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Weekly Programming
- This Sunday - One 9:30 Worship Outdoors
Community Events
- Evensong - August 2
- St. David's Book Club - Date change
- International Potluck - August 11
- Creekside Baptism - August 13
Outreach
Announcements and Reports
- Vestry Update
- Forward Day by Day
- Wanted: Auction Items
- Beacon - Donations Needed
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Have an announcement you would like to share in this weekly email?
Send it to office@stdavidsparish.org before 9:00am on Tuesday to be featured.
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One Outdoor 9:30 service of Holy Eucharist
Join us this Sunday for worship outdoors on the St. David's West Lawn.
Please bring a chair if you are able.
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
Coffee hour will happen outside, under the tent.
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On Wednesday, August 2, at 7:30pm, all are invited to a service of Evensong (musical
evening prayer) in the sanctuary. This liturgy of scripture and song can be celebrated in
many different styles, and we plan to incorporate it occasionally into our parish
calendar. This time we’ll sing a simple chanted setting, using some of the hidden
treasures from our hymnal.
Anyone who would like to sing with the choir is invited to come an hour early, at 6:30,
for a brief rehearsal.
Contact Roger Stratton for more information. rstratton@stdavidsparish.org
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St David’s Book Club News
by Cathy Schwichtenberg
NOTE: Date changed due to National Night Out.
The St. David’s Book Club upcoming selection will be discussed on Tuesday, August 8, from 6:30 pm – 7:55 pm. This month’s book is Little Bee by Chris Clive.
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Book clubs in search of the next Kite Runner need look no further than this astonishing, flawless novel about what happens when ordinary, mundane Western lives are thrown into stark contrast against the terrifying realities of war-torn Africa. Their marriage in crisis, Andrew and Sarah O'Rourke impulsively accept a junket to a Nigerian beach resort as a last-ditch attempt to reconcile. When machete-wielding soldiers appear out of the jungle and force them to determine the fate of two African girls, everyone's lives are irrevocably shattered. Two years later in a London suburb, one of the girls, now a refugee, reconnects with Sarah. Together they face wrenching tests of a friendship forged under extreme duress. Best-selling author Cleave (Incendiary) effortlessly moves between alternating viewpoints with lucid, poignant prose and the occasional lighter note. A tension-filled dramatic ending and plenty of moral dilemmas add up to a satisfying, emotional read. Highly recommended for all libraries and book clubs. ~Hclib.org | |
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Meeting Link: St David's Book Club
We have an interesting line-up of selections this year and invite all St. David’s parishioners to participate. We usually meet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of every other month from 6:30 – 7:55.
Here is this year’s schedule – please join us!
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International Potluck - August 11 | |
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International Potluck, Concert and Silent Auction
Music performed by Guy Drake & Tom Johnson
You, your friends, and family are invited!
When: Friday August 11, 5:30 to 9PM
Where: On the St. David’s west lawn under a big tent.
What: Music – Great Food & Beverages – A Silent Auction
Share a favorite dish that reflects where you came from!
This is our biggest fund-raising event for 2023.
Proceeds will go to supporting St. David’s ministry and outreach programs.
Bring your friends, your credit card and something tasty to share.
Check out Johnson & Drake at https://www.johnsonanddrake.com
Sign up sheets are located in the Narthex & Undercroft.
Questions? Contact Karin Lindquist: Lindquist.karin@hotmail.com
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Creekside Baptisms - August 13 | |
Save the Date! August 13th we will have our annual baptism service down by Minnehaha Creek. Plus, don't miss this ........Jilly Beans Ice Cream Truck will also be visiting, serving up yummy cold treats as we celebrate this most special day. | |
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Four Volunteers are needed for each date. Two for cooking with the L&F coordinator from 3:00-5:00 and two to package and serve from 4:30 to 6:30.
Upcoming dates
- July 24
- August 8
- August 28
- September 12
- September 25
Please contact Sue or Basil Owen to sign up. Sue’s cell is 612-716-1945. Basil’s cell is 612-716-0683 or email at bowen3@fastmail.com
See the May 25th newsletter for full update.
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Announcements and Reports | |
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Your St David's Vestry met this past Monday for a 4-hour, mid-year retreat, focused on strategic planning. Our current vision statements were approved in 2019 for three years: 2020-2023, and so it is time to review and update them to make sure they accurately define our congregation. A lot has changed in three years including Covid, George Floyd's murder, and the arrival of Bishop Loya, but we found that the vision statements still predominantly ring true, and so we decided to edit what we have, rather than start from scratch. Thanks to the team that did the heavy lifting back in 2019 for making our job easier!
During the retreat, we articulated grounding assumptions to guide our planning and then thoughtfully examined and proposed changes to our current vision statements using the assumptions and the ECMN Four Commitments for Congregational Vitality: Discipleship, Justice, Faithful Innovation, and Vital Communities. We also decided to propose using this next set of vision statements for five years instead of three. We accomplished a lot and now will do some more wordsmithing and review the draft at a future vestry meeting. Our plan is to bring this 5-year vision to our January 2024 Annual Meeting for discussion and adoption.
With the visions in hand, we were then able to look back at the Vestry's Brainstorming Tree ( Feb Retreat) in which we documented the many needs, dreams, and opportunities we saw for our St. David's community. We then chose some of those dreams which we felt lived into these visions. We left the retreat energized with thoughts of where we can move forward as we faithfully walk the walk of living out our vision, getting busy and getting things done!
Our monthly business meeting then commenced. We started with Gospel Based Discipleship, sharing in the word of Ephesians 4:11-16. Reports were reviewed and approved, including the current Financials. Building and Grounds have been very busy of late, so the highlight of the night seemed to be major large purchases needed to care for our building. A new Air-conditioning System purchase was approved, and a new Freezer and Refrigerator are soon to be installed. Finally, the new sign with our new St David's logo has been finalized and will soon be hung on the newly painted banner frame along the bike trail.
Also, much thanks out to Allison for a delicious dinner and dessert (thanks Gavin, for baking) that fueled us for the evening's work!
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Curley, Junior Warden
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Booklets for August, September & October are available in the Narthex. | |
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Auction Items for the August 11th
International Potluck, Concert and Silent Auction
No item is too big or small!
We welcome:
- Special events or experiences such as special dinners, time away at a cabin or condo, build a gingerbread house, etc.Gift Cards
- New items (like coolers, camping equipment, kids toys)
- Handmade Items like a quilt, carving, baked goods, painting, or even a pot of hostas!!!
This is how we raise funds for St. David’s ministries and outreach!
Deadline for submissions: Monday, August 6th
Contact Karin Lindquist at Lindquist.karin@hotmail.com
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Beacon Youth Resident Move-In | |
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Donations Needed!
Did you know that in MN, almost a quarter of youth who experience homelessness identify as LGBTQ? Beacon's housing for homeless youth and our awesome service partners provide stability and community with great success - most youth moving on to independence in under 2 years.
One way you can show support and keep the spirit of Pride month going is by donating household items and supplies for residents moving into their new home, so they can "shop" to set up their household and feel at home after the trauma of homelessness.
Donations are urgently needed for Prior Crossing in St Paul where new residents are expected to move in THIS MONTH! Contact Fritz or Emily for more info on needed items or share this link to a Target registry!
https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/prior-crossing-move-ins
It’s easy to order online from the registry and it will be delivered to Prior Crossing. The cost of items is minimal from $.50 to $25. If you can help out, please check out the registry link.
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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 | |
COVID-19 Resources Available
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