St Philip's Episcopal Church

St Philip's Episcopal Church 256 East Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
(828) 884-3666 We are offering two services of Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10:30 am on Sundays. Worship at St.

All are welcome; no preregistration is required. Or join us on our page for the livestream of the 10:30 am service. Coffee hour is held at 11:300 am in our parish hall. The church is open on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm for private prayer. The church, chapel, and parish hall are all handicapped accessible. Our congregation is a thriving mixture of all ages filling three Sunday services. We

understand that at the core of our being we are One within the Body of Christ. Our facilities include an historic stone church, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and will comfortably seat about 200 people. Philip’s reflects the diversity of the congregation. We join together – retirees, longtime residents, young families, summer residents, visitors, and a steady influx of newcomers – adding up to a considerable variety of experiences in liturgy and worship. Preaching centers on the Revised Common Lectionary from Scripture. Worship services follow the Church Calendar. “Via Media,” the middle way, is probably the best way to describe the spirit of St. Philip’s. In 1996 we completed a renovation/addition to the two-level parish house which now consists of a parish hall, parlor, two kitchens, offices, library, choir room, classrooms, and a Youth Activity Center (YAC). An additional renovation to the worship space of St. Philip’s was completed in 2006, creating additional seating as well as making the chapel and nave wheelchair accessible.

A Prayer for Labor Day: Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ...
09/07/2026

A Prayer for Labor Day: Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 261)

We invite you to worship with us this morning at 8:00 and 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome! If you can't be here in person,...
09/06/2026

We invite you to worship with us this morning at 8:00 and 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome! If you can't be here in person, the 10:30 am service is livestreamed on our page and YouTube channel, youtube.com/.

The prayer appointed for today: Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Here are some snapshots documenting three events from last weekend for the parish and community by the Cornerstone Cente...
09/04/2026

Here are some snapshots documenting three events from last weekend for the parish and community by the Cornerstone Centennial group. The focus was learning about the truth and considering the meaning of the early history of the Episcopal church in Transylvania County.
Friday evening there was a book launch/signing, celebrating a new book, Echoes of Eden: The Johnstone Settlement, 1852-1864 by Craig Gralley. Our rector, Elizabeth Roles explained how the book came to be; and Craig, the author, shared some remarks about the research and how the book about the background stories about the early settlers brought to light more awareness of our church’s history with slavery.
Saturday afternoon there was another gathering, Historically Speaking. Parishioners and community guests heard presentations and conversations offered by the author, and a descendant, Rev. Elise Johnstone, one of the settlement’s founders.
Sunday afternoon St. Philip’s held a moving Service of Acknowledgement, led by Rev. Elizabeth Roles, Rev. Angela Emerson, and Rev. Elise Johnstone. Readers led scripture and prayers, with a moving reciting of those names of slaves whose names have been identified, and a symbolic lighting of candles in their honor.

Come on down to our Thrift Shop for our annual half price sale on everything in the store, both Clothing and Home Goods ...
09/02/2026

Come on down to our Thrift Shop for our annual half price sale on everything in the store, both Clothing and Home Goods (excluding items in the locked cabinet).

The Shop of St. Philip’s is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and the sale continues all week.

Hop on down to our thrift shop, The Shop of St. Philip’s, this week and check out the storewide half price sale. The sho...
09/01/2026

Hop on down to our thrift shop, The Shop of St. Philip’s, this week and check out the storewide half price sale. The shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.

You’ll find everything in the shop on sale, both clothes and shoes, household goods, toys, jewelry… Everything! (excluding locked cabinet)

Due to technical difficulties this whole service was not recorded. However here is a capture of the entire sermon provid...
08/30/2026

Due to technical difficulties this whole service was not recorded. However here is a capture of the entire sermon provided by our guest The Rev. Elise Johnstone from Seattle, Washington.

Due to technical difficulties this whole service was not recorded. ...

Grace and peace to you on this Sunday morning! Please join us for worship at 8:00 and 10:30 am. If you can't be here in ...
08/30/2026

Grace and peace to you on this Sunday morning! Please join us for worship at 8:00 and 10:30 am. If you can't be here in person, our 10:30 am service is livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/). Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!

The prayer for this day: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

After Sunday services a whole bunch of St. Phillipians went out to Connestee for our annual Parish Picnic. Here are some...
08/25/2026

After Sunday services a whole bunch of St. Phillipians went out to Connestee for our annual Parish Picnic. Here are some pictures showing that there were some good times had by all. Thanks to the folks who organized and managed the event, the singing, and getting the fried chicken. Folks who attended brought wonderful sides and desserts. Great Job ALL.

The end of THIS WEEK!
08/25/2026

The end of THIS WEEK!

Today the Church remembers St. Bartholomew on his feast day. Bartholomew's name appears in the Bible only in lists of th...
08/24/2026

Today the Church remembers St. Bartholomew on his feast day. Bartholomew's name appears in the Bible only in lists of the twelve apostles, so little is known of his life, but many believe he is the Nathanael mentioned in the Gospel of John. Tradition says that Bartholomew wrote a gospel, preached to the people of India, and died a martyr for his Christian belief.

The Episcopal Church commemorates him on August 24 each year with this prayer: Almighty and everlasting God, who gave to your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach your Word: Grant that your Church may love what he believed and preach what he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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256 E Main Street
Brevard, NC
28712

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