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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Aug. 4, 2023
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Thanks to Ed Burger of the St. David’s Foundation for this wonderful photo. | |
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WELCOME HOME WEEKEND
Our first weekend back in the newly renovated Historic Church is coming soon! We will kick off Welcome Home Weekend with our annual PRIDE Eucharist before the PRIDE parade downtown. The next morning will be our first Sunday back in Historic Church since August 2022.
PRIDE Eucharist
Saturday, Aug. 12
6:30 p.m.
Welcome Home Sunday
Sunday, Aug. 13
8 and 10:30 a.m.
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HOLY CONVERSATION: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY
Sunday, Aug. 20
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Join our new Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy, Dianne Hardy-Garcia, as she kicks off our 175th Anniversary community partner series by leading us in a conversation about the importance of community engagement and advocacy as we "seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves." (BCP 305)
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SOUL OF AGING INFORMATION SESSION
Sunday, Aug. 20
10 a.m., Crail B
This one-hour introductory session will introduce you to St. David's Soul of Aging program, which explores the spiritual invitations of the aging journey using an approach developed by the Center for Courage and Renewal.
Small groups meet for nine months to creatively approach “the art” of aging intentionally, and the many soulful invitations our maturing years offer us.
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Thanks to everyone who has generously supported the capital campaign to renovate our Historic Church.
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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SAVE THE DATE: YOUTH ORIENTATION
Sunday, Aug. 20
10 a.m., Youth Room
Youth Parent Orientation is an opportunity for parents and students to get all the crucial information needed to make the most out of youth ministry. We'll cover the best ways to contact Kelsey, how to learn about upcoming youth events, and what to expect from the next academic year.
Our weekly Wednesday youth meetings resume on Aug. 23, 5:30 p.m., in Sumners Hall.
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ACOLYTE TRAINING
Sunday, Aug. 27
After 11:15 a.m. service., Historic Church
New and veteran acolytes will train in the newly renovated Historic Church. Lunch will be included.
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SAVE THE DATE: PARENT ORIENTATION
Sunday, Aug. 27
10 a.m., Vestry Conference Room
Parents of children (infants through 5th grade) will be invited to an orientation for the 2023-2024 school year with Director of Children's and Family Ministries Amanda Wischkaemper.
During parent orientations, Aug. 20 and 27, children ages 4-11 meet in room 114 for activities, stories, formation, and fun.
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHOIRS REGISTRATION OPEN
Starting Sept. 6
6-7 p.m., Bethell Hall
Children age 5 through high school seniors learn the basics of singing and performing, how music fits into the liturgical calendar, and how being a music leader is important in church life. Attend weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals, sing in worship once a month, and perform in our spring musical.
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LIFTING SPIRITS AT ARBOR TERRACE
Thank you to all the St. David’s volunteers that donated and served food at the Arbor Terrace Brunch in July. Under the incredible leadership of Adrian and Trey Buchanan, these amazing St. David’s souls helped lift the spirits and delight the palates of some of our fellow Austinites living in supportive housing. It was an inspiring way to share our time and gifts.
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CLASSROOM SUPPLY DRIVE FOR NORMAN-SIMS ELEMENTARY
St. David’s is aiding our Reading Buddies at Norman-Sims Elementary School, a Title 1 school, in East Austin, with the extremely generous support of Pay It Forward 9/11, by getting them some much-needed back-to-school supplies.
There are two ways to help. We are asking for donations of classroom supplies to be purchased from our wishlist and shipped to church.
Or donate online. Click “Give,” select “Community Engagement,” and choose the sub-fund “Pay It Forward 9/11.” by Friday, Aug. 11.
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FEAST OF ST. DAVID OF WALES AND 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, Oct. 22
10:30 a.m.
For 2023, because of construction, we decided to move our patronal feast day celebration from March to October, when we could celebrate in the newly renovated Historic Church. Sunday, Oct. 22, Bishop Andy Doyle will join us for our Feast of St. David mass, confirm the newest members of the church, and celebrate our 175th anniversary. More details to come about this exciting day!
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Sept. 6
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Sept. 10
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meeting: Aug. 17
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Aug. 26
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: TBD
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Aug. 31
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Aug. 17
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: Aug. 13
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Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym, 6-8:30 p.m. On hiatus until September.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Aug. 26
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Sept. 17
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: Aug. 20 and Sept. 17
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: Sept. 19
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
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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