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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Sunday, March 12
Remember to spring forward when setting your alarm for church services.
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HISTORIC HOLY HIKE
Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m.
Meet in the church lobby to join a special 175th Anniversary Holy Hike. This hike will take us to 6 different historical sites in and around St. David's, which were instrumental to the worship history and foundation of our church community and the city of Austin.
We will worship in our ancestors' shoes as we pray the liturgy along the way and reflect on our past and dreams of the future.
We will conclude the hike at St. David's, where you are then invited to join us for lunch and fellowship in Sumners Hall.
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FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION
Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m., livestreamed
A Holy Eucharist, Rite II, in celebration of the feast of the Annunciation.
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COME FLY A KITE WITH ST. DAVID'S
Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Zilker Park
Join us at the 95th ABC Kite Fest in Zilker Park! St. David’s will have a booth with fun activities and giveaways. If you’d like to volunteer for an hour or two or more, please contact the Rev. Kristin Braun.
Volunteers will also receive a commemorative 175th-anniversary kite, while supplies last.
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SAVE THE DATE:
175th ANNIVERSARY ALL PARISH WORSHIP AND PICNIC
Saturday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Zilker Lodge
Join us for an all-parish worship service and picnic to celebrate our 175 years together as a parish. Please note, the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist at Zilker Lodge will be the only worship service offered on this day, replacing our usual Sunday services at the church building.
More details coming soon.
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SAVE THE DATE: DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
A day to celebrate discipleship in our community. We will love on our church, our people, and our community partners. Join us as we revel in the joy that is service. More details coming soon.
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ONE CHURCH, ONE BOOK
THIS HERE FLESH
JOIN A LENTEN READING GROUP
Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays
Online or in person
Author Cole Arthur Riley will be with us via Zoom in Crail C on Palm Sunday, April 2.
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REGISTER FOR IFTAR DINNER
Thursday, April 13, 7-9 p.m., Sumners Hall
This is a dinner to break the daily fast during the Islamic observance of Ramadan. Organized by Dialogue Institute Austin as an opportunity for Christians and Muslims to come together in interfaith dialogue. In 2023 Ramadan lasts from March 23-April 20.
The dinner is free and provided by the Dialogue Institute Austin. There will be a short presentation on Ramadan before dinner is served.
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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) or simply contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
No meeting March 12, due to Spring Break
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.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
No meeting March 15, due to Spring Break
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.
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SPRING BREAK SUNDAYS
No Children’s Formation classes will meet on Spring Break Sundays.
On March 12 & 19, we will have a family table in Sumners Hall during the formation hour; stop by for fellowship, crafts, and activities!
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SAVE THE DATE:
CHILDREN'S CHOIR MUSICAL
April 22, 3-4 p.m., Bethell Hall
St. David's Children's Choir members are working hard on their Spring Musical. Save the date for the show! Learn more about Children's Choirs.
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VBS (VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL)
May 30-June 2, 9 a.m.-noon
Rising 2nd-8th graders
Calling all heroes! At VBS 2023, we'll strive together to bring peace and build each other up.
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SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
July 10-21 (M-F) 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rising 2nd-8th graders
A two-week performing arts camp at St. David's presenting the musical Moana Jr.
Performance Date: July 21, 6 p.m., Bethell Hall
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MOVIE GROUP
Second Sundays, March 19, 11:15 a.m., Vestry
St. David’s Movie Group meets to discuss 2-3 first-run and new-to-streaming movies. We watch both English-speaking and foreign films that we hope will make it to the Academy Awards (and/or provide a cultural touchstone).
Notes with reviews, history, and questions will be sent out before the meeting. We would love to have you join us!
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RAMP BUILD - DATE CHANGE
Moved to Saturday, April 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The St. David’s Ramp Build Team is part of the Texas Ramp Build Project, Travis County region.
This monthly service ministry helps us understand how mobility affects a person's quality of life which we often take for granted. Our team of volunteers build ramps on Saturdays at the homes of clients with mobility challenges.
We always need volunteers. No experience necessary or tools required. This is an extremely rewarding and fun community engagement opportunity.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meetings: April 5, May 3
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: March 23, April 20
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meetings: March 25, April 22
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: April 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meetings: March 30, April 27
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: April 20
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry Meet in Crail C in Lent
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Medieval Reading Group Next meeting TBD
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: March 19
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
No games in Lent, March 1-29
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: March 25
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: April 16
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: March 25 Moved to April 1
Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meetings: March 26, April 30
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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HOLY GROUNDS UPDATE
You may have noticed things are looking a little different in Holy Grounds. Thanks for your patience as we transform it into something new, yet familiar. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, as part of the new vision, we will focus on offering Episcopal-related items, including the Book of Common Prayer and other St. David's gifts. We will continue to serve coffee on Sundays only.
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