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Weekly Programming
- Blessing of the Trees
- Giving Campaign
- Children and Youth Ministry
Community Events
- Blessing of the Animals
- ECMN West Metro Gathering
- Justice Collaborative
- Mill City String Quartet
- Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Outreach
- ICA Update
- Loaves and Fishes
Announcements and Reports
- Safety Plan/CPR training
- Bridge Club
- Mah Jongg Group
- Upcoming Community Forums
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Tree Blessing and
Giving Campaign Kick Off
This Sunday, October 8
Worship at 8 and 9:30
At the end of the 9:30 service, we'll process out to the west lawn where 3 trees have been newly planted to kick off our Annual Giving Campaign, "Rooted in Abundance". We'll welcome the trees, bless them, and place mulch on their roots. Then we'll gather in the undercroft for coffee and snacks and a forum on Children and Youth and Camping, ministries that we support with our annual budget and giving.
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This Sunday's Community Forum:
Tree Blessing and Giving Campaign Kick Off
10:45-11:30
Celebrating with St. Francis and Blessing the Animals
The Blessing of the Animals will take place at 1:00pm on Sunday, October 8th in the Peace Garden. All pets and their humans welcome!
If you would like an electronic copy of this year's Ministry Guide, click here
Click Here to view Sunday's Bulletin.
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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Children and Youth Ministry | |
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Children’s Ministry
This Sunday we will have Children’s Time during the 9:30 service. During the forum time, we will have an intergenerational forum about summer camp!
Youth Ministry
Wednesday, October 11th, we meet for LIFT youth group at Trinity in Excelsior from 6:30-8:30pm. We will have dinner together. All 6-12 graders welcome!
Save the date: Intergenerational Service Project - Wednesday, October 25th
Halloween Gift Bags for Avenues for Youth
6:30pm in the St. David’s Undercroft
Avenues for Youth is an organization that provides aid to Minnesota youth that find themselves unhoused. Avenues programs not only provide safe shelter and housing options for youth, but holistic supports to meet a youth's mental, physical, and life-long goals. Their programs support youth in Minnesota who are 16-24 years old, and their children, who are experiencing homelessness. On Halloween, like all holidays, Avenues for Youth tries to make their shelters fun and festive. We can help by assembling 100 special goody bags filled with an assortment of candy alongside a note card for a young person that includes a life affirming message. So don your Halloween costume, bring a bag of Halloween candy, and help us spread some joy. Dinner will be provided beforehand from 5:30-6:30pm.
Some deadlines approaching:
TOMORROW! October 6th: Registration due for DYE (Diocesan Youth Event for Grades 9-12 at St. Paul’s in Duluth, from October 20-22)
October 20th: Submit interest for ‘These are our Bodies’ course.
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THANK YOU to those who made ‘snuffle mats’ for dogs and cats at the humane society, and came with us to deliver them. What a great way to celebrate St. Francis!
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The Blessing of the Animals will take place at 1:00pm on Sunday, October 8th in the Peace Garden. All pets and their humans welcome! | |
ECMN Metro Mission Area Gathering | |
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ECMN - West and Central Metro Mission Area Gathering
Tuesday, October 10, 6pm | Zoom
All Episcopalians living and worshipping in the west and central metro mission areas are invited and encouraged to attend your fall mission area gathering! Twice-annual mission area gatherings offer us the opportunity to meet our fellow Episcopalians living in our area of the diocese. Mission area gatherings strengthen our familial ties and offer us the opportunity to celebrate the diverse church ecology we are blessed with here in Minnesota. Fall mission area gatherings focus on reviewing the diocesan budget that will be voted on at diocesan Convention. If you'd like to be a part of how we, as a community, faithfully discern the best way to steward the resources God has given us, this is your opportunity to see the budget, ask questions, and offer feedback. Clergy and lay delegates are particularly invited and encouraged to attend.
One west metro council member will also be elected at this Mission Area Gathering. Council acts as the governing board of convention throughout the year, providing oversight for the organization, assisting in the development and approval of the financial statement of mission and helping to set and align the vision for ECMN. Apply to become a Council candidate here.
https://episcopalmn.org/events/open-all/west-and-central-metro-fall-mission-area-gathering
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On Sunday, October 15 at 10:45AM in the Undercroft, the Justice Collaborative is hosting a presentation by Daniel Romero and Priscilla Hagerman called, "Asylees, Refugees and the Undocumented: developing a compassionate and just welcome for our neighbors." Rev. Daniel Romero, an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), is First Nation Pueblo, indigenous Aztec, and Spanish. Daniel currently serves as the Immigration Legal Services Consortium Coordinator for the Minnesota Council of Churches and as a Community Minister who works with refugees, asylees and with undocumented communities. Priscilla Hagerman is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota and serves as an AmeriCorps Legal Services Navigator with Minnesota Council of Churches – Refugee Services. She works on the Immigration Legal Services team at MCC and assists with applications for work permits, green cards, and citizenship.
Huldah Niles, Chair, Justice Collaborative
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Modern Start Epic Finish
Saturday, October 21, 3pm
St. David's Sanctuary
Mill City String Quartet is bringing you the music of Bruce A. Russell (Madra), Caroline Shaw (Plan and Elevation), and Maurice Ravel (String Quartet in F Major). Come hear some amazing living composers followed by one of the most epic string quartets of all time! All donations go to support St. David’s Episcopal church and its ministries.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service | |
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Thanksgiving Hospitality Helpers Needed!
This year we have the honor of hosting the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service, to be held the evening of Sunday, November 19th. Katherine is working with the collaborating congregation's senior clergy to plan the service: Pastor David Landt from the Mills Church, Rabbi David Locketz from Bet Shalom Congregation, and Rev. Zoe Kuester from Spirit of Peace Community.
We need your help! Our specific needs:
--providing a light supper for the joint choirs before they rehearse
--providing refreshments after the service, including setting up, serving and cleaning
--one person (or a team of 2) to oversee the evening's hospitality
The schedule that evening:
5:30-choirs gather for a light meal
6:00-choir rehearsal
7:00-service, followed by a reception
Please email office@stdavidsparish.org to volunteer.
Thank you!
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The Great Taste Only One Week Away
This celebration of ICA’s 52nd birthday as well as the community, generosity and neighbors served is coming up on Thursday, October 12th at Oak Ridge Country Club. If you are interested in attending this fun evening, tickets are still available at www.icafoodshelf.org/taste.
All are welcome.
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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
- October 10
- October 23
- October 31
- November 14
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 weekly news for full update.
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Announcements and Reports | |
Safety Plan and CPR Training | |
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Safety Update
What wonderful engagement and super questions/comments/suggestions were posed this past Sunday at the Safety Forum. Both Cathy and I have taken them all to heart and are updating that manual yet again. Remember we said it is not a static document, but one very alive and ever changing! Thanks to all for attending this important forum.
Allison Ferro found a wonderful, free opportunity to get some CPR training right nearby. Minnetonka Fire Department hosts monthly drop-in hands-only CPR classes on the first Tuesday of every month. Stop in any time from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. to learn this lifesaving skill under the direction of a Minnetonka Firefighter.
Central Fire Station
14550 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
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Touring the church building after the Safety Plan presentation last Sunday. | |
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The Bridge Group plays on the third Friday of each month except December between now and May. We play in the Conference Room starting at 6:30.
If you are interested in joining the group, please email Susan Taylor at ss2taylor@comcast.net.
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Calling All Mah Jong Players | |
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The Mah Jongg group will meet on the first and third Tuesday afternoons of each month in the Community Room. We play from 1:30 to about 3:30.
If you are interested in joining the group, please email Susan Taylor at ss2taylor@comcast.net.
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Upcoming Community Forums | |
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Oct-Nov
October 8 - Giving Campaign Kickoff, Blessing of the Trees, Children and Youth Camp
October 15 - Justice Collaborative: The Rev. Daniel Romero, Immigration
October 22 - Social Time (MEA)
October 29 - State of the Vestry
November 5 - Giving Campaign Celebration
November 12 - Safety and Security in our Church, The Rev. Tim Kingsley
November 19 - Newcomer Celebration and Brunch
November 26 - Social Time (Thanksgiving Weekend)
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What else is going on at St. David's? | |
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Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891 | |
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