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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Aug. 26, 2022
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Family Playdate (North)
THIS Saturday, Aug. 27
10 a.m.-Noon, Mary Branch Park - Muller
Food & Drinks provided
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FORUM ON GENERAL CONVENTION AND LAMBETH
NEXT Wednesday, Aug. 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Crail C
Join Fr. Chuck for an update and discussion on what happened at General Convention and the Lambeth Conference this summer.
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RENOVATION WORK CONTINUES
In the video above you can hear the sounds of construction in the Historic Church.
The items on the bottom right of the video are parts of the baptismal font which were moved out of the space during the renovation.
Scaffolding was added to the east and west walls of Historic Church this week.
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WORSHIP WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Our new PRAYGROUND in Bethell Hall is a wonderful space for children to experience worship up close and personal while staying engaged with age-appropriate activities and resources.
Sit with your child, or bring materials back to your seats with you! In the 9 a.m. service, at the Gospel, young children are invited to follow the cross to the Bethell foyer for a brief children's chapel and return after the sermon.
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RECOVERY MONTH JOURNEY GROUP
Sept. 7-28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Room 210
September is Recovery Month. Join the Rev. Dr. Carol Petty as she explores the topic of detachment. Learn how to detach with love and find peace while loving an alcoholic/addict or otherwise challenging person.
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FEAST OF SAM SHOEMAKER/
RECOVERY SUNDAY
Sept. 18, 5 p.m., Bethell Hall
Join us as we celebrate the life and witness of the Rev. Sam Shoemaker with a service lifting up themes of recovery, addiction, and freedom from those things that may keep us in bondage
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Parking is free in the garage when you come to church for worship and Wednesday evening events. You do not need to scan anything to park in the garage. Questions? Please contact worshipevents@stdave.org or call the Front Desk at 512.610.3500. | |  |
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SUNDAY FORMATION SCHEDULE
The program year is upon us! For the next two Sundays (Aug. 28 and Sept. 4), a combined-age class will meet in Room 152 as we do a "soft open" for fall Sunday school.
On Sept. 11, separate classes will begin. Stay tuned next week for more details on this year's Junior Journeys and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation options.
Our team is so excited to be back with your children this year!
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CHILDREN'S CHOIR RESUMES
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 7
6-7 p.m., Bethell Hall
Registration is open to all singers ages 5-18. Co-Directors Maureen Broy Papovich and Dana Lewis will use games to teach the children singing and musical skills.
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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.
RETURN TO SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
THIS Sunday, Aug. 28, 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.
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SING OUT: WHY AND HOW WE SING IN CHURCH
Sunday, Aug. 21-Sept. 11
10-11 a.m., Crail C
We’ll talk about the development of congregational music in church, how to use the rich liturgical tool that is the Hymnal 1982, and get into some basics of sight reading so you feel more comfortable making a joyful noise unto the Lord every Sunday!
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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, Aug. 17-Sept. 28
6:30-7:30 p.m., Guild Parlor and Zoom
Led by the Rev. Kristin Braun.
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OPEN TABLE BOOK STUDY
Starting Sept. 7-Oct. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Zoom
We’ll read and discuss John Boswell’s Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century.
The book, published in 1980 won the 1981 National Book Award for History and has become a classic, paving the way for many LGBTQ+ Christians. The author’s sister, the Rev. Patricia Boswell, will join us for a presentation during the last session of the study.
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THURSDAY LUNCH
Fall Thursday Lunch Schedule
Our first Thursday lunch will be on Sept. 8 with a limited number of reservations. Details on how to RSVP as well as the menu will be out in two weeks. We will continue monthly lunch on first Thursdays through the end of 2022. The planned schedule is below:
- Sept. 8
- Oct. 6
- Nov. 3
- Dec. 1
To help us plan for Thursday lunch, we’d love your feedback. Click here for a quick survey.
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MEN'S RETREAT
Registration closes on Monday, Aug. 29.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Mo-Ranch in the Texas Hill Country
Join the men of St. David’s Church for good food, fellowship, and spiritual sharing for a weekend retreat led by Father Chuck.
- Friday, Sept. 30: Check in at Mo-Ranch by 3 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 2: Retreat concludes at 11 a.m.
Registration fee includes all meals and lodging. Limited to 20 spaces.
- $375 (single)
- $250 (double)
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WOMEN'S RETREAT
Sept. 16-18, Mo-Ranch in the Texas Hill Country
Led by Pastor Angela, this retreat is a chance for women of the parish to get away for rest, relaxation, and fellowship.
Schedule
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Friday, Sept. 16: Meet at Mo-Ranch by 4 p.m. Carpool options available.
- Saturday, Sept. 17: Activities conclude on this day
- Sunday, Sept. 18: All welcome to stay until 11 a.m.
Registration Fee includes all meals and lodging for the weekend. A few spots left. Scholarships available.
- $375 (single)
- $250 (double)
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CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT
Facilitated by Dr. Mona West, we will observe a rhythm of prayer, reflection, and solitude during our time together.
Schedule
- Friday Oct. 7 starting at 3 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 9 ending at Noon
Registration Fee includes two nights lodging in a private room and six meals. Spaces limited to 15 participants, register by Sept. 23.
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Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTINUATION
Thank you for the generous support shown to St. David’s in our campaign to close the gap of about one million dollars in funding for the repair and renovation of the church.
We are happy to share that we have reached our Capital Campaign Continuation goal of $1 million dollars thanks to the generosity of our parish community! Every little bit helps so if you have not had a chance to give, please prayerfully consider participating to support this campaign for the renovation and repair of the Historic Church.
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ISRAEL MIDDLE EAST PRESENTATION
THIS Sunday, Aug. 28, 2:30-4 p.m.
Huffman Hall, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
8134 Mesa Drive
This past spring, St. Matthew’s and St. David’s joined together for a pilgrimage to the Middle East that was years in the making. One of our guides on the trip, Mishi Neubach, will be with us and speaking on Biblical Israel and its role in the Bible and sharing the current happenings within the Holy Land. Middle Eastern snacks will be provided. No need to reserve your spot, just join us for this engaging and interesting afternoon.
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VOTER REGISTRATION
“It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls."
-Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force encourages everyone to get ready to vote in the November 8, 2022 election by checking:
1. You are registered
2. Registration matches your current address
3. What identification you need to bring to the polls
4. How to register for vote-by-mail, if eligible.
All this at texas.gov/living-in-texas/texas-voter-registration/
Let’s make this the parish who votes!
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Sept. 7
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Sept. 11
EpiscoPals 7 p.m., Thursdays, in person at various locations. 20-something to 30-something fellowship
Foundation Communities 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Oct. 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Sept. 22
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m., Labyrinth or Sumners Hall, 3rd Thursdays. Next meeting: Oct. 20 (Fr. Chuck's House)
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., Vestry, Aug. 28
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Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Anyone looking for some Sunday lunchtime fellowship is welcome to attend this gathering. Next meeting Sept. 18
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meetings: Aug. 27 and Sept. 24
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meeting: Sept. 24
Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., select Sundays, Sumners Hall. Next meeting: Aug. 28
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
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