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In this Edition:
- This Sunday
- Men's Retreat - March 11
- U of M Morris Choir Concert - March 11
- Wednesday Lenten Series
- Love Makes Room
- St. Patrick's Day Dinner
- Variety Show on Cinco de Mayo
- Save the Date: Endowment "Thank you" event April 21st.
- Job Posting - We're seeking a part-time Sexton!
- January Financial Snapshot
- ICA Update
- Book Club
- Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
- Save the Date ECMN church women May meeting
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8:00 and 9:30 Holy Eucharist
With guest preacher and celebrant, the Rev. Anna Ostenso Moore!
The Rev. Anna V. Ostenso Moore found the Episcopal Church as a teenager. Sitting by the side of a lake in Northern Minnesota after college graduation, she felt a call to faith formation grounded in community, wonder, Holy mystery, and our Sacred Stories. That call has led her across the Atlantic Ocean and back. She is author of the picture books “Today is a Baptism Day” and “We Gather at This Table,” inspired by the beauty of the families with whom she works. Her educational background includes a BA in Chinese International Studies from Middlebury College, Vermont and an MA in Youth Ministry and Theological Education from King’s College, London. She has served at churches in Surrey, UK and Minnesota. She is currently on the Episcopal Church in Minnesota’s Racial Justice and Healing Formation Team.
Wife, mother, priest, daughter, sister, aunt, godparent, and friend, her greatest joys include her toddler’s laugh, a good pot of tea with her husband David, and dancing at every opportunity.
Children's Time will take place during the 9:30 service for children age 3 through grade 5. Children are invited to stay after worship, and join the Rev. Anna in the Undercroft for a reading of one of her books!
We will continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube to accommodate those who choose to stay home.
10:45-11:30 Listener's Dare - Community Forum
Join us for a series of Sunday community forums where we as listeners dare to hear a word from God.
In his book “Listener’s Dare: Hearing God in the sermon” Bishop Will Willimon reminds us of the audacious claim that Jesus made as he sent his followers out in pairs to testify to the Good News “whoever listens to you, listens to me”! For reasons known only to God, preaching is the primary way that God choses to speak to God’s people. So join us as we spend time in small groups, reflecting on the sermon and the scripture readings and asking questions that help us better understand… What is God saying to us today?
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Men’s Retreat: What Does it Mean to Live A Courageous Life?
Sat., Mar. 11, 8:30-11:30 AM | St. David’s Episcopal Church
If we can stand whole-heartedly wherever we are and notice the Spirit stirring us to live – really live, then we have everything we need to stop waiting for improvements in this circumstance or that and start with the next step God is calling us to take. Join spiritual directors Peter Watkins and Sam Rahberg for thoughtful examination and meaningful conversation. We’ll have morning prayer, short presentations, and discussion. Then we’ll bless wherever the Spirit is leading each of us. Come for coffee at 8:30 AM. We’ll adjourn by 11:30 AM and you’re welcome to stick around for lunch.
Suggested donation of $25 to cover the cost of the event, payable to St. David's.
For more information, contact the Rev. Guy Drake, gdrake@stdavidsparish.org.
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U of M Morris Choir Concert | |
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On Saturday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m., the University of Minnesota Morris Concert Choir will present an eclectic concert of choral music as part of their regional tour. The program features works by largely Black composers, including Rosephanye Powell, Adolphus Hailstork, Jeffrey Ames, and Rollo Dilworth. The choir is conducted by Dr. Laura Wiebe. The concert is free and open to the public, and will include a freewill offering for Saint David’s.
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Wednesday Lenten Series 2023
During Lent this year, please join in on an intergenerational experience called, “What is God Up To?” We will connect for a time of reflection with a focus on spiritual practices and community. All ages are welcome and encouraged.
When: Wednesday evenings starting at 5:30 for dinner with the series from 6:15 – 7:00.
· March 1 – What is God up to? Introduction and group activity “Dwelling in the Word”
· March 8 – What is God Up to In Our Lives? Sharing our stories
· March 15 - St Patrick’s Day Feast – a special social event with no programming
· March 22 – What is God up to at St David’s? Sustaining vitality.
· March 29 – What is God up to in our neighborhood? Listening and learning from those outside our faith community
Note that you are welcome to come for only the dinner or for only the program.
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The Justice Collaborative hosted a Letter Writing Campaign on March 7 to write letters to the Minnetonka City Council in support of the Mills Church Affordable Home Ownership Project. There is still time to participate! All the materials needed to write a letter are on a side table in the Undercroft. Please leave completed letters there and they will be mailed on your behalf. Love makes room! | | |
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After a three year absence the March Wednesday dinner will once again celebrate St. Patrick's day with corned beef and cabbage and other delicious dishes.
To help us with our shopping, please sign up using the link below or the sign-up sheet in the narthex.
https://forms.gle/ektpzYjAM7dsjD4V6
Thank you!
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Variety Show on Cinco de Mayo | |
Tickets will be available for sale this Sunday at church! | |
Save the Date: Endowment "Thank you" event April 21st. | |
An event for all participants in the Cornerstone Endowment is being held on Friday, April 21st from 5-7pm. Please mark your calendars if you have contributed to the Endowment at any time since its founding. Invitations with more information will be sent out soon. | |
St. David’s is seeking a part-time Sexton | |
We are looking for someone willing to work 17-20 hours a week taking care of our building, arranging furniture as needed for services and programs. A position description that lists responsibilities and expectations can be found on the home page of our website at: www.stdavidsparish.org or by contacting us at staffing@stdavidsparish.org | |
January Financial Snapshot | |
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Pledge income was strong in January and expenses were below budget. We are starting off the year in a positive financial position thanks to the faithful support of our congregation and the excellent financial management by our clergy and staff.
Gratefully,
Cathy Schwichtenberg, Treasurer
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When donating to ICA during the MN FoodShare March Campaign, you are not only supporting ICA’s expanded programming, but also playing a big role in growing its purchasing power. Just like your family, it is costing ICA much more to buy fruits, vegetables and other essentials. A financial donation to ICA ensures the food shelves can be kept well-stocked, while food donations help bring in immediate supplies. You can learn more and donate by visiting www.icafoodshelf.org/march-campaign. Thank you in advance.
A note received from a neighbor who has benefited from ICA’s services: “Thank you to all the people who donate and volunteer at ICA! You made it possible for me to receive food and assistance at a time when I lost my job.”
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The St. David’s Book Club met on February 7 to discuss Love is the Way by Bishop Michael Curry. This was an easy read and I encourage everyone to read this book. Bishop Curry’s writing style is so approachable and he uses examples from his own life to share more about himself and, more importantly, how Love is the Way to a fulfilling life.
Our upcoming selection to be discussed in April is The Good Earth.
It is a historical fiction novel by Pearl S. Buck published in 1931 that dramatizes family life in a Chinese village in the early 20th century. It was the best-selling novel in the United States in both 1931 and 1932, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1932, and was influential in Buck's winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938. Buck, who grew up in China as the daughter of American missionaries, wrote the book while living in China and drew on her first-hand observation of Chinese village life. ~Wikipedia
Meeting Link:
St David's Book Club - April Meeting
We have an interesting line-up of selections this year and invite all St. David’s parishioners to participate. We usually meet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of every other month from 6:30 – 7:55. Here is this year’s schedule – please join us!
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Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | |
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We got the news we've been waiting for: the Bring it Home, Minnesota bill will have a hearing in the Senate on Thursday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m.! There is a lot of growing momentum to pass Bring it Home, Minnesota this year, and we want to demonstrate that energy at this hearing.
Join us at the hearing! Click here to register to attend in person or online.
The bill, SF11, is authored by Senator Zaynab Mohamed, who will present the bill during this hearing. She will be followed by several testimonies in support of the bill.
How do we demonstrate strong support for this transformational legislation? By showing up! Having a hearing room full of people shows a bill has energy - let's make sure legislators see that energy for Bring it Home, Minnesota! Please attend in person if you can. An online option to participate is also available.
We have an unprecedented chance to pass Bring it Home, Minnesota this year. House and Senate leadership are committed to passing it this year. We're right in the thick of it - let's keep pushing and keep raising our voices!
Now is the time to show up and make this happen! Register now for the Senate hearing on Thursday, March 16, and I look forward to seeing you at the Capitol soon!
Thanks,
~ Maeve
Maeve Olson, Lead Campaign Organizer
p.s. Some of you may have gotten other emails indicating a different date for the Senate hearing. Those dates are inaccurate: we've CONFIRMED for Thursday, March 16!
p.p.s. Since you're registering for important things, can you take a moment to register for the Bring it Home, Minnesota Rally happening on March 20?!
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ECMN Episcopal Church Women | |
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May 27, 2023
Spring Meeting 10-12 AM
at Trinity Church in Anoka , followed by Luncheon and Fun and Fellowship
Note that there has been a change in the date due to an EMMA meeting.
For more information call 612-978-4613 or email ladonnamboyd@gmail.com.
LaDonna Boyd, President
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What else is going on at St. David's? | |
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