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This Sunday, January 11, 2026
Epiphany
Celebrating the Epiphany with the arrival of the magi, a procession to the holy family with our baby shower gifts for the local nonprofit Reach and Restore, Holy Baptism, and a special prayer of welcome for our new friends from St. George's.
Note: One service at 9:30am
Forum Time: About Reach & Restore
and guided table conversation
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- Sunday, January 11 - Epiphany: One Service of Holy Eucharist at 9:30am
- Sunday, January 18 - Pre-Annual Meeting Budget Presentation, Save the Date!
- Sunday, January 25 - St. David's Annual Meeting, Save the Date!
- Sunday, February 8 - Youth-Led Sunday at St. David's
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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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Save the Dates: St. David's 2026 Budget Presentation and Annual Meeting
Sunday January 18, 10:45a in the Undercroft
2026 Budget Presentation
Become acquainted with the 2026 financial plan along with other items that the congregation will vote on at the following week’s annual meeting.
Sunday January 25, 10:45a in the Undercroft
St. David’s Annual Meeting
An in-depth article, with links to documents, will be distributed in a future email outlining the topics to be reviewed, discussed, and voted on at this important congregational meeting. We will also celebrate the life of the church this past year 2025, along with a look forward to the year ahead-- St. David’s 2026.
During the Annual Meeting, weather permitting, children and youth will be invited to go sledding on the St. David's lawn! More details coming soon.
We invite you to come to both meetings to be better informed and share in fellowship with one another. Hope to see you all there.
David Niles, Senior Warden
Cathy Schwichtenberg, Junior Warden
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Christmas Offering
Thank you for your generosity in donating to our Christmas offering recipient, Avenues for Youth. Through your support, we raised $3.060 for this local nonprofit whose mission is to provide a stable home, build trusting relationships, and support youths’ education, career, health and wellness and housing goals.
For 30 years, Avenues has supported youth ages 16-24 in Hennepin County. Whether a young person needs a place to stay for just one night, or a year and a half, Avenues partners with youth to find their path out of homelessness.
You can learn more about Avenues for Youth at www.avenuesforyouth.org
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Sunday January 11 | The After Party | Grades 6-12
The After Party RSVP
Let’s meet up at Grand Slam in Burnsville for Laser Tag! (Other activities include: Krazy Kars, Mini Golf & Xtreme Trampoline*Signed Waiver Required. Carpool from church or let us know if you are being dropped off or picked up from there! Youth will NEED MONEY FOR LUNCH at the Snack Bar. Reach out to Anna abrock@stdavidsparish.org concerning any options to contribute to the cost of included activities. Youth are also welcome to bring money for activities that are not included.
Wednesday, January 14th - Youth Led Sunday Planning!
6:30pm Pizza
7:00pm Planning
8:00pm Free Time
8:30pm Pick-Up
Every year, youth grades 6-12 work together to plan Sunday Worship and Forum. There are so many ways to get involved; music, writing, art, baking, speaking, acolyting, and more! Whatever your interests and talents are, there is a role for you! Even if you can’t be with us in person on February 8th, you can help in planning and preparing.
Holiday Programming Break
Sunday morning children’s ministry - The Peace Table and Godly Play - will resume on Sunday, January 18th with a gathering of the Peace Table. The Nursery will remain staffed and open every Sunday.
Youth Led Sunday - February 8th!
Prep dates:
- Wednesday, January 14th - Planning
- Sunday, February 1st - Music Rehearsal
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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Sanctuary Preparation
As we make room for additional seating and refresh our sanctuary space in the new year, St. David's is looking for a volunteer or two to help us take some time to evenly distribute worship materials (prayer books, hymnals etc...) throughout all our rows of seating.
If you have some time and interest in serving, please email Julia at office@stdavidsparish.org to arrange a time. We thank you for considering.
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Phishing Alert
We have been notified that a scam message has reached a few of our St. David's contacts appearing to have been sent from the Rev. Katherine Lewis. The message asks that you reply about a situation that needs to be handled "discreetly". Please do not reply.
Here are some guidelines from US Cybersecurity experts to help you recognize phishing messages.
Stay Safe with Three Simple Tips
1. Recognize - Look for these common signs:
- Urgent or emotionally appealing language, especially messages that claim dire consequences for not responding immediately
- Requests to send personal and financial information
- Untrusted or shortened URLs
- Incorrect email addresses or links, like amazan.com
- A common sign used to be poor grammar or misspellings although in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) some emails will now have perfect grammar and spelling, so look out for the other signs.
2. Resist - If you suspect phishing, resist the temptation to click on links or attachments that seem too good to be true and may be trying to access your personal information. Instead, report the phish to protect yourself and others. Typically, you’ll find options to report near the person’s email address or username. You can also report via the “report spam” button in the toolbar or settings.
3. Delete - Delete the message. Don’t reply or click on any attachment or link, including any “unsubscribe” link. Just delete it.
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Minister of Finance Position
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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ISAIAH – Caucus and Action Training
Join us for a faith-rooted training, inviting us to deepen our faith and put it into action. This training is designed to empower those who attended the Light in the Storm event on December 13, as well as others interested, with an overview of ISAIAH’s shared 2026 strategy and concrete next steps. Participants will gain practical know-how and resources to engage in caucus night and local actions in the weeks ahead. Grounded in love of neighbor, we will explore how, together with ISAIAH, we build power so every person is treated with dignity, immigrants are welcomed, the sick are cared for, and the hungry are fed. We will also reflect on the choice before us to embody a politics rooted in love rather than greed or cruelty, and to reclaim our faith in the public square. These trainings are open to the broader community, so you are welcome to invite friends and neighbors to join us.
St. David’s has scheduled three training sessions to choose from:
- Thursday, January 15, 6:30-8:30 PM on Zoom
- Sunday, January 18, 12:00-2:00 PM in the Undercroft (with lunch)
- Tuesday, January 27, 6:30-8:30 PM on Zoom
To register for a session, email Susan Taylor (ss2taylor@comcast.net) or sign up in the Narthex. If none of these times work for you, there are other sessions offered by the broader ISAIAH community. Please register all participants in advance so we can send out the handouts for Zoom sessions and have a headcount for the in-person session.
Click here for the People’s Agenda: Dignity and Affordability for All
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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.
Even though we've already had some pretty crazy winter weather this year, January typically brings Minnesotans to the coldest weeks of winter. Over 47,000 kids, teens and young adults are counting on Hats & Mittens to provide them with warm hats and mittens this season.
Hats, mittens and scarves are bagged by volunteers and given to requesting non-profit organizations who work with kids - in schools, food shelves, youth centers, libraries, early learning centers, homeless shelters, community service groups and even police squad cars.
To meet these needs, Hats & Mittens continue to need your help. Requests for hats, mittens and scarves are greater than ever before. Can you help?
You can help spread the warmth.
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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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Send it to office@stdavidsparish.org before 9:00 am on Wednesday to be featured.
| | | Sunday January 11 | Epiphany - Reach & Restore Baby Shower | | Sunday January 18 | Pre-Annual Meeting Budget Presentation | | Sunday January 25 | Annual Meeting | | February 1 | Social Time | | February 8 | Youth-Led Forum | | | 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 | | | | |
