St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | April 2, 2021
SUNDAY AT A GLANCE
8:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

8 p.m. Compline
Sung Evening Prayer

BCP English | Spanish


5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Wednesdays
MUSIC NOTES
by Eric Mellenbruch, Associate Director of Music, about music in our services.
On Easter Sunday, Pastor Angela will be joining Sumners Virtual Coffee Hour before worship at 8:30 a.m.
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
Join us at 9 a.m. for the Liturgy of the Word on Easter Sunday. Read more about Holy Week at St. David's.
FLOWER DONATIONS: Even though we will still be worshipping virtually for the Great Vigil of Easter and Easter Day, we will have beautiful flowers to adorn the altar and Paschal candles, and your donations for these special decorations are most appreciated. You can give online or send a check with “Easter flowers” in the memo line.
Friday, April 2, and Monday, April 5: Church virtual offices and building are closed.
JOIN US FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
FLOWER CROSS AND VISIT STATIONS OF THE WILDERNESS MURAL
Tuesday, April 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.


Please wear your mask and stay socially-distanced from those who are not part of your household.
SACRED VOICES
APRIL 10 / MARK WISCHKAEMPER
Songs from the Sacred Repertoire
BACKPACKING WITH THE SAINTS: A CHAT WITH THE AUTHOR
Sunday, April 11, 10 a.m.
RALLY TO STOP ASIAN HATE
Saturday, April 17, 4:15-6 p.m.
This event takes place at Huston-Tillotson University. Masks are required. Volunteer opportunities are available. Click here for more information from the organizers of the event. Contact the Rev. Chad McCall if you are interested in attending as a St. David's group.
BLACK LIVES MATTER FOLLOW-UP DEBRIEF
Wednesday, April 21, 8 p.m.
Due to the winter storm the diocesan workshops Black Lives Matter: What it is and What it Ain't with community activist and sociologist Brandon Mack were postponed until mid-April. Join Dr. Amy Moehnke and the Rev. Chad McCall for a facilitated conversation after the first session.
  1. Click here to register for one or both workshops through the diocese.
  2. Click here to register for St. David's Follow-Up Debrief
THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT ST. DAVID'S
Submit through May 23
During the season of Easter we will be using our various social media platforms to feature staff and parishioners' experiences of Things to Love about St. David’s and we need your help! 

Think of something you love about St. David’s, and then tell us about it! You might make a video of an event, or just one of you talking about something that captures the spirit of St David’s. You might write a poem, prayer or short story; you might create a drawing or some other kind of art piece that represents what you love. It could also be something else entirely! We plan to share a few of these each week throughout the Easter season.

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY: EASTERTIDE
April 18, 25, and May 2, 16, at 10 a.m.
April and May, we will be studying the Book of Acts with the Rev. Dr. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, the Rev. Cameron Spoor, the Rev. Angela Cortiñas, and Dr. Mona West. We will be exploring the message of this book of the New Testament as it speaks to the nature of the church today.

May 9, 10 a.m.
Come join Father Chuck as he explores the concept of Sabbath, and also shares what life at St. David’s will look like while he is on Sabbath this upcoming summer. Any and all are welcome!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Borders and Belonging: Reading the Book of Ruth
April 14-May 9, 7-8 p.m. (No meeting April 7)
This contextual reading of the book of Ruth will consider issues of border crossings, migration, overcoming stereotypes, and the importance of amplifying stories of generosity during times of polarization and suspicion of the other. Led by Dr. Amy Moehnke and Dr. Mona West.
EASTERTIDE JOURNEY GROUPS
  • A Journey Through Time: An Introduction to The Daily Office Sundays, April 11-May 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join with Director of Music Mark Wischkaemper in an exploration of the seven daily offices.
  • Spiritual Temperaments and the Christian Journey Thursdays, April 22-May 20, noon-1 p.m. Dr. Mona West will lead a journey group that will explore how knowledge of one's particular spiritual temperament can aid in choosing spiritual practices that deepen the Christian journey.
  • When Bad Things Happen to Good People Date and time TBD. The Rev. Angela Cortiñas will be leading a journey group on the topic of theodicy, using the book by Rabbi Harold Kushner, When Bad Things Happen to Good People.
SPRING SEASONAL QUIET DAY
May 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet at the church (limit 10 participants) in Crail C. This will be the first in a series of seasonal quiet days led by Dr. Mona West using poetry and the reflections of Quaker writer Parker Palmer. The Quiet day was moved to May per Stage 3 guidelines for physicially distanced in-person gatherings. Registration is expected to be available by mid-April.
ONLINE CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
Sundays, 10-10:15 a.m.
After the Sunday online worship service we offer Children’s Chapel with Director for Children’s Ministry Amanda Wischkaemper.
CHILDREN'S FORMATION CLASSES - No Children's Classes on Easter
Sundays, 10:15-11:10 a.m. Classes are on Zoom and begin after Children's Chapel
  • We Worship God Together (Ages 3-Kindergarten) Get to know God’s love and discover the truth of God’s Word.
  • How to Train Your Dragons (1st-5th grades) Taming the feelings and attitudes that separate us from God.
  • The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Ecclesiola (Level I: Ages 3-6, Level II: Ages 6-9). Catechumens will gather at the virtual prayer table on Zoom for prayer, song, and reflection. 

Contact Director of Children’s Ministry Amanda Wischkaemper to become a volunteer.
Sunday, 10 a.m. Youth Formation - No Formation on Easter

Weekly EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) Youth are invited to bring dinner and gather weekly for check-ins, devotionals, games, and fellowship. 

2021 SPRING YOUTH CONFIRMATION
Youth in 10th grade or higher interested in the sacrament of confirmation are invited to register for Confirmation classes, with possible masked and distanced outdoor gatherings depending on the comfort and desire of those taking the class.

Confirmation will be masked and physically distant on the labyrinth on Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. The 2020 and 2021 confirmands are invited. Contact Jenny Campbell.
Contact Director of Youth Ministry Jenny Campbell for the links to online formation and weekly Middle and High School EYC, and to be added to the newsletter or GroupMe lists.
Hospitality Ministry
Café Divine and Holy Grounds
Lunch | Dinner | Gifts | Coffee To Go
Order Online and enjoy contact-free pickup
Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (NEW HOURS)

NEW ITEMS
Our new menu has launched! Visit our online menu to see fresh items like the Fajita Salad. Don't forget to add a bottle of delicious Café Divine salad dressing to your next order.
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Caesar
  • Parmesan Vinaigrette
  • Ranch
  • Tamari Ginger
COOKIE BUTTER LATTÉ
We're absolutely obsessed with our drink of the month! Made with milk, espresso, and cookie butter syrup. Served hot, iced, and with your choice of milk. 
EASTER SALE
Take 30% off your Holy Grounds Easter and Lent gifts! Use the code EASTER21 at checkout. 
To see more of Holy Grounds merchandise, follow on Instagram and like us on Facebook
Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.
GIVE ONLINE: If you have trouble giving online on Sunday, please give at a later time or consider a recurring donation through your bank. We apologize for this inconvenience. Text STDAVE to 73256
If you are not already giving, please consider making St. David's your giving priority this year. Contact Director of Stewardship April Kerwin.
Fellowship and Outreach Online
Women's Group 2019
FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES
Saturday, April 24
Volunteers prepare and serve a meal to residents of Foundation Communities’ Arbor Terrace (2501 S I-35 Frontage Rd. Austin, TX 78741). More volunteers are welcome!

Foundation Communities will be featured in our April 11, 9 a.m. worship service with a special video presentation.
ONLINE FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
Daughters of the King 4/7, 10:30 a.m.

Environmental Guild (meets quarterly)


GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) (meets monthly on 2nd Thursdays) 4/8, 7 p.m.

Laundry Love (meets last Thursday of the month) 4/29, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Group 4/15, 7 p.m.

Movie Group The movies for April: The Father, Concrete Cowboy, and The Truffle Hunters. Watch the movies and join the discussion on Facebook.

St. Agnes Guild 4/24, 10 a.m.

Women's Group (meets 1st Wednesdays) 4/7, 6 p.m.

Writers Group Sundays, 1 p.m.

Veterans Guitar Group Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
WELCOME CELEBRATION
Last Sunday, March 28, the community gathered on Zoom to welcome Pastor Angela Cortiñas and Dr. Mona West. A video of the event is available for those who were not able to attend.
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