AA - St. Philip's provides meeting space for our local AA group who meets on Thursday evenings at 8:00 PM in the Parish Hall. For more information call 910-794-1840.
Al Anon - St. Philip's also provides space for our local Al Anon group who meets Mondays at 8:00 PM in the Carr-Jorgensen House and on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 AM in the Carr Jorgensen House. For more information call 910-794-1840.
Bridge Group - Love to play bridge? This fun small group is for you! The group gathers the first and third Wednesday of each month at Noon in the Parish Hall. The lowest and two highest scores get prizes! Brown bag lunch at Noon and hostess provides a dessert or a snack. Usually, they have three to four tables of players (12-16) who come with or without partners. It is a friendly game--they welcome players of all levels of expertise. For more information contact Elsie HInkhouse at 910-278-1695.
Daughter's of the King - The Daughter's of the King is a religious order of women who undertake a personal rule of life incorporating a rule of prayer and a rule of service. Each member pledges herself to a lifelong program of prayer, service and personal evangelism. Our chapter meets monthly at St. Philip's on the second Saturday at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall. How can you get involved??? We currently have 30 members. We welcome new members; interested women should contact any Daughter of the King. We are easily recognized by our unusual silver cross we wear. For more information contact our president , Pat Prather at pprather@ec.rr.com or 910-278-7665 or our secretary, Jacquie McNutt at 910-253-4112.
Historical Committee - St. Philip's Historical Committee documents St. Philip's history by analyzing records, correspondence and other documents relating to the parish - and by interacting with outside information sources and interested parties. Our mission is to document and preserve the history of St. Philip's, and serve as a historical resource to our parish and larger community. For more information contact Chuck Pollock at cbpewp@bellsouth.net .
Knit Group - We are an informal group who hand knit. Many of us make prayer shawls, which are presented with love and prayer for people who have special concerns or who are celebrating a special event. You do not need to know how to knit to join this group; we will teach you. Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Parish Hall. For more information contact the Parish Office at 910-457-5643.
Men's Club - We provide a space for fellowship among men of the church. We get together and socialize, and raise funds for church programs through activities like our lobster, pancake, and hot dog sales. We also host a buffet style breakfast for all members of the parish on the first Sunday of each month. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at about 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall (Chapel of the Cross) rear entrance.
Prayer Shawl Ministers - A new prayer shawl ministry was formed in 2007. This is a ministry of loving prayer and comfort. Members knit cozy shawls for recipients, known or unknown, praying for them during the process. Some gather to knit together or some work independently. For more information phone the Parish Office at 910-457-5643.
Property - With help from the Sexton and Groundskeepers, the Junior Warden maintains oversight of the church property. Our mission is to maintain the church buildings and grounds, including the Chapel of the Cross, St. Philip's Church, Carr-Jorgensen and Parkhill Houses. HOW OFTEN AND WHERE DO WE GET TOGETHER? The Sexton is a paid employee, working about 20 hours per week. Groundskeepers are volunteers, organized as teams that work on Saturday mornings once every six weeks. The Junior Warden is on call 24/7 and performs duties as necessary. To get involved contact our Junior Warden, John Skrief at 910-253-457-1867 or Bob Bonardi, Head Groundskeeper at 910-253-8562.
Supper Clubs - Supper Club groups are eight to ten people who meet once a month at a restaurant or in each other's homes for a meal and relaxed conversation. Groups are formed annually through a sign-up sheet placed in our church newsletter or bulletin.
Wednesday's With Women - The Wednesday's with Women group invites you to join them as they make connections between faith and simplicity and encourage actions and lifestyles which more deeply reflect core Christian values and result in more meaningful, joyful living. For more information contact Henrietta Williams 910-278-5495. The Wednesday's with Women group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Women's Group - St. Philip's Women's Group welcomes all Episcopal Church women to join their group. They gather at four luncheons per year, a Christmas party, and through fund-raising and other special events and workshops. The Women's Group raises funds to support church programs and community outreach, including bake sales, and a Fall Bazaar. Their mission is to foster a closer sense of community in general, and to promote fellowship and involvement among the women of St. Philip's Church. For more information contact Carol Parnell 253-5603. For a copy of the Women's Group By Laws click Here.
