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This Sunday, March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday
One Service of Holy Eucharist at 9:30am
Forum Time: Social Time
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday: One Service at 9:30am
- Isaiah Event: Parade from St. James AME Church and Program at MN Capitol
- Thursday, April 2 - Maundy Thursday Agape Meal at 6:00pm
- Friday, April 3
- Stations of the Cross at 12:00 Noon
- Prayer Around the Cross at 7:00pm
- Saturday, April 4 - Easter Vigil at Church of the Epiphany, 8:00pm
- Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday: One Service at 9:30am
- Resurrection Egg Hunt following the Service
- Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28 - Bible Women: Survivors, Resistors, Healers
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Good Friday Offering
For more than a century, Episcopalians have given generously to the Good Friday Offering, which supports the vital work and ministries of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. Today, the need of the church in the Holy Land is greater than ever, particularly given the recent escalation of war in the Middle East.
This year’s Good Friday Offering will support,
- al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, which has continued serving patients during the Israel-Hamas War amid bombardment, devastating shortages of food, water, and medicine, and extended power outages.
- St. George’s Church in Baghdad, Iraq, and its medical center.
- An eye clinic at Christ Church in Yemen.
- All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Damascus, Syria.
- All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Episcopal Church supports just and sustainable peace in the Holy Land and around the world. While we pray and work for peace, our siblings in the Holy Land will continue to serve God’s people with hospitals, schools, orphanages, and humanitarian aid programs. These ministries serve people of all faiths without distinction, bearing witness to the power of hope and healing across divides.
Together, we can support the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East as it turns despair into hope for God’s people in the land where our faith was born.
There will be a basket in the entryway, or you can donate online at this link.
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Easter Flower Donations - Last opportunity to contribute!
We are seeking donations for the flowers and greens to decorate the church on Easter Sunday. Please fill out a donation envelope located on the seats in the Sanctuary and in the All Saints’ Chapel, and indicate the following:
- your name
- donation amount
- and your dedication (in memory of, thanksgiving for, etc...)
Donations can be made either by check or cash in the envelopes provided in the Sanctuary or online.
Place your envelope in the plate this Sunday, March 29th in order for your dedication to be included in the Easter bulletin.
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Easter Sunday Ensemble
Thank you to all musicians and singers participating in this year's Easter Sunday Ensemble!
Our next rehearsal dates are,
- Wednesday, April 1 from 6:45-8:00pm
- Saturday, April 4 from 9:00-11:00am
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Sunday, March 29th - The Peace Table
During the 9:30am service, children ages 7-11 process out during the song of praise for a lesson and activity and return to the Sanctuary for communion distribution.
Thursday, April 2nd - Maundy Thursday Overnight
6-12th graders at Trinity - Register Here
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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Palm Sunday Faith Action - March 29th
Reclaiming Christianity in the Public Square
Palm Sunday afternoon we will celebrate and embody our faith’s call to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves and reject authoritarianism, cruelty and greed. We will gather for a joyful worship service and public action on the Capitol Mall. Bishop Loya will be one of the speakers. This is the flagship event of at least 34 similar faith actions in 17 states. Join us and bring your family and friends! Register now and invite others!
St. David’s folks will gather at St. James AME Church in St. Paul. (See address below.) Those who wish to attend the program but not participate in the procession should find parking in St. Paul and proceed directly to the capitol. For more details about the overall program, music, choir practice, guidelines for signs, etc. follow this link: Palm Sunday Faith Action Logistics.
Click here to Register
1:30pm - Meet for gathering, prayers and Song at Central Village Park
- 457 Central Ave. W., St. Paul
*Parking is available at,
- St. James AME Church (624 Central Ave W, St. Paul)
- Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (285 Dale St. N, St. Paul)
- Camphor Memorial UMC (585 Fuller Ave, St. Paul)
2:00pm - Procession begins - Route is 1.3 miles
*If skipping the parade, park by the capitol and gather on the lawn by 2:00pm. Bring your own chair.
2:30pm - Program at Minnesota Capitol Mall
Carpool: Email ss2taylor@comcast.net with your preferences for,
- Driver or Rider
- Procession or MN State Capitol Program Only
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Support ICA Every Week in March!
MN FoodShare Month - Week 5
This is the last week of MN FoodShare Month. During March, communities across the state rally together to fight hunger. It is 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.
The throes of the recent Metro Surge have diminished. However, many of our neighbors are still afraid to leave their homes to go to work, get groceries, go to school and do the many other activities of daily living. They still need assistance with food, housing and utilities. Your gifts will directly help ICA provide the support our neighbors need right now.
As you may recall, your food and financial donations are being accepted through the month of March. This year at St. David’s, a different weekly focus for your donations is being suggested.
Donation Focus for Sunday, March 29: Paper Products
Your donations could include:
- paper towels, toilet paper (in wrapping), tissues, napkins
- baby/toddler items such as disposable diapers, diaper wipes
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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pancake syrup
vegetarian Rice-a-Roni
salad dressing
laundry pods
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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 is Ending
Belinda Jensen, KARE 11 meteorologist, is celebrating her upcoming retirement by giving back. She is auctioning off nearly 40 coats, hats and scarves she has worn on TV over the years, with 100% of the proceeds going to ICA.
The auction ends on March 30th. Check out the auction on the ICA website: www.icafoodshelf.org. Place a bid if you see a coat, hat or scarf you might like to own. Winners will be notified by email on March 31.
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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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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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, April 28
- Tuesday, May 26
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.
| | 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 29 - Palm Sunday | Social Time | | April 5 - Easter Sunday | Resurrection Egg Hunt & Social TIme | | April 12 | ICA - Dan Narr & Allison Ferro | | April 19 | Comprehensive Campus Initiative: Proximity Project | | April 26 | Safety Team Presentation | | | 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 | | | | |
