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This Sunday, October 19, 2025
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 and 9:30am Service of Holy Eucharist
Forum: Walk in Love - Social Time
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, October 21: ICA Event: The Great Taste
- Wednesday, October 22: Trunk-or-Treat Community Night: Volunteers Needed!
- Thursday, October 23: Next Wonder Women Social
- Saturday, October 25: Fall Clean-up: Sign-up to Volunteer
- Monday, October 27 - Next Loaves & Fishes Date: Sign-up in the Undercroft!
- Saturday, November 1 - Evensong at 5:00pm
- Sunday, November 2 - All Saints' Sunday: One Service at 9:30am
Events Across the Diocese
- Monday, October 27 - Exploration of Christian Nationalism - Last meeting
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Walk in Love: Giving Campaign Update
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8
Our annual Giving Campaign kicked off on Sunday, October 5th and will run through November 2 when we will celebrate the end of the campaign and All Saints Day. The theme this year is "Walk in Love” which is based on a scripture from Micah 6:8. A big thanks to Doug Eichten and Bonnie Boyd for their inspirational witness talks and reflecting on what St David's means to them. As a parish with so many dedicated and active parishioners, the theme, Walk in Love, provides us the opportunity for each of us to reflect on how as followers of Jesus, when we align and come together in purpose and mission and walk in the same direction, we can do so many things together.
Thanks to the many people from whom we have already received pledges. While it is too soon to report to you on campaign results, we will be keeping you posted on our progress and hope to wrap up the campaign in one month. Please pray for a successful Giving Campaign and for guidance on your participation.
Listen to our witness talks, announcements and watch your inboxes and mailboxes for further information... including an inspirational message from our Senior Warden this week. Click here to read.
There are additional pledge packets available in the Narthex (entry way), Undercroft (lower level), and outside the office in the brochure stand if you need one. As always, feel free to contact the office if you need assistance.
Love from St David's Giving Campaign Team
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Weekly Programming:
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This Sunday: Children are invited to remain in worship this Sunday. The Nursery will be open and staffed.
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Wednesday, October 22: Community Night! Fun for all ages - Prayer, Bonfire, Chili, and a Trunk or Treat. We start at 6:00pm - Halloween costumes encouraged but not required! Contact Anna abrock@stdavidsparish.org if you’d like to help by decorating your trunk or bringing a crockpot of chili!
Sign up for Fall Overnights:
3-5th Grade - October 24-25 - Overnight at Trinity: register here.
High School - November 21-23 - TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) Retreat at St. Stephen’s: register here
Important Links:
2025-26 Children and Youth Registration Form
2025-26 C+Y Program Calendar
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Seeking Trunk-Hosts for Trunk-or-Treat at our next Community Night!
Here are some ideas to inspire you!
Contact Anna Belz-Brock at abrock@stdavidsparish.org or Cathy Schwichtenberg at cschwichtenberg@stdavidsparish.org to learn more!
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ICA Update
Last chance for The Great Taste - Tues. October 21
The Great Taste, ICA’s annual event to support our neighbors in need, is coming up next week on Tuesday, October 21. If you’ve been meaning to get tickets, now is the time. The Great Taste will be taking place at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins from 5:30 - 8:30 pm and hosted by KARE-11’s Belinda Jensen. It’s always a fun evening. Tickets can be obtained at: www.icafoodshelf.org/events/theGreatTaste.
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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Loaves and Fishes
Please join us as we prepare and serve delicious meals for those in need.
Monday October 27
Tuesday, November 11
Monday, November 24
Tuesday, December 9
The need for meals is growing each week. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining in this vital ministry, serving as the hands and feet of Christ for those in need.
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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Lord of heaven's reach, of earth reborn; you call us from starless graves to sing under infinite skies: we praise your name for those who have walked this way unheralded and unnumbered but known to you, their beginning, their end, their joy in life; give us the same grace to be unbound and take the step of faith; through Jesus Christ, the alpha and the omega. Amen.
Prayers for an Inclusive Church, by Steven Shakespeare
Evensong: Saturday, November 1 at 5:00pm
On All Saints' Day, we invite you to join us for a liturgy of scripture and song. More details to come.
All Saints' Sunday: November 2, One service at 9:30
On All Saints' Sunday, we celebrate all the saints, known and unknown, and the mystical connection between the living and the dead. Join us for this special day. We will read the Necrology during the distribution of communion and will have a special display in the All Saints' Columbarium Chapel honoring members of our community who have died in the past year.
The Book of the Names of the Dead
We invite you to place the names of those you would like remembered in the Book of the Names of the Dead, located in the All Saints Columbarium Chapel, or email the4 office with names you wish to have included (office@stdavidsparish.org).
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Wonder Women Sunset Social - Thurs. October 23
Thanks to all our hostesses this summer for our outdoor social time - Jane Sandsmark, Ann Carda, Joanne Allan, Susan Taylor, and Cathy Schwichtenberg. We so appreciate your hospitality and chance to be together in your lovely homes. We will be holding one more in October, hosted again by Jane Sandsmark This will be extra special since we are inviting the women's group from St George's to join us. It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet others informally.
Mark your Calendars
Thursday, October 23
5:00 - 6:30 PM
At the Sandsmark's: 8531 W 29th St., St. Louis Park, MN
Hope to see you there!
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Fall Clean-up - Sat. October 25
Saturday Oct 25th 9:00-1:00pm
- Mark your calendars! Fall cleanup day is Saturday, Oct 25th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Sign-up sheets are available in the Undercroft and Narthex - thank you for considering giving your time to sustain the life our our physical spaces at St. David's!
- Buildings & Grounds Team
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Be an Informed Voter
From St. David’s ISAIAH Lighthouse Team
Inside the front cover of every Sunday morning bulletin is St. David’s Welcome Statement and Mission Statement: "We at St. David’s Episcopal Church are devoted to loving and serving God, one another and the world. Honoring the dignity and freedom of all to seek God at their own pace, we connect our life stories with the teachings of Jesus. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we believe our actions transform the world and ourselves."
Voting is one of our actions that transforms the world. There is an election on November 4th. Do you know which candidates will be on your ballot? Do you know each candidate’s position on issues important to you? Here are some resources to help you become an informed voter.
League of Women Voters www.lwvmn.org
This non-partisan organization provides a wealth of information and resources for voters. Check out the following options under Empowering Voters:
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VOTE411 Voter Guide - Here you can find out which candidates are on your ballet, information about those candidates, and their answers to specific questions.
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2025 Candidate Forums - Here you will find recordings of candidate forums for races in your community.
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How to Research a Candidate - Here you will find many tips about researching candidates to inform your vote.
HometownSource.com
This resource provides a variety of information including biographies of candidates and their statements. There are also “Letters to the Editor” about specific candidates. Use the search icon to look for specific candidates or your community and “election 2025”.
Google and YouTube
Use these tools to search for candidate websites and recorded interviews. Also search by races to find candidate forums or comparative information.
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Last Saturday 12 people from St. David’s participated in the ISAIAH MN Lighthouse Path Suburban Summit at Minnetonka United Methodist Church. This was one of several meetings held over the weekend including Black Church Leaders, Muslim Leaders, Small Town Leaders, Greater Mankato Leaders, and St. Paul and East Metro Leaders—all working toward the ISAIAH MN Lighthouse Path movement.
At the St. David’s breakout session we decided to take several actions:
- Become “Informed Voters” for the November 4 election.
- Continue to build our Yes Agenda for legislative action.
- Spread the Lighthouse Path movement within the Episcopal Church.
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Attend the statewide convention in December.
Mark your calendars for:
- October 26 (12 to 3 PM) or October 28 (6 to 8:30 PM) to build our Yes Agenda. Final date and location TBD.
- December 13, 12 to 6 PM at Minneapolis Convention Center for Statewide Convention.
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Newcomer Ministry Seeking Additional Team Members
The Newcomer Ministry is reaching out to parishioners to join our team as "Shepherds" in welcoming newcomers into our fold. We envision the "Shepherd" role to be a St. David's parishioner paired with a Newcomer, serving as a resource or support for a period of time as the Newcomer becomes more integrated into community life at St David’s.
With this in mind, we are preparing to welcome St George’s members transitioning to St David’s and others who are joining us.
If you would like to learn more or would like to join the team, contact Ann Robinson, Jane Sandsmark, or email the office at office@stdavidsparish.org.
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Bible Study Survey Results - Thank you & Stay Tuned!
Many thanks to all who provided input for the Bible Study survey, which, among other things, revealed eager congregants willing to do homework!
We are hoping to offer two short studies (3 sessions or so): one in December and another between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday 2026. Stay tuned!
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Opportunity to Join Handbell Choir!
Our Handbell Choir is still looking for one more member! Rehearsals occur weekly on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:00 and we normally play for the service on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Must be able to read music.
Please reach out to Keith Gause at gauses5@aol.com or his cell 612 800 3314.
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An Exploration of Christian Nationalism
St. John's Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
What is Christian nationalism, and how is it different from Christianity? Is it the same as patriotism? How are Christians in the United States supposed to think about other countries?
Christian nationalism is an ideology that contends that America has been and should always be a “Christian nation.” It has become prominent in news coverage and among elected officials in the United States recently. Join us, and the Rev. Dan Stark, at St. John’s in the parish hall for four evenings this fall to explore this challenging but fascinating topic. Ultimately, we will explore what following Jesus’ Way of Love asks of us in relationship to this movement: how we, as Christians, should embody Jesus’ teachings as we engage the public sphere.
October 27 | 7-8:30pm
Learn more here.
Livestream link here.
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| | | Sunday, October 19 | Walk in Love: Social Time | | Sunday, October 26 | Walk in Love: Pilgrimage Sharing | | Sunday, November 2 | Giving Campaign Celebration | | Sunday, November 9 | Newcomer Brunch | | Sunday November 16 | Convention Report | | Sunday November 23rd | 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 | | | | |
