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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Sept. 30, 2022
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with Environmental Guild in 2018
THIS SUNDAY, Creation Care Fair at 10 a.m., Church Entrance
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HOLY CONVERSATIONS
Second Sundays, Starting in Advent, 10 a.m., Crail C
We are seeking topic suggestions for a series of monthly discussions on a current event or topical issue. Our hope is to model ways to have respectful conversations about issues that can often divide us and to ponder how we bring our Episcopal faith into these matters. The clergy at St. David’s will be guiding us in these conversations and we may invite an expert on a specific topic.
Father Chuck will start us off on Sunday, Dec. 11, with a Holy Conversation on Being a Citizen without Losing Your Religion.
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SEEKING LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
The ministry of the Lay Eucharistic Visitor is to provide the sacrament of Holy Communion to those who are hospitalized, homebound, and in long-term care. It is an extension of our Table – some of the bread and wine that is blessed each Sunday is reserved to take to those who cannot be with us in worship. We would like to expand this pastoral care ministry with new volunteers.
If you are interested in being part of this transformative ministry please contact The Rev. Angela Cortiñas.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES
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THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 2 Blessing of the Animals, 5 p.m., Labyrinth
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Oct. 16 Birthday Blessings (all morning services)
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Oct. 30 Confirmations and visit by Bishop Kai Ryan
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Nov. 2 All Souls' Day Requiem, 7:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
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Nov. 9 Open Table Worship Service, 7:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
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PRAYERS FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT THIS WEEKEND:
O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (A Prayer For Quiet Confidence, Book of Common Prayer, p. 832)
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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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The renovation of our Historic Church continues. This week's updates include:
- Continuing restoration of the floors in the Historic Church
- Removal of stucco from the west wall
- Protective covering of stained glass and historic doors
- Restoration of windows in Bethell Hall
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Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries. For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy (eric.malnassy@stdave.org). | We are so grateful for the generosity that allowed us to exceed our initial campaign goal and our Capital Campaign Continuation to fund the renovation of our Historic Church. Every little bit helps. If you have not had a chance to give and would like to do so, please click on the button below. | |
Club 45, a new ministry focused on students in 4th & 5th grades, had a blast playing Laser Tag with Amanda Wischkaemper and Kelsey Cooper, our directors of Children and Family and Youth Ministries. | | |
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
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.
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.
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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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EXPLORING ISLAM LECTURE SERIES | |
Introduction to Islam
Sunday, Oct. 9, 10-11 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Dr. Güner Arslan from the Dialogue Institute of Austin will present a basic overview of the beliefs and practices of Islam.
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Ethics in Islam
Sundays, Oct. 16, 10-11 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Dr. Hina Azam, from the University of Texas, will provide an overview on ethics in Islam and the textual sources on which it is constructed.
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Sufism and Sainthood in Islam
Sunday, Oct. 23, 10-11 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
This lecture, by Dr. Azfar Moin, from the University of Texas, will focus on a brief history of Sufi Islam and practices of sainthood across the Muslim world.
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Photo: Volunteers and Executive Director of Next-to-New Ulrike Miller | |
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VOLUNTEER FOR NEXT-TO-NEW
In 1959, the women of St. David’s started a bold idea: Establish a consignment resale shop and give our profits to restore our Historic Church and to heal our community.
Since 1959, Next-to-New has given more than $3 million dollars back to Austin.
These donations are possible because Next-To-New has a small number of staff and is powered by volunteers from St. David’s Episcopal Church and the community.
We need volunteers! Our volunteers power our mission at Next-to-New. They are our heart and soul. We value their gracious gift of time and talent.
Volunteers may help customers, or take in, process, and display inventory.
- Shifts are only 3 hours/week
- No experience needed
- Fun and family-friendly
- Work experience reference for youth
- Everyone welcome
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Oct. 5
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: TBD
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, Guild Parlor. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meetings: Oct. 13 (meal and meditation) and Nov. 17 (make Advent wreath candles!)
Foundation Communities 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Oct. 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Oct. 27
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Oct. 20 at Fr. Chuck's House
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays (no meeting Oct. 2), Vestry
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Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org
Pickleball
Wednesdays evening, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fill out the interest form to play.
Soul of Aging
Two Monthly Groups: Wednesdays, 2:30-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Crail A. Contact Dr. Mona West to learn more.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, (new location) Sitting Room 210, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Oct. 29
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting Oct.16
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meeting: Oct. 22
Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., select Sundays, Sumners Hall. RSVP for upcoming meetings: Oct. 23 and Dec. 11
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
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REGISTER TO VOTE
St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force encourages everyone to get ready to vote by checking:
1. You are registered
2. Registration matches your current address
3. What identification you need to bring to the polls
4. How to register for vote-by-mail, if eligible
All this at texas.gov/living-in-texas/texas-voter-registration/
Early Voting: Monday, Oct. 24-Nov. 3
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8
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