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This Sunday, October 12, 2025
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 and 9:30am Service of Holy Eucharist
Forum: Walk in Love - A Word with the Wardens
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Upcoming Dates
- Friday October 10
- Good Courage Farm "No Galas" Fundraiser
- Youth Movie Night at the Carda's
- Saturday, October 11 - Isaiah Event: Suburban Base Summit
- Sunday, October 12
- "The After Party": Youth Excursion to the MIA after the 9:30a Service
- Mill City String Quartet: 19th Season Preview Concert
- Tuesday, October 14 - Next Loaves & Fishes Date: Sign-up in the Undercroft!
- 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
Events Across the Diocese
- Monday, October 13 - Exploration of Christian Nationalism - Next meeting
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Thank you all for attending the Blessing of Animal Companions service at St. George's last week. We so enjoyed being able to share in celebration our furry-friends across our congregations. | |
Join Us as we Walk in Love Together
Our annual Giving Campaign, Walk in Love, has begun! We will walk with love and intention during the month of the campaign, remembering that our community’s greatest gift is how, as followers of Jesus, we align and come together in purpose and mission. When we walk in the same direction, we can do so many things. This is our opportunity to show our love and support for carrying out our mission and ministries, providing for our superb staff, and tending to our beautiful buildings and grounds. Listen to the announcements and watch your inboxes and mailboxes for further information in the next weeks as we walk through this journey together.
Love from St David's Giving Campaign Team
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Click Here! 2025-26 Children and Youth Registration Form
Register for October 12th - The After Party! - Register by clicking here. See below for more details.
TOMORROW Friday, October 10th - A fun family movie night hosted by the Carda family Arrive 6:45pm for snacks, and movie will start at 7:00pm!
Weekly Programming:
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This Sunday: The Peace Table for ages 7-11 duing the 9:30a service
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Wednesday, October 15: LIFT at Trinity - for all 6-12th graders, dinner, faith, fun, and friends! 6:30-8:30pm.
Sign up for Fall Overnights:
3-5th Grade
High School
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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
| This Sunday, October 12: Introducing "The After Party" |
Spam Text Alert from Rev. Katherin
If you get a text from Katherine similar to the screenshot below, you should delete it and report it as junk. We have only heard of text messages like this, but it would also apply to any email message you get from her that is not from her church email account (klewis@stdavidsparish.org).
Please let the office know at office@stdavidsparish.org if you receive other suspicious communications from St. David’s clergy or staff.
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Good Courage Farm: Upcoming Events
Friday, October 10 - 7:00pm
"No Galas!" Fall Fundraiser for Good Courage Farm
at St. John's Episcopal: 4201 Sheridan Ave S, Minneapolis MN
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An evening of apple tasting, story, and song. A suggested $50 donation supports Good Courage Farm's innovative ministry at the intersection of food, farming, and faith. Tickets available here.
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ISAIAH Lighthouse Path Summit
"At St. David's we believe our actions transform the world and ourselves. We strive, through our words and actions, to be a force for love and justice, collaborating with organizations that work to address needs in our community for the poor, suffering and marginalized."
The above quotation is from our website and Mission/Vision statement. We have an opportunity to further this vision by participating in the ISAIAH Lighthouse Path Summit described below. This event focuses mainly on west suburban congregations. We would like to see St. David's well represented there. Please click the link below for a map and to register for the free event. If you have any questions, contact Susan Taylor (ss2taylor@comcast.net).
Suburban Base Summit - Saturday Oct. 11 from 1:00-5:00pm
Minnetonka United Methodist Church
17611 Lake Street Ext, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Join hundreds of suburban folks from the congregations and city teams of ISAIAH and/or Lighthouse as we come together across the region and begin strategizing for 2026 and beyond. Throughout summer and fall, teams have been hosting conversations and public actions to say "NO" to the ongoing threats to civil rights and essential safety net programs. This summit is a culminating moment to establish what we say "YES" to in a proactive strategy for the months and years ahead. We will also get grounded in the role we as the suburbs play within the multiracial, multifaith, multiclass movement ISAIAH is building.
Registration and map here: https://secure.everyaction.com/5sUgkmLb6ECoYN0g_jbR4w2
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Sun. October 12 at 7:00pm
Mill City String Quartet: Season Preview Concert
Join the Mill City String Quartet for an exciting Preview Concert celebrating the launch of their 19th Season! This sneak peek showcases a vibrant mix of works by Wynton Marsalis, Florence Price, Salina Fisher, Missy Mazzoli, and Erich Korngold. From bold contemporary voices to a modern classic, this program offers a dynamic sampling of what’s to come. Don’t miss this chance to experience the passion, versatility, and artistry that define MCSQ’s upcoming season!
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Loaves and Fishes - This Tuesday!
Please join us as we prepare and serve delicious meals for those in need.
Tuesday October 14
Monday October 27
Tuesday, November 11
Monday, November 24
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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ICA Update
Save October 21 for The Great Taste
All ICA supporters are invited to join in the fun at the 12th annual Great Taste at the Oak Ridge Country Club. The event, which includes tasty local bites, a live/silent auction and celebration of community, is a vital part of ICA’s efforts to support our neighbors in need. If you are interested in attending, 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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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@stdavid'sparish.org to learn more!
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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
On All Saints Sunday, we will read the Necrology, a listing of those we love who have died. It is fitting to do this on the day we celebrate the communion of saints, the mystical connection between the living and 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).
In addition, we will continue our tradition of honoring those parishioners from St. David's who have died over the course of the last year. This honoring will take place with a special display in the Columbarium All Saints' Chapel.
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Fall Clean-up: Save the Date 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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Wonder Women Sunset Social - Thurs. October 23rd
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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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 or Jane Sandsmark
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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 13 | 7-8:30pm
October 27 | 7-8:30pm
Learn more here.
Livestream link here.
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| | | Sunday, October 12 | Walk in Love: A Word with the Wardens | | Sunday, October 19 | Walk in Love: Social Time | | Sunday, October 26 | Walk in Love: Pilgrimage Sharing | | | 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 | | | | |
