Caring Ministries

“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8
Each of the worship services at St. Philip Lutheran end with the words, “Go in peace. Serve the Lord.” The congregation responds, “Thanks be to God!” We take these words to heart as we send people out into the world to serve. Jesus calls us to a faith that is active in love. The opportunities to live out our faith are as varied as the lives of our people.
 
 
Here are some specific ways St. Philip is reaching out locally as a community of faith:
 
  • Diaper Ministry – Once a month a small team of volunteers work together to distribute free diapers and baby wipes to families in need. We partner with Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ) for folks who qualify. While guests come to receive their diapers, they also receive relationships through our prayer partners, fresh baked pastries, hot coffee, and a fun play area with childcare. To learn more about Love INC, go to Home | Love Inc. Littleton (loveinclittleton.org)
 
  • Sharing with Sheridan Food Pantry – The Food Pantry is located at the Sheridan Recreation Center in Sheridan, CO (3325 W Oxford Ave, Denver).   Here are a few quick facts about us:
    • We opened 6/5/14.  We are open for food distributions on Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm.
    • We served more than 18,000 individuals in 2022, averaging 110 families per week.
    • Continuing the drive-thru distribution model adopted early in the pandemic has allowed us to continue to serve many more families, but we need approximately 20 volunteers every week.
    • We acquire most of our food through donations and local food banks including Food Bank of the Rockies and FERN. To volunteer, contact: volunteersharingwithsheridan@gmail.com. 
 
 
  • College Outreach-A team of volunteers mail care packages to college students every Fall and Spring prior to finals.  Paper pennants are displayed in the church narthex highlighting the snacks needed and the congregation generously supplies all the needed snacks for the roughly 50 college students. The boxes contain approximately 15 individual snacks, along with notes from the team lead and Pastor Brad.  Students may be undergraduate, post graduate or attending trade school. Each month personal Birthday cards are also sent from the Ministry Team and the Pastor. In the Spring we recognize all the college graduates with a card and through our church online newsletter.
 
 
  • Creative, Caring Quilters – The Creative, Caring Quilters meet once a month to put together quilts for Lutheran World Relief. LWR has been in existence for 80 years and has donated 23 million quilts all over the world to people in distress. Join us on the third Saturday of the month for sewing, coffee, and good conversation.
 
  • Habitat for Humanity and Holy Hammers- St. Philip is part of the Holy Hammers coalition of seven Lutheran churches in the area.  We have several volunteer days throughout the year at a local new build or help at the Restore. Participants also have the opportunity to usher at a Rockies game which is a great fundraiser for new builds.  All levels of volunteers are welcome. For more information look here: //www.holyhammersdenver.com/about.
 
  • Prayer Shawl Ministry – Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second Monday of the month at St. Philip beginning at 1pm. The group enjoys knitting or crocheting shawls and other projects to comfort those in need of consolation or support.
 
 
Here are some ways we are reaching out globally as a community of faith: