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This Sunday, June 15, 2025
First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
8:00 and 9:30 service of Holy Eucharist
The Nursery will be open during the 9:30 service and forum time.
Forum: Social Time
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Children are invited to remain in worship during the summer or visit our staffed nursery during the 9:30 service. Godly Play and The Peace Table will resume on Kickoff Sunday September 7th, 2025.
Youth Group will also resume in the fall. Thanks everyone for another great year!
You can still sign up for summer programming!
Sign up for Vacation Bible School
Volunteer at VBS
Register for Family Camp
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Thank you for Joining us for Pentecost Sunday
We enjoyed kites flying high, readings spoken in many languages, recognition of high school seniors and lay ministry leaders, and a meaningful activity to reflect on our own migration stories and how the Spirit moves us and moves through us in the world.
Suite: Flame, Paul Pederson
Thank you Paul Pederson for sharing your musical gifts with us last Sunday, a beautiful example of yet another "language" through which the Holy Spirit communicates God's presence.
Click here to listen to a recording of Paul's original composition, Suite: Flame.
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Coming Up at St. David's: Sunday June 22nd
Welcome Bishop Rt. Rev. Craig Loya! - Sunday June 22nd the Bishop of Minnesota will be with us presiding over,
- a baptism,
- a confirmation,
- and a reception into the Episcopal church!
We also look forward to a send-off for St. David's Youth attending ECMN Youth Camp.
Here is a little more about Bishop Loya,
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The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya is the tenth bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. He was consecrated on June 6, 2020.
Bishop Loya served as Dean of Trinity Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska from 2013-2020. Prior to that, he was the Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas from 2009-2013. He received his Master of Divinity from Yale University and a Diploma in Anglican Studies from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale in 2002.
Bishop Loya and his wife, Melissa, have two children, Mari and Asa.
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2025 Raffle for St. David’s Episcopal Church
It’s time for our summertime raffle benefiting St. David’s Church; our programming, ministries and projects! We need your support and here’s your chance to win one of 13 cash prizes! Tickets cost $100.00 each. and can be purchased by mail or stop by our sales table and speak to a friendly ticket agent any Sunday this summer!
Thirteen Cash Prizes
- 1 - $1,000.00 Prize
- 2 - $ 250.00 Prize
- 10 - $100.00 Prizes
Drawing will be held on September 7th, 2025
You do not have to be present to win!
A limited number of tickets will be sold.
Tickets purchased are not tax deductible
For more information and ticket sales contact any of us on the leadership team:
David Pearson at: 952-412-7678
Randy Lindquist at randyanddale@me.com
Karin Lindquist at Lindquist.karin@hotmail.com
Julia Moser-Hardy at office@stdavidsparish.org
We thank you for your participation and support of St. David’s.
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ISAIAH Lighthouse Training
Tuesday, June 17, 6:00-9:00pm at Mills Church
Every day we see increasing violations of civil rights and due process, as well as threats to safety net programs like Medicaid, food stamps and Section 8 Housing. How can we take action?
Join congregations and individuals from across the suburbs this Tuesday in a conversation about how we chart a path through the storm together. We will discuss the stakes of this political moment, get trained on concrete strategies to stand up against authoritarianism, and commit to action to bring ourselves and our communities off the sidelines and into the struggle to protect and expand the essential programs and rights we all deserve.
ISAIAH is a vehicle for congregations, clergy, and people of faith to act collectively and powerfully towards racial and economic equity in the state of Minnesota. By uniting local congregations in a large regional organization, ISAIAH strengthens the ability of people of faith to address both local and regional community issues, including mass incarceration, immigration, healthcare, and racial inequity.
Please sign up at https://secure.everyaction.com/K0J870KNPUihlfvoRGfYwQ2
For more information, please contact Rev. Katherine Lewis klewis@stdavidsparish.org, Huldah Niles at huldah.violin@gmail.com or Becky Sweely at rsweely@hotmail.com.
Thank you!
Becky Sweely
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🌈 PRIDE SUNDAY - June 29, 2025
At St. David's 8:00am & 9:30am Services
We invite you to wear colors of the rainbow to worship on Sunday June 29th!
Twin Cities Pride Parade - Walk with ECMN!
Join the Episcopal Church Minnesota & St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral to walk together in the Twin Cities Pride Parade! Let’s show up in love, solidarity, and celebration of our LGBTQ+ community.
Date: Sunday, June 29
Event Info: tcpride.org/parade
To Join: Email Huldah Niles at huldah.violin@gmail.com to sign up.
"Radically Inclusive" ECMN Pride Shirt - The pictured ECMN Pride t-shirt is available for purchase ($20) - if you are interested, please let Huldah know of your size.
Huldah will follow up with those who RSVP with carpool and meetup details as the event approaches.
We hope you’ll walk with us in joy and pride!
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Hopkins Raspberry Festival - Save the Date
Mark your calendars now, for Saturday, July 19th when St David’s will once again have an opportunity to participate in our local Hopkins Raspberry Festival. We will return to the same location with our Festival Marketplace booth to listen, share, and participate in some gratitude and hospitality with our neighbors.
More information to come as we get closer to the date, along with sign-up sheets to volunteer for a shift at this fun faithful innovation event. Hope you can take part in this chance to connect with one another in our local community.
Questions, please contact Diane Curley at dsbkncurley@gmail.com
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Mes Amis Graduation!
On Saturday, June 7, the Mes Amis French School held a celebration event for preschoolers who are “graduating” to Kindergarten this fall. There were four graduates out of the current class of eight preschoolers.
Parents, extended family members, and friends all gathered in the Undercroft to hear the children answer questions, sing songs, and recite poems – all en Francais of course!
The program concluded with the graduates, each dressed in their caps and gowns, walking across the stage to receive a certificate of achievement. Many photos were taken and there were lots of smiles and tears from the proud adults who were present.
As with most celebrations, this one concluded with a lunch that was made enjoyable by an atmosphere of great festivity. It was really sweet to see many siblings and younger folks present who will no doubt take the place of those who left when the time comes.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in more information, please contact the school’s Director, Rose Mingo-Holtz, at rose@mesamisfrenchschool.org.
Cordialement,
Vida Edmond
Mes Amis Board member
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Wonder Women Social Hour - TODAY 5:00pm
St David's Wonder Women gatherings are fun and a "wonder-ful" way to get to know people better on an informal basis. Please join us for snacks, beverages, and conversations. Our next gathering is:
TODAY - Thursday, June 12th: 5:00-6:30 - hosted by Ann Carda
1806 Jersey Ave S,
St. Louis Park MN
(dark blue house with basketball hoop in the driveway)
Thursday, July 10th: hosted by Susan Taylor
7430 Autumn Chace Dr.
Bloomington, MN
Appetizers and beverages are welcome but not required - your presence takes precedent.
If you are willing to host or willing to double up with someone and co-host - let Nan Drake know at drake.nan@gmail.com or 612. 590.9092. Dates still open are August, September, and even October. Thursdays seem to be good days - keep in mind other church events happening so we don't overwhelm our involvement and commitments.
| | Grow (literally) in faith at Good Courage Farm this year! | | |
Join with other Creation-loving folks for four seasons of on-farm learning and practice through the Farm Stewards ministry at Good Courage Farm in Hutchinson. This immersive, agrarian faith formation experience invites you (and church friends new and old!) to commit one Saturday a month (March through October) to a prayerful, joyful, reciprocal relationship with the farm's fruit trees, grapevines, or animals. Reconnect your spiritual life with the land and its gifts. Share the real fruits of your labor with those who hunger. Deepen your literacy in reading both Creation and Scripture for revelations of God's generous love. Click here to learn more about growing with Good Courage Farm in 2025 - spiritually and literally.
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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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Loaves and Fishes
Please join us as we prepare and serve delicious meals for those in need
June 23rd
July 8th
July 28th
Please contact Sue or Basil Owen to sign up or sign up in the Undercroft. Sue’s cell is 612-716-1945. Basil’s cell is 612-716-0683 or email at bowen3@fastmail.com.
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