ST. DAVID'S AT A GLANCE

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Watch the video above to see an invitation by Eric Mellenbruch, organist and choirmaster, to his Advent lecture series starting this Sunday, Dec. 8.

Evening Prayer | 5:15 p.m.

Dec. 4


Advent Service Project

4:30-6:30 p.m.


Tonight at Wednesday dinner, join our Community Engagement Committee stuffing 200 stockings for our ministries at Arbor Terrace and Laundry Love, which will be delivered in the next two weeks.


Parents of children in choir rehearsal and youth attending the Youth Christmas party are welcome to join the project.

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Holy Eucharist | 8, & 9 a.m. No Holy Eucharist at 11:15 a.m. this Sunday

Advent Lessons and Carols

Dec. 8


Advent Lessons & Carols

11:15 a.m.


St. David's Choir will be joined by the Children’s and Bell Choirs for a mix of readings and carols to celebrate the Advent season.


There is no Holy Communion or children's chapel at this service this Sunday.

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Faith in Communities Lunch: Supporting Trans Youth and Their Families

Dec. 8


Faith in Community Lunch: Supporting Trans Kids and Their Families

12:30 p.m.


Explore ways people of faith can better support trans youth and their families. Light lunch will be available.

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Morning Prayer | Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Midday Prayer | 1st and 3rd Thursdays 11:30 a.m.

Holiday

Dec. 7


Visit Holiday Stroll

3-8 p.m.


Come by St. David's booth at the 30th annual downtown Austin Tree Lighting, Sing-Along, and Stroll on Congress Ave.

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Dec. 11


Stories of the Camino

6:30-7:30 p.m.


Pastor Angela will share her experiences walking the Camino during her sabbatical.

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Dec. 15


Our Lady of Guadalupe

9 a.m. Our livestream on Dec. 15 will be at 9 a.m. instead of 11:15 a.m.


Our HOME (Hispanic Outreach Ministry and Education) group and the worship team offer this Holy Eucharist, Rite II worship service honoring the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe with roses, blessings, and special Mariachi music.


Join us after in Sumners Hall for hot chocolate, breakfast tacos, churros, and more festive music.

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Dec. 20


Blue Christmas

Noon


This noon service, held in Bethell Hall around the longest night of the year, acknowledges the grief many may feel during Advent and Christmas.

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In case you missed it, check out our St. David's media and event galleries.

Sermons Playlist

The Rev. Angela Cortiñas: Hope is Coming

Speakers Podcast

Listen to our recent Holy Conversation about El Buen Samaritano

Event Galleries

See photos from the

First Sunday of Advent

Young Adults


Christmas Party

Friday, Dec. 6

7 p.m.


Meet at St. David's for the EpiscoPals Christmas party.

Visit Young Adults Blog
Parents' Night Out

Children & Youth


Register for Parents' Night Out

Saturday, Dec. 21

4-8 p.m.



Get a moment to yourself while kids watch a movie, make crafts, and drink cocoa in pajamas.

Visit Children & Youth Blog
Advent Quiet Day

Adult Formation


Advent Quiet Day

Saturday, Dec. 14

9 a.m.-Noon


Spiritual Director Elizabeth Ann Gates will help us renew our spirits with poetry and reflections inspired by Celtic spirituality.

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Stewardship


Special Offering: Flowers and Music


As we prepare for our festive celebrations of Christmas and Epiphany, we are invited to contribute financially toward preparing St. David’s for these seasons by making a special gift toward the flowers and music funds.


Donations can be made online (choose the sub-fund Holiday Gifts), with one of the offering envelopes in the pew rack, or simply contact the Finance Office at 512-610-3549. Thank you.

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Community Engagement


Arbor Terrace Supper Club Christmas Party Date change: Saturday, Dec. 21


Join in cooking and sharing a holiday meal with the residents of Arbor Terrace, a Foundation Communities supportive housing property for single adults located close by in East Austin.

Visit Community Engagement Blog
Advent Lector 2024

Sundays at St. David's

Holy Eucharist Church Services

8 a.m. Rite I

9 a.m. Rite II

No Holy Eucharist 11:15 a.m. on Dec. 8 Advent Lessons & Carols


Church Classes

9:45 a.m. Children

10 a.m. Adult, Youth


Breakfast

8:30-11 a.m.

Yarn and Yap Youth Group 20241201

Wednesdays at St. David's

Evening Prayer

5:15 p.m.


Dinner; Episcopal Youth Comm.

5:30 p.m.


Adult Classes & Social Groups Children's Choir Rehearsal

6 p.m.

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