ADVENT QUIET DAY POETRY WORKSHOP

Saturday, Dec. 16

9 a.m.-Noon, Crail B

In the midst of your holiday season spend a quiet morning with local poet Cathey Capers to invite and reflect on what/who your heart awaits during this sacred season.

OPEN TABLE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday, Dec. 16

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Private Home

Join the Open Table for our annual Christmas Potluck and White Elephant party at Joe and Jerry's! Be sure to bring a dish to share and a white elephant gift to exchange. Address for event will be sent upon registration.

HISPANIC MINISTRY POSADA

Saturday, Dec. 16

6 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church

1941 Webberville Rd.

St. David's, in partnership with St. James and St. John's, invites all to this religious festival, celebrated in Mexico, which commemorates Joseph and Mary's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe place where Mary could give birth to Jesus.

PRIME TIMER CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sunday, Dec. 17

5:30-8 p.m., Private Home

Enjoy an evening of fellowship and caroling in the home of the Strehli's family. It's a potluck event. Wine and iced tea will be provided.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING DINNER

Wednesday, Dec. 20

5:30 p.m. caroling, 6 p.m. dinner

Dress in your favorite Christmas-themed sweater and/or hat as we get our holiday cheer on in Sumners Hall.

THURSDAY LUNCH IN DECEMBER

Dec 21

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sumners Hall

Take a break from the holiday rush for a hot lunch.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN'S PAGEANT WITH HOLY EUCHARIST

Sunday, Dec. 24

4 p.m., Historic Church

Children are invited to come dressed as angels, shepherds, kings, etc. We will have extra costumes available!

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: DECEMBER

Altar Guild

If you are interested in deepening your faith through a service ministry, Altar Guild may be what you have been looking for. Work alongside your fellow parishioners supporting the celebration of Holy Eucharist.

Thank you for supporting our mission of spreading God’s love in our community and making St. David’s your charity of choice in the giving season.

2023 End-of-Year Gifts to St. David's

To have your gift recorded as part of your 2023 giving, please remember the following based on IRS rules:

• Cash and check gifts given in person must be received by Friday at 4 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2023.
• Mailed checks must be DATED and POSTMARKED on or before Dec. 30, 2023.
• Credit/debit card gifts are recognized on the day the gift was made. To be recorded as a 2023 gift it must be made prior to midnight on Dec. 30, 2023.
• Stock gifts are recorded on the day the stock was transferred to St. David’s Episcopal Church and must be received by St. David’s by Dec. 30, 2023.
• Questions? Contact Eric Malnassy at

512-610-3546 or stewardship@stdave.org.

SPECIAL OFFERING FOR FLOWER DECORATIONS AND MUSIC

As we prepare for our festive celebrations of Christmas and Epiphany, we invite you to help prepare St. David’s for these seasons by making a special gift toward the flowers and music funds.

Please specify “Christmas flowers and music” on your check (or online gift), and your desired dedication wording, or simply contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.

Thank you,

Eric Malnassy

Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving

GIFTS FOR TRINITY CENTER FROM ST. AGNES GUILD AND DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

On Mondays, Trinity Center offers free “shopping” for new and lightly-used clothing to women experiencing homelessness.

Our St. Agnes Guild and Daughters of the King joined the staff at Trinity Center to offer gifts of hats, scarves, and handmade shower bags to the women perusing Trinity Center's clothing closet.

COLD WEATHER ITEMS NEEDED

If you have any cold-weather items that you no longer use, please consider donating to help our neighbors confront the long winter months.

• Drop in large donation basket in the church lobby when the building is open or at Trinity Center Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Or donate from Trinity's wishlist and have the items delivered.

RELIEF EFFORTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

In partnership with al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, Episcopal Relief & Development is procuring essential supplies like medicine, ICU equipment, fuel, food and psychological support for all people affected by war.

ST. DAVID'S CORE VALUES LECTURE SERIES

In the season after Epiphany, we will focus on some of David’s six core values.

Practicing Authenticity, Belonging, and Connection

Sunday, Jan. 7

10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom

Speakers: Rebecca Hall, Director of The Abbey at St. David's, Janet Davis, and Lynda Young Kaffie. Learn how the work of The Abbey embodies the core value of "being intentionally connected to God and one another through the love of Christ."

THE ABBEY: COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

SPIRITUALITY IN A TIME OF WAR

Tuesday, Jan. 2

5 p.m. Zoom

Irit Umani, Israeli Jew, Buddhist practitioner, life-long peace activist and meditator, an embodiment of contemplation in action will speak to The Abbey about what effect the war between Israel and Palestine is having on her spirituality. She will lead us in a discussion about remaining connected to our shared humanity and divine love in times such as these.

VESTRY NOMINATIONS OPEN

The vestry is the church’s “Board of Directors” and includes a Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, and Clerk. Vestry candidates must be at least 18 years of age and enrolled confirmed communicants in good standing of the parish.

Please consider nominees for these important positions and encourage others to submit their names. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

If you wish to run for the Vestry or Diocesan Council, please download this packet, email Catherine Roberts, or call 512.610.3530.

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