St. Philip’s Church Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for CBT Project

ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 30, 2022) St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Annapolis recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the completion of its CBT Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant project. The project is located on the church property at the corner of Bestgate and Severn Grove Roads in Annapolis.

The successful project resulted in the installation of 515 native plants in an existing hillside conservation landscape and an educational sign posted in the garden.

The project was designed to reduce stormwater pollution in local waterways including the Chesapeake Bay, encourage pollinators, such as birds, bees and butterflies, and serve as food and habitat for wildlife.

Fr. Randy Callender, rector at St. Philip’s, commented that “We are so appreciative of the contributions from our members and partners to the success of our project. And, it was rewarding for St. Philip’s to have an opportunity to fellowship with so many partner houses of worship on this important environmental ministry.”

Partners in the project included: Chesapeake Bay Trust, Unity Gardens, Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy, Living Landscape Solutions, Audubon Naturalist Society, Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, and Congregation Kol Shalom.

Visitors are welcome to take a tour of the conservation landscape. If you would like a guided tour, please contact Ann O’Malley at 410-266-9755.

Fr. Randy Callender is the rector at St. Philip’s Church and is celebrating his 10th anniversary at the church. St. Philip’s has been a part of the growing city of Annapolis since the 19th century. The parish is a vibrant, active, and engaged community. This year, St. Philip’s is celebrating its 152nd anniversary.