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This Sunday, March 22, 2026
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:00 and 9:30am Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist
Forum Time: Practicing Sacred Writing & Poetry
with Leonard Freeman
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- Saturday, March 21 - Saturday Farm Stewards at Good Courage Farm
- Sunday, March 22 - Rescheduled events!
- Healing Services at 8:00 & 9:30am
- Forum: Practicing Sacred Writing & Poetry with Rev. Leonard Freeman
- Last day to sign-up for Easter Music Ensemble
- 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 25 - Easter Music Ensemble Rehearsal
- Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday Isaiah Event at MN Capitol
- Thursday, April 2 - Maundy Thursday Agape Meal: Seeking Potager Chefs!
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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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Healing Service:
Rescheduled for THIS SUNDAY March 22
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March Vestry Update
The St. David's Vestry met on Saturday, March 14 for a half-day retreat. The goals of the retreat were: grounding in faith, building community, learning about the work ahead, and charting a course for 2026.
The retreat agenda included the following topics:
- Dwelling in the Word: Lamentations 3:16-24
- The vestry reviewed and discussed chapters 1-2 in the book, Grounded in God, by Suzanne G. Farnham, Stephanie A. Hull, and R. Taylor McLean. This book provides a spiritual foundation for the vestry’s work. Chapters 1 and 2 covered the topics of discernment and total listening. The vestry strives to use these techniques in its work. For example, there is a discernment topic on each monthly meeting agenda.
- 2026 Planning: the vestry created goals for the year using the 4 diocesan priorities of Discipleship, Faithful Innovation, Justice, and Congregational Vitality as a framework. We also reviewed our Mission, Statement of Welcome, and Vision Statements to inform the goals for the year. More than once during the discussion, we noted our goals all lead us back to “Loving God, Loving One Another.” We will share the 2026 goals at the “Word with the Wardens” forum in April.
- March Vestry Business
- Approved the February Finance Report and the February Meeting Minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Schwichtenberg
Senior Warden
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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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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. | | |
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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Sunday, March 22nd - 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.
This is a change from our previous schedule because of the snow day last week. March 29th we will have the Peace Table, children in worship on Easter Sunday, and back to the Peace Table on April 12th.
Thursday, April 2nd - Maundy Thursday Overnight
6-12th graders at Trinity - more details coming soon.
Sunday, April 12th - The After Party
Whirly Ball and Bowling! RSVP Here
Save the Date - Spring TEC (Teens Encounter Christ)
High School Retreat - April 17-19th
Register Here
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 4
During MN FoodShare Month, communities across the state rally together to fight hunger. It’s a powerful reminder that ending food insecurity takes all of us. During this month especially, we are part of the team making sure our neighbors have the food and stability they need.
February was a challenging, but fulfilling month at ICA. Did you know that over 1000 emergency food kits went out ICA’s doors and dozens of families were supported with rental assistance. ICA was able to do this, thanks to all its supporters - and that includes you.
As you may recall, your food and financial donations will be accepted throughout the month of March. This year at St. David’s, a different weekly focus for your food/non-food donations is being suggested.
Donation Focus for Sunday, March 22: Cleaning Products
Your donations could include:
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personal cleaning items such as: hand soap, body wash, shampoo & conditioner
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household cleaning items such as: dish soap, laundry pods, glass cleaner, all purpose bath & kitchen cleaner.
Please consider bringing just 1 or 2 items to contribute.
Thanks to last Sunday’s blizzard and cancelled church services, there was no ICA collection last week. If you still have the baking items you planned to donate, do bring them this Sunday.
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
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.
Many thanks to all you have already donated to support our neighbors in need during this month. However you choose to support ICA during MN FoodShare Month, please know it is truly 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.
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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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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St. David’s hosted a St. Patrick’s Day dinner and Bingo event on Friday night, March 13th. About 80 people attended and the fundraiser earned $2,057! Thanks to all who contributed!
A traditional meal of corned beef, mashed potatoes, cabbage, colcannon, and brownies was cooked and served by Sarah Leigh and Dean Sather. Irish soda bread was prepared by Laura Dickenson of Gramercy Catering. It was all delicious! People were happy to go back for seconds and even take some food to-go. Thank you Sarah, Dean and Laura!
There was a costume contest for adults and kids with prizes for the best costume in each. The kids had a 3-way tie so they all got prizes!
After the meal, we played Bingo. Many people won prizes, perhaps due to the leniency of the Bingo caller who never asked the participants to clear their cards! Karin Lindquist was our humorous and easy-going Bingo caller and added a lot of fun to the game. Karin also planned the event and did lots of behind the scenes work to make it happen. Thank you Karin!
Thanks also to the many volunteers who sold tickets, served food and beverages, set up the Undercroft for the event, and helped with clean-up.
By Cathy Schwichtenberg
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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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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
| | 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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| | | March 22 | Practicing Sacred Art | | March 29 - Palm Sunday | Social Time | | April 5 - Easter Sunday | Resurrection Egg Hunt & Social TIme | | April 11 | A Forum on Campus Planning | | | 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 | | | | |
