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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Feb. 16, 2024
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THANK YOU, AMANDA AND MARTY
Sunday, Feb. 25
11:30-1 p.m., Sumners Hall
All are invited to stop by Sumners Hall to honor the ministries of Amanda Wischkaemper and Marty Newkirk.
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YOUNG ADULT DINNER, D&D, AND CO-CREATION
Thursday, Feb. 22
7 p.m., private home
Young adults (20s-30s) are invited to play Dungeons and Dragons with guest Dungeon Master and Theologian Nathan Jennings, who is on faculty at Seminary of the Southwest. We will discuss the theology present while we play. RSVP for location and dinner information to Kelsey Cooper at kelsey.c@stdave.org.
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LENTEN BOOK STUDY:
DISCERNMENT BY HENRI NOUWEN
Wednesdays in Lent
6:30-7:30 p.m., starting: Feb. 21
During Lent, as part of our year-long focus on discernment, we will be reading Henri Nouwen's Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life.
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LENTEN LECTURES: DISCERNMENT AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Sundays in Lent
10-11 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Explore the ways in which spiritual practices open Christians to the movement of the Holy Spirit each Sunday in Lent.
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THE OPEN TABLE PRESENTS:
PARISH MOVIE NIGHT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Thursday, Feb. 29
7-9 p.m., Sumners Hall
For Black History Month, St. David’s will be viewing the film “Rustin.” Bayard Rustin was advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. and orchestrated the 1963 March on Washington. Dedicated to racial equality and human rights, as an openly gay black man Rustin has all but been erased from the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Actor Colman Domingo, has an Oscar nomination for his role as Bayard Rustin in the film. A brief discussion of the film will follow. Popcorn and snacks will be available.
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EVERYTHING IS SACRED WITH JOHN PHILIP NEWELL
St. David’s is a proud sponsor of a two-day event at Abiding Loce Lutheran Church featuring Celtic scholar and writer John Philip Newell.
Wednesday, May 15: 7-9 p.m.
Tickets: $20/person (in person or livestream)
Thursday, May 16: 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Tickets: $50/person (in person or livestream)
Student discount available – Attend both events for $60.
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YOUTH SUNDAY FORMATION
Feb. 18: No morning formation. All-ages Lenten formation and dinner after 4:30 p.m. service
10-11 a.m., Youth Room 170, First Floor
In the season of Lent, Youth in grades 6th-12th gather to discuss Scripture through the lens of Discernment, bringing all our questions, ideas, and ponderings about who God is and where we belong in the world.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
5:30-6 p.m. Dinner in Sumners Hall, Third Floor
6-7 p.m. Meeting, Room 170
Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join us for community building, fellowship, games, and silliness until we wrap up with a short prayer practice and devotional at 7 p.m.
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TAKE-HOME LENTEN OFFERINGS
Fr. Kristin has made each family a "Lent in a Bag" take-home offering. These will be available to pick up on Sunday, Feb. 18, during the all-ages Lenten formation and parish dinner. Contact Fr. Kristin Braun to learn more.
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SUNDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
Feb. 18: No morning formation. All-ages Lenten formation and dinner after 4:30 p.m. service
Sundays
10-11 a.m., First Floor
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: LAUNDRY LOVE
Volunteers meet at SpinZone on South Congress on the last Thursday of the month to provide laundry cards and supplies to our neighbors in need, followed by a meal of pizza and dessert. To join this ministry, contact Dianne Hardy-Garcia
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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 simply contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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LAUNDRY LOVE IN FEBRUARY
We are collecting laundry detergent donations throughout February for our laundry ministry. There are three ways to help:
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The Grants Committee for Community Outreach (GCCO) is a subcommittee of the Vestry of St. David’s Episcopal Church. | |
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY GRANTS
St. David’s Episcopal Church has a long history of – and deep commitment to – helping people in need in the Austin community. As part of these ongoing efforts, St. David’s distributes annual grants of $10,000 to support non-profit organizations that serve those in need and disadvantaged populations in Austin and Travis County.
St. David’s Grants Committee for Community Outreach (GCCO) is accepting grant applications until March 8.
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PRIMARY ELECTION – MARCH 5
LET'S VOTE, ST. DAVID'S!
Here are important dates for the upcoming March Primary Election:
- Last Day to Apply to Vote by Mail: Feb. 23
- Early Voting: Feb. 20-March 1
- Election Day: March 5
“It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls.”
- Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
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TRINITY CENTER NEEDS MUGS
Please consider donating any coffee mugs/cups you no longer use. Neighbors enjoy delicious coffee daily using mugs, and the more we have, the more people can enjoy! Mugs can be left in the donation bin at the lobby. Thank you for your consideration.
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FALL 2024 CLASSES AT SEMINARY OF THE SOUTHWEST
Seminary of the Southwest invites all to join a theological and spiritual conversation in the classroom. Explore and develop spiritual direction ministries or deepen your theological education with SSW faculty.
F5343 - Introduction to Christian Spirituality
Explore foundational texts and devotional practices of the Church and survey current expressions of spirituality with Dr. Claire Colombo.
H.2210 - History of Christianity 1
Survey the first fifteen hundred years of Christian history with a regional focus on Africa, Asia, and the Roman Empire taught by The Rev. Dr. Ben King.
Email admissions@ssw.edu to learn more and apply to reserve your Fall 2024 spot.
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SXSW at ST. DAVID'S
March 13-15
If you would like to volunteer, this is a great way to hear up-and-coming artists! Shifts are 5:30-9:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Contact Chef Ray to join the team.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: March 6
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: TBD
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship.
Spring schedule. Next meeting: Feb. 22
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Feb. 24
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: April 11
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays, Next meeting: Feb. 29
February Detergent Drive wishlist
Men's Group 6-8 p.m. Next dinner: March 21
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: March 10
Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
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Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Timers: 5:30-8 p.m., Next meeting: TBD
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Feb. 24
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: March 10
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: Feb. 17
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Sunday Lunch for All 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. First Sundays. Our Foyers and Women's Groups invite all to lunch!
Next lunch: March 3
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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