St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | July 2-15, 2021
JULY DOUBLE-ISSUE NEWSLETTERS:
St. David’s at a Glance for July 2/July 9 and July 16/July 23 will include two weeks of the same information.
SUNDAY
AT A GLANCE

BCP English | Spanish

In Historic Church

8:30 a.m.
Sunday meditation on sabbatical in July. Meets in Library and livestreamed on Zoom Aug. 8.

9 a.m.
In Bethell Hall and livestreamed

10 a.m.
No lecture July 4
Returns July 11
No meeting July 4
Returns July 11
No meeting July 4
Returns July 11

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist
In Historic Church

1 p.m.

Sung Evening Prayer in Historic Church and livestreamed

5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Wednesdays on Zoom
WEEKLY MUSIC NOTES
by Eric Mellenbruch, Associate Director of Music, about music in our services.
MONDAY, JULY 5
St. David's buildings and offices, Trinity Center, and Day School will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
JULY SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
  • 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, without music
  • Historic Church
  • 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
  • Bethell Hall and Livestreamed
  • 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
  • Historic Church
  • 8 p.m. Office of Compline
  • Historic Church and Livestreamed

Our new gateless garage system is working well. Remember: Parking is always free when you attend church on Sundays and you don’t need to scan anything to park.
WORSHIP UPDATES
Starting in July, our 9 a.m. service will transition from online to in person and we will livestream it from Bethell Hall. Pre-registration will no longer be needed for in-person worship services.

Masks are only required for those who are NOT fully vaccinated; however, we still strongly encourage the continued use of masks. We also strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated if you are able. Social distancing protocols will remain in place.

Read all the July worship updates in a recent email from Pastor Angela. Questions? Please call the front desk at 512-610-3500 during normal business hours or email worshipevents@stdave.org
SUMMER LECTURE SERIES
No lecture Sunday, July 4
July 11 at 10 a.m.: God as Gardener
Presented by the Rev. Dr. Bob Shore-Goss, member United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Council. There is another way of Earth care than to use the model of creation stewardship. Stewardship is a patriarchal model for tending the garden from a position of mastery and dominance. If we look at the biblical scriptures more closely, we discover a gardening model of involvement with Earth care based on descriptive notions of God as Gardener, Christ the Gardener, and the Spirit intimately involved in the relationship between the Gardener and garden. Earth theologian Thomas Berry affirms, “Gardening is an active participation in the deepest mysteries of the universe.” 
MOVIE VIEWING: TRACES OF THE TRADE
Sunday, July 11, 2-4 p.m. REGISTRATION OPEN
Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North is a 2008 documentary film directed by Katrina Browne, Alla Kovgan, and Jude Ray. Katrina is one of the major writers for Sacred Ground (Beloved Community) curriculum. This film's in-person viewing is open to all interested persons who can attend. There will be time for discussion following the film.
Third Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • July 17 – McKinney Falls State Park
  • Aug. 21 – Barton Creek Greenbelt
Communion will be offered (following the liturgy similar to communion groups) as part of a hike. Visit stdave.org/holyhikes for more information and to register.
Hospitality Ministry
Café Divine and Holy Grounds
Lunch | Dinner | Gifts | Coffee To Go
Order Online and enjoy contact-free pickup
Tuesday-Friday
• Holy Grounds pickup: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Café Divine pickup: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF
All positions offer an opportunity to work for the entities within the Hospitality Ministry. You must have a Food Handler's Certificate for all positions and a TABC License for events only.  

Café Divine is looking for volunteers to fill the teams for Sunday breakfast, Wednesday dinner, Thursday lunch, and weekly prep shifts. If you are interested contact Chef Ray.

Holy Grounds is looking for a barista for approx. 15 hours a week, this a paid position plus tips. If you are interested contact Holy Grounds Manager Taylor Cloyd.

The Space at St. David's is looking for event staffing. Hours are dependent on the scheduling of events. If you are interested contact Director of Special Events Kenneth Spivey.
CAFÉ DIVINE AND HOLY GROUNDS WILL BE ON VACATION!
Curbside will be closed from July 12-23, for the summer holidays. Curbside will be back on Tuesday, July 27. Preordering for that week begins Friday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Read more in the latest Hospitality Ministry newsletter.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY – 7 p.m. on Zoom
LABYRINTH WALK & QUIET DAY
July 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A canvas labyrinth will be available in Sumners Hall on Friday for anyone who would like to come by the church to walk it. Registration not required.
July 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. REGISTRATION OPEN
We will use poetry and readings from Quaker writer Parker Palmer to explore invitations for our Christian journey from the season of summer. A box lunch will be provided. Led by Dr. Mona West.
SUNDAY MORNING LECTURE SERIES
Variations on the Three R's
Sundays at 10 a.m. on Zoom and in Crail C

July 4: No Lecture

July 11 | God as Gardener Discover a gardening model of involvement with Earth care based on descriptive notions of God as Gardener, Christ the Gardener, and the Spirit intimately involved in the relationship between the Gardener and garden.

July 18 | St. Teresa of Avila: Castanets and the Prayer of Recollection
We will explore briefly the life and wit of St. Teresa, as well as her explanation of the prayer of recollection. 
July 25 | Sacred Pauses: The Periodic, The Daily, and The Necessary Presented by the Rev. Dr. Larry Peers, former senior consultant for the Alban Institute.
Learn about the long tradition of “praying the hours” which provides opportunities for reconnecting with God and ourselves at set times during the day.

Aug. 1 | Creativity as Spiritual Practice
Presented by Cynthia Johnson, Licensed Master Social Worker – Advanced Practice (LMSW-AP) and founding executive director of Courage & Renewal North Texas. Encouraging the creative spirit within opens a pathway to the spirit of God.

Aug. 8 | The Exercise of Seeing: Gazing on and Beholding God’s Actions through Rest, Recreation, and Reflection Join the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan as he explains the Exercise of Seeing, a structured, dynamic, and powerful way to behold God’s revelation in the world and Word synoptically.
ONLINE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
ONLINE IN JULY REGISTRATION OPEN           
All ages are invited to Compassion Camp! With stories, music, and varied activities, we’ll explore ways we can show God’s love and compassion for others, ourselves, and the world around us. Online VBS is at home and on your schedule; all content will be available throughout the month of July. Contact Amanda for more information.
CAMP ST. DAVID'S
Ages 3-11, Aug.16-20 and Aug. 23-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost $225 per week, due with registration
REGISTRATION OPEN. Two weeks of fun-filled, age-appropriate, indoor and outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy games, puzzles, arts and crafts, stories, science, group activities as well as free time.
SUNDAY FORMATION – 10 a.m.
  • July 4: No Formation
  • July 11-Aug. 8: Regular Sunday formation
  • Aug. 15: Welcome Home Sunday

COMBINED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EYC
Aug. 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
Middle and high school youth Zoom meeting.

EPISCOPAL STRONG ONLINE GATHERING
July 11 and Aug. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
Episcopal Strong lives on! All youth and youth leaders are invited to two very casual, worship-and-discussion gatherings on Zoom with Jenny Campbell and Meghan Hillis. Get a little bit of that mission trip magic, no matter how you serve this summer! No cost, no preparation required. See old friends & make new! Email episcopalstrong@gmail.com with questions.
Contact Director of Youth Ministry Jenny Campbell for Youth links to online formation and weekly Middle and High School EYC, and to be added to the newsletter or GroupMe lists.
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.
Fellowship and Outreach Online
GLEE, 2016
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else)
Thursday, July 8, 7 p.m. Second Thursday of every month
A fellowship group for couples, singles, and families, gay and straight, young and old. This group is characterized by their hospitality.
FLIP FLOP TO THE WORLD
Donate $1 new flip flops to orphans in Haiti. Drop off flip flops in the colorful barrel located in the church lobby. Be sure to take a photo of yourself donating and email Kimberle Smith. Your photo will be sent to the children with your donation! Donations are accepted through Aug. 31.
ONLINE FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
Daughters of the King next meeting TBD

Environmental Guild (meets quarterly)


GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) (meets monthly on 2nd Thursdays) 7/8, 7 p.m.

Laundry Love (meets last Thursday of the month) 7/29, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Group 7/15, 7 p.m.

Movie Group Watch movies and join the discussion on Facebook.

St. Agnes Guild Last Saturdays, 10 a.m.

Women's Group (meets 1st Wednesdays) No meeting in July

Writers Group Sundays, 1 p.m.

Veterans Guitar Group Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
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