St. Philip Faith Stories

Contagious Welcome
Story Mitzie Schafer Story Mitzie Schafer

Contagious Welcome

Angie Morris has always struggled to find a church that would accept her as a gay woman. As a young teenager, while attending the Catholic Church, she began to question her sexuality. After a challenging experience, Angie decided to leave the Catholic Church as a senior in high school.

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Shark’s Tooth
Story Mitzie Schafer Story Mitzie Schafer

Shark’s Tooth

St. Philip gives Dick opportunities to serve and live out his commitment to Christ which is evident through his involvement at St. Philip and in this community.

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Structure
Mitzie Schafer Mitzie Schafer

Structure

“I was looking for something that felt like home,” he shared. But the other churches didn’t quite give him that feeling. Something was missing. Terry’s first worship experience at St. Philip Lutheran Church was on Christmas Eve of 2021. “At St. Philip, it was like coming home,” Terry said. “The liturgy, the service itself, the whole package.”

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Swept-Up
Story Mitzie Schafer Story Mitzie Schafer

Swept-Up

“My daughter Shelby and I were immediately swept-up and put to ease by the Pastor,” Roz shared. Soon they were both baptized.

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