets Southeast.

In 1999 – 2000 the premises were completely

renovated then dedicated to the Glory of God.

In January 2001, the Episcopal Diocese of Washington

permitted the Chapel of St. Philip to organize as a
Parish. In January 2002, the Chapel was established as
the parish of St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal
Church.

On April 15,
2002, the first
Rector and Vestry
of St. Philip the
Evangelist
Episcopal Church
were installed by
Bishop Jane
Dixon.
Mission Our Church Outreach Programs
We, the congregation of St. Philip the Evangelist, Child Development Center
confess a firm belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Worship: Each week we hear God’s Word, celebrate Children under 5
We will strive to
Holy Communion, sing and pray together and depart 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
grow in knowledge
renewed to serve all the week long. 202.678.1640
and love of
God through the Summer Program for Children
Growth: From toddlers, to Girls Scouts, to Youth
leading of the Holy July - August
Group, to Young, to Adults, to Parents, to Seniors:
Spirit, so that Lots of fun and learning!
We have programs for spiritual and personal growth.
we can be
Youth Ministry
reconciled to Christ
Service: We follow Christ by empowering and Monthly Activities for Youths
and each other.
serving one another. Come discover the joy of using
In understanding the call of Jesus to go and make Girl Scout
your God-given gifts to make the world a better
disciples of all nations, we affirm that our mission is: Girls Scout Troop 3451
place.
Monthly Meetings

 To seek and serve Jesus Christ in word and deed; Fellowship: We like to have fun and to fellowship Clothing Boutique
 To go into the community and the world with the together – for lunch, with or families and for special Monday, Thursday & Friday
good news of Jesus Christ; occasions. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 To be an instrument through which God heals; Wide Selection
and
Healing: Each
 To use our resources to respond to the spiritual, Food Distribution Center
of us is
social and physical needs of our community. Monday & Wednesday
wounded; each
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Come and see! of us needs to
experience Referrals required.
Our services follow the deep and peaceful liturgy of the
God’s healing Room rental
Episcopal Church. We combine traditional Church
love. We pray Space for Rent
music with rousing Gospel settings. You may see our
for you and those you love. A box for prayer requests Do you need a hall for a party or meeting?
liturgical Dance Troupe or our children’s Choir. We
is in the Church Sanctuary.
welcome all worshippers to a Fellowship Hour after Book one of our rooms.
church for a repast. Please stop by.