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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | April 7, 2023
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Good Friday, April 7
Stations of the City – 1:30 p.m.
Meet in lobby. If raining there will be an indoor option.
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REGISTER FOR IFTAR DINNER
Thursday, April 13, 7-9 p.m., Sumners Hall
RSVP for dinner to break the daily fast during the Islamic observance of Ramadan. Organized by Dialogue Institute Austin as an opportunity for Christians and Muslims to come together in interfaith dialogue. There is no cost for dinner.
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UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES:
Road closures are expected downtown on Sunday, April 16, for The Statesman 10K (Road closure map). Taking I35 to 8th Street is the easiest route to church.
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175th ANNIVERSARY ALL-PARISH WORSHIP AND PICNIC
Sunday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Zilker Lodge
In celebration of our 175th anniversary as a parish, we invite all St. David's friends and parishioners to gather offsite at Zilker Lodge for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with music, on April 23 at 10:30 a.m.
This will be our only service Sunday, April 23.
After worship, enjoy a picnic lunch from Café Divine, fun games, and fellowship. Dress in picnic attire. We will also take a special all-parish photo.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANTS
Deadline coming soon: Proposals are due electronically to grants@stdave.org by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023.
The Grants Committee for Community Outreach (GCCO) of St. David’s Episcopal Church is now accepting applications for our 2023 outreach grants of $10,000 each.
The history of St. David's outreach grants, 2023 proposal forms, and instructions on how to apply can all be found by using the button below.
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9th ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, April 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
A day to celebrate discipleship in our community. We will love on our church, our people, our community partners. Join us as we revel in the joy that is service.
We will start the day with breakfast at the church and then offer direct service to our community.
More information is coming soon, but you can register now to save your spot.
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UNDERSTANDING THE OPIOID OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC
Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m., Crail C
The Rev. Kristin Braun will give information about Fentanyl overdose, and the epidemic in our area, especially as it relates to youth and young adults. We will talk through how to identify an overdose and how to respond to one, utilizing both 911 and Narcan.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Starting April 12, 6:30 p.m., Guild Parlor
Join St. David's seminarian Carter Leer as he leads the Wednesday night Bible study on the Book of Acts. This is a hybrid event open to all.
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NEW JOURNEY GROUP
What's Next? - Life Beyond Full-time Work
Wednesdays, April 19-May 17, 6:30 p.m., Crail A
Suggested for ages 60-65
A gathering of thoughtful individuals looking to design a fulfilling future as they move away from their full-time work. Facilitated by Fr. Chuck and Dan Salter. Topics include: Work to non-work, meaningful life engagement; the body, health and well-being; managing relationship expectations; maintaining and cultivating friendships; and growing in our faith in the last third of our lives.
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HOLY WEEK AND EASTER FLOWERS AND MUSIC
As we prepare for Easter, we ask for donations to help provide the decorations and special musical offerings for these sacred Sundays. There are offertory envelopes outside Bethell Hall. Please check the appropriate box to contribute.
Or donate online and select the fund "Holiday Gifts" from the drop-down menu. You can specify a sub-fund (Easter Flowers, Easter Music, and/or Easter Gift).
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PAINT PROGRESS IN HISTORIC CHURCH
Light again fills the Historic Church as the stained-glass windows are partially uncovered or re-installed. Exterior and interior painting is mostly complete, with the new rose-colored ceiling paint, painted and glazed walls with wainscot, east aisle columns, and trim all reproducing St. David’s historic colors from the late 1880s. Read more by clicking the button link below.
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HAPPENING #176
April 21-23, Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas
Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school youth. Happening takes key Christian concepts and applies them to teen lives in a relevant, meaningful way. This Happening is being planned and chaperoned by St. David's youth ministry leaders.
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SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
No meeting on Easter Sunday
Sundays, 10 a.m., Youth Room 170
We start with check-ins and sometimes donuts, and then read one of the scripture passages from the lectionary for that Sunday and discuss in depth.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
5:30-6 p.m. Dinner in Sumners Hall
6-7 p.m. Meeting, Room 170
Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join us for community-building, fellowship, games, and silliness until we wrap up with Compline and a devotional at 7 p.m.
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION
No classes on Easter Sunday
Sundays, 10 a.m., First Floor
Junior Journeys: Age-appropriate, short-term courses that focus on specific topics in children’s walk with and path to God.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level 1 and Level 2: A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture.
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SAVE THE DATE:
CHILDREN'S CHOIR MUSICAL
April 22, 3-4 p.m., Bethell Hall
St. David's Children's Choir members are working hard on their Spring Musical. Save the date for the show! Learn more about Children's Choirs.
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VBS (VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL)
May 30-June 2, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 3 and up, $70/child
Calling all heroes! At VBS 2023, we'll strive together to bring peace and build each other up. No cost for teen volunteers or children of volunteers.
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SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
July 10-21 (M-F) 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rising 2nd-8th graders
A two-week performing arts camp at St. David's presenting the musical Moana Jr.
Performance Date: July 21, 6 p.m., Bethell Hall
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meetings: May 3
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: June 11
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meeting: April 20
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: April 22
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: April 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: April 27
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: April 20
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Reading Group Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Zoom, Resumes April 20 reading The Mabinogion, a collection of 12th-century-13th century Welsh legends.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays (except in April due to Easter), Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: April 16
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: April 29
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: April 16
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: April 29 (Part of the Day of Service)
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: April 30
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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