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CELEBRATION OF FATHER CAMERON SPOOR'S MINISTRY AT ST. DAVID'S
PURSE FOR FATHER CAMERON
It is a longstanding tradition of the church to collect a ‘purse’ from parishioners for our clergy as they depart St. David’s. If you would like to contribute to Father Cameron’s ‘purse’, please write ‘Cameron Spoor’ in the memo line on your check or online donation. Please contact April Kerwin with questions. Thank you.
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ST. DAVID'S ANTI-RACISM HISTORY PROJECT:
THE TWO REVERENDS FONTAINE
Explore a new project developed by the task force that reckons with issues of race and white supremacy in our own parish to tell a more honest and inclusive story of St. David’s.
VIEWING OF MOVIE TRACES OF THE TRADE
Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North is a 2008 documentary film directed by Katrina Browne, Alla Kovgan, and Jude Ray. Katrina is one of the major writers for Sacred Ground (Beloved Community) curriculum. This film's in-person viewing is open to all interested persons who can attend. There will be time for discussion following the film.
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Third Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
- June 19 – Turkey Creek Trail
- July 17 – McKinney Falls State Park
- Aug. 21 – TBD
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YOUNG ADULT PICNIC AT ZILKER
Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Let's gather at Zilker park for games and a picnic! Please bring your own food and drink and a game or sports equipment to add to the fun. The exact location in the park is to be determined. Registration open now.
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WEEKLY SPECIALS
- The perfect treat is now on the menu! Our Raspberry Crumble Bar has a delicious pastry crust with a raspberry center and an oatmeal crumb topping.
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Support Warm Heart International when you order tote bags, aprons, and face masks on our online store. These gifts are handmade with custom wax print textiles from the Anglican Church of Southern Malawi. 100% of the proceeds support Warm Heart International.
- Try our refreshing Java Chip Frappe blended with a chocolate chip mix, two shots of espresso, milk, and ice. Make it special with whipped cream!
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Holy Grounds will be open 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sundays in June for in-person to-go orders. |
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Café Divine and Holy Grounds
Lunch | Dinner | Gifts | Coffee To Go
Tuesday-Friday
• Holy Grounds pickup: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Café Divine pickup: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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INVISIBLE IN AUSTIN BOOK GROUP
Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 at 6 p.m. on Zoom
REGISTRATION OPEN. A discussion of the book Invisible in Austin: Life and Labor in an American City, edited by Javier Auyero. Led by Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Ph.D. Explore the life experiences of Austinites who strive and struggle at the bottom of the social order.
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LABYRINTH WALK & QUIET DAY
Masks are required for both events
July 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A canvas labyrinth will be available in Sumners Hall on Friday for anyone who would like to come by the church to walk it. Registration not required.
We will use poetry and readings from Quaker writer Parker Palmer to explore invitations for our Christian journey from the season of summer. A box lunch will be provided. Led by Dr. Mona West.
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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY – 7 p.m. on Zoom
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SUNDAY MORNING LECTURE SERIES
Variations on the Three R's
Sundays at 10 a.m. Starting in July the lecture will be available on Zoom and in-person at the church.
June 13: A Theology of Food The Rev. Cameron Spoor, Curate, St. David’s Episcopal Church
June 20: St. David's Anti-Racism History Project: The Two Reverends Fontaine
A new history project launched by St. David's Anti-Racism Task Force. Presented by Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Ph.D.
June 27: Playful Trinity Come join Deacon Santi as he explores how sharing in the life of the Holy Trinity draws us to holy play. This includes a look at the powerful relationship between creative love and playfulness.
July 4: No Lecture
July 11: God as Gardener Discover a gardening model of involvement with Earth care based on descriptive notions of God as Gardener, Christ the Gardener, and the Spirit intimately involved in the relationship between the Gardener and garden.
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July 18 | St. Teresa of Avila: Castanets and the Prayer of Recollection
We will explore briefly the life and wit of St. Teresa, as well as her explanation of the prayer of recollection.
July 25 | Sacred Pauses: The Periodic, The Daily, and The Necessary Presented by the Rev. Dr. Larry Peers, former senior consultant for the Alban Institute.
Learn about the long tradition of “praying the hours” which provides opportunities for reconnecting with God and ourselves at set times during the day.
Aug. 1 | Creativity as Spiritual Practice
Presented by Cynthia Johnson, Licensed Master Social Worker – Advanced Practice (LMSW-AP) and founding executive director of Courage & Renewal North Texas. Encouraging the creative spirit within opens a pathway to the spirit of God.
Aug. 8 | The Exercise of Seeing: Gazing on and Beholding God’s Actions through Rest, Recreation, and Reflection Join the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan as he explains the Exercise of Seeing, a structured, dynamic, and powerful way to behold God’s revelation in the world and Word synoptically.
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CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
Sundays, 10-10:15 a.m.
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CAMP ST. DAVID'S
Ages 3-11, Aug.16-20 and Aug. 23-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost $225 per week, due with registration
Two weeks of fun-filled, age-appropriate, indoor and outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy games, puzzles, arts and crafts, stories, science, group activities as well as free time.
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MORNINGS AT THE PARK
10 a.m.-Noon
Youth are invited to in-person masked meetings:
- June 15, Rising 9th-new high school graduates
- June 16, Rising 6th-new 8th grade graduates
COMBINED EYC
June 23, 5:30-7 p.m.
Middle and high school youth Zoom meeting.
EPISCOPAL STRONG ONLINE GATHERING
July 11 and Aug. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
Episcopal Strong lives on! All youth and youth leaders are invited to two very casual, worship-and-discussion gatherings on Zoom with Jenny Campbell and Meghan Hillis. Get a little bit of that mission trip magic, no matter how you serve this summer! No cost, no preparation required. See old friends & make new! Email episcopalstrong@gmail.com with questions.
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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.
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Watch the video above to see Chef Ray's request for help with the Saturday Sandwich Ministry. |
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RAMP BUILD TEAM
In 2017, St. David’s Ramp Builders ministry joined the Texas Ramp Project, a nonprofit organization that works with various social service agencies to identify those with mobility concerns. Since then St. David’s Ramp Builders have built more than 30 ramps.
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MEN'S GROUP STEAK DINNER
June 17, 6-8 p.m., Sumners Hall, Cost: $20 for dinner
The June online meeting has been canceled.
Please join us for our first Men's Group in-person meeting since February 2020! Please register in advance so Chef Ray can purchase enough food for everyone. Space is limited due to capacity guidelines for in-person events. If interested in helping to set up, cook, or clean up contact Chef Ray at chefray@stdave.org.
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Laundry Love (meets last Thursday of the month) 6/24, 5:30 p.m.
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Movie Group Watch movies and join the discussion on Facebook. June movies TBD.
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