St. Philip the Deacon

09/06/2026

Live stream of the 9:30 a.m. CST worship service at St. Philip The Deacon Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Minnesota. All music used during live stream and archived footage is done under broadcast licenses from OneLicense and CCLI. Visit us at spdlc.org.

09/04/2026

In this week's episode, Pastor Tim reflects on Labor Day, which brings to mind an important prayer practice. Question: What prayer practice do you find most fruitful in your life of faith?

Learn more about Pastor Tim Westermeyer and St. Philip the Deacon at reflectionsonfaith.com and spdlc.org. Have a question or suggestion for a future episode? Contact Pastor Tim at twestermeyer (at) spdlc.org.

https://youtu.be/SQL25jFD0iA?is=F5ElPmARAc-C0fok

In this week's episode, Pastor Tim reflects on Labor Day, which bri...

09/03/2026

Join Pastor Makayla Dahleen on Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th, for The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work(shop)!

The Seven Principles Couples Program is a marriage enrichment and pre-marital prep workshop for couples based on the scientific research published in the book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman, with Nan Silver. No need to read the book before attending. All materials will be provided. We will meet from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm on Friday, September 25, and gather again on Saturday from 8:30 am- 1 pm. Snacks, coffee, and lunch will be provided. This workshop is for couples, and you must attend with your partner. You can register individually or on the same registration with 2 participants.

Register online at spdlc.org/register

Questions? Contact Makayla Dahleen at mdahleen (at) spdlc.org

09/02/2026

Let us welcome the newly baptized: Tate Bradley!

We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world. We welcome you into the Lord’s family. We receive you as a fellow member of the body of Christ, children of the same heavenly Father, and workers with us in the kingdom of God.

“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” -Matthew 5:16

09/01/2026

This fall, St. Philip the Deacon is launching a new Men’s Ministry—a welcoming community for men of all ages and stages of life. Through Christian Fellowship, Study, and Service, we’ll create opportunities to build friendships, grow in faith, serve our neighbors and become more deeply connected to the life of the church. Whether you’re already active at St. Philip the Deacon or simply looking for a new way to connect, there’s a place for you. Come and be part of it!

Register online at spdlc.org/register

Upcoming Events:

- Kickoff: Vikings, Food, & Fellowship: Sunday, September 20th (12:00 pm)

- Parables: Stories that Still Speak: Monday, October 5th, 13th, and 19th (6:30-7:30 pm)

- Building Homes. Serving Neighbors.: October 19th-23rd

- Pumpkins & Generations: Thursday, October 29th (6:00-7:30 pm)

- Food, Fellowship, & Conversation: Thursday, November 19th (6:00-8:00 pm)

- Thursday Morning Breakfast Club: January 7th, 14th, and 21st (6:00-8:00 am)

08/31/2026

SPD took to the lawn for a fun evening of lawn bowling! With 48 people joining us, it was a wonderful night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and great company. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the evening such a fun time together!

08/30/2026

Live stream of the 9:30 a.m. CST worship service at St. Philip The Deacon Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Minnesota. All music used during live stream and archived footage is done under broadcast licenses from OneLicense and CCLI. Visit us at spdlc.org.

08/28/2026

This week Pastor Tim reflects on the legacy of Dolly Parton, who died a few days before this episode was taped. In particular, he shares one specific lesson we can all learn from her—which may not be what you might expect.

Learn more about Pastor Tim Westermeyer and St. Philip the Deacon at reflectionsonfaith.com and spdlc.org. Have a question or suggestion for a future episode? Contact Pastor Tim at twestermeyer (at) spdlc.org.

https://youtu.be/ApP0Mn96TI4?is=e-HBwlXcjQVaa7xP

This week Pastor Tim reflects on the legacy of Dolly Parton, who di...

08/27/2026

We are delighted to announce our 2026-2027 line up and welcome these amazing speakers to the Faith & Life Lecture Series! As always, this series is free and open to the public--both in person and via our livestream. To learn more about each speaker and access current and past livestreams, visit faith-and-life.org.

Corey Koskie
Faith & Baseball: Life after the Twins
October 22, 2026

Jessica Hooten Wilson
Faith & Genius: Lessons from Flannery O’Connor
November 12, 2026

Dale Ahlquist
Faith & Common Sense: The Wisdom of G.K. Chesterton
February 4, 2027

Cameron Bellm
Faith & Attention: The Power of Sacramental Imagination
March 4, 2027

Richard Bresnahan
Faith & Pottery: Finding God in Ceramics
April 15, 2027

08/26/2026

Let us welcome the newly baptized: Margot Jane!

We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world. We welcome you into the Lord’s family. We receive you as a fellow member of the body of Christ, children of the same heavenly Father, and workers with us in the kingdom of God.

“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” -Matthew 5:16