Welcome to St. Philip's
Episcopal Church

Dear Members of St. Philip’s,                                                                                                                    April 16, 2026
 
It is with great joy and a sense of profound blessing that the Vestry announces the calling of the Reverend Richard Lindsley Walton (Father Lin) to serve as our next Rector of St. Philip’s.

Following a prayerful and diligent search process, the Search Committee and the Vestry believe that Father Lin possesses the gifts, vision, and heart to lead our congregation into this next chapter of our life together. Father Lin comes to us from Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, NC and will officially begin his ministry with us on July 1, 2026.

We will celebrate Father Lin’s ministry after his arrival. Information about this will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.

 
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Search Committee for their tireless work and to all of you for your patience and prayers during this time of transition. We look forward with great excitement to the ministry we will share with Father Lin.
 
Peace and blessings,
 
Paul Bailey                                                                                                                                             S

Senior Warden

Wednesday - Noonday

12:00 PM - Holy Eucharist Rite II

(Located in the Chapel of the Cross @ 203 East Moore Street)

Summer Service at Malcolm Register Park

on Oak Island

Sunday Memorial Day through Labor Day - 9:00 AM

(Currently on Hiatus)
 

(Located at 409 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island)