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This Sunday: Easter Sunday - March 31
One Service at 9:30 am
Sunday Morning
Happy Easter! Join us for worship and the resurrection egg hunt after the service!
NURSERY OPEN during the 9:30 service and forum time.
Forum: Social Time
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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An Introduction to the Episcopal Church
with the Rev. Guy Drake
What does it mean to be an Episcopalian?
What defines the Episcopal Church as a Christian denomination?
Please mark your calendars for this program led by our deacon, the Rev. Guy Drake. Guy will give an overview of the Episcopal Church and help us understand what we stand for as a denomination.
Whether you're new to St. David's and the Episcopal Church or have been around awhile, please join us for this gathering on Zoom!
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 6:30-7:45 pm.
HERE is the Zoom link
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Sunday Morning
Happy Easter! Join us for worship and the resurrection egg hunt after the service!
NURSERY OPEN during the 9:30 service and forum time.
Wednesday Night
Wednesday, April 3 we will meet for These Are Our Bodies classes 6:30-8:00pm. 6:30 pizza dinner!
Save the date!
Sunday, April 14th - during forum time - Children and Family Day for children grade 5 and younger and their caregivers
April 12-14 - ECMN DYE for high schooler’s at St. Mark’s Cathedral - see more information and register here: https://episcopalmn.org/events/youth/diocesan-youth-event-0
April 19-21 - TEC for high schooler’s at St. Stephen’s
May 5 – Youth Led Worship
3rd-5th grade overnight at St. Stephen’s in Edina!
May 3, 6:00pm - May 4, 9:00am
Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/ZU7zJhFqorMTGuzq7
May 11 - Smokes and Sweets - EYMF Fundraiser at Mount Calvary
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Spring Variety Show with Taco Bar,
Ice Cream Bar, & Silent Auction!
Save the Date
Friday, April 26 @ 5:30 - 9:00 pm
St. David’s Episcopal Church
13000 St. David’s Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota
Tickets are: $10.00 each, children under 5 free. Tickets available Sundays after April 1 or at the door April 26.
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Talent Sign Up Sheets will be located in the Narthex or call Nancy in the office 952-935-3336.
A fun event for all ages with great food, an opportunity to bid on a few “spring inspired” items and best of all…a variety of acts guaranteed to entertain and delight all!
Performers have a 4 minute time slot
to showcase their talent!
Another fun way to raise money for St. David’s ministries.
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Agrarian Faith Formation
ECMN Priority: Faithful Innovation
The Rev. Kerri Meyer spoke about her transformation at the Good Courage Farm. The Farm is described as “a place where friends of God and God's good Earth gather in worship, fellowship, community building and labor.” https://www.goodcourage.farm/
Last year we had a small group of vineyard stewards from St David’s spend a few Saturdays during the growing season working in the Vineyard. As we worked among the vines, we had the opportunity to get to know each other, learn about regenerative farming, agrarian ministry, as well as to meet other ECMN Episcopalian congregation stewards. If you love to nurture the growth of food, spirit, and friendships, or just like to get your hands and boots dirty, then consider joining one of the Saturday stewardships. Orchard Stewarding is planned for the First Saturday of the month, and the Vineyard the second Saturday of the month. If you are interested, please email Bonnie Boyd at Bonnieboyd0803@gmail.com, text 952-220-6982, or sign-up in the Undercroft while you're having coffee.
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The Minnesota FoodShare March campaign, the largest grassroots food & fund drive in the state, brings together organizations, businesses, faith communities & individuals to help stock & support nearly 300 food shelves.
Did you know that ICA’s food shelf visits have increased by 30% since 2022. ICA anticipates this trend will continue to increase through 2024. In fact, this January alone ICA served over 1000 families.
The 2024 Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign is wrapping up this weekend. As we gather this weekend to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, who loves & cares for every person, please consider making a gift to assist ICA with its growing costs & needs. With every dollar donated, ICA has triple the food purchasing power. In addition, ICA provides more than just food for our neighbors in need. ICA’s services include food, jobs & housing. In 2022, ICA helped more than 35 people find new employment & shared more than $300,000 in rental support to keep families in their apartment housing,
If you wish to make a financial gift, you can drop a check made out to ICA in the Sunday collection plate or go to the ICA website: www.icafoodshelf.org/donate. Don’t forget to indicate, when prompted, that you are a member of St. David’s.
Your support with gifts of food is also important. With the growing number of families visiting the food shelf, the ICA’s food stock is in constant need of being replenished. Check out the chart below of current food & non-food items needed. As always, anything you wish to donate is always appreciated.
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If you prefer to make a financial donation, you can drop a check made out to ICA in the Sunday collection plate or go to the ICA website: www.icafoodshelf.org/donate.
Be sure to indicate you are a member of St. David’s.
However you choose to support ICA, please know it will truly make a difference to many. Thank you ever so much.
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St David’s Book Club News
by Cathy Schwichtenberg
The St. David’s Book Club will be discussing The Library Book by Susan Orlean on Tuesday, April 2 from 6:30 pm – 7:55 pm.
Meeting Zoom Link: April 2 Meeting
"On the morning of April 29, 1986, a disastrous fire broke out in the Los Angeles Public Library. By the time it was extinguished, the fire had destroyed or damaged more than a million books. Over thirty years later, the mystery remains: Did someone intentionally set fire to the library--and, if so, who? Weaving her lifelong love of books and reading into a thrilling investigation of the fire, award-winning new Yorker reporter Susan Orlean--hailed as a "national treasure" by the Washington Post--delivers a mesmerizing and uniquely compelling book that manages to tell the broader story of libraries and librarians in a way that has never been done before, revealing how these beloved institutions provide much more than just books--and why they remain an essential part of the heart, mind, and soul of our country."--quote from Hennepin County Library book review
We have an interesting line-up of selections this year and invite all St. David’s parishioners to participate. We usually meet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of every other month from 6:30 – 7:55. Here is this year’s schedule – please join us!
The Library Book | Susan Orlean | 4/2/24 | Judy Roggow
The Dovekeepers | Alice Hoffman | 6/4/24 | Scott Clark
Tom Lake | Ann Patchett | 8/6/24 | TBD
Horse | Geraldine Brooks | 10/1/24 | TBD
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store | James McBride | 12/3/24 | TBD
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Buildings and Grounds Update
The Buildings and Grounds Commission is made up of five parishioners who are responsible for maintenance, repairs, cleanup, and service of the church campus. We can’t do this without your help. We’re looking for volunteers to serve on a Buildings and Grounds Support Team. The Support Team doesn’t come with the commitment of regular meetings and schedules and budgets. It is simply a group of folks who are open to help when a need arises. It is a low-pressure way to serve. Items that you may be called to do:
- Event setup / tear down
- Cleanup days
- Special projects
- Painting
- Routine repairs
If you feel compelled to serve, please contact Randy Schwichtenberg or any member on the Buildings and Grounds Commission.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve!
B&G Commission:
Randy Schwichtenberg (Chair) schwichr@comcast.net
Chris Carda chris.carda@westwoodps.com
Randy Lindquist randyanddale@me.com
Dan Meyer dan.j.meyer@gmail.com
David Pearson davidpearson827@gmail.com
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Save these Dates!
The Mills Church/Habitat Housing project has its public hearing dates set:
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Planning Commission Meeting: Thursday, April 18, 2024
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City Council Meeting: Monday May 6, 2024
Put these dates on your calendar and plan on attending these meetings with your Love Makes Room Apparel. Stay tuned for more details and actions to take!
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WOW
Women of the Woods
The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and the woods are calling. Join us August 10 - 17 at Clearwater Lake and Lodge off the Gunflint Trail Grand Marais and paddle into the BWCAW. Join a wonderful community of women to share time, faith, and games! Come for the week or just a few days. The wilderness awaits.
Launa Tucker launat7@outlook.com and
Susan Taylor ss2taylor@comcast.net
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Have an announcement you would like to share in this weekly email?
Send it to office@stdavidsparish.org before 9:00 am on Wednesday to be featured.
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Bible Study
The Book of Proverbs
| We meet every Tuesday at 11:00 on Zoom. For our next study we are reading Proverbs, inspired by other books which frequently reference them, especially in the New Testament. This study will be led by Bible Study members in turn. Please plan now to join us. The study will be available on the YouTube channel for those unable to join us. Questions? Contact Sharon Engel or Susan Taylor. | |
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March & April
Four Volunteers are needed for each date. Two for cooking with the Loaves and Fishes coordinator from 3:00-5:00 pm, and two to package and serve from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Upcoming dates:
- April 9
- April 22
- April 30
Please contact Sue or Basil Owen to sign up or sign up in the Undercroft. Sue’s cell is 612-716-1945. Basil’s cell is 612-716-0683 or email at bowen3@fastmail.com.
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Loaves and Fishes Volunteer Appreciation Month | |
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I would like to invite you all to our Volunteer Appreciation Month events. I will be hosting 2 open house style events as a way of thanking you all for the time and dedication you have offered this year (and in years' past) to our mission to feed those in need across Minnesota communities.
Please join us on April 16 for Lemonade with Latisha from 4:00 - 6:00 pm or on April 18 for Lattes with Latisha from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Both of these open house events will be held at our main office location at 721 Kasota Ave SE, Minneapolis. There will be snacks & beverages, free raffle tickets to attendees, and the option to tour our warehouse. Please RSVP to the event to myself through this email or via the L&F Facebook Events Page.
I look forward to seeing you there! Please reach out with any questions.
Latisha Moening
lmoening@Loavesandfishesmn.org
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