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This Sunday, March 15, 2026
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:00 and 9:30am Service of Healing and Holy Eucharist
Forum Time: Practicing Sacred Writing
with Rev. Leonard Freeman
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- TOMORROW Friday, March 13 - St. Patrick's Day Dinner
- Tuesday, March 17 - ICA Happy Hour to End Hunger at Boom Island Brewing
- Thursday, March 19 - Docent-Led Tour at Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Saturday, March 21 - Saturday Farm Stewards at Good Courage Farm
- Monday, March 23 - New Women's Group: "The Lunch Bunch - This is Us"
- Tuesday, March 24 - Next Loaves & Fishes Date - Sign-up in the Undercroft!
- Wednesday, March 24 - Easter Music Ensemble Rehearsal
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"Stay Awake with Me": Lent, Holy Week, and Easter
We invite you to join us in a variety of opportunities for reflection over the season of Lent. All activities can be read about in our Lent brochure. Paper copies are available at the church.
Using the nocturnal owl to represent our theme of staying awake through the night, we sit with Jesus' invitation and encouragement to courageously and steadfastly await the dawn of a new day.
Click Here to Open the Brochure
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A Poem for Minab
by Deb Cooper
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I want the names
of all the girls.
I want their faces.
I want to see the promise
that each father saw
when he looked
into her eyes
the hope
in every mother’s heart,
stirred into bowls
of soup or rice
in every good night kiss,
each blanket tucked.
I want to know what
woke each daughter
in the night
what might’ve soothed her
what made each daughter
stomp her feet
in rage
the trick to calm her.
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I want the sound
of every single voice.
I want it singing,
laughing,
whispering a prayer.
I want it calling
and her mother came.
I want it calling
and her mother came.
I want that it had
been that way
not this.
I want the way
that each small hand
would feel in mine
if she were living
her quiet heartbeat
in my palm,
safe.
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I want to brush
the tangles
from her hair
and hers.
I want to wash
each face.
I want to know
her favorite place
the dress she danced in
what she kept
inside her pocket,
what it meant.
I want to know
what it meant.
I want to know
what for.
I want to know
what for?
Tell me.
I dare you to try.
| | St. David's newcomer Deb Cooper wrote this poem in the aftermath of the bombing of the school in Iran, after seeing images of all of the small coffins. | |
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A Message of Thanks
For several weeks we have held a mutual aid request in the Weekly News to support a family connected with our parish. This week we received this message from the beneficiary,
Dear Family in Christ,
We are writing to you today with hearts full of praise and gratitude. We wanted to reach out and personally thank you for the incredible outpouring of prayers and the generous donations you provided for our family. Your kindness ensured we were nourished and cared for during a time when we truly needed that extra hand.
May God bless you abundantly for your amazing spirit and support. We are so blessed to have a family in Jesus like you.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ - Philippians 4:19
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TOMORROW! - Our Annual St. Patrick's Celebration!
Bring friends & family! All are welcome to partake in this fabulous meal and exciting bingo fun!
Dinner is offered and served by Sara Leigh and Dean Sather who make a true Irish dinner of corned beef & cabbage and all the Irish fixings! Their offering gives us another way to raise funds for St. David's!
Don't forget our Irish costume contest - prizes awarded in 3 categories: Under 18, Over 18 and best overall unique - voted by crowd applause
Suggested Dinner Donation: $20.00/adult - kids under 16 are free.
$3.00 per Bingo Card
Bring your family and friends, and join us for fun evening!
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Sunday, March 15th - Godly Play
During the 9:30am service, children ages 3-6 process out during the song of praise for a lesson and activity and return to the Sanctuary for communion distribution.
Wednesday, March 18th - LIFT at Trinity
6:30-8:30pm with dinner for all 6-12th graders!
ECMN Youth Camp Planning Retreat - March 13-14!
Hosted by St. David’s
Save the Date - Spring TEC (Teens Encounter Christ)
High School Retreat - April 17-19th
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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Support ICA Every Week in March!
MN FoodShare Month - Week 3
We have reached the halfway point for Minnesota FoodShare Month. Many thanks to all who have already donated to support our neighbors in need this month.
As our neighbors recover from Operation Metro Surge and the SNAP crisis this past fall, they still need assistance for food, housing and utilities. And, as you know, grocery prices seem to be increasing almost daily, making it harder than ever to feed a family. The need just keeps growing.
During Minnesota FoodShare Month, food and financial donations will be accepted throughout the entire month of March. This year at St. David’s, a different weekly focus for your food donations is being suggested.
As you may recall, Instead of one ICA Sunday in March, we will be accepting your food and financial donations throughout the month of March.
Donation Focus for Sunday, March 15th: Baking Products
Donations could include: flour (5#), sugar (4#), vegetable/canola oil, spices, condiments, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla. Please consider bringing just 1 or 2 items to contribute.
Other current ICA needs include:
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Non-dairy shelf stable milk
cereal
canned fruit
peanut butter
jelly
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syrup
vegetarian Rice-a-Roni
salad dressing
laundry pods
toilet paper.
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Bring your gifts of food to church and put them in one of the ICA baskets, located at the church entrances. If you wish to make a financial gift, you can drop a check made out to ICA in the Sunday collection plate or go to
www.icafoodshelf.org/donate. If you make a gift through ICA’s website, be sure to indicate you are a member of St. David’s.
Whatever way you choose to support ICA during Minnesota FoodShare month, please know it will be most appreciated.
Egg cartons needed
ICA is once again accepting egg cartons. Please put your empty egg cartons in the ICA basket, located at the church entrances.
Happy Hour on 3/17 to End Hunger
Looking for something to do on St. Patrick’s Day? Visit Boom Island Brewing Company on St. Patrick’s Day and support ICA. food donation bins will be available and $1 from every pint sold will go to ICA. In addition, there will be Irish dancers, the Squeaky Cow food truck & giveaways.
Belinda’s Coat Auction for ICA
Belinda Jensen, KARE 11 meteorologist, is celebrating her upcoming retirement by giving back. She is auctioning off the iconic coats she has worn throughout the years, with 100% of the proceeds going to benefiting ICA. Check out Bel’s Coat Auction on www.icafoodshelf.org. You might want to make a bid on a certain coat.
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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Lenten Scripture Study
Last Date: Wed. March 18th at Noon ON Zoom
Join the Very Rev. Katherine Lewis on Zoom to study and reflect on the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday. Katherine will begin each session with a brief teaching and then will facilitate conversation and reflection among the group.
Next Wednesday's passage will be John 11: 1-45
Click here to Join the Zoom.
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Docent-Led Minneapolis Institute of Art Tour
Thursday, March 19th
We'll meet at MIA for a one-hour guided tour through works of art that reflect the theme of courage as presented in the book Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. For those interested, we'll meet afterwards at MIA for reflection and sharing.
- 12:45 - Meet outside the gift shop on the first floor of the museum
- 1:00 - Tour Begins
- 2:15 - Post-tour conversation (optional)
A suggested donation of $5 to cover the costs of the tour (to bring day-of the tour)
RSVP to office@stdavidsparish.org with your interest in carpooling or availability to provide transportation for those with a carpool need.
- Note that space is limited to 25 registrants
- Those interested in carpooling will be connected via email the Monday before the tour to coordinate amongst one another.
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Saturday Farm Stewards at Good Courage Farm!
Attend with St. David's on March 21st
A NEW season on the Farm! You're invited into an ongoing, reciprocal relationship with the plants, creatures, soil, and people of Good Courage Farm.
Click here to Sign-up to Join the Fun on March 21st! - Please note in the Comment Box that you are from St. David's. If you would like to carpool, or if you have more questions, please reach out to Bonnie Body (text/call 952-220-6982).
March is the pruning season, so we'll be out in the orchards and vineyards learning the art of winter pruning.
Here's how the day unfolds:
- 9:00 - Farm-made treats and coffee in the big barn
- 9:15 - Scripture study (lectio divina) and agricultural education
- 10:00 - Field work with the vines, trees, soil, or creatures on the farm (Indoor, seated work is also available!)
- 12:00 - Eucharist in the barn (with bread and wine from the farm)
- 12:30 - Lunch together (bring your own lunch)
- 1:00 - Continued field work or indoor farm work
- 2:45 - Closing prayer and sending
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New Women's Group: "The Lunch Bunch - This Is Us"
As our community grows, we celebrate being in fellowship with one another and we look for new ways to connect. The “This Is Us” theme introduced at the Ministry Fair is continuing with a new gathering of women of St David’s for lunch.
Bring a sack lunch and meet in the Library monthly, on the fourth Monday from 11:30-1:30.
Mark your calendars! Our first meeting of the Lunch Bunch-This Is Us will be,
Monday, March 23, 11:30-1:30
Please join in for casual conversation, fun and fellowship.
Questions? - Contact Co-leaders, Jane Sandsmark and Carole Leonard
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Loaves & Fishes at Hope Presbyterian
We are thrilled to announce we've found a new site where St. David's can once again serve on the 4th Tuesday on each month.
Upcoming Dates:
- Tuesday, March 24
- Tuesday, April 28
Details:
- Prep is 2:45-5:00.pm
- Serving is 4:45-6:00pm
- All meals are served to go from Door #5.
Location: Hope Presbyterian Richfield
7132 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
*Loaves and Fishes serves approximately 120 meals from this site.
To sign up you can email or text Sue or Basil Owen or use the sign up sheet in the Undercroft.
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Maundy Thursday Agape Meal: CALLING ALL POTAGER CHEFS
What in the world is a potager chef, you may ask?! It is a cook who specializes in soups! Even if you don’t specialize in soups, we will gladly take your generous soup contributions for St David’s upcoming Agape Meal on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00pm in the Undercroft. This special meal starts out our evening service of Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar.
This is a communal family style meal with a variety of soups, warm pita bread, delicious homemade hummus, nuts, olives, and dried fruit. We are looking for both meat and vegetarian soup options. Please sign up in the narthex/undercroft to bring a crockpot of soup. You may also email me, or call me if you would be willing to prepare a soup for the evening.
Thanks in advance!
Diane Curley
dsbkncurley@gmail.com
763-232-9412
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Easter Sunday Ensemble
Calling all singers and instrumentalists: Help us celebrate the high point of our liturgical year!
Once again this year, we’re forming a musical ensemble for Easter Sunday. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages and all experience levels are invited to join. Rehearsals will be,
- Wednesday, March 25 from 6:45-8:00pm
- Wednesday, April 1 from 6:45-8:00pm
- Saturday, April 4 from 9:00-11:00am
Contact Roger Stratton (rstratton@stdavidsparish.org) by March 22 to participate.
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Palm Sunday Faith Action - March 29th
Reclaiming Christianity in the Public Square
Join thousands of Christians on Palm Sunday to celebrate the call of our faith to love our neighbors: healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and welcoming the Stranger.
2:00pm - Procession launching from several Churches at University and Dale
2:30pm - Worship and Program at Minnesota Capitol Mall
More information and flyers available at the ISAIAH table in the All Saint's Chapel at St. David's.
Click here to Register
Also - Seeking Musicians for Palm Sunday Faith Action Event
Musicians are invited to join one of three rehearsals led by choir coordinators who are part of the Black Church Power Project!
- Tues. March 24th 7:00-9:00 at Shiloh Temple International Ministries
- 1201 West Broadway, North Minneapolis
- Thurs. March 26th 7:00-9:00pm at St James AME
- 624 Central Ave W, Saint Paul:
- Fri. March 27th 7:00-9:00pm at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
- 2600 East 38th Street, Minneapolis:
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Protect Elections & Restore Communities!
Hennepin County Board Meeting, March 10 at 12:15 PM
Our community is hurting: people who stayed home from work for fear of ICE now struggling to avoid eviction, small businesses who survived COVID wondering if they can keep their doors open, and facing ongoing cuts to food assistance and healthcare that threaten to close one of our county's most important hospitals. We're also facing threats of the same ICE agents who caused this harm being present at our voting booths in the fall to intimidate voters.
Our local county government plays an essential role in safety net programs and runs our elections, so we need to send them a clear message: Protect Our Elections and Restore Our Community!
We invite you to join us next Tuesday, March 10 to pack the room and speak up during the Commissioners' Board Meeting and share our expectations that they work with us to Protect & Restore. We will meet in the lobby of the Hennepin County Government Building at 12:15pm for a brief huddle, then head through security to the Board Meeting and sign up to speak during their public comment section. More details about logistics and suggested talking points can be found here. Will you join us and speak up for your community?
Sign up here to join us 3/10 at 12:15pm!
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In light of the current day, what do these women have to teach us?
Current political dynamics may be new to some of us — or not. But what about Bible women, our spiritual ancestors, who lived thousands of years ago? How did their faith and actions play a part in God’s story and how might they give us strength and courage today?
Read their stories and come be part of the conversation!
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April 14: Survivors
Rahab
Deborah and Jael
Abigail
Bathsheba
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April 21: Resisters
Midwives Shiprah and Puah
The Woman of Tekoa
The Samaritan Woman
Pilate’s Wife
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April 28: Healers
Servant Girl of Namaan’s Wife
Mary and Martha
Peter’s Mother-in-Law
Unnamed Anointing Woman
Mary Magdalene
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Annual Meeting Minutes
Thank you all for attending our Annual Meeting on January 25th. The minutes from the meeting have been prepared to share with the parish. These minutes will also be included in next year's Annual Meeting packet.
Click here to read the Annual Meeting minutes.
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A Thank You from Avenues for Youth
We recently received a thank-you letter from Avenues for Youth, a local non-profit whose work St. David's supported with our 2025 Christmas offering. St. David's contribution totaled $3,069.67.
Click here to read Avenue's full thank you letter. The hard copy is posted on the bulletin board outside the office.
You can learn more about Avenues for Youth at www.avenuesforyouth.org
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Endowment Committee - Seeking New Members
The Endowment Committee is also looking for new members. We meet every other month in odd numbered months (January, March, etc.) to discuss a wide range of items related to the St. David's Endowment fund.
While some topics are financially related, rest assured that we have professionals within St. David’s and the Episcopal Church Foundation to help guide us.
We cover a variety of items to ensure the Endowment is a meaningful part of church life. In addition to financial reviews, we might also work on marketing materials, planning events, or updating our website presence.
If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more, please contact Vida Edmond, Chair of the Endowment Committee, at vmedmond@gmail.com.
In gratitude,
Vida Edmond
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Supporting our Migrant Family & Neighbors: ECMN Recommendations | | |
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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Have an announcement you would like to share in this weekly email?
Send it to office@stdavidsparish.org before 9:00 am on Wednesday to be featured.
| | | March 15 | Practicing Sacred Writing & Poetry | | March 22 | Practicing Sacred Art | | March 29 - Palm Sunday | Social Time | | April 5 - Easter Sunday | Resurrection Egg Hunt & 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 | | | | |
