In This Edition:
- Worship this Sunday via Zoom
- Absalom Jones Evening Prayer Service from ECMN
- ICA Update
- Children and Youth Update
- Christianity 101: Basics of the Faith
- Worship Plans for February
- Families Moving Forward Meals Update
- Regular Offerings
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Black History Month
May we honor and celebrate our Black siblings every day and in every way, as we worship God who created each of us in God's divine image and calls us beloved.
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Our Lady of Unassailable Well-being, by Ruth Miller.
Hand-embroidered wool on fabric, 2015
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From Toni Morrison's classic novel, Beloved:
When warm weather came, Baby Suggs, holy, followed by every black man, woman, and child who could make it through, took her great heart to the Clearing--a wide-open place cut deep in the woods nobody knew for what at the end of the path known only to deer and whoever cleared the land in the first place. In the heat of every Saturday afternoon, she sat in the clearing while the people waited among the trees.
After situating herself on a huge flat-sided rock, Baby Suggs bowed her head and prayed silently. The company watched her from the trees. They knew she was ready when she put her stick down. Then she shouted, 'Let the children come!' and they ran from the trees toward her.
Let your mothers hear you laugh,' she told them, and the woods rang. The adults looked on and could not help smiling.
Then 'Let the grown men come,' she shouted. They stepped out one by one from among the ringing trees.
Let your wives and your children see you dance,' she told them, and groundlife shuddered under their feet.
Finally she called the women to her. 'Cry,' she told them. 'For the living and the dead. Just cry.' And without covering their eyes the women let loose.
It started that way: laughing children, dancing men, crying women and then it got mixed up. Women stopped crying and danced; men sat down and cried; children danced, women laughed, children cried until, exhausted and riven, all and each lay about the Clearing damp and gasping for breath. In the silence that followed, Baby Suggs, holy, offered up to them her great big heart.
She did not tell them to clean up their lives or go and sin no more. She did not tell them they were the blessed of the earth, its inheriting meek or its glorybound pure.
She told them that the only grace they could have was the grace they could imagine. That if they could not see it, they would not have it.
Here,' she said, 'in this here place, we flesh; flesh that weeps, laughs; flesh that dances on bare feet in grass. Love it. Love it hard...”
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Morning Prayer live via Zoom on Sunday, February 6th |
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Please join us for Morning Prayer live via Zoom at 9:30 AM on Sunday. See below for the Zoom link, with phone in numbers. Worship will later be uploaded to YouTube. Join in as early as 9:15 and stay for "coffee hour" afterwards as you like!
Thank you for being the beautiful, faithful people of God at St. David's. See you Sunday.
Loving God. Loving One Another.
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 871 0687 1937
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Absalom Jones Evening Prayer Service
from ECMN
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Sunday, February 13, 5pm | Online
Join Bishop Loya and leaders from Holy Trinity, St. Paul in celebrating Absalom Jones, Episcopal saint and the first African American to be ordained priest in the Episcopal Church, on his feast day, February 13. This evening prayer service is open to all. Please register at the link above to receive the Zoom link.
Please share this event widely using the links below:
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ICA Bazaar Looking to Expand
The ICA Bazaar is an online social enterprise that helps financially support the mission of ICA. All items sold online are new, never been used clearance, returned or salvaged household items. All funds raised go directly into ICA programming (which includes food, homelessness prevention, resources and employment assistance).
The ICA Bazaar is currently reaching out to community businesses and accepting a variety of household items (but not limited to): small furniture, rugs, kitchenware, beauty items, toys and more. All items must be new or unused and will be sold at approximately 30% of their retail value.
Do you know of a business that may have clearance or salvageable items available for donation? If so, please contact [email protected] or (952) 250-1772.
Take a few minutes to check out what can be found in the online Bazaar. Go to icafoodshelf.org. In the menu section, choose Events, then ICA Bazaar. You just might find something for yourself or a family member. This is another easy way to support the ICA Food Shelf.
Items needed this month of February
ICA is currently running low on the following items:
* cereal (hot & cold)
* tea, coffee, Keurig cups
* ramen noodles
* olive oil
* baby food, baby wipes
* wet & dry cat food
* kitty litter
* paper products
Since the pandemic started and, especially when we are not physically gathering at St. David’s, there has been some decrease in the number of items donated to ICA. This is certainly understandable since life has not been “normal” for way too long & folks just aren’t getting out as much. However, the needs of our neighbors has not diminished, but actually have increased during this time.
One of our parishioners shared a couple suggestions of ways she reminds herself about ICA Collection Sunday (the 3rd Sunday of each month).
1. Put ICA in your digital or written calendar for the 3rd Sundays
2. When grocery shopping, consider picking up an item or two for ICA each time and keep in a specific bag, so you have items ready to donate when you see this reminder in the Weekly News.
Items you wish to donate can be left in the baskets provided at the south and east entrances at any time. However, while we are in the dead of winter, do not leave items whose quality may be compromised by being frozen. If you prefer, online donations are another good option (www.icafoodshelf.org, then choose Donate from the menu). Please know your periodic donation of food or cash is always appreciated and really does make a difference.
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Update on Children and Youth Programming |
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Children’s Ministry: At 11:00am, this Sunday, February 6th, we will have a meeting via zoom to discuss children’s ministry while we are online. All parents and caregivers with kids under 6th grade are welcome to join to give their input.
Topic: Children's Ministry
Time: Feb 6, 2022 11:00 AM Central Time
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 820 4018 4820
Middle and High School Ministry: Wednesday, February 9th we will meet in-person at St. David’s for a bonfire! Due to COVID numbers in Hennepin County, the St. David’s building is closed. We will be outdoors the whole time from 5:00-7:00pm. We’ll have pizza and s’mores. Dress warm, bring a chair, and some blankets if you want extra layers!
***Plans are contingent on weather. If predicted highs fall below 20’ we will reschedule.
High School Ministry: Sunday, February 6th, we will meet via Zoom for youth group!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 860 4933 6932
Passcode: 581471
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Christianity 101: Basics of the Faith |
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Join us for an educational series that will provide a sweeping overview of who we are as Christians and as Episcopalians and where it is we come from. We'll gather once a month on Zoom for a time of teaching with Q & A, organizing ourselves around four topics:
Session 1, Tuesday, February 22: The Bible, with the Rev. Leonard Freeman
Session 2, Tuesday, March 22: Church History, with the Rev. Katherine Lewis
Session 3, Tuesday, April 26: The Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Guy Drake
Session 4, Tuesday, May 24: Prayer and Worship, with the Rev. Katherine Lewis
Sessions will run from 6:30-7:45 PM. At the end of class, we'll encourage participants to join in the Compline Zoom room for nighttime prayers, which start at 8 PM.
All are invited to attend, with a special invitation to high school students preparing for Confirmation. Feel free to invite others from outside St. David's to attend! No need to register.
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 829 8466 2070
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Worship Plans for February |
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St. David’s Covid Safety team met on January 20th. We are encouraged that signs are indicating that a peak in this Omicron wave could come soon (or has already happened), but we recognize that it will take several weeks for cases to settle down to a safe level and for the burden on the healthcare system to be reduced. We also believe that having some stability and predictability in this challenging time is beneficial for everyone, especially for the many people involved with worship planning. We have therefore decided to continue to worship via Zoom on Sunday mornings for the month of February.
We know how important it is to connect with God and one another through worship, prayer, music, and fellowship. We believe the Morning Prayer format on Zoom best fulfills these goals for virtual worship. Thanks to all who have prepared for and participated in the service over the past couple of weeks. If you haven’t experienced it yet, we would love to have you join us. It is possible to connect via phone and we also record and post the service to our YouTube channel for later viewing. If you are having any technical issues with Zoom, please reach out to Paul Smejkal ([email protected]) or Jeff Ronbeck ([email protected]). If you would like to be involved in an upcoming service, reach out to Katherine or Roger. We will continue to offer links to services at St. Mark’s and Washington National Cathedrals for those who prefer a more traditional service.
Thank you to all for your understanding and flexibility. We are hopeful that we will be able to be back in person for worship in March.
COVID Safety Team
The Rev. Katherine Lewis, Rector
Randy Schwichtenberg, Sr. Warden
Allison Ferro, Jr. Warden
Huldah Niles, previous Sr. Warden
Roger Stratton, Minister of Music
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Families Moving Forward Meals Update |
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“Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Luke
The week of February 7-11, St. David’s will be providing meals for families in transition who are seeking permanent housing. Our parish has hosted Families Moving Forward for 25+ years but due to the pandemic, families are staying in a hotel. Instead of hosting at St. David’s, we will deliver food and precooked meals to the hotel.
Volunteers are needed to:
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO OFFERED TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR OUR GUEST FAMILIES!! WE HAVE FILLED THOSE SLOTS.
If you volunteered to provide food, and have questions, please contact:
Other ways you can help----please consider the following:
· We welcome financial contributions for food and meal purchases. Please send a check to the office, attention: Shea and put FMF in the memo line. Our financial contributions help FMF organization pay for dinners on the weekends AND FOR THE COST OF STAYING IN HOTELS.
· Welcoming words of encouragement, support and prayers for the four families is greatly appreciated. Please send any cards, notes or emails to Carol Johnson and she will make sure the families receive them.
“And now faith, hope and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians
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This Week at St. David's! |
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Featured Events
- Morning Prayer via Zoom
- 9:30 AM on Sunday, February 6th
- Families Moving Forward
- February 7th through 11th
Want to view the full calendar for the week? Click here to view the St. David's website complete with a calendar to keep you updated on events and offerings! Scroll all the way to the bottom to view it.
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In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the need to reach our most vulnerable parishioners has been great. Our 11 person Pastoral Care Team has stepped up to the plate and has been regularly calling around 24 St. David's members and families to share in remote fellowship, prayer, and conversation to determine if we, as a community, could help address any of their unmet needs. We are pleased to report that virtually all of these parishioners are doing well so far and have their basic needs met by their facilities and/or family. They are in good spirits and continue to remain resilient in the face of isolation and uncertainty.
If you find yourself in need of food or other resources, please contact:
or:
and we will assist you in finding solutions.
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Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891 |
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We will include all individuals in the prayers list for four consecutive weeks, and then they will be removed from the list. If the prayer need is ongoing, please reach out and we will keep their names on the list. If anyone's prayer need is shorter than four weeks, please also note that. This way we will keep all prayer lists updated and recent.
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Prayers and Passages
We pray for healing of body, mind or spirit for those we love, especially Richard Austin (father of Holly Lamond), Ted Berktold (stepfather of Andy Harvala), William Cadwell (son of Philip Cadwell), Josh Clayton (friend of Mary Mann), Trevor DelCaro-Crom (family friend of the Cardas), Christina Dorr Drake (daughter-in-law of Nan and Guy Drake), Laurie Domeier (friend of Harvala family), Ellen (mother of Sara Kuyper), Mark Enos (friend of Keith Gause), Dorothy Eyers (mother of Janet McKernan), Karen Flood (friend of Cliff Crockford), Jackie Galich (John Galich's mother), Dan Greer (nephew of LaMar Popp), Dick Hanson (friend of Bill Jacobs), Allison Hatcher, Ann Henjum (daughter of Bob Triebenbach), Tom Ingison (friend of Keith Gause), Owen Kuyper, Joan MacDonald, Joseph (JoJo) McLaughlin and family (Shea Brendalen's nephew), Josie Meyer and family (friend of the Handley-Jurkovich family), Faith Odegbami, Joy Sanders, Amara Strande (daughter of the Rev. Dana Strande), Johannah Surma (daughter of Karin Lindquist and Andy Scheu), Paul Ward (Tracy Johnson's cousin-in-law) and Doris Warner (grandmother of Vonnie Fiedler's husband Luke).
We pray for those who have died, especially Shirley (mother of Bonnie Boyd) and Karen (friend of Laura Dickinson),
We pray for all who suffer or serve in war.
We pray for all who have been born.
We pray for an end to racism and all systems of oppression.
We pray in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life.
We pray for those serving in the military, Will Culliton, Aprille Lopac, and Kaelyn Wahlberg.
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COVID-19 Resources Available
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