DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR
Sunday, Oct. 10-Thursday, Nov. 4, Lobby
Please bring photos and remembrances of loved ones for the Altar. Remember to include a label on your photos with contact information.
THE OPEN TABLE: COMING OUT MONTH SERVICE
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Bethell Hall
All are invited to this Eucharist for the LGBTQIA+ community to recognize and celebrate Coming Out Month. This service will include time for discussion and prayers. This service will not be livestreamed or recorded, so as to create a comfortable space for sharing and discussion.
OCTOBER HOLY HIKE
Oct. 15, 9-10:30 a.m., Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Worship God in the beauty of the outdoors. We will hold liturgical hikes throughout the year to immerse ourselves in what John Muir called God’s “first temples.” The location changes monthly. We will meet on the third Saturday of the month, rain or shine. Please register to attend.
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ALL SOULS' DAY REQUIEM
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m., Historic Church
Because we were not able to gather as usual to celebrate the lives and resurrections of those we lost, this service for All Souls' Day is being offered for loved ones who have died since February 2020. There will be a small reception after the service in Sumners Hall. All are invited to bring photos for the Día de los Muertos Altar.
In the video above Dr. Mona West director of Adult Christian Formation invites all to Praying the Pandemic.
PRAYING THE PANDEMIC
6-7 p.m. Wednesdays in October, at St. David's and on Zoom
This weekly evening series was created as a space for reflection, conversation, and action as we explore the effects of the pandemic on our souls. Each session will be centered around a biblical text, using the practice of Lectio Divina to help us connect with God, each other, and ourselves. Rooms will be assigned depending on registration numbers.
WEDNESDAY PARISH FELLOWSHIP DINNER
5:30-6:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Check the menu and fill out a short survey by Wednesdays at noon, to RSVP. Tables are spaced for social distancing. Masks are required in the building except while eating. To-go meals available.
MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC (EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY)
5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Sumners Hall and Playground
Middle school students gather in Sumners Hall for dinner and then head to the Playground. You may bring your own dinner or purchase dinner through Cafe Divine. Contact: youth@stdave.org
CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH CHOIRS
6-7 p.m., Wednesdays, Labyrinth REGISTRATION OPEN
The Cherub and Middler choirs will meet on the Labyrinth. Contact Maureen Broy Papovich.The Joyful Noise Youth choir will meet in the Choir Room. Contact Mark Wischkaemper
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
7 p.m. on Zoom, concludes Sept. 29
Sadie Koppelberger, St. David's Seminarian; will lead a Bible study on power and autonomy in Philippians and Colossians.

7 p.m. Oct. 6-Nov. 17, Library and Zoom
Bible study led by the Rev. Angela Cortiñas and the Rev. Santi Rodriguez. The topic will be the New Creation in the Book of Revelation.

URGENT TECHNOLOGY REQUEST
Please consider making a one-time gift today of $25, $50, $75, or more to fund a Ministry Zoom Room. This will ensure everyone has access to fully participate in small group Christian formation and gatherings.

Currently the church does not have the capability to have hybrid gatherings, in which participants are both online and in person. This mobile hybrid system will primarily be located in the Vestry Conference Room and can be moved to other rooms as needed. More information is available here.

Donate via check or online (please put ‘zoom room’ in the memo).

For questions please contact April Kerwin at 512-610-3500 or april.k@stdave.org. Thank you.
ADDICTION AND GRACE BOOK STUDY
Sundays until Oct. 3, 4-5:30 p.m., Library, Register to attend.
Join Kenneth Spivey at 4 p.m. in the Library to discuss Gerald May's brilliant and now classic exploration of the psychology and physiology of addiction.

MEDIEVAL BOOK GROUP
Thursdays until Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
We will be reading The Paxton Letters. Register for Zoom links.
CHURCH MUSICIANS AND COMPOSERS OF
THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
Thursdays in October, 6-7 p.m., via Zoom.
Church Musicians and Composers of the African Diaspora will be led by Chaz Nailor, Graduate Program Administrator, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin. Register for Zoom links.
NEW SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES: BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS
10 a.m. in Crail C, Presented in person and livestreamed on Zoom
In this new series we will hear from scholars of feminist, Latinx, queer, post-colonial, and womanist biblical hermeneutics (a study in the interpretation of the Bible) and how their communities have developed reading strategies to encounter the biblical text.

  • Oct. 10: Feminist Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by Dr. Amy Moehnke, Director of Newcomer and Young Adult Ministries
  • Oct. 17 Latinx Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by Dr. Gregory Cuellar, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
  • Oct. 24: Speaking from the Heart Presented by the Revs. Chuck Treadwell & Jim Bethell: Stories of transformation, hope, and resiliency.
  • Oct. 31: Queer Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by Dr. Mona West, Director of Adult Christian Formation
  • Nov. 7 Post-Colonial Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by Dr. Jee Hei Park, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Seminary of the Southwest
  • Nov. 14 Harvest Sunday: Enjoy our annual all-parish gathering
  • Nov. 21 Womanist Biblical Hermeneutics Presented by the Rev. Yolanda Norton, Crump Visiting Professor and Black Religious Scholars Group Scholar-in-Residence, Seminary of the Southwest
SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
10-11 a.m., Sundays on Labyrinth and on Zoom.
Ages 3-5th grade, register once for the whole year. Classes meet on the Labyrinth or on Zoom.

  • 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. 
WEEKLY EYC CONTINUES
Father Cameron Spoor and volunteers will lead the upcoming weekly Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) meetings as we begin the search for our next director of Youth Ministry.

High School EYC: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., Bring dinner to playground
Middle School EYC: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner in Sumners Hall and meet on playground.
FEATURED MENU ITEM FOR LUNCH
Enjoy a Café Divine Veggie Burger this week!
Comes with a house made veggie patty with tomato, pesto and Havarti cheese on a toasted gluten-free bun. Available while supplies last.

Fellowship and Outreach Online
VOTER REGISTRATION
Sunday, Sept. 26-Wednesday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-noon
The St. David's Anti-Racism Task Force will be hosting voter registration in front of the church. This event is part of Lift Every Vote the voter registration campaign by the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). 
OCTOBER WOMEN'S GROUP MEETING CANCELED
All are invited to participate in Praying the Pandemic in October instead of the usual Women's Group meeting on the first Wednesday of the month.
RAMP BUILD
Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m.
This monthly ministry builds wheelchair ramps for people with disabilities who are economically disadvantaged. Want to join the team? Contact Chef Ray at chefray@stdave.org.
FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES BRUNCH
Saturday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Summon your inner Top Chef to join others cooking and serving brunch to 45 residents of Arbor Terrace, a complex for single adults transitioning away from homelessness. 
ONGOING FELLOWSHIP AND OUTREACH GROUPS
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays

Daughters of the King Next meeting: TBD

Environmental Guild (Quarterly) Next meeting: TBD

Foundation Communities Arbor Terrace Brunch (4th Saturdays), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) (Quarterly on second Thursdays)
7 p.m. Next meetings: Oct. 14 and Jan. 13

Laundry Love (Last Thursdays) 5:30 p.m.
Men's Group (Third Thursdays) 6-8 p.m. Next meetings: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 16

Movie Group Watch movies and join the discussion on Facebook.

St. Agnes Guild (Last Saturdays) 10 a.m.

Ramp Build (4th Saturdays) 8 a.m.

Women's Group (First Wednesdays)
6 p.m. Next meeting: Oct. 6
Canceled for October

Writers Group (Sundays) 1 p.m.

7 p.m., Crail A.
A NEW WEBSITE IS COMING
We’ve started the process to explore a new design for our website, stdave.org. Many sites go through this type of process every 3-5 years. One of the silver linings of the pandemic is growing our online worship and formation offerings. With the new site, we’ll see how best to connect others to God and St. David’s.
BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6-7 p.m., Labyrinth
Join Father Chuck and parishioner Jeanie Garrett for a book launch celebration and discussion of Jeanie's new book, Open Arms, Safe Communities: The Theology of Church Security. Open Arms, Safe Communities explores how we keep our sacred spaces safe from violence while also welcoming all who come through the door. Jeanie wrote this book following her work with the St. David's safety task force.  
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