Events and Community Celebrations

These are some events and celebrations at St Philip's in recent years. For most of them, you can follow the link for more details!

• St Philip's began posting online services, because, although the building is closed, the church is open! Eucharist is livestreamed on St Philip's Facebook page and is later available on our YouTube channel. This will continue each Sunday while we are unable to gather together in person.
• Our most recent St Philip's Autumn Market was held on Saturday 14 March 2020.
  The Spring Fling is also held each year, usually in September.
• Our annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols on 15 December 2019, remembered the musical contribution of Pat Forbes to the life of the Parish.
• Peter Andersson's Funeral 16 October 2019
  Peter's long life was celebrated by a large congregation, including many bridge players.
• Patricia Forbes's Funeral 18 September 2019
  Our beloved Pat Forbes was farewelled by her many friends, students, colleagues and admirers in an overflowing Church - with much lusty singing!
• Revd Linda Anchell's Funeral 27 August 2019
  Our beloved deacon, the Revd Linda Anchell was farewelled from an overflowing church.
• Fay Pankhurst's Memorial Service, 24 January 2017.
• Revd Martin Johnson became the 11th Rector of St Philip's at a special service on 8 December 2016.
• Andrea's Farewell, 4 September 2016.
  The Revd Andrea de Vaal Horciu preached a farewell address to our 10am congregation on 4 September 2016. Afterwards we celebrated her wonderful ministry over morning tea.