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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | July 21, 2023
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MOANA, JR.
Friday, July 21, 6:00 p.m.
Summer Performing Arts campers have been hard at work on our full-length musical production of Disney’s Moana, JR.! All are invited to enjoy the show and support our young performers. Admission is free. A reception will follow the 6 p.m. performance on Friday, July 21.
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YOUTH ESCAPE GAME
THIS Saturday, July 22
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Meet in St. David's lobby
There are a few spots still available! St. David's will cover the entry fee for Youth in grades 6-12. Contact Kelsey Cooper to reserve your spot.
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FOUNDATION COMMUNITY LUNCH
THIS Saturday, July 22
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Arbor Terrace
For many years, this loving group of volunteers has prepared and served a monthly lunch to the community at Arbor Terrace.
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NEXT-TO-NEW VOLUNTEER STORY
JUDITH CLAYTON
A lifelong Episcopalian, I moved to Austin in 1995 and joined St. David’s Church. I began to hear about Next-to-New regularly and of course began to shop there. As my children grew, and I had more time to volunteer, I served on the committee at St. David’s which dispenses grants to non-profit community organizations from Next-to-New's profits.
| On Sunday, Aug. 20, St. David's grants committee will present grants to the 2023 recipients in the 11:15 a.m. worship service. | | |
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HOT-WEATHER DONATIONS NEEDED
Trinity Center needs sunblock, sunglasses, water or reusable water canisters, umbrellas, cooling towels, shoes, hydration packs, and men's (new or slightly used) summer clothing.
Drop off donations in the large bin in the church lobby. Or, you can purchase wishlist items, using the button below, and have them shipped directly to Trinity Center.
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THE OPEN TABLE BOOK DISCUSSION
Wednesday, July 26
6:30 p.m., Zoom
Join us for an online discussion of the book "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous," by Ocean Vuong.
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WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY WITH THE REV. KRISTIN BRAUN
Starting Wednesday, Aug. 2
6:30 p.m., Guild Parlor
Join Fr. Kristin Braun for an in depth study and discussion of books of the Bible and biblical topics as they relate to living in the world today.
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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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ADULT FORMATION OFFERINGS PODCAST
Did you miss last Sunday's lecture on Daily Prayer by Dr. Mona West?
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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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UNHUSHED ORIENTATIONS
St. David’s is thrilled to welcome Unhushed this academic year. This class is for students aged 12-14 enrolled in the Unhushed Community Sex Education class. There will be two orientation sessions:
- Sunday, Aug. 6, 2:30 p.m., Youth Room
- Sunday, Aug. 13, 2:30 p.m., Zoom
Please contact Kelsey for more information about the class and potential scholarships.
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SAVE THE DATE: YOUTH ORIENTATION
Sunday, Aug. 20
10 a.m., Youth Room
Youth Parent Orientation is where parents and students can 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 they can expect from the next academic year.
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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 the Director of Children's and Family Ministries Amanda Wischkaemper.
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Click the button below to see a time-lapse video showing the small army of workers needed to unpack, reassemble, and place three shipments of the refinished and repaired pews in Historic Church. | | |
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CLASSROOM SUPPLY DRIVE FOR NORMAN-SIMS ELEMENTARY
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Arbor Terrace
St. David’s is supporting 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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ST. AGNES GUILD KNIT PROSTHESES FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
Next Meeting, Saturday, July 29
9:30-11 a.m., Guild Parlor
Join St. Agnes Guild in knitting prostheses for breast cancer survivors (no experience necessary) or donate to help purchase supplies.
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As summer continues, we look forward to a new season of celebration in Historic Church. We hope you’ll celebrate with us to mark this milestone. | | |
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WELCOME HOME WEEKEND
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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FEAST OF ST. DAVID OF WALES AND 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, Oct. 22
10:30 a.m.
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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: July 22
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: July 28
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 July-August
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: July 29
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. No meeting in July. Next meeting: Aug. 27
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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