This Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

All Saints' Sunday

Daylight Savings ends this Saturday night / Sunday morning!
Reminder to set your clocks back an hour.

One Service of Holy Eucharist at 9:30am

with special music and the reading of the necrology

Forum: Walk in Love - Giving Campaign Celebration

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

Sunday Bulletin

Worship Team Schedule

Upcoming Dates

- Saturday, November 1 - All Saints' Evensong at 5:00pm

- Sunday, November 2

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

- Forum: Walk in Love - Giving Campaign Celebration

- ICA Sunday

- Friday, November 7 - Last day for Endowment Applications

- Sunday, November 9

- Honoring of Veterans during worship

- Forum: Newcomer Brunch

- Monday, November 11 - Next Loaves & Fishes Date: Sign-up in the Undercroft!

- Friday, November 14 - Mill City String Quartet Concert at St. David's

Events Across Our Diocese

• Saturday, November 1 - Innovation Summit at St. Mark's Cathedral

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.  

Remembrance Tree

During the month of November, we will keep a new ritual of remembrance. We invite you to visit the bare tree in the sanctuary, and tie a ribbon on a branch in memory of a loved one who has died or as an offering for the saints who have gone before us.

All Saints' Sunday: November 2, One service at 9:30

This Sunday is All Saints' Sunday a holy day when 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.

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 "Walk in Love" will wrap up this Sunday, November 2. Thanks to all from whom we have already received pledges. This support helps now as we enter the budgeting phase of our financial plans for 2026. Please pray for a successful conclusion of our Giving Campaign and for guidance for our Finance Team.

Thanks again to our faithful witnesses, Doug Eichten, Bonnie Boyd, Allison Ferro, and Carol Johnson. To our Senior Warden. David Niles for his heartfelt letter to the congregation and to Katherine Lewis, our Rector for her inspirational message this week which can be read, here.

Join us on Sunday as we celebrate the end of the Walk in Love campaign and All Saints Day.  

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

Weekly Programming:

• This Sunday: The Peace Table for children ages 7-11
• Wednesday, November 5: LIFT Youth Group at St. David's - 6:30-8:30pm for all youth grades 6-12

Sign up:

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

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

Important Links:

2025-26 Children and Youth Registration Form

2025-26 C+Y Program Calendar

THIS SUNDAY - ICA Sunday

Currently, 1 in 5 Minnesota households cannot afford the food they need. It is estimated that 40% of people experiencing hunger are not eligible for federal food assistance benefits. Currently about 440,000 Minnesotans do receive SNAP benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that provides money for people with low incomes to buy groceries (about $6/day which makes the difference between going hungry and getting by).

New provisions under a federal law passed in July, 2025 will shrink food budgets across the state, change eligibility requirements (up to 45,000 Minnesotans may lose their SNAP benefits) and increase state & local costs. These changes will subsequently strain food shelves that are already facing record demand. Supporting food shelves, especially our local ICA, is more important than ever. 

This Sunday, November 2, is the first Sunday of the month and that means it is ICA Sunday at St. David’s. 

Current ICA needs include:

The list above just suggestions. Anything you wish to donate is always appreciated. Bring your items to church this Sunday or drop them off in one of the ICA baskets, located at the church entrances.

While your food donations help bring in supplies for immediate use, a financial donation helps to ensure the shelves can be well-stocked. A check made out to ICA can be dropped in the Sunday collection plate (on any Sunday). You can also go online at www.icafoodshelf.org, choose Donate from the menu & follow the prompts. Be sure to indicate St. David’s when you are asked about your organization. 

Thank you for your support. 

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

October Vestry Update

The St. David's Vestry met the evening of October 20. We began with a delicious meal of baked ziti, salad, and snickerdoodle bars prepared by Julia Handley.

The meeting began with Gospel-Based Discipleship using Luke 18:9-14.

Tom Edmond was our Vestry visitor. He discussed activities surrounding the kitchen. Our kitchen is used by many, including St. David's, Mes Amis, and Laura Dickenson with Grammercy catering. A huge thank you to Tom, Sharon Engel, and Marion Stokes for all they do to coordinate coffee hour and especially for the recent deep clean of the refrigerator! Tom was thanked for his leadership on kitchen activities.

Our discernment topic was spending the $12,000 in funds authorized by the Endowment Committee for 2026. Ideas discussed included an external consultant to help us move our comprehensive campus initiative (CCI) forward, electric door openers to help with accessibility, and once again tithing a portion to local charities. We are also asking the congregation for ideas - please see the information elsewhere in this e-mail about submitting ideas!

We then moved to gratitudes and recognitions, where we thanked the four people giving witness talks during the giving campaign, Tom Edmond, Sharon Engel, and Marion Stokes for refrigerator cleaning, and Randy Schwichtenberg and David Pearson for participating in the ICA building walkthrough with a consultant to help us assess the physical state of the building ahead of the lease renewal.

We then reviewed and approved the minutes - you can find the minutes from the September meeting here.  We also approved the September 2025 financials, which will be summarized in the Weekly News next week by our Treasurer, Stephen Ferro.

We reviewed the Rector's report, Wardens' report, and buildings and grounds report - you can find the Rector's report here and the Wardens' Report here.

Cathy Schwichtenberg closed the meeting with prayer.

The next Vestry meeting will be on Monday, November 17, at 6:45 pm in the Jones Room of the ICA building.

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 click this link and choose the download option on your screen (often in the upper right corner of the browser window.)

Once downloaded complete the fillable fields and email to the office@stdavidsparish.org or mail a paper copy to 13000 St Davids Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Printed copies will also be available in either the Narthex and Undercroft this week.



Applications are due by Friday, November 7.

The Newcomer Ministry is 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. 

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.

Veterans Day

On Sunday, November 9, we will honor members of our St. David's community who are veterans.

Loaves and Fishes

Please join us as we prepare and serve delicious meals for those in need.

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.

Friday, November 14 at 7:00pm

Mill City String Quartet: Global Resonance

This dynamic performance will transport you through vibrant Spanish dance rhythms, soulful African melodies, and bold modern classical works. With a program celebrating both renowned and underrepresented composers, MCSQ brings passion, precision, and heart to every note. Featured composers include Jessie Montgomery, William Grant Still, Alexander Glazunov, and Erich Korngold. Don’t miss this thrilling fusion of global sounds and string virtuosity!

Advent Bible Study through Yale Divinity School

Join us for an Advent Bible Study through Yale Divinity School: The Anticipation and Arrival of Jesus in Luke 1 and 2, with the Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton. This 3-week Zoom study runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Central Time on Thursdays, Dec. 4^th, 11^th, and 18^th. The cost is $10 for the complete course, and you can register by clicking here.

Registration closes Dec. 2^nd, and the Zoom info will be sent on Dec. 3^rd.

All registrants may join as part of a group Zoom in the Jones Room of the ICA building with opportunity for discussion afterwards. Please let Julia (office@stdavidsparish.org) know if you would like to be part of the group gathering. Otherwise you are invited to register and participate on your own from home!

Please reach out to Marilyn Clark (purlbuck@gmail.com or 763-354-4472) if questions.  

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

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.

Isaiah MN Lighthouse Path Events

November: Full Plate Minnesota Month

From St. David’s ISAIAH Lighthouse Team

In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus calls us to take care of those in need,

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'

The federal government decided this year to reduce the amount of food provided to food shelves, limit who is eligible for SNAP food assistance beginning November 1, 2025, and cut funding to county governments who administer these food assistance programs. All this is happening while the price of groceries continues to climb and food shelves are already seeing double or more the demand and visitors they saw even just a few years ago. For more information, follow this link: SNAP and the impact of federal cuts.

In addition, the federal administration has chosen not to use available emergency funds to cover SNAP benefits if the government shutdown continues past November 1. Consequently all 440,000 Minnesotans who receive SNAP assistance will lose the food support they depend upon. The impact on food shelves and meal programs will be tremendous. Currently SNAP provides nine meals for every one meal provided by food shelves.

In this context, we choose to lead together! Faith communities and neighborhood teams are coming alongside nonprofits and counties who provide food and/or food assistance to ensure that no Minnesotan goes hungry or faces the stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from. Together we can make Minnesota a #FullPlateState!

Here are some actions we can take at St. David’s:

November 2nd – Food drive! Every food shelf is struggling to keep up these days. Consider increasing your donations to ICA and Loaves and Fishes. See the article about ICA for specific products needed. Also, financial donations can go further because food programs get a discount from grocery providers. Put your donation in the offertory plate or mail to:

• ICA: 12900 St David's Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• Loaves & Fishes: 721 Kasota Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
• or online https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/ways-to-give/

Week of November 9th - Join a virtual Letter to the Editor Workshop. Those who attend will get some basic messaging training then have time to draft and submit a Letter to the Editor in their local newspaper to help raise public awareness and increase public pressure for elected leaders to take action. Options include:

• Tuesday, 11/11 from 7-8pm
• Wednesday, 11/12 from 7-8pm
• Thursday, 11/13 from 11am-noon

Week of November 16th - Call your legislators and county commissioners to urge action on food insecurity.

Week of November 23rd

• Sunday - Attend Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Mills Church. Offertory will go to safety net programs. 
• Monday - Sign-up to Volunteer with Loaves & Fishes on Monday November 24th
• Purchase Thanksgiving dinners.

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

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!

Have an announcement you would like to share in this weekly email?

Send it to office@stdavidsparish.org before 9:00 am on Wednesday to be featured.

Upcoming Sunday Forums

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