Since 1883
Our Story
A legacy of faith, resilience, and community spanning more than a century
In the Beginning
St. Philip's was founded in 1883, in the wake of the Civil War, when members of an earlier Episcopal congregation at Dunn's Rock (St. Paul's in the Valley) sought a permanent place of worship to be located in the town of Brevard.
After serving primarily as a summer church for visitors from the Low Country, St. Philip's grew throughout the first half of the 20th century and soon became a year-round church home for its ever-enlarging flock.
Trial by Fire
Christmas Day, 1925
The original wooden frame building, located on the current site, was destroyed by fire on Christmas Day in 1925. Yet from the ashes rose something even more beautiful — a testament to the resilience and faith of our community.
The Stone Church Rises
Its replacement, the distinctive hand-cut stone church that graces Main Street, was designed by North Carolina architect Louis Humbert Asbury and built by local stone masons and woodworkers in 1926.
An example of the Normanesque Revival style prevalent in Europe at the time, it features a two-story bell tower, a marble cross over the entry door, and Gothic Revival details in the interior.
We are proud to note that our church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Growing in Faith
Continuous expansion to serve our ever-growing community
Eventually, two additions to the church were constructed to provide a larger parish hall, reception parlor, choir rooms, classrooms and a youth activity center, with updates and renovations continuing to this day.
Here, you'll discover a place where tradition and transformation meet — rooted in the rich worship of the Episcopal Church, and open to the questions, growth, and service of a modern faith community.
Founded
Established by members seeking a permanent Episcopal home in Brevard
Rebuilt
Stone church constructed after the Christmas Day fire of 1925
Thriving
A vibrant year-round parish serving Brevard and beyond
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Every generation adds a new chapter. We invite you to write yours with us.