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This Sunday, December 21st, 2025
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:00 and 9:30am Service of Holy Eucharist
Forum Time: Coffee & Carols and Christmas Caroling
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- TODAY: Thursday, December 18 - Last Advent Bible Study Meeting at 6:30pm
- Sunday, December 21 - Coffee & Carols and Christmas Caroling
- Monday, December 22 - Christmas Eve Music Rehearsal from 6:30-8:30pm
- Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Service at 4:30pm
- Potluck Prelude to begin at 4:10pm
- Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day Service at 10:00am
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Join us Through Advent
We invite you to join us in a variety of programming offerings and opportunities for reflection over these Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany seasons. All opportunities can be read about in our advent brochure.
Click Here to Open the Brochure
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THIS Sunday, December 21st: Caroling in the Undercroft & On the Road!
We hope you'll join us for one of St David’s favorite forums “Coffee and Carols”, followed by one of our favorite outings of the year, “Christmas Caroling” for our homebound friends. After the 9:30 service, on December 21st, all parishioners can head downstairs to the undercroft where the coffee hour for the day will be enjoying delicious treats along with some old-fashioned Christmas Caroling. Roger will be at the piano and lead us all in holiday song. We will even face time those parishioners we cannot visit in person with a carol from the undercroft.
Those who have signed up to go caroling to the homebound will then head out en masse, about 11:30 am, to our first stop, Hope Springs at Minnetonka where we will carol and drop off Christmas Cards for all the residents.
From there, we will then divide into groups to visit 2 or 3 of our parishioners who also find themselves homebound this holiday season.
No professional singing talent required, all ages welcome!
Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact Diane Curley, at dsbkncurley@gmail.com
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Endowment Update
As 2025 comes to a close, I’m very happy to report on the status of St. David’s Cornerstone Endowment fund.
A celebration/learning event held in August was very well-attended. It was a great social opportunity to share information about the Endowment and what it means to our church.
As reported on October 12 in the “Word with the Wardens” update, the fund balance as of 9/30/25 was $583,162.96. As of 10/31, the balance included $3,100 in gifts and memorials and grew to $594,410.60 – a welcome increase!
And the biggest achievement of all – the Endowment’s first distribution of funds has resulted in the beautiful Sanctuary artwork that was unveiled last weekend. This was made possible by all of you who have donated to the Endowment – blessings to you!
For information on how to donate, please go to the St. David’s website, select the Give tab, and select Endowment Fund on the dropdown. You can also contact Shea Brendalen (sbrendalen@stdavidsparish.org) or me at (vmedmond@gmail.com).
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s!
In gratitude,
Vida Edmond
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Christmas Eve Music Rehearsal: Mon. December 22nd
Our next rehearsal for Christmas eve musicians is Monday December 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm.
Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are invited to join our intergenerational choir and instrumental ensemble for the Christmas Eve liturgy. The music will be easy, familiar and joyful.
Contact Roger Stratton (rstratton@stdavidsparish.org) to join in the musical festivities!
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Christmas Eve: Join in God's Story
During the Gospel reading in our Christmas Eve service, kids and grown-ups are invited to help tell the story of Jesus' birth.
This Sunday, December 21st we will have costumes to try on and a sign-up for roles, as well as Monday, December 22nd at the Christmas Music Practice. There will also be a costume box available at the Christmas Eve service for any last-minute additions!
All are welcome to join in God’s story. No speaking parts, no rehearsals. Check out last year's pageant here. (About 30 minutes into the video.)
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Christmas Eve: Potluck Reception
St. David’s will host a reception in the Undercroft following the Christmas Eve worship service. If you are able, please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. St. David’s will provide beverages.
RSVP & Potluck Sign-up! - Starting this Sunday there will be a paper sign-up available to indicate your attendance, how many in your party will be joining us and whether you intend to bring a dish to share!
Celebrate Jesus’ birth with your St. David's friends and their guests!
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Weekly Programming:
- This Sunday, Dec 21 - Godly Play for children ages 3-6
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Forum time - make an Epiphany star wand and go Christmas Caroling!
Join God’s Story - Intergenerational Christmas Pageant
We will have some costumes ready to go to join in on Christmas Eve but would love to have more roles planned out and filled before then. We’ve had participants from a week old, to 90 years old! Please contact Anna abrock@stdavidsparish.org if you would like to help with this annual tradition!
Still Needed: Angels, Shepherds, Mary, Joseph, Star, and Animals!
Holiday Programming Break
Sunday morning children’s ministry - The Peace Table and Godly Play - will resume on Sunday, January 18th. The Nursery will remain staffed and open every Sunday.
Wednesday Youth Group will meet again for LIFT at St. David’s on January 7th.
Save the Date - Youth Led Sunday - February 8th!
Sign up:
ECMN Youth Camp 2026 - For current 5-11th graders
Important Links:
2025-26 Children and Youth Registration Form
2025-26 C+Y Program Calendar
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- Baby Diapers - both large and small sizes
- Adult Winter Coats
- Winter Shoes – Hiking, Gym and Boots - All sizes/ ages
- Sweatshirts and Pants - All sizes
- Underwear- All sizes - Conservative and No Graphics
- Socks
- Kitchen Utensils
- Can Openers
- Pots and Pans
- Cookie Sheets and Baking Pans: 9x13 and 8x8
- Dish Sets
- Cereal Bowls and Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Toasters, Crock Pots, Coffee Makers
- Kitchen Towels, Oven Mitts, Washcloths and Sponges
- Bed Sheets
- Women’s Hygiene Products
- Razors, Shampoo, Soap, Body Wash, Toothpaste,
- Kid Toothbrushes
- Bath Towel Sets
- Shower Liners and Rings
- Basic Cleaning Products and Supplies
- Dollar Tree Gift Cards
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Gallon and Quart Size Kitchen Storage Bags
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Minister of Finance Position is Open!
The position description and application instructions for our Minister of Finance Position have been posted on our website, Facebook, Instagram and on Indeed.com.
We thank you for sharing this opening with your networks and for any references you might provide. Interested applicants may email staffing@stdavidsparish.org to introduce themselves and share a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience.
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our staff team!
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Holiday Season Weekly News Schedule & Office Hours
Weekly News Holiday Schedule:
With major holidays all falling on Thursdays this season we plan to adopt this schedule for release of the weekly news.
Week of Christmas
- No regular news with announcements.
- A Christmas Eve/ Day Services reminder will be sent on Tuesday, December 23rd.
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Please note that the Christmas Day service will not be livestreamed.
The Week of New Years Day
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Submissions due Tuesday 12/30 at 10:00am
- News released Tuesday 12/30 in the early evening
Office-Closed Days
- Thursday, December 25- Friday, January 2
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Hats & Mittens
Hats & Mittens is a non-profit organization that collects hats and mittens for children (infant through teenage years). Its goal is to ensure that children in the seven county metro area have access to hats and mittens and be warm while they learn, reach and grow.
Through the winter months, St. David’s will be collecting warm hats, mittens/gloves and scarves in all sizes for infants through young adults. They can be new or gently used (but clean). There are Hats & Mittens boxes at the two south church entrances.
Currently, Hats & Mittens is very low on mittens/gloves for ages 15-young adults. In addition, we are low on waterproof mittens/gloves & hats for ages 9-14 years and for infants and toddlers. Providing warmth for area children and youth is a wonderful, caring Christmas gift which will be truly appreciated.
You can help spread the warmth.
| ISAIAH Light in the Storm Convention Report | | |
A group of people from St. David’s, St. George’s and Grace Episcopal Churches joined about 5000 participants at ISAIAH’s Light in the Storm Convention at the Minneapolis Convention Center last Saturday. The first take-away was the awesome diversity of the crowd – white, black, Muslim, Christian, urban, rural, and many special interest groups. More than 75 of Minnesota’s 87 counties were represented. The program moved at a fast pace with over 30 speakers. The message was upbeat and full of hope. Several speakers made comparisons with the Civil Rights Movement. A “People’s Agenda” was presented and ratified. Click Here to Open the Agenda.
The various groups split out into breakout sessions to discuss plans to make this vision become reality. Christian churches attended the “Palm Sunday Path” breakout. Here is a quick overview of the plan:
January: Month of Formation
- Caucus and Action Trainings
- Training to Build Rapid Response Congregational Teams
- Advance Leader Training
February: Month of Public Action
- February 3 – Caucuses
- February 18 – Ash Wednesday Affordability Day of Action at MN Capitol
- County Board Actions
March: Reclaiming Our Faith in the Public Square
- March 29 – Palm Sunday marches in Minnesota and at least 20 other states
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July: National Prophetic Faith Action
- July 3 – Large gathering in Philadelphia
Other breakout groups had similar, but slightly different plans. Stay tuned for more information and sign up for training sessions in January.
In her sermon last Sunday, Rev. Katherine quoted one of the speakers at the convention saying, “A single candle can light 1,000 others without losing its flame” We each can be a “Light in the Storm” and invite others to join us to paint a brighter future for all.
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ICA Update
Our mission: To create a healthy and stable community for all
Our vision: A community where everyone has the resources to thrive
Our belief: ICA’s presence in our communities makes our neighborhoods more stable and secure
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| | | Sunday December 21 | Coffee & Carols and Christmas Caroling | | Sunday December 28 | Social Time | | Sunday January 4 | Social Time | | Sunday January 11 | Epiphany - Reach & Restore Baby Shower | | Sunday January 18 | Pre-Annual Meeting Budget Presentation | | Sunday January 25 | Annual Meeting | | | What else is going on at St. David's? | | Want to view the full calendar for the week? Click here to view the St. David's website complete with a calendar to keep you updated on events and offerings! Scroll all the way to the bottom to view it. | | Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891 | | | | |
