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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Aug. 9, 2024
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PRIDE EUCHARIST
Saturday, Aug. 10
6:30 p.m., Historic Church
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ORAL HISTORY PROJECT ST. DAVID'S LGBTQ+ PARISHIONERS
Sunday, Aug. 11
12:30 p.m., Crail C
Tate Philpott will present the research she has conducted through her summer internship at St. David’s, documenting the oral histories of LGBTQ+ parishioners. Come hear about the project, what she’s learned about the histories of members of our parish community, and how you can get involved volunteering with and becoming a part of the St. David’s Archive.
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WELCOME HOME SUNDAY
Sunday, Aug. 18
10:30 a.m. All-parish Eucharist
Historic Church (only one service)
Parish lunch to follow in Sumners Hall
Bring backpacks and bags for back-to-school blessings. We will also bless books donated for Norman-Simms Elementary. Learn about non-profits who received 2024 Community Grants.
A free parish lunch will follow in Sumners Hall.
Kids are invited to wear swim gear to church on Welcome Home Sunday! We will have an inflatable water slide on the Labyrinth as part of our "Last Splash" celebrating the end of summer.
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STORIES OF DISCERNMENT
This week's story comes from Laurie Eiserlough, reflecting on advocating for the 2018 full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: ARBOR TERRACE SUPPER CLUB
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.
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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 contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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LITERARY FIGURES IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION
Sundays, Aug. 11
10 a.m., Crail C
The Anglican Tradition is rich with renowned literary figures such as C.S. Lewis, T.S. Eliot, Christina Rossetti, and Madeline L'Engle. The Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings, professor at Seminary of the Southwest, will lead us in this two-part series exploring their lives and writings.
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SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATIONS
Wednesdays, Aug. 21-Nov. 20
6-7:15 p.m., Crail C (Registration Required)
St. David’s Scriptural Foundations is a two-year certificate program that provides an in-depth exploration of the Old and New Testaments considering their historical contexts, literary characteristics, and relevance for today.
Introduction to the Old Testament (Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11) Faculty: Fr. Chuck Treadwell and Dr. Mona West
The Torah (Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16)
Faculty: Fr. Chuck Treadwell and Dr. Mona West
The Historical Books (Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20)
Faculty: Dr. Steve Bishop
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YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
These events are organized by Austin-Area EpiscoPals, a community of 20-/30-somethings who navigate life and faith in the Episcopal church together. Members attend different churches but are supported by the Young Adult Ministry of St. David's.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Aug. 22 Axe Throwing, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 5 Fall Planning, 7 p.m.
Contact Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Kelsey Cooper for details.
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FALL ORIENTATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, Aug. 25
YOUTH MINISTRY
10-10:30 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.
CHILDREN'S AND FAMILIES MINISTRY
10:30-11 a.m., Room 152
Learn about changes to our Sunday morning routine, Fall classes, and upcoming events. If you cannot make it to this meeting, please email Fr. Kristin. It’s going to be a wonderful year.
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Advocacy Group
11 a.m., Vestry, Next meeting: Sept 1
Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Sept. 4
Environmental Guild 10 a.m. Vestry Conference Room. Next meeting: Sept. 1
HOME Ministry (Hispanic Outreach Education Ministry) 6:30 p.m., Vestry, Next meeting: Aug. 21
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
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Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m. On summer hiatus returning Sept. 11
Prime Timers: Adults 50+, Next meeting: TBD
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Aug. 24
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: 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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