St. David's at a Glance

Weekly News | Aug. 2, 2024

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Tuesday, Aug. 6

7 p.m., Bethell Hall

SUNDAY, AUG. 4

8:30 a.m.

Sunday Meditation

Library open for quiet meditation Aug. 18: Guided meditation resumes

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.

Being the Episcopal Church

Vestry

Literary Figures in the Anglican Tradition

Crail C

Brick Bible

Sumners Hall

Men's Bible Study

Library

Reading the Bible ToGather

Guild Parlor

11 a.m.

Advocacy Group

Vestry

12:30 p.m.

Lunch for All

Sumners Hall

1-3 p.m.

Writers Group

Library

5 p.m.

Tapestry

Offsite

OPEN TABLE PRIDE EUCHARIST

Saturday, Aug. 10

6:30 p.m., Historic Church, livestreamed

All are invited to our annual Eucharist before the Austin PRIDE Parade. Celebrate and pray with and for our LGBTQ+ siblings. Afterward, walk alongside other affirming area Episcopal churches.

Free garage parking for those attending worship. Validate parking at the Front Desk after the service to park in the garage for the parade.

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.

WELCOME HOME SUNDAY

Sunday, Aug. 18

10:30 a.m. All-parish Eucharist, Historic Church

Parish lunch to follow in Sumners Hall

During worship, the St. David's Grants Committee will recognize three non-profits awarded $10,000 grants. We will also have backpack blessings and bless the books donated to our July Book Drive.

After the service, a free lunch will be served in Sumners Hall. Families head down to the Labyrinth for a splash party. Kids are welcome to bring swim gear and towels to church. Hope to see you there!

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STORIES OF DISCERNMENT

This week's story comes from Meg Erskine about discerning the call to to support Austin’s refugee population in a creative, supportive and community-centered way through becoming CEO & Co-Founder of The Refugee Collective.

READ MEG'S STORY

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.

JON THIS MINISTRY

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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ADVOCACY GROUP MEETING

Sunday, Aug. 4

11 a.m., Vestry Room

All are invited to discuss the 2024 Vote Faithfully Challenge in the Diocese of Texas, our upcoming Holy Conversation with State Representative James Talarico on Sept. 8, and help plan our upcoming advocacy efforts. For more information, contact Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy Dianne Hardy-Garcia

at dianne.h-g@stdave.org.

TRINITY CENTER EXTENDING HOURS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We’re thankful for Trinity Center expanding their hours during the hottest days of the year. They’re now open to serve our unhouse neighbors 9 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F until the end of September.

Trinity Center is looking for volunteers 1-6 p.m. to assist with services like checking mail, bus passes, clothing, showers, and snacks. Contact Director of Communications and Volunteers Manuela Arango with questions. Use the button below to sign up.

ST. DAVID'S DAY SCHOOL ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS

Fall enrollment is open at St. David's Day School for children 18 months-Pre-K. Schedule a tour to learn about our NAEYC-accredited early childhood education program serving families from the heart of downtown Austin.

VISIT OUR SCHOOL

LITERARY FIGURES IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION

Sundays, Aug. 4 and 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.

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

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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. 8 Barton Springs, 6 p.m.
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.

FALL ORIENTATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES

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 Fall offerings for Children’s Ministry. If you cannot make it to this meeting, please email Fr. Kristin. It’s going to be a wonderful year.