


St Philip Episcopal, San Antonio
1310 Pecan Valley Dr,
San Antonio, Texas, US
Historically African American Episcopal Church, now joyfully diverse.
7 May 1895 - First Service at first location
10 March 1963 - Groundbreaking of present location
15 September 1963 - Dedication of present location
1 May - Consecration of present location and Feast Day of Saint Philip
"In 1877 Bishop R. W. Elliott of the Missionary District of West Texas envisioned a church for the nearly four million recently freed black citizens of Texas. His campaign for sunday Schools and other religious services for African Americans was cut short by his retirement, but his actions carved a path for the future. Under the authority of Bishop James Steptoe Johnston, the first Episcopal Church for African Americans in the Diocese of West Texas was established in 1895. The first home of "St. Philip's Episcopal Church for Negroes" was an old German Methodist church in downtown San Antonio later known as La Villita. In 1898, the church began a vocational school for African American young people which in 1923 became known as St. Philip's College. After many years at La Villita, the congregation was forced to find other homes. Beginning in 19917, several locations served in turn as houses of worship for St. Philip's. A new church was erected on Pecan Valley Drive in 1963; it remained the only predominantly African American church in the diocese until 1964. A full parish since 1967, St. Philip’s provides support for many Episcopal programs and funds and is active in community outreach and fellowship."

Mission Statement
“We are the people of God, committed to Jesus Christ and the advance-ment of his kingdom on earth. Moving in the power of the Holy Spirit, we will adopt a spirit of Christian stewardship, fellowship brotherhood faith consciously and actively in our hearts and minds; so that all become aware of their heritage as children of God.
Our Mission
“We are the people of God, committed to Jesus Christ and the advancement of his kingdom on earth. Moving in the power of the Holy Spirit, we will adopt a spirit of Christian stewardship, fellowship brotherhood faith consciously and actively in our hearts and minds; so that all become aware of their heritage as children of God.

Meet Our Vestry
A Vestry is a group of individuals that were elected by the parishioners of the church to oversee the spiritual, administrative and financial aspects of the church. These elected vestry members volunteer their time and skills to ensure that our church is kept looking beautiful, the bills are paid, and they have a strong dedication to our congregation. We thank our Vestry for all their hard work and dedication!

Leon Stubbs
Senior Warden
Errol Smith
Junior Warden
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Pete Vela
Member
David Amaya
Member

Roland Martin
Member

Elizabeth Applin
Member
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Vivian Crenshaw
Member
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Saint Philip's Episcopal Church
210.333.6256
1310 Pecan Valley Dr
San Antonio, TX 78210-0143
The Parish office will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please continue to call the church office before stopping by.
Come See Us
Clergy:
Rev Joyce Wilkinson
Interim Rector
10 AM Sunday Service
THRIFT SHOP HOURS
Tuesdays 10am - 2pm