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CHILDREN'S CHOIRS' SPRING MUSICAL
THIS Saturday, April 30, 3-4 p.m. in Bethell Hall
The Children’s Choirs will present The Story-Tellin’ Man, a musical by Ken Medema. All are invited to come and enjoy the parables of Jesus, performed by our awesome kids! Learn about our children's choirs.
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MAY 8 – BISHOP DOYLE TO VISIT ST. DAVID'S
The Rt. Rev. Andy Doyle, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, will celebrate and preach at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services. At the 11:15 a.m. service, he will confirm and receive those youth and adults who have completed the preparatory class.
10 a.m. in Crail C (and on Zoom) The parish is invited to join Father Chuck for a conversation with Bishop Doyle to learn about what is going on in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas including the Bishop's recent pastoral letter about The Episcopal Church in North Texas (ECNTX) and The Episcopal Diocese of Texas (EDOT) being in the process of exploring reunification. Learn more at reunion22.org.
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NEWCOMER RECOGNITION
If you started attending St. David's in the last 6 months or so, we would like to share your name and picture with the congregation in the Friday, May 13 issue of our e-newsletter. To be included, please send your name and picture to Dr. Amy Moehnke ( amy.m@stdave.org) by Sunday, May 8. |
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HOLY KAYAK
May 14, 8 a.m., Lady Bird Lake
Invite a friend to paddle with us between Mopac Pedestrian Bridge and Red Bud Isle where Father Santi Rodriguez will lead us in Morning Prayer. Launch from Texas Rowing Center. Bring your own kayak or rent one: solo kayaks are $15/hour; tandems are $20/hour.
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HOLY HIKES
Third Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., meets rain or shine
We will hold liturgical hikes throughout the year to immerse ourselves in what John Muir called God’s “first temples.” Register for specific hike directions/instructions.
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SPRING MIDDAY MUSIC
The first concert, Dynamic Duets on May 5 will be sung by St. David’s Directors of Music David Stevens, tenor, & Mark Wischkaemper, baritone.
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WEDNESDAY PARISH DINNER
5:30-6:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Our weekly parish dinner returns this Wednesday, May 4. Gather with friends when you come to church for Bible study, choir rehearsals, youth meetings, and other Wednesday evening church events. The last Wednesday dinner of the season will be June 8, so Chef Ray can go on a well-deserved summer vacation!
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Middle and high school students eat dinner together in Sumners Hall. Need dinner? Contact youth@stdave.org. After dinner, we will head to the Youth Room for check-ins, games, and fellowship. The last Wednesday EYC of the semester will be May 18.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
6:30-7:30 p.m., Vestry/Zoom
Study the parables of Jesus taking into account their original context and what they mean for us today.
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WORKSHOP: SACRED SCRIPTURE - PRAYING THE WORD
May 22, 2-5 p.m. Vestry Room
This workshop led by Sr. Mary Magdalene will have the recovery community as its primary audience. Participants will be introduced to two practices of praying scripture: Lectio Divina (Benedictine - both scholastic and monastic styles) and Imaginative Reading (Ignatian).
The workshop will be followed by a service of Holy Eucharist for the Recovery Community in Grace Chapel at 5 p.m. with The Rev. Carol Petty as Celebrant.
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SUNDAY BREAKFAST
8:30-11:15 a.m., Sumners Hall
Enjoy weekly fellowship, Café Divine breakfast buffet, with Chef Ray’s famous bacon, eggs, pancakes, pastries, and free drip coffee. Our hospitality ministry is always happy to have more adult and youth volunteers on Sundays. Contact Chef Ray to learn more.
TAKE-HOME SUNDAY DINNER
Chef Ray is always cooking up something delicious for Sunday dinner. Meals are first-come, first-served, and can be purchased in Sumners Hall.
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YOUTH MISSION EXPERIENCE
July 8-10
Save the Date for the Youth Mission Experience this summer! We'll be gathering at St. David's for all your favorite parts of a mission trip (minus the travel):
- goofy games with friends
- late night bonding
- serving our neighbors
- sleeping on air mattresses
- snacks
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SUNDAY YOUTH MINISTRY
Sundays, 10-11 a.m., Youth Room
All middle and high school youth are welcome to gather for formation, program, and check-ins. Contact Kelsey for more information or if you have questions. The last formation meeting of the semester will be on May 22.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Middle and high school students eat dinner together in Sumners Hall. After dinner, we will head to the Youth Room for check-ins, games, and fellowship. The last Wednesday EYC of the semester will be May 18.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
All classes are Sundays, 10-11 a.m., 1st Floor or Zoom
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Harry Potter and The Way of Love: Join Ms. Kari as we explore lessons from scripture and Presiding Bishop Curry’s “Way of Love,” through the stories of Harry Potter. We appreciate the theological themes and lessons of love in the “Harry Potter” books. However, as an open and affirming church, we reject the transphobic views of the books’ author, J.K. Rowling. Learn more about TransEpiscopal and LGBTQIA+ organizations and resources.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Please join Ms. Christy for CGS. This Montessori-based program focuses on liturgy and scripture, while children lead their own learning in a carefully prepared environment.
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Online Sunday School for young children (Zoom): Please join Mrs. Elaine and Mr. Rex via Zoom for fellowship, music, and stories from the Bible!
Online Sunday School for school-aged children (Zoom): Please join Ms. Mary via Zoom for fellowship, a lively discussion of Bible stories and themes, the “critter of the week.”
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Childcare will be provided every Sunday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children ages 2 months through 3 years of age. First floor, Room 115. Temperature checks and a brief health form will be required. Questions? Contact Childcare Coordinator Laura Lancaster Faulk
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SUMMER CAMPS AT ST. DAVID'S |
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
June 6-10
VBS at St. David’s is an unforgettable week of games, stories, crafts, music, science, and fun. Children through 5th grade are invited to join us; youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to volunteer as helpers. Contact Amanda Wischkaemper.
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SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS July 11-22
Summer Performing Arts is BACK! During this two-week day camp, rising 2nd through 8th graders will learn and perform a full-length musical, gain valuable skills, and enjoy time with friends old and new. Austin summers may be hot, but at St. David’s we’ll be Frozen, for sure. Contact Amanda Wischkaemper.
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CAMP ST. DAVID'S
August 8-12
Camp St. David’s is a fun summer camp with age-appropriate activities for children ages 2-11 years old.
The cost for each camper is $225 per week. There are different activities each week within an overall theme. Make new friends and keep in touch with old friends. Contact Laura Lancaster Faulk.
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SPRING INTO MINISTRY
In two weeks we’ll celebrate Ministry Sunday. This is a wonderful opportunity to re-engage in the 40+ ministries at St. David’s. On May 15, we will have a combined, outdoor service at 10 a.m. that replaces the usual 9 & 11:15 a.m. services. After the service, we’ll have an all-parish picnic with live music from The Spring Chickens.
Starting this Sunday, you will find a Ministry Commitment card in your bulletin. Please review the ministries and prayerfully consider which ministries speak to you. Then, as a parish, we’ll bring our commitment cards to the altar during our 10 a.m. worship on Ministry Sunday. Contact Eric Malnassy for more information or with questions.
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Eric Malnassy,
Interim Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.
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OPEN TABLE PRESENTATION
Legislative Climate in Texas
May 18: Library, 6:30 p.m.
Sarah Kapostasy and Jim Norman will be providing an update on the current legislative climate in Texas regarding LGBTQ+ issues.
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RAMP BUILD TEAM
May 21, 8 a.m. Location provided after registration
A monthly ministry to build wheelchair ramps for people with mobility issues who are economically disadvantaged. All are welcome to help. Email to join rampbuild@stdave.org.
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LAUNDRY LOVE
May 26: SpinZone Laundry, 2424 S Congress Ave.
For eight blessed years, this ministry has helped our neighbors who require assistance to do their laundry with dignity by providing laundry supplies and funds. A time of fellowship and fun centered around making the task of doing laundry less burdensome! Volunteers meet at SpinZone Laundry at 5 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month, hand out supplies; serve food, and visit with participants. Contact laundrylove@stdave.org.
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Environmental Guild Help plan environmental stewardship projects. Meets quarterly, next meeting: TBD
EpiscoPals 7 p.m., Thursdays, in person at various locations. 20-something to 30-something fellowship
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays, next dates: May 26
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m., Labyrinth or Sumners Hall, 3rd Thursdays, next meeting: May 19
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St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need, next meeting: April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next date: May 21
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sundays, Sumners Hall and Zoom, next meetings: May 22
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STARY NIGHTS SUPPORTING CAMP ALLEN
Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at County Line BBQ on Lake Austin
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