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This Sunday, March 8, 2026
The Third Sunday in Lent
8:00 and 9:30am Service of Holy Eucharist
Forum Time: Audio Divina - Practicing Sacred Listening,
with Roger Stratton
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- TODAY: Thursday, March 5 - Lenten Book Discussion: Small Thing Like These
- Saturday, March 7 - Pysanky - Ukrainian Egg Decorating
- Wednesday, March 11 - Lenten Scripture Study: Week 3 (On Zoom)
- Friday, March 13 - St. Patrick's Day Dinner
- Thursday, March 19 - Docent-Led Tour at Minneapolis Institute of Art
- 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!
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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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TODAY Thursday, March 5th 7:00-8:30pm:
Book Discussion on Zoom
This year's St. David’s Lenten read is Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. This powerful novella asks the question of what it takes to have courage in the face of seen, but unspoken, evil and cruelty.
Join us on Zoom to discuss the book and share our own stories of courage.
Click Here to Join the Zoom!
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Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Saturday March 7th 1:00-4:00pm
Decorate eggs for Easter the Ukrainian way!
Before being adopted by Christians celebrating Easter, the pagan practice of decorating eggs dates back roughly 2000 years. Eggs are decorated and either kept or given to a friend you wish to acknowledge.
This class is for adults and teenagers with an adult companion because open flame is involved in the decoration process. Participants should expect to stay the full 3 hours to complete the project. Please consider bringing empty egg cartons or used taper candles.
Email office@stdavidsparish.org to Sign-up - Space is limited!
Donation: Help Ukrainian Families
We invite you to support Ukrainian families through Episcopal Relief and Development who, with other Anglican partners in Europe, serves refugees impacted by the war in Ukraine. Click here to contribute.
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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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Sunday, March 8th - 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.
Sunday March 8 | The After Party | Grades 6-12 | 11:45 AM-2:30 PM
The After Party meets at Trinity Excelsior on Sunday March 8! We will eat lunch together, make our own Anglican Rosaries, and then have free time for art activities or playing games! RSVP HERE
ECMN Youth Camp Planning Retreat - March 13-14!
Hosted by St. David’s
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
We are entering the second week of MN FoodShare Month. The MN FoodShare Program began in the early 1980’s to address critical food shortages caused by federal funding cuts. It is now the state’s largest grassroots food and fund drive, supporting over 300 food shelves annually through the March Campaign. Food security continues to grow.
Food insecurity is defined as the condition of not having access (or inconsistent access) to sufficient food or food of an adequate quality, to meet one’s basic needs.
Some Minnesota food insecurity facts:
- 1 in 5 households can’t afford the food they need.
- 26% of households with children are food insecure.
- 18% of households rely on the emergency food system.
- 40% of households of color are food insecure.
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 8th: Protein Foods (shelf-stable)
This focus could include non-dairy milk, canned tuna & chicken, dried beans/lentils, protein bars, jerky.
As always, anything you wish to donate is always gratefully accepted.
You can bring your gifts of food to church any Sunday in March & put them in one of the ICA baskets located at every church entrance.
If you wish to make a financial gift, you can drop a check made out to ICA in the Sunday collection plate or you can go to 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.
Whatever way you choose to support ICA during MN FoodShare Month, please know it will truly make a difference.
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Belinda’s Coat Auction for ICA
After more than 30 years of guiding us through Minnesota’s ever changing (& sometimes wild) weather, Belinda Jensen of KARE 11 is retiring in May. And she is celebrating by giving back. As she wraps up her career, Belinda is auctioning off the iconic coats and accessories she has worn on air over the years. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the ICA Food Shelf!
Belinda’s Coat Auction goes live on March 1, running through March 30. Nearly 40 coats and dozens of accessories will be available. This is your chance to own a piece of Minnesota broadcast history while making a meaningful impact in our community. Place your bid(s) and take home your own piece of Belinda’s journey at KARE 11. Winners will be notified by email on March 31.
If you make a winning bid, there will be a Coat Pick-up Celebration at the Food Shelf (K-Tel location) on Friday April 3. When you pick up your winning coat, enjoy treats with Belinda and the ICA team.
Check out pictures of Bel’s coat Auction at www.icafoodshelf.org, touch upper right corner for the menu. Then select Belinda’s Coat Auction.
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
Wednesdays at 12:00 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.
Click here to Join the Zoom.
- March 11 - John 9: 1-41
- March 18 - John 11: 1-45
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Bring on the Green and join us for our annual St. Patrick's Celebration!
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!
But wait - there's more! - After dinner we'll play bingo where everyone wins and the prizes are sure to be the envy of ALL!
Plus, 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 donation: $20.00/adult - kids under 16 are free.
Bring your family and friends, and join us for fun evening!
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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!
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 - 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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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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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 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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Bookshelves - Looking for a Good Home
Are you in need of one, two or maybe even three bookcases to round out your home? If so, St David's has 3 to give away free to a new home.Come, take a look and see if this fits a need. They are located in the conference room, across from the library.
Dimensions are 30 inches wide by 72 inches high. Come see me, Diane Curley, while at church or give me a call/text at 763-232-9412 if you are interested. Take a look below........
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Endowment News
Pancake Dinner Report
On behalf of the Cornerstone Endowment Committee, I’d like to thank everyone who came to the Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner. We had a great turnout of around 70 people! It was a fun and sociable evening with a lot of animated conversations at each table.
Your generosity resulted in a freewill donation of $489 which we directed to ECMN for Bishop Loya’s Migrant fund. This community is so amazing in the way people step up. Your support of people in need is truly heart-warming!
And while I have your attention….
Similar to the Finance Committee, 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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Finance Committee - Looking for New Members
The St. David's Finance Committee is looking for several new members. We meet every other month in even numbered months (February, April, etc.) to discuss financial issues related to St. David's. You do not have to be a finance or accounting whiz to join, but some familiarity with financial issues would be helpful.
If you are interested in joining, or would like to learn more, please contact David Niles, Treasurer at treasurer@stdavidsparish.org by March 7.
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New to St. David's? Meet the St. David's Shepherds!
The Newcomer Ministry team invites you to get connected and to be involved in ministries you are called to and groups that interest you. Ministry Guides are available in the Narthex and Undercroft for descriptions and leaders to contact.
The Newcomer Ministry team includes “shepherds” who volunteer to answer questions and to help guide those who are seeking connection and inclusion. The “shepherds” are: Ann Robinson, Becky Sweely, Jane Sandsmark, Diane Curley, Carol Johnson, and Ann Carda. Are you comfortable making connections on your own or would you like to be paired with a “shepherd”?
Contact Julia in the church office if you need a St David’s Directory containing member contact information. For more information and to be paired with a “shepherd”, contact a “shepherd” or the office. office@stdavidsparish.org 952-935-3336
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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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A Prayer For Those Living in Fear of Deportation
God of exile and homecomings, you led your people through the wilderness and taught us that welcoming the stranger is an act of kindness and love. We pray for all who live in fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, detention, and deportation. We grieve the heavy-handed response to largely peaceful protests, and the weaponizing of institutions meant to protect. In your mercy, shield the vulnerable from unjust laws and misuse of power. Strengthen our resolve to stand with immigrants and refugees, not out of partisanship, but as followers of the Risen Christ, whose kingdom knows no border. Through your Spirit, make us agents of justice and peace. Amen.
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Hats & Mittens
My heart is full! I am so grateful for the generosity of the people of St. David’s. In our third year of supporting Hats & Mittens, you donated more hats, mittens/gloves and scarves than ever before.
Hats & Mittens is a local non-profit organization that strives to ensure that children in the Twin Cities seven county metro area have access to warm hats and mittens. More than 260 non-profits working with children in the seven county metro area requested hats and mittens. This winter season Hats & Mittens had requests for over 50,000 sets of hats and mittens - the highest number ever!
Thank you ever so much for helping keep the children and youth in our Twin Cities community warm this winter season.
❤️Sue List
You can help spread the warmth.
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Send it to office@stdavidsparish.org before 9:00 am on Wednesday to be featured.
| | | March 8 | "Audio Divina" - Practicing Sacred Listening | | March 15 | Practicing Sacred Writing & Poetry | | March 22 | Practicing Sacred Art | | | 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 | | | | |
