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This Sunday, February 1, 2026
The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 and 9:30am Service of Holy Eucharist
Forum Time: Ministry Together: This is Us
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- Sunday, February 1 - Forum Time: Ministry Together: This is Us
- Sunday, February 8 - Youth-Led Sunday at St. David's
- Tuesday, February 17 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
- Wednesday, February 18 - Ash Wednesday Service
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A Prayer For Those Living in Fear of Deportation
God of exile and homecomings, you led your people through the wilderness and taught us that welcoming the stranger is an act of kindness and love. We pray for all who live in fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, detention, and deportation. We grieve the heavy-handed response to largely peaceful protests, and the weaponizing of institutions meant to protect. In your mercy, shield the vulnerable from unjust laws and misuse of power. Strengthen our resolve to stand with immigrants and refugees, not out of partisanship, but as followers of the Risen Christ, whose kingdom knows no border. Through your Spirit, make us agents of justice and peace. Amen.
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Bernice A. King Reflects on
January 23rd
Click here to be directed to an Instagram reel in which Bernice A. King reflects on last Friday's protest in Minneapolis attended by Minnesota clergy and citizens. The beginning of video features Rev. Katherine (pictured in the red coat and purple/white stole) alongside other clergy protesting at the airport.
Bernice A. King says "What you are doing is holy work" and reminds us of of Dr. King's words saying, "Progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step towards the goal of justice requires the tireless exertions and passionate concerns of dedicated individuals... This is the season for vigilant non-violence, for unyielding love and righteous resistance."
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Request for Mutual Aid
As you may know, many people in our communities are afraid to leave their homes, or are struggling as a family member has been detained by ICE.
We can help directly by sending financial support to a family connected to our parish.
Give via this link. GoFundMe is a secure giving platform, and the funds will go straight to the recipient.
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Sunday, February 1st - The Peace Table
During the 9:30am service, children ages 7-11 process out during the song of praise for a lesson and activity and return to the Sanctuary for communion distribution.
Wednesday, February 4th - LIFT at St. David's
All 6-12th graders welcome! 6:30-8:30pm with dinner, faith practices, and games!
Youth Led Sunday & The After Party - February 8th!
Sign up for roles here if you haven’t already: Sign-Up Genius Link
It’s also the second Sunday of the month, so we have another gathering of The After Party! RSVP here: The After Party RSVP Link - Feb 8
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*Please note, Anna will not attend The After Party this month - please plan a ride to St. Stephen's
ECMN Youth Camp Planning Retreat - March 13-14!
Hosted by St. David’s
- For all middle and high school youth who are excited to help plan summer camp. Sign up coming soon!
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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ICA Sunday This Week!
Standing Together with ICA
ICA’s goal is to provide continuous service to our neighbors in need - even with the chaos happening around us. You can help support ICA’s response efforts right now by making a financial contribution:
1. for the extra food purchases (meats, proteins and other essential items as more emergency food bags are distributed; and/or
2. for ICA’s Emergency Housing Programs. Many of our neighbors are not able to safely get to their jobs and need help with utilities and housing expenses.
Just go to www.icafoodshelf.org. Click on Support our Mission, then choose Donate.
This Sunday - ICA Sunday!
This Sunday, February 1st, is the first Sunday of the month and that means itp is ICA Sunday at St. David’s. In these most challenging times, ICA is adding new clients every week. Food insecurity is right here in our community.
Current needs at ICA include:
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Food
coffee/tea
cooking oil
granulated sugar (small bags)
lentils/chickpeas
spices
canned tuna/chicken
whole ginger root
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Non-Food
Personal Products
Soap
Shampoo
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As always, anything you wish to donate will always be appreciated. Bring your items to church this Sunday or drop them off at your convenience in one of the ICA baskets, located at the south church entrances. If you prefer, a check made out to ICA can be dropped in the Sunday collection plate (on any Sunday).
2025 ICA Highlights
At a recent ICA Faith Partners meeting, Matthew Dymoke, director of Development & Communications, shared the following impressive highlights from 2025.
* Total households served: 3020
* Total individuals: 8800
* New families: 950
* Pounds distributed: 1,292,000
* Pounds donated: 1,202,000
2025 was a very busy year at ICA!
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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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
February 17 @ 6:00 pm
The Cornerstone Endowment Committee invites everyone to a pancake dinner in the Undercroft on Shrove Tuesday, February 17, at 6:00 pm. Food will be available until 7:00 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the evening before Lent begins!
There is no fee for the dinner but freewill donations are gladly accepted. Your generosity is appreciated!
Fun Trivia:
- The idea of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday is over 1,000 years old. It was a way of using up rich foods before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
- Before baking soda was invented cooks often used fresh snow as an ingredient as it helped the pancakes turn out light and fluffy.
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ISAIAH News and Actions
Thank you to everyone who participated in the January 23 Day of Fasting and Prayer for Truth and Freedom. The day began with a prayer service on Zoom; a clergy protest at the airport; a very large march downtown; a rally in the Target Center and culminated with an Evening Prayer Service at Shiloh Temple.
Bishop Marian Budde from Washington, DC spoke at Shiloh Temple.
The recording may be found here.
So what is next? Here are some actions to take now:
- Call your Senators and Congressional Represents to not vote for an increase in ICE funding and to demand investigations of ICE actions and tactics. Google “Who Represents Me?” for contact information.
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Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 AM: Join a sit in at the Crystal Target. See flyer here.
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Tuesday, February 3: attend your precinct caucus of the party of your choice and support the People’s Agenda.
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ECMN Recommendations:
Supporting our Migrant Family & Neighbors
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PRAY
As people of faith, we ground ourselves in the promises of God. Prayer resources are available here.
DONATE - 3 RECOMMENDATIONS
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ECMN Migrant Support Fund - Provides rapid, flexible financial assistance to meet urgent and emerging needs of immigrant individuals and families across the diocese. Click here to donate.
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Casa Maria - A food shelf and clothing closet ministry of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Richfield, serving immigrant families across the Twin Cities. Casa Maria has expanded food delivery services to ensure families can safely access food and essential supplies. Click here to donate.
- Donate Food Shelf Items at St. Nicholas
- Eggs, Milk, Butter, Chicken, Ground Beef (in tubes) tortillas, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, cooking oil, sugar, flour, masa, shelf stable juice, diapers of any size, baby wipes deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, toothpaste. ALDI or Cub gift cards.
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Drop off Times - Tuesdays 10:00-3:00pm or Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm
ADVOCATE
The ECMN Migration Caucus has compiled a wealth of resources for those seeking to support immigrants in Minnesota. Click here.
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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.
January may be finally over, but winter cold will continue for a couple more months. Hats & Mittens continues to receive requests from non-profits that work with children and youth. Hence, the need is still great for warm mittens/gloves, hats and scarves for children ages infant to young adults.
New and/or gently used items are being collected in Hats & Mittens boxes, located at the church entrances. Hope you can help fill an important need for warmth for these children.
You can help spread the warmth.
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| | | February 1 | Ministry Together: This is Us | | February 8 | Youth-Led Forum | | February 15 | Social Time | | | 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 | | | | |
