9th ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE
THIS Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. (new time!)-1 p.m.
We will start the day with breakfast tacos at the church. After a sending blessing we will pick projects to offer direct service to our community.
- Plant at El Buen Community Garden
- Bring gloves & sunscreen/hats
- All ages
- Paint a room at SAFE
- Teens and adults (wear painting clothes)
- Help with a sidewalk sale at Next-to-New
- Adults and older kids 10-15 (with a parent/guardian)
- Organize clothing at Trinity Center
- Trinity will be closed during this time
- Kids and teens welcome
- Build Accessibility Ramp
- Teens welcome (no building experience needed, wear closed-toe shoes)
- Make toys for shelter animals
- All ages
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Make no-sew blankets for DFPS intake
- All ages
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The Rev. Kristin Braun at the Texas State Capitol Building. | |
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INTOLERANT TIMES
In this 88th session, there have been several rallies at the State Capitol to elevate the voices of the queer community as they express opposition to a host of bills that seek to block medical treatments for trans youth. This would make Texas inhospitable for anyone who is in transition, and very risky for their families.
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SOULS TO THE POLLS!
Early voting April 24-May 2
General Election, May 6
Early voting has begun in Austin! Here are some resources with special focus on the competing ballot propositions, A & B. There are meaningful differences between these items, and we recommend that you vote in favor of only one and not both.
Let's prayerfully consider what's on the ballot and get our souls to the polls!
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Chef Ray making pancakes in the church kitchen on the 3rd floor. | |
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YOUNG ADULT JOURNEY GROUP
Sunday, April 30, 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall Kitchen
The Young Adult Journey Group will gather in the church kitchen after the 11:15 a.m. service, on Sunday to make lunch together. We'll take it downstairs to the Room 170 to eat, debrief on our latest run of the Journey Group, and consider what's next for this ministry. RSVP to Kelsey if you plan to be there!
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AUSTIN-AREA EPISCOPALS
Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m., Crail C and Zoom
EpiscoPals, a St. David's young adults ministry, will gather off campus to order dinner from Modern Market, please RSVP to Kelsey with your food order by 4 p.m. on May 5, and she will send location details.
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A CONVERSATION WITH
BISHOP MONTERROSO
Sunday, May 7, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
During his visit to St. David's, the Rt. Rev. Hector F. Monterroso, bishop assistant in the Diocese of Texas, will speak about the nature of service vocations.
At 11:15 a.m. Bishop Monterroso will confirm and receive those who have completed the preparatory classes.
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HOLY CONVERSATION: MEDICAL ETHICS
Sunday, May 14, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Join Fr. Chuck and retired cardiologist Dr. Michael Attas in a Holy Conversation on Medical Ethics. They will present a broad history of medical ethics, how one approaches ethical dilemmas, then close with a “test” case. Dr. Attas was the founder of the Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University. In that context, he taught a full-semester seminar on medical ethics for many years, and is widely published in the area.
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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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UPCOMING THURSDAY LUNCH
May 11, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sumners Hall
Take a break from work, and come by for Chef Ray’s delicious food! No reservation is needed. Parking will be validated for those eating lunch. All tips will be donated to El Buen Samaritano, an outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas serving the Latino community of Central Texas.
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SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
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.
Last formation meeting before summer break: May 21
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
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.
Last EYC before summer break: May 17
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Sundays, 10 a.m., First Floor
Junior Journeys: Age-appropriate, short-term courses that focus on specific topics in children’s walk with and path to God.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level 1 and Level 2: A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture.
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VBS (VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL)
May 30-June 2, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 3 and up, $70/child
Calling all heroes! At VBS 2023, we'll strive together to bring peace and build each other up. No cost for teen volunteers or children of volunteers.
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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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JOB OPENINGS IN DAY SCHOOL
St. David's Day School is looking for teachers. Open positions are available for lead, assistant, and part-time teachers. Open since 1997, the day school teaches children 12 months-Pre-K 4 and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Contact dayschool@stdave.org to apply.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meetings: May 3
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: TBD
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: May 20
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: TBD
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: May 18
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Reading Group Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Zoom, Read The Mabinogion, a collection of 12th-century-13th century Welsh legends.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: May 21
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: TBD
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: May 21
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: April 29 (Part of the Day of Service)
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: April 30
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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