Is this your first time visiting us? Welcome. Learn more about us, frequently asked questions, and new member orientation.
Get to know the pastors and staff who lead, teach, and care for the St. Philip the Deacon community.
We believe that beauty is a form of witness. Explore the art that lives inside St. Philip the Deacon.
A Lutheran congregation in Plymouth, Minnesota, rooted in worship and service. Learn more about our mission, our values, and our history.
Looking for a smaller circle within a larger community? Explore the groups SPD has to offer.
Questions, prayer requests, or just not sure who to call? Here’s how to get in touch with us.
Sunday School, children's choirs, early childhood programs, and more. Learn how we nurture faith for families from birth through 5th grade.
Bible studies, retreats, yoga, spiritual direction, and more. There’s a place for adults at every age, stage, and season of faith at SPD.
If you're carrying something heavy, you don't have to carry it alone. Learn more about Care Ministries at St. Philip the Deacon.
Middle school confirmation, high school fellowship, and Wednesday night Koin. A place for 6th-12th graders to ask real questions, build friendships, and grow in faith.
Five worship services each weekend, choirs for every age, a 3,000-pipe organ, and a long commitment to musical excellence.
Hands-on service opportunities in your own backyard, across the city, and on the other side of the world.
For young adults looking to stay connected to faith after high school with others who are on the same journey.
Stay current on what’s happening at St. Philip the Deacon, from worship to service to fellowship and more.
Ready to join in? Browse upcoming events at SPD and register online here.
SPD’s quarterly magazine, featuring member stories, pastoral reflections, and more.
View the latest calendar for upcoming events at St. Philip the Deacon.
Subscribe to SPD news, publications, and other communications lists.
Two community event series: Faith & Life lectures and the Herald Music Series. Always free, always open to the public.
Four services each weekend on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Learn more about worship at SPD, find times, and watch past services here.
Watch recent sermons or browse the full archive. New messages posted each week.
Short, thoughtful reflections on faith and everyday life from Pastor Tim Westermeyer.
Join Sunday worship from wherever you are. Livestream begins just before 9:30 a.m.
We baptize infants, children, and adults. Learn about what baptism means at St. Philip the Deacon and how to get started.
Confirmation at SPD is about making faith your own, with three years of faith formation for middle schoolers leading to a public affirmation of faith.
When grief arrives, we’re here to journey alongside you. Learn about funeral services and pastoral care at SPD.
A family-centered workshop prepares 3rd graders to receive communion for the first time. Learn what the process looks like.
SPD pastors officiate weddings for members and their families. Learn about the process here.
Our Columbarium offers a sacred resting place for individuals that’s close to the community that knew them.
Generosity is one way we seek to give back and be Christ to our neighbor. Learn how financial gifts to SPD support our mission to reach out, proclaim, and inspire.
Leave a legacy that outlasts you. Explore planned giving options and the Rejoicing Partners program.
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
“The great gift of Easter is hope—Christian hope—which makes us have that confidence in God, in his ultimate triumph, and in his goodness and love, which nothing can shake.”
Basil Hume
