St. David's at a Glance

Weekly News | June 21, 2024

THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Holy Eucharist, Rite II Monday, June 24

7 p.m., Bethell Hall

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a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

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

PASTORAL COFFEE HOUR DISCUSSION

Sundays, June 23 and 30

10 a.m., Sumners Hall

Father Chad will host a table for discussion around multiple pastoral issues. We want to see if any further education, pastoral support, or peer support would be helpful for those who are impacted by particular life circumstances.


  • June 23: Caregiver Issues
  • June 30: Cognitive Issues


Please reach out to Father Chad with questions.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

8:30 a.m.

Sunday Meditation

Library and Zoom Summer hiatus begins July 7 Resumes Aug. 18

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.



10-11 a.m.

Faith and Film

Crail C

Brick Bible

Sumners Hall

Being the Episcopal Church

Lobby

Men's Bible Study

Library

Pastoral Coffee Conversations

Sumners Hall

Reading the Bible ToGather

Guild Parlor


1-3 p.m.

Writers Group

Library

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

6 p.m.

Bible Study - Summer Schedule

Central Market North Lamar

PARISH DISCERNMENT CONVERSATION

Last Sunday, we gathered as a parish to discuss discernment, led by Father Chuck and members of the Project 32 committee.


All are invited to add their own discernment reflections to the Discernment Windows in Sumners Hall (supplies and instructions provided) until we meet for the next parish discernment conversation on Sunday, July 28.

SEE PHOTOS FROM THE GATHERING

SAVE THE DATE: WELCOME HOME SUNDAY

Sunday, Aug. 18

We will gather for 10:30 a.m. all-parish worship in Historic Church, followed by a meal. There will be only one worship service this Sunday. More to come soon!

STORIES OF DISCERNMENT

This week's story comes from youth volunteer Marsden Musick, discerning his call to service with hospitality and ramp-building ministries.

READ MARSDEN'S STORY

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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: BIBLE STUDY

St. David’s offers three opportunities for discussion of the Bible in a small group format. 


  • Reading the Bible ToGather Meets Sunday mornings at 10 am in Guild Parlor and discusses the assigned biblical passages for worship for that Sunday.
  • Men’s Bible Study Meets Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Library and discusses the Bible book by book. 


WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY SUMMER SCHEDULE

Wednesdays June 19-July 31

6 p.m., Central Market (4001 N Lamar Blvd.)

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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WATCH: NINETY-FIVE SENSES

Sunday, June 23

10 a.m., Crail C

Watch and discuss the 2024 Oscar-nominated animated short film Ninety-Five Senses. An ode to the body’s five senses delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them. It is a bittersweet tale of regret and redemption inspired by interview footage of death-row inmates from Texas’ Huntsville unit.

SEE SUMMER FILM SCHEDULE

SAVE THE DATE: YOUTH & PARENT ORIENTATION

Sunday, Aug. 25

10-11 a.m., Youth Room

Save the date for our return to regular programing after the summer where parents and students (grades 6-12) can get information needed to make the most out of youth ministry.

BRICK BIBLE

Sunday, Aug. 16

10-11 a.m., Sumners Hall

Our weekly Brick Bible will continue during this Sunday's Parish Discernment Conversation. Kids can continue to build their Noah's Ark scene while Fr. Chuck leads the adults in discussion.

SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

Camp Dates: July 8-19 (M-F)

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bethell Hall Performance Date: 6 p.m., July 19

There is still time to sign up for a two-week performing arts camp in St. David's Bethell Hall for rising 2nd-8th graders. Campers will make new friends and learn the joy of live theater by performing The Little Mermaid Jr.

SIGN UP FOR CAMP

SIGN UP FOR ORGANIC PRODUCE

Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Front Desk

Get fresh produce from the Refugee Collective and its farm. Purchasing a produce box subscription helps to support local farmers and connect refugees to needed fair-wage work. Produce boxes range from $96 (three weeks) to $192 (six weeks).

READ MORE AND SIGN UP

DONATE MEN'S PANTS

New or gently-used men's pants are the most requested clothing items at Trinity Center. Drop off donations in the large bin in the lobby when you come to church. 

SUMMER HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS

JUNE 27 LUNCH CANCELED

Thursday Lunch resumes on Aug. 1.


Sunday Breakfast will continue through the summer, but Chef Ray needs extra help in the kitchen. Families are welcome to volunteer together, and no experience is needed.


  • Sundays: 7:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday-Thursdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.


Shifts are on a five-week rotation. As Chef Ray says, "Come join the few, the fun, the divine!"

CONTACT CHEF RAY TO VOLUNTEER

GENERAL CONVENTION

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church will meet in Louisville, Kentucky, June 23-28. Check out these resources for the latest news:

LEARN ABOUT GENERAL CONVENTION AT THEEPISCOPALCHURCH.ORG


Follow #GC81 on social media

JOIN AN ONGOING GROUP

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) Next meeting: TBD


Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch

11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: June 22


GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: July 11


Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays, Next meetings: TBD


Men's Group 6-8 p.m. Next dinner: No dinner in July.


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 until Aug. 21


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: June 29


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: Aug. 4


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


Young Adults (Adults 20s and 30s) 5-7 p.m., 1st Sundays. LOCATION CHANGE Sunday, July 7: The Brewtorium (6015 Dillard Cir A)

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