st. philip's united methodist church


St. Philip’s United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Beechnut and Renwick, in the Maplewood subdivision located in southwest Houston. The church is situated about five minutes west of the 610 West Loop and about half way between Chimney Rock and Hillcroft. View map



Sunday Mornings

10:30 AM - In-Person and Online Worship Service

Watch the service live via our YouTube channel.

9:15 AM - Sunday School


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Location and Email:

5501 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77096

office@spumchou.org


Office Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Friday


Phone

713.666.2175 - Phone

713.666.2761 - Day School


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Facebook: facebook.com/spumchou

Instagram: instagram.com/spumchou

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjbq25tWtoOwW3wc0v923Q

OUR VISION, OUR MISSION, OUR PURPOSE

Our Vision: We will love all people and spread the Light of Christ.

Our Mission: Sharing God’s Love with all our Neighbors.

  • To seek and to welcome visitors to our family of faith
  • To share our faith in a way that others may relate to God by offering an opportunity to become a part of God’s family and the family at St. Philip’s.
  • To nurture in faith by offering ministries that will provide the opportunity for growth and knowledge of the love of God.
  • To send into the world to live as Disciples and offer opportunities for ministry in the name of Jesus Christ.

Our Purpose: Growing God’s Children and Sharing God’s Love by Seeking, Serving and Caring for All.

additional helpful links

  • United Methodist Church

    The United Methodist Church is a global denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.





  • the upper room ministries

    The Upper Room® is a global ministry dedicated to supporting the spiritual life of Christians seeking to know and experience God more fully. This site includes publications, programs, prayer support, and other resources to help believers of all ages and denominations move to a deeper level of faith and service.

  • texas Annual conference

    Chances are you know many United Methodists. Our membership of just under 300,000 is spread throughout the region and engages in sharing a love of Christ and common United Methodist values wherever they go.

     

    We have many vibrant, welcoming congregations and ministries that reach out to others to make a difference. Want to know more? 

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history of st. philip's

In September 1957, Reverend James Lamberth was appointed by Bishop A. Frank Smith to organize a new church in the general area of Meyerland, Maplewood and Braeburn Terrace. A vacant tract of land consisting of 6.5 acres and with no street names to identify the location, (later known as corner of Beechnut and Renwick) valued at a cost of $39,271.62 including paving and sewers, was chosen.

The first name chosen for the church was St. James in honor of the first minister, but soon it was discovered that an inactive and in-debt church already had that name. The name of St. Philip’s was unique to the Texas Conference. Shafts of Wheat became the symbol of St. Philip’s and the spelling with only one “L” in Philip’s was emphasized.

The first service was held on October 27, 1957 in the auditorium rented from Condit Elementary School on South Rice, in Bellaire.

early 1960's

Ground was broken for the original sanctuary on March 30, 1960 and the first service in the building was August 14, 1960. The formal opening service was held September 11, 1960, with District Superintendent Homer Fort preaching and Rev. Darwin Andrus, Secretary of the Methodist Board of Missions in attendance.

The first new members to join in the new building were Eldon and Arvalee Saul, daughters Elaine and Carolyn. The first organ was purchased in 1960. St. Philip’s Day School opened September 6th, 1961 headed by Mrs. Lorene Miles Washburn.

Mid to Late 1960's

On March 20, 1965 a Quarterly Conference was called to elect a building committee for construction of a new sanctuary. The building was completed in the Fall of 1967. Members selected were: Mitchell Cantrell, Chairman, Robert Lee Ellis, Allen Grant, Rev. Leon Matthis, Mrs. Louie (Vivian) Oliver and Vic Russek.

A Consecration Service for the new sanctuary, was held on November 26, 1967 with Bishop Paul E. Martin, Rev. Leo Allen, District Superintendent, Rev. Wally Shook and Rev. Leon Matthis. A cornerstone with a time capsule holding items submitted by members is located to the right of the sanctuary entrance.