Outreach
St. Philip’s is involved in a number of mission and service projects. Please contact the Parish Office at 580-226-2191 to get involved.
Ardmore Soup Kitchen
St. Philip’s started this program in 2007. The program provides hot dinners Monday through Friday to anyone in need of food. It serves approximately 900 meals per month. It has grown to include the involvement of eighteen churches and civic groups providing ten volunteers needed for the daily cooking and serving of meals. Ardmore Soup Kitchen is temporarilly located at the Salvation Army. Funding comes from private donations. St. Philip’s participates in this ministry by volunteering to help cook, serve and clean every three months.
Contact Lesa Price at 580-630-9920 for more info.
Community Action
Are you called to outreach and the mission of the church? Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Lee Miller at 580-465-5855 for more info.
Sunday Lunch
St. Philip’s Sunday Lunch provide a community meal on the last Sunday of every month at 12 noon. in our Parish Hall. Volunteers help with setup, cooking, serving, and cleanup. Approximately 100 guests are served a hot meal every month. The entree is provided by the local restaurant Jake’s Joint, and St. Philip’s provides the side dishes, desserts and beverages. If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Supper, the cost is $125.
Contact Lee Miller at 580-465-5855 for more info.
Food and Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma (FRCSCO)
This new organization is a product of other outreach groups, including Loaves and Fishes. FRCSCO offers clients a market-type experience to pick and choose the items they need. Parishioners help several weeks each year, stocking shelves, checking in the shoppers and helping them carry their groceries to their car. FRESCO is located at 801 Hailey Street in Ardmore. Hours are Monday 2-6 p.m and Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clients need to bring a photo id and proof of residence such as a utility bill.
Contact Lee White at 580-504-7971 for more info.
Foster Children’s Gift Program
The Foster Children’s Christmas Gift Program works with Children’s Services to learn what foster children want for Christmas. In mid-November, WishLists are available for parishioners who want to purchase a child’s gift themselves. Monetary donations from those who want to donate but not shop are welcomed. The foster families pick up the gifts from the Parish Hall the first week in December.
Prayer Teams There are three choices of Prayer Teams to join: Telephone Prayer Chain, Email Prayer Chain, and Prayer Partners.
Contact Lynda Campbell at 580-226-3037 for more info.
Hungry for Change St. Philip’s opens its Parish Hall every Sunday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. (except on Sunday Supper Sundays) for Hungry for Change to serve a meal for those who might otherwise have nothing to eat. St. Philip’s is not involved in the meal preparation, but provides a welcoming space – out of the inclement weather – for those to enjoy their lunch.
Contact Lee Miller at 580-465-5855 for more info.