As Father Chad said in his sermon last Sunday, "we are all looking for ways to build holy friendships and relationships...We need volunteers and help to tend and feed our community and the communities that surround St. David's...As we heard in the Town Hall, we are all seeking and in search of connection." Our church is home to 40+ ministries that offer the opportunity for connection.

The service will be followed by a picnic lunch with live music by the Spring Chickens. We’ll also have a fun planting activity for all ages. Bring your hat; it looks to be a beautiful sunny morning. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. See you there! Contact Eric Malnassy for more information.

This Sunday, May 1, begins a three-part Sunday Lecture miniseries that will explore the science of spirituality, looking specifically at quantum physics, neuroscience, and Otto Scharmer's Theory U.

May 22 – Dr. Gena St. David will explore how brain science is helping us understand how trust functions in our body and nervous system. In this session, we will explore questions of trust between us and God, and between one another. And how might embodied trust help us better engage the pressing concerns of our day — racism, poverty, and climate collapse?

June 5 – Otto Scharmer's Theory U, Join Patty Speier as she explores Otto Scharmer’s Theory U and how it relates to the mystical journey.

Gather with friends when you come to church for Bible study, choir rehearsals, youth meetings, and other Wednesday evening church events. The last Wednesday dinner of the season will be June 8, so Chef Ray can go on a well-deserved summer vacation!

Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Middle and high school students eat dinner together in Sumners Hall. Need dinner? Contact youth@stdave.org. After dinner, we will head to the Youth Room for check-ins, games, and fellowship. The last Wednesday EYC of the semester will be May 18.

Enjoy weekly fellowship, Café Divine breakfast buffet, with Chef Ray’s famous bacon, eggs, pancakes, pastries, and free drip coffee. Our hospitality ministry is always happy to have more adult and youth volunteers on Sundays. Contact Chef Ray to learn more.

We will be honoring graduating seniors at the 11:15 service. If you're a senior expecting to graduate in 2022, please contact Kelsey by Sunday, May 15 with a photo and information about where you're graduating from, any accolades, and your plans after high school. We're so proud of you!

Contact Kelsey Cooper, Director of Youth Ministry to register.

All middle and high school youth are welcome to gather for formation, program, and check-ins. Contact Kelsey for more information or if you have questions. There will be no formation on Ministry Sunday, May 15. The last formation meeting of the semester will be on May 22.

Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Middle and high school students eat dinner together in Sumners Hall. After dinner, we will head to the Youth Room for check-ins, games, and fellowship. The last Wednesday EYC of the semester will be May 18.

Childcare will be provided every Sunday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children ages 2 months through 3 years of age. First floor, Room 115. Temperature checks and a brief health form will be required. Questions? Contact Childcare Coordinator Laura Lancaster Faulk

MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.

For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy at eric.malnassy@stdave.org.

This is a time of fellowship, prayer, and renewal with our fellow ladies. The theme of this year’s retreat is the use of poetry as a way to encounter the divine and express our faith. All meals are included as part of the cost as well as room and board for the weekend. Single occupancy is $375 and $250 for double occupancy. The weekend is limited to 20 spots so reserve your spot as soon as possible. Please contact Pastor Angela with any questions.

A monthly ministry to build wheelchair ramps for people with mobility issues who are economically disadvantaged. All are welcome to help. Email to join rampbuild@stdave.org.

May 26: SpinZone Laundry, 2424 S Congress Ave.

For eight blessed years, this ministry has helped our neighbors who require assistance to do their laundry with dignity by providing laundry supplies and funds. A time of fellowship and fun centered around making the task of doing laundry less burdensome! Volunteers meet at SpinZone Laundry at 5 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month, hand out supplies; serve food, and visit with participants. Contact laundrylove@stdave.org.

On Wednesday, April 27, the community gathered to support Trinity Center at the annual Barbara Jordan celebration and fundraiser. People came out in full support after the event’s two-year hiatus. It is hard to measure one’s impact on the lives of others, but we hope Irit knows we love her “to the moon and back times a million,” and we’re grateful for the work of Trinity Center Austin “to Mars and back times infinity.”