THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Holy Eucharist, Rite II,

THIS SATURDAY, Jan. 6

7 p.m., Historic Church

Celebrate the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ as we bring the Twelve Days of Christmas to an end. Livestreamed

WORLD MUSIC ENCOUNTERS

THIS SUNDAY Jan. 7, 2024

5-7 p.m., Historic Church

All Ages, Tickets $10-35

$10 Student tickets are now available for Sunday's interview and concert with Ibrahim Aminou and Seed Africa.

Use code: STUDENT-WME5

PRIME TIMER POTLUCK

Sunday, Jan. 14

5:30-8 p.m., Private Home

This BYOB gathering is for adults 55+. If you wish, you may bring a Christmas ornament with a story to share. A white elephant gift exchange is scheduled for later in 2024. 

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY DINNER

Thursday, Jan. 11

7 p.m., Sour Duck Market (East Austin)

1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

EpiscoPals, a St. David's Young Adults Ministry for people in their 20s and 30s, will gather to plan the upcoming semester at Sour Duck Market. RSVP by emailing Kelsey Cooper, she will save your seat!

Photo: 2023 Vestry Retreat

VESTRY NOMINATIONS DEADLINE:

Friday, Jan. 12, at noon

Please consider nominees for these important positions and encourage others to submit their names. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

If you wish to run for the Vestry or Diocesan Council, please download this packet, email Catherine Roberts, or call 512.610.3530.

TRINITY CENTER NEEDS PANTS AND SHOES FOR MEN

Trinity Center is requesting gently used or new pants and shoes for men, along with other cold weather items. Drop off donations in the large bin in the church lobby. Or donate online using Trinity's wishlist.

PARISH DISCUSSION ON PROVIDING COLD WEATHER SHELTER

Sunday, Jan. 14

12:30-1:20 p.m., Sumners Hall

The Rev. Chuck Treadwell and members of the Community Engagement Committee invite all to a special parish meeting to discuss providing emergency cold weather shelter in 2024. St. David’s has been asked to be a cold weather shelter for families as part of the City of Austin’s Cold Weather Shelter Program. It’s been several years since we’ve served as an emergency shelter and we’ll some additional resources. For more info, or to RSVP for lunch, email Dianne Hardy-Garcia.

CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY WITH US

Monday, Jan. 15

Gather at 9:15 a.m., Texas State Capitol.

St. David’s Episcopal Church invites everyone who can to join with St. James Episcopal Church as we jointly participate in Austin’s Annual Martin Luther King Community Celebration. 

We will gather on the south steps of the Texas Capitol at 9:15 a.m. under St. James’ red and gold banner to participate in the annual MLK March. The MLK March proceeds across 11th St. to Huston-Tillotson University to the MLK Community Festival. All MLK celebrants are invited to park in St. David’s parking garage at no cost on Jan. 15. 

Marching together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy is a wonderful way to uplift and support the beautiful diversity of our city. If you have any questions, please contact Dianne Hardy-Garcia or call 512.610.3500, ext. 169.

Contact Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Kelsey Cooper with questions

Contact Director of Children's and Family Ministries Amanda Wischkaemper with questions

SUNAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

Formation resumes Jan. 7

Sundays

10-11 a.m., First Floor

• Ages 3-9 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• Age 3-1st Grade Junior Journey
• 2nd-5th Grades Junior Journey

Contact Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving Eric Malnassy. with questions

GROWING ON 175 YEARS

OF ABUNDANCE

Thanks to everyone who has submitted a commitment card for 2024 Annual Giving. Your pledge is an affirmation that all we have comes from God’s abundance. As we finalize our budget this month, your pledge also helps us plan financially for this year. If you have not yet done so, please prayerfully consider and then let us know what gift you would like to make to support the mission and ministries at St. David’s.

Thank you!

ST. DAVID'S CORE VALUES LECTURE SERIES: ENGAGING BOUNDRIES

Sunday, Jan. 14

10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom

This Holy Conversation with Texas Inmate Families Association (TIFA) will explore the issue of mass incarceration in the Texas prison system, in an effort to help us reflect more deeply on our core value of Engaging the Boundaries. "We confront boundaries that were put in place by privilege, power and prejudice that keep people from living Grace-filled, authentic lives."

ST. DAVID'S CORE VALUES LECTURE SERIES: SEEKING/SERVING

Sunday, Jan. 21

10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom

Shawn Welling, Regional Representative for Plant with Purpose, will share about his organization's newest program in Malawi. Plant with Purpose's mission is to restore hope by reversing the interconnected challenges of global poverty and environmental damage. Their presentation will open possibilities for us "to search for people and places in the world that need to experience God's love."

REGISTER FOR 2024

ECKHARDT MISSION SERIES

Feb. 3-4, 2024

Join us as we welcome our 2024 Eckhardt speaker, the Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, dean and president of Seminary of the Southwest. Her topic for the weekend will be, We Have Seen His Glory: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel.

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, Feb. 3

• 4 p.m. Lecture: Fig Tree, Wedding, and Well: Conviviality and Conversation
• 5-7 p.m. Dinner
• 7 p.m. Lecture: Sea, Mountain, and Sheepfold: Receiving Divine Signs

Sunday, Feb. 4

• 10 a.m. Lecture: Table, Garden, and Shoreline: Bearing Death and Birthing Life.

EXPLORING THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Sunday, Feb. 4-25

10-11 a.m., Vestry

Father Chuck will lead an interactive exploration into the history of the Episcopal tradition as well as the history of St. David's and it's theological roots.

This class is open to all, whether you are new to the church or just looking to learn a bit more about what it means to be part of this congregation! Email Carter Leer for more information.

MONDAY CONNECTION LUNCH

Jan. 22

11:30-1 p.m., Seminary of the Southwest

501 E. 32nd Street

The Monday Connection is a quarterly lunch gathering at the Seminary of the Southwest featuring guest speakers sharing their stories about translating faith into works. 

On Jan. 22, the guest will be Mary Emeny, a conservationist and community leader in Amarillo who has started a Habitat for Humanity affiliate there, created the Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, and chaired the Mariposa Village Community Land Trust.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

175th DIOCESAN COUNCIL

Feb. 9-10, 2024

Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.

In early February, the diocesan community will convene to further the mission of the Episcopal Church in Texas. Diocesan Council can’t happen without volunteers. No experience is required. Most volunteer shifts are four hours. There is no registration fee for volunteers.

JOIN AN ONGOING GROUP

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