St. David's at a Glance

Weekly News | Aug. 23, 2024

CHILDREN & YOUTH

FALL ORIENTATION

Sunday, Aug. 25

10-11 a.m. 1st Floor

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8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I

9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, incorporating materials from Enriching Our Worship

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II livestreamed

CELEBRATE THE MINISTRY OF CATHERINE ROBERTS

Sunday, Aug. 25

10 a.m., Sumners Hall

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

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 CLASS

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

8-8:30 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.

Sunday Breakfast

Sumners Hall

8:30-11 a.m.


10 a.m.

Youth Ministry Orientation

Youth Room 170


10:30 a.m.

Children's and Family Ministry Orientation

Classroom 152

Exploring the Episcopal Church

Vestry

Men's Bible Study

Library

Reading the Bible ToGather

Guild Parlor


1-3 p.m.

Writers Group

Library

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: The Old Testament

Crail C

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Church building and offices closed for Labor Day.

Photo: Linus on his way to get a back-to-school backpack blessing.


We are grateful for everyone who came together to make Welcome Home Sunday a joyful end-of-summer celebration. Click the button below for more photos.

WELCOME HOME SUNDAY GALLERY

This week's Story of Discernment comes from Chaz Nailor and his reflections on discerning God's call to be confirmed in The Episcopal Church.

READ CHAZ' STORY

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

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Sept. 28

YOUTH MINISTRY

5-7 p.m., 1st Floor

Bring us your kids and treat yourselves to some time away. We will have so much fun playing with Legos, making a craft. We may even have a dance party!

HOLY CONVERSATION WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVE JAMES TALARICO

Sunday, Sept. 8

10 a.m., Crail C (on-site event)

In this conversation we will examine the ways in which congregations like ours can work in partnership with our government – as caring, Christian citizens.

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ONLINE LABYRINTH PROJECT

The Legacy Labyrinth Project is hosting a series of virtual labyrinth walks in September and October to provide non-partisan space for people to set their intentions for a peaceful election cycle globally and in the US. Members of St. David’s are invited to participate. 


LABYRINTH WALK FOR FREE AND PEACEFUL ELECTIONS

Wednesday Sept. 18, 6-7:30 pm.

In conjunction with this virtual event, St. David’s will host an on-site labyrinth walk.

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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
SEE FULL SCHEDULE AND REGISTER

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:

  • Sept. 1 Dinner The Brewtorium, 7 p.m.
  • Sept. 5 Fall Planning, Easy Tiger, 5-7 p.m.

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: ARBOR TERRACE SUPPER CLUB

THIS Saturday, Aug. 24 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.

JOIN 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: TBD


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. 31


St. Louise Guild


Trinity Center Volunteers

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



Ramp Build 

8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next builds: Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 9, Dec. 14


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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