EPISCOPAL 101 CLASSES

Sundays, Aug. 27-Oct. 15

10:15-11:10 a.m., Sitting Room 210

This six-week class and walk-through is in preparation for confirmation with Bishop Andy Doyle on Oct. 22. The class is also for those interested in learning the basics of the Episcopal faith for the first time or as a refresher.

MEN'S RETREAT

Nov. 17-19, Mo Ranch in Hunt TX

Cost: $375 per person (refundable until Nov. 17)

Register no later than Oct. 15.

The men of St. David's parish will take a retreat for fellowship, meals, worship, and relaxation.

The Rev. Carter Leer reflected on his retreat experience, "It is a wonderful opportunity to take a breath in a world that is constantly on the move." Read the full post on our website.

PRE-ORDER CROSSES

As you may have noticed, we have a brand new wood floor. You’ll be happy to know that from the old floor a handful of talented St. David’s parishioners have crafted the 100-year-old floorboards into beautiful crosses that you can preorder starting today! There are different sizes and styles that you can preorder through Sept. 10.

See the cross display in Holy Grounds and scan the QR code to place your order. Pick up will be Sunday, Oct. 22, when we have our 175^th anniversary celebration.

TRINITY STREET LITURGY PROVIDES RELIEF, COMFORT TO UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS

Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy Dianne Hardy-Garcia wrote about her first time attending Trinity Streets,

"On a steamy hot afternoon this July, St. David’s volunteers prepped Trinity Center for our monthly liturgy and lunch, and I joined them for the first time. There was so much that was so moving about this ministry event. 

In the kitchen, our volunteers were graciously putting meals together. Parents and their kids working in unison to get everything on the plates and improvising when we ran short. Other St. David’s volunteers were rushing to move tables and chairs quickly to prep for the liturgy. Given the heat, we wanted to open as early as possible so our unhoused neighbors could come inside, cool off, and have something to drink."

SACRED GROUND THIS FALL

REGISTRATION OPEN

Sundays, Aug. 27-Dec. 17, 2023

10 a.m.-noon, Crail A

Sacred Ground is an 11-session curriculum created by the Episcopal Church that provides material for small-group engagement and discussion around issues of racism, whiteness, the origins and impact of the slave trade in the United States, and resources for racial healing and justice.

ST. DAVID'S COMMUNITY PARTNER LECTURE SERIES

Sunday, Aug. 27

10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom

As part of our ongoing anniversary celebration, we will hear from some of the organizations that St. David's helped to establish over its 175-year history, bearing out our commitment to community outreach and engagement.

Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, chief executive officer of El Buen Samaritano, will be our guest speaker.

ACOLYTE TRAINING

Sunday, Aug. 27

12:30-1:30 p.m., Historic Church

Acolytes (ages 11+) serve every 2-3 weeks on a flexible schedule during our eucharist services with clergy and eucharistic ministers. It's a great way to be part of our worship team.

To attend this lunchtime training session for new acolytes, contact Kelsey Cooper.

SAVE THE DATE: PARENT ORIENTATION

Sunday, Aug. 27

10 a.m., Vestry Conference Room

Parents of children (infants through 5th grade) are invited to an orientation for the 2023-2024 school year with the Director of Children's and Family Ministries Amanda Wischkaemper.