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This Sunday, March 23, 2025
Third Sunday in Lent
8:00 and 9:30 service of Holy Eucharist
The Nursery will be open during the 9:30 service and forum time.
Forum: New Voices in Celtic Sacred Music
Roger Stratton
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Welcome, Julia Moser-Hardy,
our new Minister of Parish Life!
I am so pleased to announce that Julia Moser-Hardy will be joining the staff as our new Minister of Parish Life. Her first day will be March 31. Welcome Julia!
As many of you know, we've been without a parish administrator since last May. We intentionally took time to study, discern, and envision the staffing for this key position, which some have described as the vital "connective tissue" of the congregation (or even "air traffic controller"!). Thank you to the team that coordinated this study and made recommendations: David Niles and Cathy Schwictenberg (co-chairs), Shea Brendalen, Kimberle Lopac, Mary Mann, and Vida Edmond. The team interviewed staff from other congregations, deliberated over drafts of position descriptions, recommended a greater numbers of work hours per week for the position (up to 32 hours) and were clear about the importance of understanding this role as a "ministry" role, recommending the title "Minister of Parish Life" to capture the essence of the role.
Meanwhile, I've been amazed at how smoothly office operations have gone during this interim period due to staff stepping up and covering many needs and to our wonderful office volunteers. Thank you, Roger, Shea, and Anna! Thank you, Marilyn Clark, Vida Edmond, and Jane Sandsmark!
Thank you, too, to our Personnel Committee who have led and guided me throughout this whole process: Holly Lamond (chairperson); Allison Ferro, Andy Harvala, and Karin Lindquist. And thank you to Kristina Stokes for helping us post the position online.
As Julia gets settled in her new role, we'll let you know what her office hours will be. Also, stay tuned for how you might help us welcome Julia as a minister among us.
We are blessed and I am grateful.
In Christ's love and life,
Katherine
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Julia Moser-Hardy
Julia holds a Bachelor's degree in Dance & Psychology from St. Olaf College. She has spent the last decade performing with modern dance companies based in the Twin Cities and teaching dance in faith-based studios throughout the metro. In these communities, she has especially enjoyed mentoring young people through the fusion of spiritual and artistic self-expression. Apart from her experience in the arts, Julia offers a background in small business administration. She finds deep meaning in facilitating the “how” of an organization’s process and finding ways to fully live out their deeper "why". A lifelong Episcopalian, she especially appreciates this faith tradition that embraces gray area and encourages the practice of asking critical questions. She looks forward to asking questions with the St. David's community and exploring the opportunities for its future. In her free time, Julia enjoys hiking, playing board games with her fiance Doug and cuddling with their cat, "Arlo".
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Are you Interested in Being Received into the Episcopal Church?
Bishop Craig Loya will preside at a service of Confirmation and Reception at St. Mark's Cathedral on Saturday, April 26 at 2:00. Those who have been baptized and have been members of another Christian fellowship and who wish to be affiliated with the Episcopal Church may make a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism in the presence of our bishop. He will lay hands on each candidate for reception and say, “We recognize you as a member of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and we receive you into the fellowship of this Communion” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 418).
Please speak with or email Rev. Katherine at klewis@stdavidsparish.org to learn more.
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Lenten Dinner and Discussion
4 Sundays in Lent 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
On 4 Sunday evenings during Lent, we’ll gather for a simple meal and book discussion. This season’s book is “Walk with Jesus: Stations of the Cross” by Henri Nouwen and Sr. Helen David. Books will be provided; no homework or prep is required. Discussions will be facilitated by Marilyn Clark on behalf of the Organic Formers (adult faith formation committee), and hosts will provide the meals.
Participants are welcome to attend every session or fewer, or even just one!
You will be asked to RSVP by the Thursday prior to each session using a link that will be provided.
Dates and Hosts:
March 23 Cathy & Randy Schwichtenberg at their home; RSVP by March 20
March 30 Lewis & Clark (i.e., Rev. Katherine and Scott) at the ICA Jones Room; RSVP by March 27
April 6 Ann & Chris Carda at their home; RSVP by April 3
RSVP here
If numbers are too large for the in-home sessions, the location will shift to the ICA Jones Room and registrants will be notified.
For more information, please contact Rev. Katherine, klewis@stdavidsparish.org, or Marilyn Clark, purlbuck@gmail.com.
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You’re Invited to Community Night!
Join us on Wednesday March 26, for a special Community Night filled with good food, great company, and meaningful service!
We’ll kick off the evening with a potluck meal, so bring a dish to share. Then, we’ll come together to assemble 100 survival kit bags for our unhoused neighbors. Each participant will have the opportunity to take a few bags to keep in their car, ready to offer to those in need.
We'll end the evening with singing and simple evening prayer in the sanctuary.
This is a simple yet impactful way to give back to our community while enjoying time together. We’d love for you to be part of it!
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Service of Healing and Holy Eucharist
Sunday, March 30, 8:00 and 9:30
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Our worship on March 30 will be similar in form to our regular Sunday worship but will also include special communal prayers for healing as well as an invitation for individuals to receive anointing with oil and prayers. We hope you'll join us.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul."
Psalm 23:1-3a
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Lent Evensong
Saturday, April 5, 5:00pm
Join our parish choir, along with other singers from around the Twin Cities, for contemplative musical evening prayer. With scripture, prayer and music drawn in part from Celtic sources, we will meditate on finding strength and hope in difficult times.
"When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for."
- Clarissa Pinkola Estés
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Calling all singers and instrumentalists:
Help us celebrate the high point of our liturgical year!
Once again this year, we’re forming a large musical ensemble for Easter Sunday. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages and all experience levels are invited to join. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings, April 9 & 16, and on Saturday morning, April 19. (Exact times to be determined.)
Please contact Roger Stratton (rstratton@stdavidsparish.org) by April 1 if you’d like to join in the festivities.
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Upcoming Forums
March 23: New Voices in Celtic Sacred Music (Roger Stratton)
March 30: Social time
April 6: Episcopal Church History
Kris Ferrario will lead a Forum on Sunday, April 6, for an exploration of the rich tradition of the Episcopal Church, of which St. David’s is a part. As a member of the global Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church bridges the ancient and the modern—rooted in tradition, theology, and governance while actively engaging with contemporary social issues.
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Invitation to a Spiritual Practice for Lent:
The Art of Neighboring
Did you know that Americans are spending more time alone today than in any period in modern history? Some are saying it’s an “epidemic of loneliness”. Across all demographic groups our time socializing face-to-face is down 20% from 2003 to 2023... and for youth it’s down 40% (Bureau of Labor Statistics)!
What does this mean? How is it changing us? What does scripture offer as a source of wisdom to guide us? As Bishop Loya implores us… what is one “small thing” that I can do?
Our invitation is for everyone to identify ONE Lenten practice that will change the way you interact with your “neighbors”. We will gather again after Lent to share our stories of how this one small Lenten practice made an impact on ourselves or others.
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Labyrinth Stations of the Cross
Come experience the Stations of the Cross as you walk the Labyrinth at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church (865 N Ferndale Rd, Wayzata). Every Friday in Lent from 1pm-7pm the Sanctuary will be open and available to the public.
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Elder Justice Information Session
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office, in conjunction with the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, is putting on an information session via zoom, entitled, "Consumer Road Show for Seniors". March 27, 12-1 pm.
Scams targeting senior citizens come in all types and sizes, range greatly in complexity, and may originate from someone close to you or a stranger halfway around the world. Join staff from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office for a presentation and conversation about common scams targeting seniors and what you can do to keep yourself safe!
Webinar Registration - Zoom
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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 Update
We have reached the halfway point for Minnesota FoodShare Month. Thank you to all who have already donated to support our neighbors in need. Did you hear that the Junior Explorers at Minnetonka Community Education who brought in to ICA over 200 boxes of cereal from their successful cereal food drive?
More neighbors than ever are facing food insecurity, having to choose between feeding their family and paying rent on time. In fact, one in five Minnesota families are facing hunger. Your donation will lend a helping hand to our neighbors so they don’t have to face this difficult choice.
Current needs include:
Food Non-food
*peanut butter *toilet paper
*jelly/jam *menstrual pads
*oatmeal *diapers
*canned fruit. *paper towels
*coffee
You can bring your gifts of food to church any March Sunday or drop them off at your convenience in one of the ICA baskets 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 the ICA website: www.icafoodshelf.org/donate.
When you make a gift through ICA’s website, be sure to indicate you are a member of St. David’s. Thanks to a few generous donors, ICA has received several thousand dollars in matching gifts, so your gift will go even farther. Whatever way you choose to support ICA, please know it will make a real difference to many in our community.
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Loaves and Fishes
Please join us as we prepare and serve delicious meals for those in need
March 24th
April 8th
April 28th
April 29th
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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