Welcome

The mission and vision of any church is simply this - to know Christ and to make Christ known. How we do this varies from church to church and is as diverse as the communities we love and serve.

Here you will find a little bit about what makes this community unique. Ultimately though our identity is shaped by each and every person who comes here to worship, pray, love, learn, seek, and serve.

If this becomes your church home then you will shape who we are in the years to come. Whatever we look like, and whoever we are, may we always seek first the Son of God and may that always be our hope and joy.

Fr Robert Hendrickson, Rector

History

From generation to generation, Saint Philip’s has been rooted both in our Anglican tradition and in the Tucson community, giving generously of the resources and gifts we’ve been given, being present in times of need, and helping to found and support churches, schools, hospitals, and more.

For a fuller parish history click here.

Mission

The Mission of Saint Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with creativity and joy across generations by welcoming and serving the wider community.

For a fuller sense of life at Saint Philip’s click here.

Vision

Gathered in Love.
Transformed by Grace.
Sent to Serve.

Prayer of Saint Philip

“Saint Philip, at the Last Supper you said to Jesus, ‘Lord, show us the Father and it will be enough for us.’ Help us to make this our prayer also and to seek God in all things. Pray for us to know the Father and Jesus Christ whom he has sent - for in this does eternal life consist. Amen.”

Snapshots of Life at Saint Philip’s

Our Values

Saint Philip’s in the Hills considers the following values to be self-evident for followers of God in Christ: kindness, honesty, compassion, humility, transparency, integrity, open communication, and healthy boundaries, striving for excellence in all we do. Our core values are shaped by our Baptismal Covenant. The Baptismal Covenant is the set of promises we affirm at Baptism and that we re-affirm as a community throughout the year. These promises are shared across the Episcopal Church and reflect how our Church is charged to follow Christ.

By living our values, we live out that charge, with God’s help.

Our Core Values as Related to Our Baptismal Covenant

Celebrant:    Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People:          I will, with God’s help.

Core Values:

  • Worship in the Anglican Tradition

  • Sacramental Life

  • Music, Historic Architecture and the Arts

  • Communal and Private Prayer

  • Discipleship and Christian Formation

  • Scripture, Tradition, and Reason

Celebrant:    Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People:         I will, with God’s help.

Core Values:

  • Patterning our Life in Christ’s

  • Practicing Open Communication

Celebrant:    Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People:          I will, with God’s help.

Core Values:

  • Evangelism

  • Discipleship

  • Generous Stewardship of Time, Talent & Treasure

  • Creation Care

Celebrant:    Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People:          I will, with God’s help.

Core Values:

  • Service to Others

  • Welcome and Inclusion

  • Pastoral Care

Celebrant:    Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People:          I will, with God’s help.

Core Values:

  • Community

  • Unity in Christ

  • Strengthened by Diversity

  • Striving to Challenge and Change Unjust Systems