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ROAD CLOSURES
Pecan Street Festival, Sept. 17-18, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
This weekend some roads south of 7th St. will be closed for the annual Pecan Street Festival. Be advised there may be traffic delays. Click here for a road closure map.
The Livestrong Honor 5K & 10K, Sunday, Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-Noon
This annual race will cause road closures near Lady Bird Lake. Avoiding Cesar Chavez and 1st St. is recommended. Click here for a road closure map.
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THE SOUL OF AGING INTRODUCTORY IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
THIS Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Crail C
Explore the spiritual invitations of the aging journey using an approach developed by the Center for Courage and Renewal. Within the fellowship of a trustworthy community, we will use poetry, music, and art to explore our visions of aging.
This is an in-person offering. Participants are required to attend this first session to continue the program.
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HOLY CONVERSATIONS
Starting in Advent, on the second Sunday of the month, we will have a Holy Conversation in Crail C on a current event. Our hope is to model ways to have respectful conversations about issues that can often divide us and to ponder how we bring our Episcopal faith into these matters. Clergy at St. David’s will be guiding us in these conversations and we may invite an expert on a specific topic.
Father Chuck will start us off on Sunday, Dec. 11, with a Holy Conversation on Being a Citizen Without Losing your Religion. Let us know what topics you would like to discuss by clicking here.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES
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Sept. 18 Birthday Blessings (all morning services)
- Recovery Sunday Service, 5 p.m., Bethell Hall
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Oct. 2 Blessing of the Animals, 5 p.m., Labyrinth
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Oct. 16 Birthday Blessings (all morning services)
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Oct. 30 Confirmations and visit by Bishop Kai Ryan
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Nov. 2 All Souls' Day Requiem, 7:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
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PRAYERS FOR THE WOMEN'S RETREAT THIS WEEKEND:
O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (A Prayer For Quiet Confidence, Book of Common Prayer, p. 832)
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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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The images in the video above of the scaffolding that surrounds St. David's buildings were taken by our contractor SpawGlass via drone. | | | |
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries. For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy (eric.malnassy@stdave.org). | We are so grateful for the generosity that allowed us to exceed our initial campaign goal and our Capital Campaign Continuation to fund the renovation of our Historic Church. Every little bit helps. If you have not had a chance to give and would like to do so, please click on the button below. | | |
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LASER TAG
Sunday, Sept. 25, 3-5 p.m.,
Blazer Tag Adventure Center, 1701 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Club 45 is a new ministry focused on students in 4th & 5th grades. We will have fun monthly outings to create space for community for those students who are a little old for the Children’s Ministry programs, but not quite old enough to join Youth Ministry.
No RSVP is needed. We can’t wait to see you (and a friend) for Laser Tag!
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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.
SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
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.
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Program Year Starts Sunday, Sept. 11
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. From Scripture to favorite movies, there are lessons about God’s love all around us!
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture. Children direct their own learning in a carefully prepared environment (an “Atrium”) which supports children’s unique capabilities/interests, and gives the opportunity to grow in love/knowledge of God through the Christian tradition.
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CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT
Oct. 7-9, Oblate Renewal Center, San Antonio, TX 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.
Questions? Contact Dr. Mona West
Registration deadline: Friday, Sept. 23
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Surviving and Thriving in Your Central Texas Fall Garden
Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Carolyn Williams has been a Travis County Master Gardener for 21-plus years and worked on many projects in the Austin area: Texas State School for the Deaf, the Women’s Shelter, Zilker Botanical Garden, and numerous school gardens.
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Creation Care Fair
Sunday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m., Church Entrance
The Season of Creation lecture series will culminate in the annual Creation Care Fair. Enjoy a children's activity called Eat the Rainbow, learn from master gardeners about water and energy conservation, and join our ever-popular silent auction with prizes ranging from gift certificates for Tiny Pies to a weekend in Port Aransas!
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A CELEBRATION OF ST. FRANCIS AND BLESSING OF THE PETS
Sunday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m., Labyrinth
A special liturgy/service to celebrate our animal companions. Blessing of pets with music and prayers will be offered.
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Photo: St. David's Youth Volunteers preparing meals for Trinity Center | |
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VOLUNTEER FOR TRINITY CENTER
Trinity Center grew from the concern of parishioners of St. David’s Episcopal Church for people experiencing homelessness, their downtown “neighbors,” who were living in shelters or on the streets near the church. Trinity Center was founded by volunteers and is based on a model of action through volunteerism.
If you would like to volunteer with Trinity Center preparing breakfast (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.), or sort the clothing donation closet (Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.) please fill out this interest form.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Oct. 5
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: TBD
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.
Next meeting: Oct. 20 at Fr. Chuck's House
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The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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 meeting: 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: Sept. 25: RSVP for lunch.
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
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TEXAS TRIBUNE FESTIVAL
St. David's is a venue for this annual festival next Thursday, Sept. 22-Saturday, Sept. 24. You may see many new faces in the halls. Check out a full list of speakers in Crail Hall and Bethell Hall.
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