Service is an important part of our commitment to be “boldly incarnational” in the world. A partial list of our service activities appears below. Just as all are welcome at our Sunday services, all are welcome to participate.
Amnesty Int’l Write for Rights
St. Philip’s Sock Drive for the Homeless
Amnesty Int’l Write for Rights
Every December, parishioners and friends of St. Philip’s participate in Write for Rights, an Amnesty Int’l initiative designed to let political prisoners – and the governments holding them – know they are not forgotten. Over the course of an afternoon at St. Philip’s, we write hundreds of letters and cards to prisoners of conscience and their captors. Contact Liz Oliver at lizfieldingo@yahoo.com for more information.
Food Ministry
Our patron saint, St. Philip, is associated with the miracle of the loaves and the fishes. In this event, Jesus multiplies a small amount of food, 5 loaves and 2 fishes, and is able to feed a large crowd of thousands. So it is fitting that much of our outreach efforts involve food and sharing our abundance.
St. Philips provides food to anyone who is facing food insecurity for any number of reasons. The Food Ministry addresses this need in a variety of ways as listed below.
Our Food Cupboard - We call it the Blessing Box. Through the Blessing Box, St. Philips collects and shares non-perishable food and personal items for anyone who is in need. The food is placed in the cupboard which is located beside our church parking lot and can be accessed. Donations come from our parishioners. community residents and businesses, and local non-profits, including Rolling Hills Harvest and the United Way.
Donations are always needed for the cupboard and are much appreciated. A list of the most needed items are posted on the bulletin board at the back of the church. The list frequently includes canned tuna/chicken, black and pinto beans, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, and canned vegetables.
Donations can also be placed in the church basket that is behind the altar or placed in weather-proof bags and left on the church patio. All donations are stored in the church's off premises pantry and accessed weekly to restock our food cupboard, supplement other community food pantries, and contribute to local community meals.
St. Philips also assists other places of worship and social organizations with the construction of new food cupboards in the greater community. If interested, please contact the church.
Dinner with Friends - This program that we co-sponsor with Solebury Friends Meeting (2680 Sugan Road, New Hope, PA 18938) is a festive opportunity for socializing and to share a meal. The meals take place on the first Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. at the Education Building at Solebury Friends (until October, 2026, the meal will be held at St. Philips). All are welcome to join (it is free to anyone) these life-affirming occasions that benefit guests who may be in need of a good meal, support, or to just socialize. To don an apron or to donate food or funds, please contact the church.
Meal Packing Events - Each year, our parishioners take part in various meal-packing events organized by the United Way and other service organizations, including the annual "Bucks Knocks Out Hunger".
Pastoral Care
Are you homebound following an illness or surgery? Do you wish you could come to services at St. Philip’s but you no longer drive? Do you need help getting to and from a medical appointment or treatment and friends and family are unable to take you?
Volunteers from St. Philip’s provide home-cooked meals, transportation and other pastoral care services to church members and others in need.
St. Philip’s Sock Drive for the Homeless
Every Christmas, St. Philip’s collects new socks to benefit homeless people in our community. Learn more about our sock drive.
Yoga at St. Philip’s
We are offering a yoga class for people of all ages and abilities every Thursday, 10:00-11:00AM. Beth Hawkey, the teacher, has practiced yoga for 20 years and is a certified instructor with 200 hours of training. We meet at the Parish House, 6843 Chapel Rd, New Hope and request a free-will donation ($10 suggested).
If you have any questions email Andrew Budwig andrew.budwig@gmail.com.