NEWCOMER RECOGNITION
St. David’s is committed to being a place of welcome and connection for all people. The following folks have recently become a part of St. David’s, so let’s extend a welcome and help them get connected to our wonderful community!
NEWCOMER BREAKFAST
Dec. 5, 10 a.m., Sumners Hall REGISTER FOR BREAKFAST
Are you new to St. David's? Join other newcomers and those exploring St. David's for an informal time of fellowship to enjoy a free breakfast and get to know more about the parish. Hosted by the Rev. Santi Rodriguez, our fabulous curate!
LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS FOR HOPE
Support El Buen’s year-round emergency food pantry and help our parish participate in a fundraising campaign to raise money for holiday meals. We have raised $2,000+ of our $3,000 goal. 

El Buen also needs volunteers to help distribute meal kits on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 20. Reserve your spot.
WORSHIP OUTDOORS: JOIN THE NEXT HOLY HIKE
Following the service, there will be a short reception. Childcare will be provided on the first floor, beginning at 7:15 p.m. This service will not be livestreamed.

The church building will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25-Friday, Nov. 26 for the holiday.
Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.

MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.

GIVE ONLINE: If you have trouble giving online on Sunday, please give at a later time or consider a recurring donation through your bank. We apologize for this inconvenience. Text STDAVE to 73256

If you are not already giving, please consider making St. David's your giving priority this year. Contact Director of Stewardship April Kerwin.
UPCOMING YOUTH MEETINGS
Sunday, Nov. 14: Join the parish for Harvest Sunday!

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m. Middle and High School Youth are invited to the weekly Episcopal Youth Community dinner in Sumners Hall, followed by a meeting on the Labyrinth. RSVP for a meal from Café Divine.
Nov. 14: NO LECTURE THIS SUNDAY
Please join us to celebrate Harvest Sunday with an all-parish Eucharist on the surface lot at 10:30 a.m., followed by a BBQ picnic.
BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS LECTURE SERIES ENDS NOV. 21
Nov. 21: Womanist Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by the Rev. Yolanda Norton, Crump Visiting Professor and Black Religious Scholars Group Scholar-in-Residence, Seminary of the Southwest
Sunday, Nov. 14: No Children's Formation classes. Join the parish for Harvest Sunday!
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
10-11 a.m., Labyrinth or Zoom, Age 3-5th grade

  • The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy and scripture. Join Ms. Christy at the Virtual Prayer Table on Zoom, or on the Labyrinth.
  • Junior Journeys offers age-appropriate, short-term courses that focus on specific topics in children’s walk with and path to God.
WEDNESDAY PARISH FELLOWSHIP DINNER
5:30-6:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Next Wednesday, Nov. 17, Chef Ray will serve Chicago Style Cheesecake with strawberries and blueberries at our weekly parish dinner in Sumners Hall.


Our Hospitality team is taking a well-deserved break the week of Thanksgiving. Wednesday dinner will return on Dec. 1. Get weekly menu updates delivered to your inbox when you sign up for the Hospitality Newsletter.
WEDNESDAY EVENING CHILDCARE
5:30-9 p.m., First Floor
Coming to church on Wednesday and need childcare for young children? Childcare is available only upon request. Contact Laura Faulk at childcare@stdave.org
NOV. 17: MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EYC (EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY)
5:30-7 p.m. Sumners Hall and Playground (or Youth Room in case of rain)
High and middle school students gather in Sumners Hall for dinner and then head to the Playground. You may bring your dinner or purchase dinner through Café Divine. Contact: youth@stdave.org
CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH CHOIRS
6-7 p.m., Wednesdays, Labyrinth REGISTRATION OPEN
Cherub and Middler choirs meet on the Labyrinth. Joyful Noise Youth Choir meets in the Choir Room. Contact Mark Wischkaemper to join Youth Choir.
BIBLE STUDY: NEW CREATION AND THE BOOK OF REVELATION
Oct. 6-Nov. 17, Library and Zoom
Bible study led by the Rev. Angela Cortiñas and the Rev. Santi Rodriguez. REGISTER HERE
CAFÉ DIVINE ONLINE SPECIAL
Buy any Café Divine sandwich and get a free Caesar salad.
NOVEMBER HOSPITALITY SCHEDULE:
  • Nov. 14: Enjoy the parish BBQ picnic for Harvest Sunday
  • Nov. 21-27: Sunday Breakfast (free coffee always available on Sundays), Café Divine Online, Holy Grounds shop, and Wednesday Dinner closed for the holiday.
Fellowship and Outreach Online
LAUNDRY LOVE
Thursday, Nov. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Laundry Love is a time of fellowship and fun centered around making the task of doing laundry less burdensome! Volunteers hand out supplies, serve food, and visit with participants.

Help with set up at 5 p.m. is appreciated. To participate contact: laundrylove@stdave.org
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP AND OUTREACH GROUPS
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays

Daughters of the King Next meeting TBD

Environmental Guild (Quarterly) Next meeting: TBD

Foundation Communities Arbor Terrace Brunch (4th Saturdays), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) (Quarterly on second Thursdays)
7 p.m. Next meeting: Jan. 13

Laundry Love (Last Thursdays) 5:30 p.m.
Men's Group (Third Thursdays) 6-8 p.m. Next meetings: Nov. 18, Dec. 16

Movie Group Watch movies and join the discussion on Facebook.

St. Agnes Guild (Last Saturdays) 10 a.m.

Ramp Build (4th Saturdays) 8 a.m.

Women's Group (First Wednesdays)
6 p.m.

Writers Group (Sundays) 1 p.m.

7 p.m., Crail A.
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