St. Philip Faith Stories
Somewhat Discouraged
Bob Taggart did not grow up going to church as a young child, so he did not have a strong religious upbringing. As a young adult, he began attending church in Virginia, but his employment moved him to Atlanta, Georgia, and he drifted away from the church. “When I met Betti”, Bob said, “she convinced me to return to church.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.