UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES
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HOLY HIKE AT WALNUT CREEK TRAIL
This Saturday, Sept. 18, 9-10:30 a.m.
Worship God in the beauty of the outdoors. We will hold liturgical hikes throughout the year to immerse ourselves in what John Muir called God’s “first temples.” The location changes monthly. We will meet on the third Saturday of the month, rain or shine. Please register to attend.
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YOUNG ADULT BRUNCH
Sunday, Sept. 26, 12:30 p.m.
Are you a 20-to early 30-something and looking to enjoy delicious food and fabulous fellowship? Then this event is for you! We will meet outdoors. Depending on interest we may have more brunches in the coming weeks. Please register to attend.
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CREATION CARE FAIR
Sunday, Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Surface Lot
The Environmental Guild invites all to celebrate our stewardship of God’s creation. Meet folks from Barking Dog Ranch, Master Gardeners, and learn about St. David's bees and their "Holy Honey."
Bid in the silent auction on gift certificates from local eco-friendly businesses, artwork, and – new this year! – a 3-night stay at a 3-bedroom Port Aransas condo (retail value $1,000)!
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URGENT TECHNOLOGY REQUEST
Please consider a making a one-time gift today of $25, $50, $75, or more to fund a Ministry Zoom Room. This will ensure everyone has access to fully participate in small group Christian formation and gatherings.
Currently the church does not have the capability to have hybrid gatherings, meaning participants are both online and in person. This mobile hybrid system will primarily be located in the Vestry Conference Room and can be moved to other rooms as needed. More information is available here.
Donate via check or online (please put ‘zoom room’ in the memo).
For questions please contact April Kerwin at 512-610-3500 or april.k@stdave.org. Thank you
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WEDNESDAY PARISH FELLOWSHIP DINNER
5:30-6:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Tables are spaced for social distancing. Masks are required in the building except while eating. To-go meals available.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC (EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY)
5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Playground
Middle school students gather in Sumners Hall for dinner. You may bring your own dinner or purchase dinner through Cafe Divine. At 6 p.m. gather on the playground with Father Cameron Spoor for check-ins, devotionals, games, and fellowship. Contact: youth@stdave.org
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHOIRS
The Cherub and Middler choirs will meet on the Labyrinth to play games, learn music, and prepare to sing for the congregation. Contact Maureen Broy Papovich with questions about these two choirs.
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PRAYING THE PANDEMIC
6-7 p.m. Wednesdays in October, at St. David's and on Zoom
This weekly evening series was created as a space for reflection, conversation, and action as we explore the effects of the pandemic on our souls. Each session will be centered around the biblical text, using the practice of Lectio Divina to help us connect with God, each other, and ourselves. Rooms will be assigned depending on registration numbers.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
7 p.m. on Zoom, concludes Sept. 29
Sadie Koppelberger, St. David's Seminarian, will led a Bible study on power and autonomy in Philippians and Colossians.
7 p.m. Oct. 6-Nov. 17, Library and Zoom
Bible study led by the Rev. Angela Cortiñas and the Rev. Santi Rodriguez. Offered both in the Vestry Conference Room and on Zoom. The topic will be the new creation in the Book of Revelation. REGISTER FOR BIBLE STUDY
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WEEKLY EYC CONTINUES
Father Cameron Spoor and volunteers will lead the upcoming weekly Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) meetings as we begin the search for our next director of Youth Ministry.
High School EYC: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., Bring dinner to playground
Middle School EYC: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner in Sumners Hall and meet on playground.
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SAVE THE DATE: AUSTIN AREA EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY PAINTBALL
Sunday, Sept. 26 1-3 p.m. (Outside and equipment will be sanitized)
Free for St. David's youth. There will be a cap of 25 participants, at which point we will create a second time to gather.
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SEASON OF CREATION LECTURE SERIES
Sept. 26, 10 a.m. Crail C and Zoom: St. Francis of Assisi
Presented by Sr. Marie Angele Sanchez, Franciscan Sisters of our Lady of Perpetual Help. Sister Marie Angele will share how Francis of Assisi challenges us to take our appropriate role of ‘dominion’ over a sacred creation. Register to attend online.
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ADDICTION AND GRACE BOOK STUDY
Starting this Sunday join Kenneth Spivey at 4 p.m. in the Library to discuss Gerald May's brilliant and now classic exploration of the psychology and physiology of addiction.
MEDIEVAL BOOK GROUP
Thursdays until Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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CHURCH MUSICIANS AND COMPOSERS OF
THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
Thursdays in October, 6-7 p.m., via Zoom.
Church Musicians and Composers of the African Diaspora will be led by Chaz Nailor, Graduate Program Administrator, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin. Register for Zoom links.
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NEW SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES: BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS |
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10 a.m. in Crail C, Presented in person and livestreamed on Zoom
In this new series we will hear from scholars of feminist, Latinix, queer, post-colonial, and womanist biblical hermeneutics (a study in the interpretation of the Bible) and how their communities have developed reading strategies to encounter the biblical text.
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Oct. 10: Feminist Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by Dr. Amy Mohenke, Director of Newcomers
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Oct. 17 Latinx Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by Dr. Gregory Cuellar, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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Oct. 24: Speaking from the Heart Presented by the Reverends Dr. Chuck Treadwell & Jim Bethell: stories of transformation, hope, and resiliency.
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Oct. 31: Queer Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by Dr. Mona West, Director of Adult Christian Formation
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Nov. 7 Post-Colonial Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by Dr. Jee Hei Park, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Seminary of the Southwest
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Nov. 14 Harvest Sunday: Enjoy our annual all-parish gathering
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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.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
10-11 a.m., most Sundays Online and on Labyrinth.
Ages 3-5th grade, register once for the whole year. Classes meet on the Labyrinth or on Zoom.
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The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy and scripture.
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Junior Journeys offers age-appropriate, short-term courses that focus on specific topics in children’s walk with and path to God.
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SHOP AT HOLY GROUNDS
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 7-10 a.m.
Spooky season is upon us. Find our Halloween gifts in store and online. We have cards, candles, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes. We can't wait to serve you!
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VOTER REGISTRATION
St. David's Anti-Racism Task Force will be hosting voter registration on Sunday, Sept. 26, through Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.-noon in front of the church. The voter registration event is part of Lift Every Vote - the voter registration campaign by the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE).
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OCTOBER WOMEN'S GROUP MEETING CANCELED
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7 p.m. Next meetings: Oct. 14 and Jan. 13
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Men's Group (Third Thursdays) 6-8 p.m. Next meetings: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 16,
Movie Group Watch movies and join the discussion on Facebook.
6 p.m. Next meeting: Oct. 6
Canceled for October
7 p.m., Crail A.
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