St. Philip Lutheran Church 24 December 2021 + Nativity of Our Lord Luke 2.1-20; Titus 2.11 Rev. Josh Evans LISTEN HERE I wonder how she felt when she of all people was chosen to be the first to receive the “good news of great joy.” Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber gives us some insight: “We have no idea what Mary was like before the angel visited her, but here’s what I’m thinking: I seriously doubt that she made herself into a girl whom God could favor because she took the ad

St. Philip Lutheran Church 12 December 2021 + Advent 3c Philippians 4.4-7 Rev. Josh Evans LISTEN HERE Rejoice in the Lord always! Again, I say: Rejoice! Don’t worry about anything … just pray! Well, Paul, easier said than done. Especially where our world stands these days … a devastating reminder of the impact of gun violence as the community of Oxford, Michigan, continues to live in the aftermath of yet another school shooting … the uncertainty of a new COVID variant that th

Date: Sunday, December 26 Time: 9:00 AM Location: St Philip and Online (Go here for link) Join us for the continued celebration of Christmas and the Nativity of Our Lord for a special Service of Lessons and Carols to hear "the message of the angels." The service will also include Holy Communion.

St. Philip Lutheran Church 5 December 2021 + Advent 2c Luke 1.68-79 (Luke 1.5-23) Rev. Josh Evans LISTEN HERE Almost two years ago, when my best friend was ordained as a pastor, by the time that day finally rolled around, it had been such a long journey … with roadblocks and hurdles and difficulties almost every step of the way. Their story is theirs to tell, so I won’t go into specifics … but their story is, sadly, also not unique to them alone. Which is perhaps why for my f

Date: Friday, December 24 Time: 4:00 PM Location: St Philip and Online (Go here for link) Join St. Philip for a special service of readings, music, candelight, and communion for the Nativity of Our Lord.