In this Edition:

• This Sunday: Kickoff Sunday! Kicking off a month of discernment
• Sign up to host coffee hour
• September 17 Fundraiser and Potluck
• Play Bridge and Mah Jongg!
• Wonder Women Happy Hour - Tonight!
• Children and Youth Ministry
• Tuesday Bible Study
• ICA Update
• Weekly Offerings and Prayers of the People

One 9:30 service this Sunday!

In Person and Live-streamed

It is hard to believe fall is here! As the Staff and Vestry started to plan for the new program year, we decided to change things up a bit. Instead of having a single Kick-Off Sunday as we have in the past, we have planned a Kick-Off Month where we will have time to connect with each other and discern where we are each called to use our unique gifts. 

We will kick-off things this Sunday with a single service at 9:30 AM followed by social time outside including a special get to know you Bingo game and ice cream treats from Jilly Beans' Ice Cream truck. You can see details for the rest of the month here and in upcoming weekly bulletins. We are excited for this coming year and are so grateful for our amazing St. David's community!

Best,

Allison Ferro

Jr. Warden

We will continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube to accommodate for those who choose to stay home.

Kickoff Sunday: Kicking off a Month of Discernment

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Coffee Hour Hosts

Summer is ending, but coffee hour after worship will continue into the fall, thanks to volunteers like you. Please watch for the signup sheet this Sunday at coffee hour so we can continue to enjoy this special social time each week! Or email office@stdavidsparish.org to sign up. 

Potluck Fundraiser at St David’s - Fun for all ages!

Join us 5pm – 8pm under the big top on the west lawn for another fun way to raise money for St. David’s ministries. 

There will be a variety of fun activities with live music to boot! The evening will end with a live auction and we’ll draw for the winners of our benefit drawing! 

Everyone is welcome so bring your friends and family.

Please bring your checkbook or credit card and sign up to share a dish. Sign up sheets are provided in the Narthex or sign up via this link.

Play Bridge and Mah Jongg!

Calling All Bridge Players and Future Bridge Players

St. David’s Bridge Group meets on the third Friday of each month September through June minus December. We play in the Conference Room opposite the Library and start at 6:30. You only need to commit to play one month at a time, so snowbirds are welcome when they are in town. You never need to find a sub. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Susan Taylor at ss2taylor@comcast.net or 952-944-7241.

If you are interested in learning to play bridge or just want to brush up on bridge conventions, please contact Susan Taylor (see above). We would love to have new players and will put together bridge classes.

Calling All Mah Jongg Players

If you are interested in playing American Mah Jongg, please contact Susan Taylor at ss2taylor@comcast.net or 952-944-7241. We are just restarting our Mah Jongg group after a COVID hiatus. We will play at church on every other Tuesday afternoon.

Wonder Women Happy Hour - Tonight!

The Wonder Women are meeting at Allison Ferro's house on Thursday, September 8th, from 5:00-7:00pm. 

Allison's cell and address:  408-691-5063

11662 Cedar Pass, Minnetonka, MN 55305

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 fall! 

Children and Youth Ministry

Children and Youth Committee Meeting

September 27th, 7:00pm via Zoom

Youth Group will start again on September 14th!

This year, all youth grades 5-12 will be meeting on Wednesday nights.

Children's Time will start again on Sunday's during the 9:30 service. We will have Godly Play lessons, music time, and craft time. The first Children's Time of the program year will be kickoff Sunday, September 11th!

Please keep your glass and clear plastic jars! We are collecting them for a craft project in the fall. Please bring your clean jars and lids, with labels removed, to Anna's office!

Bibles- Children and Youth Grades 3-12 will be receiving Bibles during the 9:30 service on September 18th. Please save the date! If you can't make it, but your child is in that age group, email Children and Youth Minister, Anna, and we'll save one for you! abrock@stdavidsparish.org

Tuesday Bible Study

The Tuesday morning Bible Study will start with social time Tuesday, September 13 at 11:00am in the library before the study of Revelation begins on September 27.

ICA Update

September ICA collection this Sunday

Your donations of non-perishable foods & personal products will be accepted through this Sunday. You can either bring them when you attend church or drop them off at your convenience in one of the baskets at the south and east entrances. Items currently needed by the Food Shelf:

* peanut butter

* flour, sugar

* cereal, oatmeal 

* cooking oils

* baby food, wipes, diapers/pull-ups

* feminine products

* paper grocery bags

Outdoor Produce Market this Saturday 

If you know anyone who might be experiencing some food insecurity, please let them know about ICA’s outdoor produce market this Saturday, September 10. A nice variety of fresh fruits & vegetables will be available at no cost. No appointment is needed. Just stop by Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 725 Minnetonka Mills Road in Hopkins between 10 a.m. and 12 noon.

Community Chili Cook-off September 24

Mark your calendars for the annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, September 24. It will be held at Faith Church in partnership with the Hopkins and Minnetonka police, fire and recreation departments. A tasty fundraiser for ICA. More information to come. 

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.