St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Aug. 16, 2024
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WELCOME HOME SUNDAY
THIS SUNDAY Aug. 18
10:30 a.m. All-parish worship
Historic Church
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m. On summer hiatus. Returns Sept. 11
Prime Timers: Adults 50+, Next meeting: TBD
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 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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