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Weekly News | Aug. 16, 2024

WELCOME HOME SUNDAY

THIS SUNDAY Aug. 18

10:30 a.m. All-parish worship

Historic Church

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WELCOME HOME SUNDAY

Sunday, Aug. 18

10:30 a.m. All-parish Worship

Historic Church

Only one service

This Sunday, bring backpacks and bags for

back-to-school blessings and let the kids know they can wear swim gear to church for a "Last Splash!"


During worship, meet the three non-profits awarded $10,000 grants and learn about the grants process. 


A complementary end-of-summer free parish lunch to follow in Sumners Hall. Please note: our inflatable waterslide location has moved from the Labyrinth to the playground!

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SUNDAY, AUG. 18

8 a.m.

Sunday Meditation

Guided meditation

8 a.m.

Church Childcare

First Floor, Ages 2 mo.-3 yrs.

8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.


10:30 a.m.

All-parish Eucharist

Historic Church

Lunch to follow in Sumners Hall


Last Splash

Moved to Playground

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21

5:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer

Grace Chapel


5:30 p.m.

Parish Dinner

Sumners Hall

Episcopal Youth Community

Sumners and Youth Room


6 p.m.

Wednesday Childcare

First Floor

Scriptural Foundations

Crail C

NEWSLETTER UPDATES

Starting in September, our refreshed weekly newsletter will move to Wednesdays to provide the latest St. David's news earlier in the week.

EXPLORING THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Sundays, Aug. 25-Sept. 22

10 a.m., Vestry

All are welcome to this multi-week interactive course explaining what it means to be a St. David's Episcopalian and how to get involved in our church.


It will also prepare those seeking Confirmation in The Episcopal Church in advance of Bishop Kai Ryan visiting St. David's on Sunday, Sept. 29.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

NEW FRONT DESK MANAGER

We’re happy to announce that the front desk manager position has been filled by Esther Loukota.


Welcome Home Sunday, Aug. 18, will be Esther's first Sunday at St. David's.

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CELEBRATE THE MINISTRY OF CATHERINE ROBERTS

Sunday, Aug. 25

11 a.m., Sumners Hall

Come to Sumners Hall and wish Catherine a happy retirement after 20 years of "priest wrangling."


Help us celebrate Catherine by using the button below to upload video messages for Catherine or photos by Tuesday, Aug. 20.

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Pilgrimage to Malawi | Our Blog | St. David's Episcopal

From the Archives: Pilgrimage to Malawi By Laura Wisdom and Linda Gebhard This summer, from July 11 to 25, 2024, several members of St. David’s Episcopal, St. Matthew’s Episcopal, and Trinity Baytown churches traveled to...

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COOLING CENTER IN THE NEWS

This week KXAN reported on Trinity Center and St. David’s partnering with the City of Austin’s Homeless Strategies Office to launch the Cooling Center Pilot Project.


Learn more about this project in a recent post by Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy Dianne Hardy-Garcia.

RACIAL JUSTICE CLASSES/EVENTS

St. David's Racial Justice Committee would like to extend an invitation to St. David’s parishioners and friends to engage formational offerings at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (8134 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759).

  • Movie Screening: Traces of the Trade
  • Sunday, Aug. 26, 2024, 6-9 p.m. 
  • One Human Race Workshop
  • Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Civil Rights Pilgrimage
  • March 26-30, 2025, April 2-10, 2025


SEE FULL SCHEDULE AND REGISTER

ORIENTATION: CHILDREN & YOUTH

Sunday, Aug. 25

YOUTH MINISTRY

10-10:30 a.m., Youth Room

Parents and students (grades 6-12) can get information needed to make the most out of youth ministry this year.


CHILDREN'S AND FAMILIES MINISTRY

10:30-11 a.m., Room 152

Learn about changes to our Sunday morning routine, Fall classes, and upcoming events. If you cannot make it to this meeting, please email Fr. Kristin. It’s going to be a wonderful year.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATIONS

Wednesdays, Aug. 21-Nov. 20

6-7:15 p.m., Crail C (Registration Required)

St. David’s Scriptural Foundations is a two-year certificate program that provides an in-depth exploration of the Old and New Testaments.

SIGN UP FOR SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATIONS

YOUNG ADULT EVENTS

These social events are supported by the Young Adult Ministry of St. David's. People in their 20s and 30s are invited to participate by contacting Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Kelsey Cooper.


UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Aug. 22 Axe Throwing, 7 p.m.
  • Sept. 1 Snacks and Drinks, 5-7 p.m.
  • Sept. 5 Fall Planning, 7 p.m.

INVITATION TO SACRED ORDER OF ACOLYTES WORKSHOP

Sunday, Sept. 8

12:30-2:30 p.m.

The Sacred Order of Acolytes is a relaunch of our acolyte program using a gamified training model offered to students in 3rd-12th grades. Please register by Thursday, Sept. 5.


Contact Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Kelsey Cooper.

READ ACOLYTE FAQ

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: ARBOR TERRACE SUPPER CLUB

Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch: Join an established volunteer team preparing and serving a meal to residents at Arbor Terrace, a Foundation Communities supportive housing property for single adults in Southeast Austin.

JON THIS MINISTRY

Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries. For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy eric.malnassy@stdave.org or contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.


Thank you,

Eric Malnassy

Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving

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JOIN AN ONGOING GROUP

Advocacy Group

11 a.m., Vestry, Next meeting: Sept 1


Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. This group does not meet June-Aug. Next meeting: Sept. 4


Environmental Guild 10 a.m. Vestry Conference Room. Next meeting TBD


HOME Ministry (Hispanic Outreach Education Ministry) 6:30 p.m., Vestry, Next meeting: Aug. 21


Arbor Terrace Supper Club

11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Aug. 24


Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays, Next meeting: Aug. 29


Men's Group 6-8 p.m. Next dinner: Aug. 29


Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies.


Next-to-New Volunteers

Multiple volunteer days/times

Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,

6:30-8:30 p.m. On summer hiatus. Returns Sept. 11


Prime Timers: Adults 50+, Next meeting: TBD


St. Agnes Guild9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Aug. 24


Trinity Center Volunteers

Multiple volunteer days/times Trinity Streets Eucharist, Sundays 2 p.m. 



Ramp Build 

8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: TBD


Reading the Bible ToGather

10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor


Lunch for All 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. First Sundays. Next lunch: Sept. 1


Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls


Tapestry (Young Adult Dinner) (Adults 20s and 30s) 5-7 p.m., 1st Sundays. The Brewtorium (6015 Dillard Cir A, Austin, TX 78752)

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