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.
Worship. Service. Education. Music. Fellowship. There is always something happening at St. Philip the Deacon. Check back often for highlights.
Dear Friends of St. Philip the Deacon: Yesterday in worship, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Pastor Valerie Strand Patterson’s ordination. Pastor Valerie was ordained to the ministry of word and sacrament on July 13,…
Read MoreDear Friends of St. Philip the Deacon, I write to share news that, after 25 years as part of the St. Philip the Deacon staff, Trish Bode is stepping away from her role here to…
Read MoreThe drive for school supplies has begun! Now through Aug. 9, donations may be brought to Fellowship Hall. The detailed list is below. (Please note, we are not listing backpacks. Backpacks are covered by a…
Read MoreDear St. Philip the Deacon friends, You may remember that last year St. Philip the Deacon moved to new online calendar and registration systems. Thanks to our talented staff, that transition was smooth and seamless,…
Read MoreMark your calendar for Wednesdays in July 2026! St. Philip the Deacon is hosting a new season of Summer Organ Concerts. Note that two concerts are at 12:15 p.m. and two at 7 p.m. …
Read More“What a man can be the next minute bears no relation to what he is or what he was the minute before.”
Walker Percy
