Indoor Worship with Holy Eucharist
Sunday, October 3 at 8:00 and 9:30
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We will continue to worship indoors this coming Sunday at both 8:00 and 9:30.
Masks are required and we ask that you leave space between yourselves and others if possible. The nursery will be available during the 9:30 service. Please note that services will continue to be Livestreamed on Facebook and uploaded to YouTube for those who wish to worship virtually.
We welcome two special guests this Sunday: preacher Brother James Dowd and saxophonist Larry Neumann. We hope you can join us!
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This Sunday, we welcome Brother James Dowd as our guest preacher.
Brother James Dowd, Prior of The Benedictine Way, has been a monk for many years. Before serving in Nebraska, he served at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, NY and at Mariya uMama weThemba Monastery in Grahamstown, South Africa. Brother James is passionate about exploring the intersection of the quest for Christian social justice and the contemplative life. Before his years in monastic life, Brother James had a career in theater and television.
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Get to know our guest musician for this Sunday!
This Sunday’s liturgy will include music by guest saxophonist Larry Neumann, a longtime collaborator with minister of music Roger Stratton. Larry has been director of the Century College Jazz Band and the St. Croix Jazz Orchestra, as well as a part of the music ministry at Guardian Angels Church in Oakdale. Larry and Roger will play hymn arrangements in a variety of styles, including an evocative piece for soprano sax and organ that was written for use at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Then everyone will get a chance to sing with them on a jazz arrangement of our final hymn.
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Learn more about the Benedictine Way |
The Benedictine Way is an example of Benedictine life in the 21st century; gathering to itself a multi-generational, diverse group of people who desired to live together as a Christian community in the context of Benedictine spirituality, according to the Rule of Benedict; a life of prayer; service to the poor and forgotten; and care of creation.
It consists of three branches: The Benedictine Service Corps (one-year commitment for young adults), The Oblate Way (both residential and non-residential for adults who desire Benedictine spirituality but not vowed monastic life), and The Monastic Way (for those who seek traditional vowed monasticism). Together, this community works with others in bringing forward God’s Reign. For more information on The Benedictine Way please visit us at www.thebenedictineway.org
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St. David’s Giving Campaign: “Every Perfect Gift” – Kickoff on October 3! |
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Our annual Giving Campaign will kick off this Sunday, October 3. Please plan to attend the Forum after 9:30 worship services to learn more about the campaign and its goals and to hear from some of your fellow parishioners. We will also have a butterfly craft you can make or take home to complete.
Look for butterflies flying in the sanctuary for our Giving Campaign Celebration on All Saints Sunday!
Cathy Schwichtenberg
Treasurer, St David’s Episcopal Church
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 3 at 1:00 PM
Peace Garden
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Announcement Submission Deadline |
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St. David's values clear communication and seeks to create accurate and up to date emails to the congregation every Thursday. Please submit all announcement requests to [email protected] by noon on Wednesdays. If an announcement is received after this time it will be included in the following week's email. Thank you for your understanding.
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Volunteers Needed for St. David's Youth Ministries |
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As someone who has worked closely with our St. David youth over many years, I’ll be the first to say that we have the most amazing young people in our midst. Some of my deepest and most spiritually enriching relationships at church were born during my time in youth ministry. Please consider this opportunity… not only for what it will do to support our youth, but for what it might mean for your own faith journey. Prepare to be challenged, surprised, encouraged and most importantly… to plant the seeds for life long friendships.
We are looking to build a team of youth volunteers to support our new youth minister, Anna, and our High School and Middle School youth groups. Whether you are available once a month or weekly, we need you! Our High School group meets on Sunday evenings (6:00-8:00) and our Middle School group on Wednesday evenings (6:45-8:15). Please email Anna with questions or interest/availability at [email protected].
Thank you for loving our children so well!
Ann Carda
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Update on Children and Youth Programming |
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Children's Ministry - This Sunday, Oct. 3rd, Godly Play 1 will be held in the Godly Play classroom during the 9:30 service. We will also have Godly Play 2 in the classroom after the service, during the adult forum.
Middle School Ministry - Youth Group is on Wednesday evenings, 6:45-8:15pm.
High School Ministry - This Sunday, Oct. 3rd, High School Youth Group will be hosted at St. David's from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be gathering around the campfire for pizza, smores, and scripture. Please bring a chair!
ECMN Youth Day Trip! - 6th-12th graders! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 30th - a day trip to Jay Cooke State Park with other youth in our diocese. More information coming soon.
Help Needed: We've purchased a new portable fire pit for future youth groups and intergenerational gatherings. If you have extra firewood, we could use it! Please email [email protected] if you are willing to donate some of your extra firewood.
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Beginning on Sunday, we will be holding coffee hour in the Undercroft following the 9:30 worship service. In order for this to happen I need your help! I’m looking for volunteer hosts from October 17 to January 2. If you can help or have questions, please email me at [email protected] or better yet, sign up on the sheet in the Undercroft. Excited to be moving a little bit more back to normal. |
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St. David's Book Club News |
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The St. David’s Book Club next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 10/5 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm via Zoom. We will be discussing The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson which covers the Great Migration of Blacks from the South between 1915-1970. Wilkerson focuses on the experiences of 3 Black migrants in telling their tales of life in the South before they migrated and their lives after migration. Wilkerson’s book has received many awards including:
NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER
LYNTON HISTORY PRIZE WINNER
HEARTLAND AWARD WINNER
DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE FINALIST
NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY
The New York Times USA Today O: The Oprah Magazine Amazon Publishers Weekly Salon Newsday The Daily Beast
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY
The New Yorker The Washington Post The Economist Boston Globe San Francisco Chronicle Chicago Tribune Entertainment Weekly Philadelphia Inquirer The Guardian The Seattle Times St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Christian Science Monitor
Or Join by Phone:
Dial by your location
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
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Meeting ID: 850 1346 0303
Remaining 2021 dates and book selections:
December 7 Red at the Bone by Jacquelyn Woodson
Please email, call or text me with questions.
Cathy Schwichtenberg
612-710-2203
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JUSTMove: Developmental Tools for
Interculturality and Anti-Racism
October 2021 – May 2022
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We are thrilled to be working with trainers Joe Davis and David Scherer click here to learn more engage in an interactive curriculum designed to help individuals and organizations “move the needle” in building more inclusive spaces so that all members feel a sense of belonging. As the trainers state, “this developmental model works with people from right where they are, not where we want them to be.”
For those who choose to register for the series, the sessions will be held monthly, October through April, 6:30-8:30 pm. We will meet in person, masked, socially-distanced, and with an air filtration system in operation.
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Course dates:
October 20 – Session 1
November 17 – Session 2
December 15 –Session 3
January – no meeting date. Optional project or outing to be determined.
February 16 – Session 4
March 16 – Session 5
April 20 – Session 6
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A culminating worship for the whole community will take place Sunday, May 1, at the 9:30 service.
Registration Deadline: October 5, or until all available slots are filled.
Registration Fee: $50 for the 6 Week Series. $50 registration fee does not cover all costs, we welcome additional donations as people are able.
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Land Acknowledgement: Who lived on the land we now claim as ours? |
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Part of the work of diversity, equity and inclusion is examining our history and where we come from. St. David's is located on Očhéthi Šakówiŋ and Wahpekute land. Follow this link to learn more about the tribes who lived on the lands where we now worship and gather. You may also use this link to learn about other locations: your hometown, your place of work, etc.
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Upcoming Race and Housing Event |
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Free ice cream at Tommy’s Trolley this Sunday
Stop by Tommy’s Trolley in Excelsior on Sunday and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream on their last day of the season. Freewill donations will be accepted for ICA.
The Great Taste - Mark your Calendars for October 14th
Don’t miss out out ICA’s 8th annual The Great Taste! Gather with friends and family to host a watch party and join ICA for a night filled with amazing stories from our neighbors, a fun silent and live auction, and more. All funds raised go back into the community to provide food, homelessness prevention services, employment support and resources and referrals to
those in need. Register for free today at www.icataste.org.
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Supporting our Students
ICA works with 17 schools in the Minnetonka and Hopkins School Districts to provide weekend food and snacks to students in need. Please consider donating the following items which ICA currently needs for this program: granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce pouches, pretzels, crackers and fruit snacks. You can leave your food donations in the ICA basket at the east or south entrances to church. Or, to support the ICA school programs, you can donate online at icafoodshelf.org/donate. Thank you.
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Calling All Bridge Players |
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If you are interested in playing bridge at St. David’s or learning how to play bridge, please contact Susan Taylor: [email protected] or 652-944-7241.
The St. David’s Bridge Group plays in the Undercroft on the 3rd Friday of the month at 6:30 PM except December and Summer. You do not need to commit to play for the whole season, only for one night at a time. Snowbirds can play in the Fall and the Spring. Due to COVID, masks and vaccinations are required. No snacks will be served. We play casual party bridge and welcome new members.
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Looking for Additional Ushers |
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Because it has been nearly a year and a half since St. David’s has operated in the “normal” way, we have to re-build our lay service teams almost from scratch, so we are looking for fresh volunteers for ushering. We need a gaggle of ushers in our team so that we can schedule each of them no more often than about once a month.
Ushering is an easy and fun ministry because it mainly consists of making people feel welcome and at home at St. David’s, and our parishioners are naturals at that. It is a great ministry that families can do together, if they want. Once we have a group of volunteers we will do a short training course so that all of the new and old ushers are on the same page with respect to the simple choreography of the service.
Please let me know if you have any interest in helping with this important but fun ministry at St. David’s and I will explain the details and answer your questions.
Thanks,
Steve Johnson
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We'll continue our study of St. Paul with guest teacher The Rev. George Martin on October 5 and October 12. What a perfect time for all to join in as we prepare for the upcoming study of Romans in October. See you on Zoom at 11:00, ending with Noonday prayer on Tuesdays. |
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St. David's Wonder Women
Happy Hour Today at 5:30
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This is informal and focused on connecting and conversation. Get your favorite HH beverage – water, tea, wine, cocktail; plug in, log on, we will be waiting for you! Please join us for whatever timing works for you – come later or stop in early to say hi for 15 minutes. We will be happy to get you for whatever works for your schedule.
Today @ 5:30 PM for one hour
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Compline Held Nightly at 8:00 PM – Join Us!
Compline, is a brief service of nighttime prayers, lasting no longer than about 10 minutes, this is a wonderful ritual for before bedtime. Please join us any night at 8:00 PM.
On Wednesdays Compline is led by children and intended for those of all ages (for some adults, it's their favorite service of the week!) using the the children's book Candlewalk by Karin Hosinger Sherman. The book is available through Church Publishing and Amazon.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 852 2267 7461
Passcode: Pn2CjY
Dial by Phone: +1 312 626 6799; Meeting ID: 852 2267 7461; Passcode: 516860
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Saturday morning prayer taking a week off!
Join us next Saturday, October 9, when we resume morning prayer. This week we will not be meeting.
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This Week at St. David's! |
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Featured Events
- Thursday, September 30
- 5:30 PM Wonder Women Happy Hour
- Sunday, October 3, 1PM
- 1:00 PM Blessing of the Animals service
- Tuesday, October 5, 6:30PM
- St. David's Book Club
Want to view the full calendar for the week? Click here to view the new St. David's website complete with a calendar to keep you updated on events and offerings! Scroll all the way to the bottom to view it.
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In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the need to reach our most vulnerable parishioners has been great. Our 11 person Pastoral Care Team has stepped up to the plate and has been regularly calling around 24 St. David's members and families to share in remote fellowship, prayer, and conversation to determine if we, as a community, could help address any of their unmet needs. We are pleased to report that virtually all of these parishioners are doing well so far and have their basic needs met by their facilities and/or family. They are in good spirits and continue to remain resilient in the face of isolation and uncertainty.
If you find yourself in need of food or other resources, please contact:
or:
and we will assist you in finding solutions.
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Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891 |
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We will include all individuals in the prayers list for four consecutive weeks, and then they will be removed from the list. If the prayer need is ongoing, please reach out and we will keep their names on the list. If anyone's prayer need is shorter than four weeks, please also note that. This way we will keep all prayer lists updated and recent.
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Prayers and Passages
We pray for healing of body, mind or spirit for those we love, especially, Richard Austin (father of Holly Lamond), Patricia Beck, Ted Berktold (stepfather of Andy Harvala), Marie Brewer (cousin of Patti Jurkovich), William Cadwell (son of Philip Cadwell), Gerry Celichowski (brother-in-law of Judy Roggow), Peter Corcoran and family (grandson of Peg and Dick Woellner), Christina Dorr Drake (daughter-in-law of Nan and Guy Drake), Laurie Domeier (friend of Harvala family), Lina Maria Fajardo (niece of Pam Schroeder's sister), Dan Greer (nephew of LaMar Popp), Allison Hatcher, Ann Henjum (daughter of Bob Triebenbach), Margo Leslie (friend of Debbie Brown), Joan MacDonald, Jean Meyer (sister-in-law of Gervaye Parent), Josie Meyer and family (friend of the Handley-Jurkovich family), Joseph (JoJo) McLaughlin and family (Shea Brendalen's nephew), Kevin O'Kelly (cousin of Steph Pederson), Amara Strande (daughter of the Rev. Dana Strande) and Patricia Warren (mother of Craig Warren).
We pray for those who have died, especially Jack Crane and Ronald Crane (brothers of Karen Montgomery) and Jim Zirbes.
We pray for all who suffer or serve in war.
We pray for those who were confirmed by Bp. Loya: Peter Handley and Grace Johnson) and for those to be received into the Episcopal Church: Kristina and Robby Stokes.
We pray for all who have been born.
We pray in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life.
We pray for those serving in the military, Will Culliton, Aprille Lopac, and Kaelyn Wahlberg.
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COVID-19 Resources Available
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