Third Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • June 19 – Turkey Creek Trail
  • July 17 – McKinney Falls State Park
  • Aug. 21 – TBD
Communion will be offered (following the liturgy similar to communion groups) as part of a hike. Visit stdave.org/holyhikes for more information and to register.
YOUNG ADULT PICNIC AT ZILKER
Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Let's gather at Zilker park for games and a picnic! Please bring your own food and drink and a game or sports equipment to add to the fun. The exact location in the park is to be determined. Registration open now.
CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
Sundays, 10-10:15 a.m.
After the Sunday online worship service with Director for Children’s Ministry Amanda Wischkaemper. Access on Facebook and at stdave.org/online-worship.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 2
In person, June 7-11, 9 a.m.-Noon (aftercare available)
Vacation Bible School will look different in 2021, but the fun remains! Compassion Camp offers a meaningful VBS week, while closely following health guidelines to keep our children and community safe. VBS is the first week of summer vacation for AISD, a week off for St. David’s Day School, and is offered for children ages two and older. 

Virtual option available in July
Change the World with Loving Kindness.
CAMP ST. DAVID'S
Ages 3-11, Aug.16-20 and Aug. 23-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost $225 per week, due with registration
Two weeks of fun-filled, age-appropriate, indoor and outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy games, puzzles, arts and crafts, stories, science, group activities as well as free time.
STARTING NEXT WEEK
Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 at 6 p.m. on Zoom
A discussion of the book Invisible in Austin: Life and Labor in an American City, edited by Javier Auyero. Led by Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Ph.D. 

Explore the life experiences of Austinites who strive and struggle at the bottom of the social order. We will reflect on what we learn from these stories about people who are often overlooked in public accounts of our fast growing, high-tech city. How do these accounts re-shape our understanding of Austin, and our relationship to our neighbors?
labyrinth
LABYRINTH WALK & QUIET DAY
Masks are required for both events
July 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A canvas labyrinth will be available in Sumners Hall on Friday for anyone who would like to come by the church to walk it. Registration not required.
July 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
We will use poetry and readings from Quaker writer Parker Palmer to explore invitations for our Christian journey from the season of summer. A box lunch will be provided. Led by Dr. Mona West.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION
Sunday, June 6, 2-3 p.m. (42 spaces available)
Learn about Capital City Village, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin that helps local seniors stay in their homes and stay connected to a broader community for as long as possible. Contact Doug Bell for more information.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 7 p.m., on Zoom
May 26-June 30 The Book of Esther, June 7-Aug. 11 Study of Jonah
SUNDAY MORNING LECTURE SERIES
Variations on the Three R's
Sundays at 10 a.m. on Zoom

June 6: Tikkun olam: Repairing the World Rabbi Noah Kitty, spiritual leader of Congregation Etz Chaim, will share a teaching on the Jewish understanding of repairing the world. 

June 13: A Theology of Food The Rev. Cameron Spoor, Curate, St. David’s Episcopal Church

June 20: St. David's Anti-Racism History Project: The Two Reverends Fontaine
A new history project launched by St. David's Anti-Racism Task Force. Presented by Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Ph.D.
June 27: Playful Trinity Come join Deacon Santi as he explores how sharing in the life of the Holy Trinity draws us to holy play. This includes a look at the powerful relationship between creative love and playfulness.

July 4: No Lecture

July 11: Starting in July we will offer an in-person lecture in Crail C in addition to the Zoom option.

God as Gardener Discover a gardening model of involvement with Earth care based on descriptive notions of God as Gardener, Christ the Gardener, and the Spirit intimately involved in the relationship between the Gardener and garden.

July 18  | St. Teresa of Avila: Castanets and the Prayer of Recollection
We will explore briefly the life and wit of St. Teresa, as well as her explanation of the prayer of recollection. 
FAITH JOURNALS
Come to the church to pick up your faith journal after worship services or at the front desk during the week to chronicle ways you find to rest, re-create, and reflect this summer. For more information contact April Kerwin.
Hospitality Ministry
Café Divine and Holy Grounds
Lunch | Dinner | Gifts | Coffee To Go
Order Online and enjoy contact-free pickup
Tuesday-Friday
• Holy Grounds pickup: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Café Divine pickup: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY!
Get 18 freshly baked cookies for only $15.00! Choices include Chocolate Chip Pecan, Cranberry Walnut, M&M, Chocolate Toffee, or mix your flavors! Summer is here, and we're ready to celebrate! Here are our choices for the best drinks to cool you off this summer: 

  • Iced Horchata Latte: A refreshing drink made with espresso, cinnamon, milk, and horchata mix. 
  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee: A creamy and rich drink with sweetened condensed milk and 4 shots of espresso.
  • Iced Mayan Mocha: Like a Mexican chocolate milkshake with espresso! Need we say more? 
SPARERIBS
Enjoy Spareribs that are cooked slowly to make the most succulent ribs you've ever tasted. Add our ready-to-roast corn on the cob, foiled wrapped, and seasoned in butter.

For dessert, marvel at our Chocolate Bottom Banana Pie (whole pie only). Preorder: June 4-11. Pick up Friday, June 18, 1-5 p.m.
MORNINGS AT THE PARK
10 a.m.-noon
Youth are invited to in-person masked meetings:
  • June 15, Rising 9th-new high school graduates
  • June 16, Rising 6th-new 8th grade graduates

COMBINED EYC
June 23, 5:30-7 p.m.
Middle and high school youth zoom meeting.
Contact Director of Youth Ministry Jenny Campbell for Youth links to online formation and weekly Middle and High School EYC, and to be added to the newsletter or GroupMe lists.
Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.
GIVE ONLINE: If you have trouble giving online on Sunday, please give at a later time or consider a recurring donation through your bank. We apologize for this inconvenience. Text STDAVE to 73256
If you are not already giving, please consider making St. David's your giving priority this year. Contact Director of Stewardship April Kerwin.
Fellowship and Outreach Online
Ramp Build, May 2021
RAMP BUILD TEAM
Since 2017 the St. David’s Ramp Builders have built over 30 ramps. This ministry is part of the Texas Ramp Project, a nonprofit organization that works with various social service agencies to identify those with mobility concerns, funding comes from several organizations including the St. David’s Foundation and Home Depot. Private donations are also accepted. 

GLEE 2018
GLEE (GAY, LESBIAN, AND EVERYONE ELSE)
Thursday, June 10, 7 p.m. Visit GLEE on Facebook.
A fellowship group for couples, singles, and families, gay and straight, young and old. We have informal meet-ups on the second Sunday of each month. All are also invited to join us for biannual potlucks — one in the summer and one at Christmas. This group is characterized by their hospitality.
ONLINE FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
Daughters of the King next meeting TBD

Environmental Guild (meets quarterly)


GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) (meets monthly on 2nd Thursdays) 6/10, 7 p.m.

Laundry Love (meets last Thursday of the month) 6/24, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Group 6/17, 7 p.m.

Movie Group The movies for May: Moffie, Shiva Baby, and Six Minutes to Midnight. Watch the movies and join the discussion on Facebook.

St. Agnes Guild Last Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Women's Group (meets 1st Wednesdays) 6/2, 6 p.m., In-person and online

Writers Group Sundays, 1 p.m.

Veterans Guitar Group Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
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