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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Nov. 4, 2022
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ROAD CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND
Congress Ave. will be closed for the Texas Book Festival and the South 1st St. bridge will be closed for the Run for Water Race. The simplest route to church is I35 to 8th Street.
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175th Anniversary Pilgrimage
Next year is St. David's 175th anniversary. We are excited to gather joyfully as a church community, celebrating connection, and reflecting on our 175 years in the heart of Austin.
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. Contact Pastor Angela with pilgrimage questions.
You can learn more by visiting our new 175th-anniversary webpage: stdave.org/175th.
Visit often because we will update event information and photos throughout the year.
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OPEN TABLE EUCHARIST
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
This quarterly worship service is part of The Open Table which seeks to create a welcoming space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and explore a variety of topics through presentations, film screenings, book studies, and journey groups.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES
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Nov. 6 Baptisms, All Saints' Day (observed)
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Nov. 9 Open Table Eucharist, 6:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
- Come at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and fellowship in Sumners Hall
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Nov. 13 Harvest Sunday
- We will bring our pledge cards to the altar at 8, 9, and 11:15 a.m.
- At 10 a.m. we will have a parish brunch in Sumners Hall which will include a retirement celebration for Fr. Bob Gribble.
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Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Eve Service, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 7:30 p.m. Bethell Hall
- Reception to follow in Bethell Foyer
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Nov. 27 First Sunday of Advent
- At 10 a.m. come to Sumners Hall and make an Advent wreath
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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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NEXT-TO-NEW OPEN HOUSE
Monday, Nov. 7, 5-8 p.m.
5435 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756
How long has it been since you have visited Next-to-New? Monday is your opportunity to learn about Next-to-New's day-to-day operations, and enjoy yummy snacks!
We will not ask you to spend money, insist you stay for the entire three hours, or guilt you into volunteering. Let us know if you are coming using the button below.
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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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Sweets Eats Adventure Farm and Petting Zoo 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown TX 78626 | |
Fall Family Outing
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2-4:30 p.m.
You’re invited to an afternoon of fall family fun. Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, games, rides, a petting zoo, and more.
There will also be special activities for 4th and 5th graders (Club 45). The drive to Sweet Eats Adventure Farm and Petting Zoo in Georgetown is well worth it!
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HARVEST SUNDAY
Sunday, Nov. 13
On Harvest Sunday we will bring our Annual Giving pledge cards to the altar during morning services.
We will gather at 10 a.m. in Sumners Hall for a parish brunch, including a retirement celebration for Fr. Bob Gribble with a special video.
Help by uploading your favorite Fr. Bob memories, photos, or video messages using the button below.
Upload deadline: Monday, Nov. 7.
| To contribute to a purse for Fr. Bob please use the button link to our giving page and select "Clergy Purse" from the dropdown menu. | | |
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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Our Annual Giving Campaign for 2023 will culminate with Harvest Sunday on Nov. 13. Please prayerfully consider the gift you want to make. We are so thankful for the faithful and devoted people of St. David’s.
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
eric.malnassy@stdave.org
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Last Sunday, Bishop Kai Ryan joined St. David's clergy, staff, and vestry on a tour of the ongoing renovation of the Historic Church. | | | | |
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ST. AGNES GUILD JOINS THE YOUTH
Wednesdays, Nov. 9 and 16, The St. Agnes Guild will teach the youth how to knit. Masks will be required at these two sessions of EYC.
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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The Birth of Jesus
Nov. 20 In preparation for the season of Advent, join UT Professor and St. David’s member Dr. Brent Landau as he considers the question, “What can we know historically about the birth of Jesus?”
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Advent: The End Is the Beginning
Dec. 4 An overview of the liturgy of Advent by the Rev. Nathan G. Jennings, Ph.D. and J. Milton Richardson Professor of Liturgics and Anglican Studies and Director of Community Worship at the Seminary of the Southwest.
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The Apocalyptic Nature of Advent
Dec. 18 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: Isaiah and the Liturgical Calendar
Wednesdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 16
6:30-7:30 p.m., Guild Parlor and Zoom
Many passages in Isaiah are used during the seasons of Advent, Lent, and Epiphany. Join the clergy and seminarians of St. David's in an exploration of these texts.
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Advent Quiet Day
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Prepare your spirit for the season of Advent during this quiet day at the church. The labyrinth will be available for walking along with meditative music from Mark Wischkaemper. There will also be materials in the Guild Parlor for journaling and contemplation.
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HUNGER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
Hands for Hope is a wonderful way for the Episcopal community to come together to raise awareness about hunger in Central Texas.
The goal of this annual fundraiser is to provide holiday meal kits to 2,300 families and also to support the annual funding of El Buen’s emergency year-round food pantry.
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EpiscoPals JOIN THE MEN'S GROUP FOR DINNER
Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m., Sumners Hall
This November, our Men's Group and EpiscoPals (20s/early 30s group) will gather together for great food and fellowship.
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EpiscoPals ADVENT CANDLE-MAKING
Our 20s/30s fellowship group will share dinner and conversation with our Men's Group and make tea cup candles to use with your Advent wreath!
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MEN'S GROUP DINNER
Join us for our Men's Group monthly fellowship with Dr. Amy Moehnke and our EpiscoPals! BYOB to enjoy steak, potato, salad, and dessert. The dinner cost is $20.00.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Nov. 7
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: 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: Jan. 12
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Nov. 17
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Nov. 17
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. Fill out the interest form to play.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Sitting Room 210, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Nov. 26
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: TBD
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meeting: Dec. 3
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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This award-winning podcast by Director of Music Mark Wischkaemper has recently completed the two-year cycle of Morning Prayer, sung by a cantor to traditional chant, for you to listen to and pray with on Sunday, or at any time during the week. | | | |
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Listen to guest lectures, events, conversations, and Adult Christian Formation offerings at St. David's. The latest episode includes a conversation with Father Chuck and Bishop Ryan discussing news in the Diocese of Texas. | | | | |
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REMEMBER TO VOTE
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8
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