Please fill out this form, it will only take a couple minutes, to indicate your interest in serving in a role on for Sunday morning worship.
Currently, we are in most need of ushers, coffee hour hosts, and altar guild, but we encourage you to sign up for any and all the roles you have interest in!
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This Sunday: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost |
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We will gather for worship indoors at 8:00 and 9:30 this Sunday, July 10. Mask wearing is recommended but not required.
We will continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube to accommodate for those who choose to stay home.
July ICA Collection through this Sunday
Because many were away during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, this month’s ICA collection will continue through this Sunday. If you won’t be in church this Sunday, you can drop off your non-perishable items to donate any time in the baskets provided at the east or south doors.
See full ICA Update below.
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Wonder Women Happy Hour - Tonight! |
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Attention all St. David’s Women!
The St. David’s Wonder Women will be hosting a social gathering each month during the summer (weather permitting on our patios & porches & decks!) Please join us for drinks & appetizers and a time to socialize. Plan to bring an appetizer or snack to share and if you have a favorite drink, that too. Beer/Wine/non-alcoholic options will be provided.
We hope to see you this summer!
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JULY
Hosted by Susan Taylor, July 7 from 5:00 to 7:00.
Susan's address:
7430 Autumn Chace Drive
Bloomington, MN 55438
(Call or email for directions.)
AUGUST
hosted by Vida Edmond, details TBD
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Ecumenical Evening Prayer |
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All are invited to an ecumenical service of evening prayer on Sunday, July 10, 7:30pm, at the chapel of St. Catherine University. This service of contemplative music, poetry and prayer is being co-directed by Roger Stratton, and the choir will include many St. David’s parishioners, along with singers from around the metro.
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Join Westwood Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 13th, to shop local Black-owned businesses and participate in racial justice and anti-racism conversations!
JUSTmove Block Party Night - Wednesday July 13th
5 - 7:30 PM
hosted by Westwood's Racial Equity Team + CLNE
Westwood Lutheran Church
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Outdoor Worship this Summer |
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We'll gather for worship outdoors several times this summer. When we do, we'll have one service at 9:30. On other Sundays we'll be indoors for worship at 8:00 and 9:30. Mark your calendars and plan to join in, live or live streamed!
July 24, on the West lawn
August 21, baptism service at Minnehaha Creek
If you are willing to help with setting up and tearing down on an outdoor worship day, please let Anna know at office@stdavidsparish.org. Thank you!
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St David’s Book Club News
by Cathy Schwichtenberg
St. David’s Book Club will meet on Tuesday, 8/2 from 6:30 pm to 7:55 pm via Zoom. We will be discussing The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri.
"Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo--until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. But what Afra has seen is so terrible she has gone blind, and so they must embark on a perilous journey through Turkey and Greece towards an uncertain future in Britain. As Nuri and Afra travel through a broken world, they must confront not only the pain of their own unspeakable loss, but dangers that would overwhelm the bravest of souls. Above all, they must journey to find each other again. Moving, powerful, and beautifully written, The Beekeeper of Aleppo brings home the idea that the most ordinary of lives can be completely upended in unimaginable ways".
~ Hclib.org
Upcoming selections:
October 4 Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
December 6 Proud Shoes by Pauli Murray
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Poetry with the Rev. Guy Drake and Allen Hamilton |
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“Gratitude, Praise and Affirmation”- An hour with an actor and a bag of poems!"
Join us on August 14 at 7:00 at St. David's for an evening with legendary Guthrie actor Allen Hamilton reading poems about Gratitude, Praise and Affirmation. Deacon Emeritus Rev. Guy Drake will join Allen with readings on the same topics from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer.
Come prepared to be inspired by readings from great poets both historical and contemporary on these three subjects, so relevant in today's world!
Allen has appeared with most of the theatres in the Twin Cities, as well as with theatres in Boston, Memphis, St.Louis, Los Angeles, and Chicago. He played Uncle Ben in “Death of a Salesman”on Broadway, starring Brian Dennehy, and repeated the role at the Lyric Theatre in London for a nine month run. He has been seen in over thirty films and television movies, including “Code of Silence” with Chuck Norris and “The Fugitive” with Harrison Ford. Allen lives in St. Louis Park with his wife, painter Susan Wagner.
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Ensemble Aventura Concert |
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Join Roger and Monica Stratton with their global jazz group, Ensemble Aventura, for a free concert at St. David’s on July 15 at 7pm. We’ll be outside on the west lawn, weather permitting. Expect an eclectic whirlwind musical trip around the world!
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Love dirt?! I have the perfect place for you…..the Peace Garden! We have lots of dirt which needs to be played with. Join us Monday mornings at 9:30.
All ages are welcome. If that doesn’t work for you here is a list of things that can be done on your schedule:
- Tidy up the landscape edging
- Add edging to the front
- Trim the Yew bushes
- Clear up broken tree limbs
- Reset the stone path pavers
We welcome and appreciate anything you can do! Even prayers for rain when needed.
Launa Tucker (952-935-1294) Carol Johnson Marilyn Clark
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ECMN Day Camp
Open to ages 5 to 17, The Single Best Day Ever is an immersive, single day camp experience that engages kids’ souls, minds, and bodies. Plus, it’s going to be really fun!
August 13 - St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis
September 10 - White Earth
Please email abrock@stdavidsparish.org with what day camp you sign up for so we can connect St. David's folks with one another!
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Episcopal Summer Youth Retreat
August 5-7: All youth going into 6th-12th grade are invited to the Episcopal Summer Youth Retreat at Green Lake Bible Camp in Spicer, MN.
Green Lake Bible Camp has a swimming beach, fishing, canoeing, biking, and hiking trails. We have 4 cabins reserved, as well as the lodge building up on "the hill".
Please feel free to invite a friend! There are 35 spots open for youth!
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July ICA Collection through this Sunday
Because many were away during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, this month’s ICA collection will continue through this Sunday. If you won’t be in church this Sunday, you can drop off your non-perishable items to donate any time in the baskets provided at the east or south doors.
Outdoor Produce Markets this month
The July ICA outdoor produce markets will be held this Saturday, July 9 & Saturday, July 23. A wide variety of fresh vegetable & fruit will be available for pick-up. If you know anyone who may be experiencing some food insecurity, please let them know about this opportunity to obtain some wonderful summer bounty. They just need to stop by Eisenhower Community Center at 1001 Highway 7 in Hopkins between 9 & 11 a.m., no appointment needed.
Summer Grant Challenge during July
There is a special initiative this month from Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless. This summer challenge grant makes it possible for food shelves all over the state to restock & distribute fresh & frozen foods during the difficult summer months. ICA encourages all their supporters to participate in this challenge grant through the end of July. You can check out ways to contribute at www.icafoodshelf.com. Choose Donate in the menu, then choose Give Financial Support.
Hopkins Raspberry Festival next week
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival, which is held in mid-July, is a Twin Cities institution. Please consider purchasing a button to support this beloved community event. Festival buttons are now available. And, $1 from every button sale goes to the ICA Food Shelf!
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St. David's Benefit Fundraiser |
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After a three year hiatus, St. David’s is putting the fun back in fundraising! We’re starting off with a benefit drawing.
Tickets for St David’s Benefit Drawing are on sale during coffee hour after the 9:30 service.
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Need not be present to win!
Donation: $100 per ticket
Drawing will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Fall Potluck Dinner.
Bring your checkbook and buy a ticket for yourself, your kids, or your grandkids or a good buddy!
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First Prize: $500
Second Prize: $250
Third Prize: $250
Up to 16 $125 prizes will be drawn from the remaining proceeds.
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What else is going on at St. David's? |
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Want to view the full calendar for the week? Click here to view the St. David's website complete with a calendar to keep you updated on events and offerings! Scroll all the way to the bottom to view it.
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Have an announcement you would like to share in this weekly email?
Send it to office@stdavidsparish.org before noon on Wednesday to be featured.
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Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891 |
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To add someone to the prayers, please contact the office: office@stdavidsparish.org
We will include all individuals in the prayers list for four consecutive weeks, and then they will be removed from the list. If the prayer need is ongoing, please reach out and we will keep their names on the list. If anyone's prayer need is shorter than four weeks, please also note that. This way we will keep all prayer lists updated and recent.
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Prayers and Passages
We pray for healing of body, mind or spirit for those we love, especially Richard Austin (father of Holly Lamond), Debbie Brown, William Cadwell (son of Philip Cadwell), Josh Claxton (friend of Mary Mann), Christina Dorr Drake (daughter-in-law of Nan and Guy Drake), Mark Enos (friend of Keith Gause), Allison Hatcher, Ann Henjum (daughter of Bob Triebenbach), Sharon Herpers, Denny Johnson, Joan MacDonald, Lori Marsh (friend of Cliff Crockford), Josie Meyer and family (friend of the Handley-Jurkovich family), David Pearson, Margaret Prescott (friend of Virginia Haggart and Ned Sorely), Marge Saunders, Jean Scheu, Amara Strande (daughter of the Rev. Dana Strande), Johannah Surma (daughter of Karin Lindquist and Andy Scheu), Colin Vignoul (Nephew of Charity and Andy Harvala), Huu Vu (Friend of the Harvala Family), and Owen Kuyper.
We pray for those who have died, especially Nita Wagner. We pray for victims of genocide in Ukraine, and for all who die in war.
For the world and its leaders, our nation and its people.
We pray for those who commit acts of violence in war, that they may be healed from the trauma of violence and find new life in peace. We pray for all who suffer or serve in war, especially in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
We pray for all who have been born.
We pray for an end to racism and all systems of oppression.
We pray in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life.
We pray for those serving in the military, Will Culliton, Aprille Lopac, and Kaelyn Wahlberg.
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COVID-19 Resources Available
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