Worship is the central act of the Christian community. We gather weekly to be nourished and fed by Word and Sacrament, and then sent back out into the world to serve in God’s kingdom. We gather to be reminded who and whose we are: beloved children of God. And we gather as one body united in Christ. All are welcome here.
Give Thanks, Sing Praises, Be Fed
We work hard to make St. Philip the Deacon a welcoming place for all. Rainbow bags filled with quiet activities to foster a sense of belonging in worship are available for our youngest worshipers. Large print worship folders are available for every service. Williams Sound System devices are available for the hard of hearing. Our facility is handicap accessible with designated handicapped parking spots near the entrances.
- Liturgy with piano and flute – Saturday at 5 p.m.
- Traditional worship, in-person – Sunday at 8:15 a.m.
- Traditional worship, in-person – Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
- Livestream worship – Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
- Contemporary worship – Sunday at 10:45 a.m
We gather in thanksgiving.
- Liturgy with Piano and Flute, Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
- Traditional worship, Sunday at 8:15 a.m.
- Traditional worship, Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
- Livestream worship, Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
- Contemporary worship – 10:45 a.m.
Come and make a joyful noise.
For those who love to sing, we have a number of choirs that enhance the worship experience.
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir is made up of senior high students and adults of all musical abilities and sings regularly at the 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. services on Sundays, and also on special holidays. The choir sings anthems of all musical styles, a cappella and accompanied.
SPD Singers
The SPD Singers is a group of students in middle school and high school who love to sing together and perform music of all kinds.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is made up of children in 3rd through 5th grade and sings once a month for worship services. Songs of varying styles are learned and performed at worship and concerts throughout the year. Children learn to sing, serve the Lord and have fun with their friends.
Dynamic Deacons
The Dynamic Deacons are made up of Kindergartners through 2nd graders. They sing approximately once a month for worship. This choir is an enthusiastic group of children who learn about music and singing and love to praise God with their voices!
For more information contact: Sam Grace, Director of Music Ministry, at 763-475-7142 or by email.
Handbell Choir
The SPD Ringers are a four octave handbell and handchime choir that enhances the Sunday services with rung prayer and hymn accompaniment. They play approximately once per month, October through May. Additional ringing opportunities at festivals and conferences are also offered. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday Evening at 7 p.m. If you are interested in joining the SPD Ringers, please contact JoBeth Ranfranz at jranfranz@spdlc.org or 612-859-0423. Basic music reading is preferred.
We will praise God with music!
We welcome many musical groups as guests in our worship center. In the past, groups like the National Lutheran Choir, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Rose Ensemble, and the Minnesota Symphonic Winds have performed concerts open to the community. In additional, occasional organ concerts are offered. Click here for the calendar.
For more information contact: Sam Grace, Director of Music Ministry, at 763-475-7142 or by email.