St. David's at a Glance

Social distancing and masks are required in St. David's buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are available at the Front Desk. We strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated if they are able.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE AND LINKS

Parking is free when attending church services. You don’t need to scan anything to park. Questions? Please call the front desk at 512-610-3500 during normal business hours or email worshipevents@stdave.org

SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND FELLOWSHIP

9:30-11:15 a.m. Church Front Entrance

Café Divine is open for Sunday Breakfast! Join us and enjoy fellowship, a grab-and-go breakfast menu (credit card sales only), and free freshly brewed coffee.

SEPT. 5: NO LECTURE

SEPT. 12 LECTURE: PLANT WITH PURPOSE

10 a.m. Presented in person (Crail C) and livestreamed

Presented by Will Scheel, Texas regional representative of Plant With Purpose, which equips farming families to increase farm yields, heal damaged ecosystems, improve nutrition, and increase household savings and opportunities.

A SERMON FOR EVERY SUNDAY

Father Chuck gave a sermon in the Historic Church that has been featured on A Sermon for Every Sunday, an online resource for small churches, Bible study groups, and individuals who might not have access to a regular preacher. Watch the sermon here and see the transcript.

ORDINATION OF THE REV. SANTI RODRIGUEZ

Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m., CDT (7 p.m. EDT)

God willing, the Rt. Rev. Susan Ellyn Goff, Bishop Suffragan of Virginia, will ordain the Rev. José Santiago Rodriguez Aristizabal to the Sacred Order of Priests at St. Andrew's, Burke, Vir. Livestream of the service will be available on St. Andrew's YouTube channel. See the full invitation.

HOLY CROSS DAY EUCHARIST

Sept. 14, 6-7 p.m. Bethell Hall

Eucharist celebrating Holy Cross Day will mark the Rev. Santi Rodriguez's first time presiding as a priest.

ST. FRANCIS BLESSING OF THE PETS SERVICE

Sunday, Oct. 3, 5 p.m., Labyrinth & Patio

A special liturgy/ service where pets and families are invited to celebrate their animal companions. Blessing of pets with music and prayers will be offered. Treats and drinks for pets and owners will be offered.

NATIONAL COMING OUT MONTH SERVICE

Wednesday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., Bethell Hall

All are invited to this Eucharist for the LGBTQIA+ community to recognize and celebrate Coming Out Month.

UPDATE: THE OPEN TABLE

Due to COVID stages, The Open Table monthly services have been postponed and will resume in 2022.

WEDNESDAY PARISH DINNER

We are returning to our weekly parish dinner tradition! Gather in Sumners Hall for dinner and fellowship when you come to church for Bible study, choir rehearsals, and other Wednesday evening church events. Tables will be spaced for social distancing. Masks will be worn except while eating.

Please let us know how many meals we should plan to make by filling out a short survey. See you for Wednesday dinner.

LABOR DAY CURBSIDE SPECIALS

Our cookie boxes are back! Get 18 gourmet cookies for only $15. Choose between M&M, chocolate chip pecan, chocolate toffee, and cranberry walnut. Available for a limited time.

HOLY GROUNDS HOURS

Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday: 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

Drink of the month: White Chocolate Mocha.

ORDER ONLINE

YOUTH FORMATION

10-11 a.m. most Sundays, Sept. 5-Nov. 21

Meet on the Playground

Youth in grades 6th-12th gather on the playground for check-ins, then split by middle/high school. Free donuts, good discussion, and lots of fun. All are welcome! Learn more stdave.org/youth.

SAVE THE DATE: AUSTIN AREA EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY PAINTBALL

Sunday, Sept. 26 1-3 p.m. (Outside and equipment will be sanitized)

Free for St. David's youth. There will be a cap of 25 participants, at which point we will create a second time to gather. More information coming soon in the Youth Newsletter.

Cherub's Choir with

St. Nicholas, 2019

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS

6-7 p.m., Wednesdays beginning Sept. 8, REGISTRATION OPEN

The children's choirs will meet on the Labyrinth to play games, learn music, and prepare to sing for the congregation. Contact Maureen Broy Papovich with questions about our children's choirs.

SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

10-11 a.m., most Sundays beginning Sept. 5

Classes will be online and on Labyrinth.

Ages 3-5th grade, register once for the whole year. Classes meet in the Labyrinth.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy and scripture.
Junior Journeys offers age-appropriate, short-term courses that focus on specific topics in children’s walk with and path to God.

NEW BOOK GROUPS IN SEPTEMBER

The Medieval Book Group

Thursdays, Sept. 9-30, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

We will be reading The Paston Letters. Register for Zoom links.

Addiction and Grace Book Study

Sundays, Sept. 12-Oct. 3, 4-5:30 p.m.

Meets in the Library, no registration required.

SUNDAY LECTURES

10 a.m. in Crail C, Presented in person and livestreamed on Zoom

Sept. 19: Animals and the Kingdom of Heaven

Presented by Dr. Tony Baker, Clinton S. Quin Professor of Systematic Theology, Seminary of the Southwest. Dr. Baker investigates the intersection of classical accounts of theosis with current issues in ecology.

Sept. 26: St. Francis of Assisi

Presented by Sr. Marie Angele Sanchez, Franciscan Sisters of our Lady of Perpetual Help. Sister Marie Angele will share how Francis of Assisi challenges us to take our appropriate role of ‘dominion’ over a sacred creation.

Oct. 3: CREATION CARE FAIR

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Surface Lot

The Season of Creation and St. Francis lecture series culminates with our Creation Care Fair. Organized by St. David's Environmental Guild. Learn more on our Environmental Guild page.

FALL GROUPS AT THE ABBEY

This fall we have several practice-oriented groups to join; Spiritual Exercises, Reflecting on the Mystics, Meditation Groups, and Labyrinth Walks. Some spaces are still available at The Abbey.

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.

St. David's is currently working with the Diocese / Episcopal Migrant Ministries and Refugee Services of Texas to formulate the most loving way to support refugees in Austin. Contact Fr. Santi Rodriguez.

Hurricane Relief Fund

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