QUEERING THE BIBLE WITH AUSTIN-AREA EPISCOPALS

Thursday, Jan. 25

7-9 p.m., private home

Austin-Area EpiscoPals is a young adult ministry for those between 22-40 years old. We'll be gathering at a member's home in the Hyde Park area, with dinner provided by Mandola’s. This gathering will welcome a guest speaker, Dr. Mona West, director of Adult Christian Formation and an editor of The Queer Bible Commentary. Please email Kelsey Cooper by 4 p.m. on Jan. 25 with your dinner order.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

Sunday, Jan. 28

10:15 a.m., Crail Hall

At this all-parish meeting, we will elect five vestry members for three-year terms, one diocesan council delegate for a four-year term, and one to serve a one-year unexpired term. The 2023 Annual Report will be presented along with plans for 2024.

• No hot breakfast in Sumners Hall on Jan. 28
• Coffee and donuts will be served in Crail Hall
• No adult, youth, or children’s classes
• Children (PreK-5th grade) are invited to attend Club 10:15 on the First Floor

WORLD MUSIC ENCOUNTERS

GABRIEL SANTIAGO PROJECT

Sunday, Feb. 11

5-7 p.m., Historic Church

Our February artist is Gabriel Santiago, a Brazil-born jazz composer, arranger, and guitarist. JazzTimes magazine called him "a young master at both the acoustic and electric guitars."

Gabriel brings with him an all-star Brazilian rhythm section: Rique Pantoja, keyboards; Adriano Santos, drums; and Eli Menezes, bass. Each member is a giant on his instrument, with a long list of illustrious credits. This will be a peak evening of Brazilian jazz.

Contact Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy Dianne Hardy-Garcia to become a volunteer.

LAUNDRY LOVE

Last Thursdays, next meeting: Jan. 25

5:30 p.m., SpinZone Laundry (S. Congress)

Each month, volunteers from St. David’s and beyond provide laundry cards and supplies to our neighbors in need, followed by a meal of pizza and dessert.

This ministry grew by 30% last year. Now we help 100 people and families do their laundry every month. In 2023, Laundry Love supported our neighbors by providing more than 1,000 meals and 960 laundry supply packets that included laundry cards, detergent, and dryer sheets enabling Austinites to do 4,800 loads of laundry.

This community-based ministry serves as a reminder that we are all valuable and surrounded by the abounding love of God.

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 Amazon Wishlist.

VOTE FOR TRINITY CENTER VOLUNTEER

Vote by Jan. 31

RecognizeGood is holding a contest to recognize legendary volunteers. Click here to learn how to vote for Trinity volunteer Gaye Polan. Once the votes have been tallied, the participant with the most votes receives a pay-it-forward donation of $10,000 to the nonprofit organization of their choice.

NEXT-TO-NEW CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

5435 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Shop hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Some of the benefits of volunteering with our consignment and retail shop include:

• Making connections
• First glimpse at new merchandise
• 50% discount off last price merchandise

Net proceeds of sales are collected to help local charities through community grants. We are always looking for friendly faces to join the team.

SUPER BOWL BRISKET SALE

Pre-order by emailing chefray@stdave.org

Sunday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Feb. 4

Get whole or half smoked brisket, Café Divine BBQ sauce, potato salad, cherry blueberry cobbler, and more for your game day celebrations.

Pick up your order on Friday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or after church on Super Bowl Sunday.

Contact Director of Newcomer Ministry the Rev. Carter Leer to join the greeting ministry.

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT:

ST. DAVID'S GREETING MINISTRY WANTS YOU!

Are you interested in becoming a greeter? It is a truly wonderful ministry put on by St. David’s each Sunday to welcome everyone into our beautiful space. It serves as an opportunity to get to know our congregation better and welcome those visiting for the first time.

We are looking for people to help 20-30 minutes before the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services by opening doors and answering any questions people may have when entering the church.

It is light and happy work to welcome people into our beautiful building, and we hope you will join us by emailing Carter Leer for more information.

Looking forward to hearing from y’all!

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!

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. Dean Kittredge will retire from Seminary of the Southwest this June.

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, Feb. 3

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

Sunday, Feb. 4

• Dean Kittredge will preach at 9 and 11:15 a.m. and lecture in Crail C at 10 a.m. on the subject: Table, Garden, and Shoreline: Bearing Death and Birthing Life.

*Registration is required for dinner

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 its 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.

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

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

SUNDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

Sundays

10-11 a.m., First Floor

• Ages 3-9 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• Age 3-1st Grade Junior Journey
• Room 113
• 2nd-5th Grades Junior Journey
• Room 152

NEW JUNIOR JOURNEY CLASS

Kids in grades 2 through 5 are invited to join us on our winter Junior Journey: Super Women of the Bible! We will meet some of the daring, courageous, and faithful women who have walked with God, from Sarah to Mary Magdalene. There will be stories of danger, adventure, and most of all, love.

What can we learn about God and ourselves from these ordinary women who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances? Please join us!

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.

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