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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Dec. 2, 2022
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This Saturday, Dec. 3, is the
Advent Quiet Day Come when you can,
stay as long as you like from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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PARISH MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m.
All are invited to join us in Sumners Hall this Saturday for a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol!
Celebrate Advent with Kermit, Scrooge, pizza, and festive treats. Catch the movie before heading to the Downtown Holiday Stroll. Parking will be validated for those who bring their license plate number to the front desk before the movie.
This also kicks off Ms. Kari's Advent Junior Journey, which begins on the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 4.
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VISIT ST. DAVID'S BOOTH AT THE DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY STROLL
Saturday, Dec. 3, 5-10 p.m., Congress Ave.
Stop by the St. David's booth at the Downtown Austin Alliance Holiday Stroll on Congress Ave. This free event attracts thousands with a KUT/KUTX Sing-Along, tree lighting, live music, and more.
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BEING A CITIZEN WITHOUT LOSING YOUR RELIGION
Sunday, Dec. 11, Crail C and Zoom
Join Fr. Chuck and KUT Managing Editor Ben Philpott for the kickoff of the Holy Conversation series.
On the Second Sunday of the month, we will have these conversations to learn how to bring our Episcopal faith to bear on current events.
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2023 VESTRY NOMINATIONS OPEN
The vestry is the church’s “Board of Directors” and includes a Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, and Clerk. There are 15 parishioners on the Vestry, each serving staggered three-year terms. Five new members are elected at the Annual Parish Meeting each January. Vestry candidates must be at least 18 years of age and enrolled confirmed communicants in good standing of the parish.
Please consider nominees for these important positions and encourage others to submit their names. Self-nominations are also encouraged.
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in person in Crail C on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. At the meeting, we will elect five Vestry members for three-year terms. In addition, we will elect one Diocesan Council delegate for a four-year term.
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VIRTUAL WORSHIP TOWN HALL
Sunday, Dec. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Zoom
Following the 11:15 a.m. livestreamed service, we will host a virtual town hall for our online worshiping community. Father Chuck will lead a conversation to hear how things are going with our virtual offerings. We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Parking is free in the garage when you come to church for worship and Wednesday evening events. You do not need to scan anything to park in the garage. Questions? Please contact worshipevents@stdave.org or call the Front Desk at 512.610.3500. | |  |
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Sundays, 10 a.m., First Floor
Junior Journeys: Age-appropriate, short-term courses that focus on specific topics in children’s walk with and path to God.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture.
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SPECIAL OFFERING FOR FLOWER DECORATIONS AND SPECIAL MUSIC
As we prepare for our festive celebrations of Christmas and Epiphany, we invite you to help prepare St. David’s for these seasons by making a special gift toward the flowers and music funds.
Please specify “Christmas flowers and music” on your check (or online gift), and your desired dedication wording, or simply contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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EYC CHRISTMAS PARTY
Wednesday, Dec. 7 White Elephant gift exchange (gift limit $20). Kelsey will have a secret stash of spare gifts.
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SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
Sundays, 10 a.m., Youth Room 170
We start with check-ins and sometimes donuts, and then read one of the scripture passages from the lectionary for that Sunday and discuss in depth.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
Last meeting of 2022: Dec. 7
5:30-6 p.m. Dinner in Sumners Hall
6-7 p.m. Meeting, Room 170
Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join us for community building, fellowship, games, and silliness until we wrap up with Compline and a devotional at 7 p.m.
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The Apocalyptic Nature of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom Explore the apocalyptic nature of Advent in relationship to Jewish and Christian concepts and learn about their significance for the modern Church with Dr. Rod Caruthers II.
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BIBLE STUDY: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Wednesdays, Starting Nov. 30
6:30-7:30 p.m., Guild Parlor and Zoom
Focus on the historical and contemporary meanings of the birth stories of Jesus using the book The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’ Birth, by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan.
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HOLY GROUNDS ADVENT SALE
- Select items (gifts and books) are 75% off through Advent and Christmastide
- All Cards are $2 off
Visit Holy Grounds for coffee and shopping Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
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READING BUDDIES
We are beginning a new volunteer opportunity in partnership with St. James Episcopal Church called Reading Buddies. Volunteers will read with children at Norman-Sims Elementary weekly using CDF’s Freedom Schools book list.
If you can give an hour of your week, at a time of your choosing, during the school day then please contact the Rev. Kristin Braun.
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ADVENT ANGEL TREE
We have chosen to benefit Norman-Sims with an Angel Tree Advent donation drive.
The Angel Tree will be outside Bethell Hall throughout the season of Advent. Or you can use the button below to purchase needed supplies and holiday gifts for children served by Norman-Sims Elementary and ship the gifts to the church.
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Christmas Caroling and Dinner
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join us for the last Wednesday night dinner of 2022 provided by Chef Ray and Cafe Divine followed by the singing of Christmas Carols. Come dressed for holiday cheer.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Dec. 7
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Feb. 19
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, Guild Parlor. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meetings: Dec. 17 (Christmas Party)
Foundation Communities 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meetings: Jan. 28, Feb. 25
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Jan. 12
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meetings: Dec. 15, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Dec. 15
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Book Group 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Zoom. Read Njál's Saga, a dramatic story of a 50-year blood feud.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org
Pickleball
Wednesdays evenings, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Next meetings: Dec. 7,14, and 21
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Dec. 31
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Jan. 15
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meetings: Jan. 21, Feb. 11, March 25
Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., select Sundays, Sumners Hall. RSVP for upcoming meetings: Dec. 11
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
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175th Anniversary Pilgrimage
Limited Spaces Available
Next year is St. David's 175th anniversary. For this very special year-long celebration we have planned a pilgrimage to Wales and England Aug. 30-Sept. 8, 2023, to the cathedral of our patron saint, St. David of Wales, Tintern Abbey, Hereford Cathedral, Llandeilo, and more. Contact Pastor Angela with pilgrimage questions.
You can learn more by visiting our new 175th-anniversary webpage: stdave.org/175th.
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CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS
St. David's is the venue for a series of evening string quartet concerts with hundreds of flameless candles. It's an enchanting experience!
Next concerts:
Thursdays, Jan. 5 and 26, at 7 or 9 p.m.
A Tribute to Coldplay Parishioners will get a $5 discount when using the code CDLSTDAVIDS2022.
Discount only for concerts at St. David's. One use per purchase. Download the Fever app and enter the code in the voucher section when checking out to receive a discount.
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