This Sunday, October 26, 2025

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Pilgrimage will be a theme for our worship and gathering this Sunday. Our music, sermon time, and forum will explore this theme, with reflections from this year's pilgrimages to Iceland and Wales

8:00 and 9:30am Service of Holy Eucharist

With reflections on the Iceland Youth Pilgrimage

Forum: Walk in Love - Wales Pilgrimage Sharing

We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.

Sunday Bulletin

Worship Team Schedule

Upcoming Dates

- TODAY - Thursday, October 23: Wonder Women Sunset Social

- Saturday, October 25: Fall Clean-up: See you there!

- Monday, October 27 - Next Loaves & Fishes Date: Sign-up in the Undercroft!

- Tuesday, October 28 - Isaiah Event at St David's: Formulate our Yes Agenda

- Saturday, November 1 - Evensong at 5:00pm

- Sunday, November 2

- All Saints' Sunday: One Service at 9:30am

- Forum: Giving Campaign Celebration

- ICA Sunday

Events Across Our Diocese

• Monday, October 27 - Exploration of Christian Nationalism - Last meeting
• Sunday, November 2 - Innovation Summit at St. Mark's Cathedral

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, Bonnie Boyd, and Allison Ferro 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.

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

TODAY - Wonder Women Sunset Social

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!

Join us THIS SATURDAY for Fall Clean-up

Saturday Oct 25th 9:00-1:00pm

• Please join us! Fall cleanup day is Saturday, Oct 25th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Even if you didn't have a chance to sign-up, we would welcome all helping-hands! Thank you for considering giving your time to sustain the life our our physical spaces at St. David's!

- Buildings & Grounds Team

Weekly Programming:

• This Sunday: Godly Play for children ages 3-6
• Wednesday, October 29: No youth programming. Happy Halloween!
• Next LIFT Youth Group - November 5th at St. David's

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Sign up:

High School - November 21-23 - TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) Retreat at St. Stephen’s: register here

The After Party - Sunday, November 9th - sign up here!

Important Links:

2025-26 Children and Youth Registration Form

2025-26 C+Y Program Calendar

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 for All Saints and All Souls: Saturday, November 1 at 5:00pm

All are invited to a service of music and scripture, with contemplative hymns, psalms and choral music, in remembrance of those who have gone before us.  

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).

Loaves and Fishes - THIS MONDAY!

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.

Next ICA Sunday: November 2nd

The next ICA Sunday at St. David’s will be on November 2. Now more than ever, our support of ICA with both food & financial donations is important. 

The number of households in Minnesota who experience food insecurity increased to 1 in 5 in 2025 compared to 1 in 6 in 2024. The number of households with children who didn’t have regular access to nutrition in increased to 26% in 2025 compared to 15% in 2024. 



Another striking statistic: 18% of Minnesota households rely on the emergency food system. 

And now, hunger in Minnesota may be further impacted by federal cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) that provides money for people with low income to buy groceries. This November the ISAIAH movement will be highlighting food insecurity. 

Current needs at ICA include:

Please know, anything you wish to donate is always welcome. Items can be dropped off in the ICA baskets located at the church entrances. 

Thank you. 

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

Isaiah MN Lighthouse Path Events

Formulate Our Yes Agenda
Tuesday, October 28, 6:00-8:30pm
St. David's Undercroft

During the Adult Forum on July 20th we began a discussion about issues we would like to see addressed in the state legislature to make a more positive future. Next Tuesday we will continue this discussion to more specifically and clearly state what we would like to see happen. We will create a Yes Agenda which reflects our mission and values.

Our Yes Agenda will be merged with the Yes Agendas from other ISAIAH and presented at the Lighthouse Path Statewide Convention on December 13. This is truly an opportunity for grassroots input into state policy. This is a non-partisan effort and everyone is invited to participate. We will meet in the Undercroft.

A Light in the Storm: Statewide ISAIAH Convention
December 13, 12:00-6:00pm

Minneapolis Convention Center

Our group at St. David’s, in partnership with ISAIAH, is coordinating with similar groups around the state and country to build a movement that can preserve our democracy and the civil rights our country was founded on. We don’t want to just wait and hope, we want to be part of creating a more positive future grounded in what God calls us to do – feed the hungry, care for the sick, welcome the stranger.

On Saturday, December 13, thousands of people from all over Minnesota will be gathering to ratify a shared set of priorities for the future and launch a path to caucus in 2026 around this shared “Yes Agenda”. We’ll also equip ourselves for the next phase of resistance to attacks on our civil rights and safety net programs, including large actions on Palm Sunday and July 4^th.

• Everyone is invited to attend even if you have not participated in other ISAIAH Lighthouse Path events. We are planning to carpool from church to the Convention Center. Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/ISAIAHDec13Event

Calling Bakers and Crafters!

Bake & Craft Sale on December 7th

Fall has arrived in full swing, but according to Menards and Costco the Christmas season is already here too!

Christmas is obviously not here, but as you wander through festive store aisles start thinking about delicious treats to bake and lovingly crafted items for our annual Bake & Craft Sale in December. 

Sara Leigh

2026 Endowment Spending - Seeking Your Ideas!

Applications are still open for ideas for 2026 St. David's endowment spending. If you're interested in submitting an idea, please use the form here. 



Applications are due by Friday, November 7.

Thank you to everyone who came to Community Night yesterday!

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 4^th. 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:

• VOTE411 Voter Guide - Here you can find out which candidates are on your ballet, information about those candidates, and their answers to specific questions.
• 2025 Candidate Forums - Here you will find recordings of candidate forums for races in your community.
• 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.

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.

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.  

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.

Annual Innovation Summit: Saturday, November 1!

Join us for the second annual Innovation Summit at St. Mark's Cathedral Saturday, November 1 from 10 am - 2 pm. Topics include centering discipleship, helping church members talk about God, fostering vitality in your church, connecting with high school youth and young adults, and a chance to hear from some of our New Christian Community leaders from the following ministries: Spiritual Practices in Nature, Movies and Chat, Pet-Focused Ministry, and Shobi's Table (a Lutheran food truck ministry in the Cities).

Click here to see the schedule of events.

Each speaker will talk for 8-10 minutes, followed by time to ask questions and engage the speakers in conversation.

You are strongly encouraged to come with a group from your church. Please rsvp to Canon Blair Pogue at blair.p@episcopalmn.org and let her know if you are coming and have any dietary restrictions so she has enough lunches and handouts available!

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Upcoming Sunday Forums

What else is going on at St. David's?

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Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891