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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | May 26, 2023
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LAST CHANCE TO TAKE THE
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SURVEY
As we anticipate the completion of the Historic Church renovations and access to all our onsite worship spaces, we'd like your input to help us design our Sunday morning schedule. Please complete the survey before May 31.
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THURSDAY PUBLIC LUNCH
Thursday, June 1
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sumners Hall
Take a break from work, and come by the church (third floor) for Chef Ray’s delicious food!
No reservation is needed. Parking will be validated for those eating lunch.
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SOBER SPIRITUALITY: THE JOY OF A MINDFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH ALCOHOL
Sunday, June 4
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
The author, the Rev. Erin Jean Warde (she/her), will speak about bringing spiritual practices and mindfulness into one's relationship with alcohol. Erin is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and recovery coach.
This lecture will replace our previously scheduled Crail C Community Breakfast.
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HOLY CONVERSATION: HEALTH EQUITY IN AUSTIN
Sunday, June 11
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
In the city of Austin, wide disparities in health status, disease prevalence, and mortality exist based on race, ethnicity, gender, and geography. Visionary leaders of St. David’s Episcopal Church met the need for better access to healthcare in Austin with the creation of a community hospital almost 100 years ago. Vice President of Community Investments, St. David's Foundation Regan Gruber Moffitt, will lead a conversation about shifting from a focus on health to one of health equity.
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CHILDREN'S AND FAMILY MINISTRY
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Starting Sundays in June at 10 a.m.
Families with children are invited to sit together at the Family Table in Sumners Hall for activities and fellowship.
Sunday childcare will be offered for children ages 2 mos.-4 yrs. on the 1st floor, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Over the summer, we will offer playdates on both the north and south sides of the city.
To get all the latest information, sign up for our Children's and Family Ministry newsletter.
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YOUTH MINISTRY SUMMER SCHEDULE
Starting Sundays in June, youth are invited to sit together in Sumners Hall at 10 a.m. for check-ins and fellowship with Kelsey.
During the week, we will have summertime hang-outs, pool parties, and community engagement opportunities on both the north and south sides of the city. To get all the latest information sign up for our Youth newsletter.
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Thanks to everyone who has generously supported the capital campaign to renovate our Historic Church. The project is on schedule to be completed in July as planned!
Because we’re nearing the end of construction, all our payments are coming due. We ask those who can to complete their pledge. This will enable the church to reduce the amount we have to borrow for a bridge loan.
For any questions regarding this, please contact Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving Eric Malnassy.
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NEXT-TO-NEW LIFETIME VOLUNTEER AWARDS | |
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Gaye Evert
Volunteer for 30 years
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Pam O’Conner
Volunteer for 55 years
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Barbara Watt
Volunteer for 56 years
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Since 1959, our Next-to-New Shop has been run by a small staff and a large group of loyal volunteers. During the 2023 volunteer luncheon, three volunteers received Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Awards. | | |
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DAY SCHOOL GRADUATION
On Thursday, May 25, our Day School teachers, staff, kindergarteners, and their families celebrated graduation day in Bethell Hall. Pastor Angela read the book Be You and gave each child an inscribed copy with prayers for a happy journey into their next adventures. Director of Music Mark Wischkaemper accompanied the kids as they sang the school song and What a Wonderful World. Our Go Project students, who are in an adult living skills transition program for students with disabilities 18-22 years of age, and St. David's staff all gathered for this happy celebration.
Afterwards, Director of Children's and Family Ministry Amanda Wishkaemper invited all to gather in Sumners Hall for pictures with teachers and a cupcake and pizza party!
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AUSTIN-AREA EPISCOPALS
FAITH & FINANCE
Thursday, June 8,
7 p.m., private home
The EpiscoPals is a young-adult ministry supporting a community of 20-something to 30-somethings navigating life and faith together. This gathering will include a program on the topic of "faith and finance" led by the Rev. Cameron Spoor. We'll be ordering dinner from Titaya's. Please RSVP to Kelsey with your food order by 4 p.m. the day of the event and she will get you details on the location of the meeting!
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Photo Credit: Daniel Villarreal/Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Director of Communications Lori Blewett with fellow Texas communicator winners.
| Assistant Director of Communications Holt Haley-Walker receiving an award of merit for best newsletter. | |
ST. DAVID'S IN DIOCESAN NEWS
If you receive the Episcopalian diocesan magazine you many have seen familiar faces on the cover; Fr. Chuck, Pastor Angela, and Fr. Cameron at the 2022 Clergy Conference.
Inside, on pg. 61, you will see the Rev. Kristin Braun being ordained at the 2022 Deacons' ordination.
In the year-end-review section, on pg. 195, St. David’s is recognized for six communications awards at the 2022 Episcopal Communicators Conference.
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FREE EVENT BY AGE OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m.-Noon
UpRising Church (8601 South 1st Street)
This free conference is designed to help family caregivers discover local resources, learn new skills to meet the needs of their caregiving situation, and connect with other caregivers and local experts on aging.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: TBD
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: June 11
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meeting: June 8
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: June 24
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: July 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: June 29
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: June 15
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Medieval Reading Group Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Zoom, Read The Mabinogion
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: June 11
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6-8:30 p.m.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: May 27
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: June 4
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: June 17
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: Aug. 27
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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