Pictured above is a bridge to the village of Mindanti, which became inaccessible due to flooding from tropical storm Ana.
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MALAWI STORM RELIEF AND PILGRIM SUPPORT NEEDED
Our brothers and sisters in Southern Malawi could use our help. We hope to quickly raise around $50,000 for storm relief efforts and to support a group of pilgrims who will visit Austin in a few months.
Storm Relief
Late January 2022, tropical storm Ana made landfall, bringing heavy rains, high winds, and widespread flooding to Madagascar, Mozambique, and Southern Malawi, Warm Heart International reported. Bridges and roads have been severely damaged, cutting off areas of Chikwawa, including the village of Mindanti where the medical clinic is located. Warm Heart International has been in regular contact with the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi (ADSM). Funds will go towards establishing clinic operations and providing outpatient services for flood-related disease and related health problems at the Mindanti medical clinic. There is also a need to fund seeds and fertilizer to replant crops lost, maize and beans for situations where government funding has been inadequate, materials needed in damaged homes, and transportation of materials to flood-damaged areas.
Pilgrim Support
In May 2022, a group of pilgrims from Malawi will come to Austin to experience our life here in Texas. Our goal is to have pilgrims live and participate in our community as our pilgrims have done when going to Malawi, most recently in 2019. We need financial support, hosts to provide homes for our friends while they are in Austin, help planning this 2022 pilgrimage to the U.S., and most importantly your prayers. If you have questions, or if this is something you would like to be a part of, email Linda Gebhard (lindarg@mac.com).
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FILM SCREENING
My Name is Pauli Murray
THIS Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m., Crail C
This event will be onsite and not livestreamed.
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SPRING 2022 CONFIRMATIONS
Register for Episcopal 101 - Confirmation Preparation
Classes start Sunday, March 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
This class is for anyone interested in being Confirmed or Received by Bishop Doyle on May 8, and those interested in learning the basics of the Episcopal faith for the first time or as a refresher. Contact Dr. Amy Moehnke.
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FEAST OF ST. DAVID'S
LEGACY SUNDAY
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VOLUNTEER FOR ASHES TO GO
March 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., (2-hour shifts) downtown. Please help us as we seek to take God's message out onto the streets of Austin and share it with those who may not otherwise go to church on this day. Contact Pastor Angela ( angela.c@stdave.org).
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WATCH ECKHARDT LECTURES
Recordings of Bishop Wright's sermon and the first two lectures from last weekend's special event are available at stdave.org/eckhardt. The third lecture will be available next week.
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SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES
Feb. 20 – Angels and Demons: What do scripture, tradition, and reason have to say? Presented by the Rev. Santi Rodriguez
Feb. 27 – Anti-Racism Task Force, “I will, with God’s Help: Helping Texas to Vote”
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NEW OFFERINGS FROM THE ABBEY
Reading Group: Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., Zoom. Starts Feb. 15
The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind – A New Perspective on Christ and His Message by Cynthia Bourgeault
Enneagram Classes: Saturdays, March 5-26, Zoom (various times)
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for personal transformation. It is based on a collection of nine distinct styles or strategies for relating to the self, others, and the world. Join us for one or all of our classes to explore this powerful tool for building self-awareness.
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SUNDAY TAKE-HOME DINNERS
UPCOMING BREAKFAST SCHEDULE CHANGES
Feb. 20: No Sunday Breakfast (Chef Ray out of town). Free drip coffee available. Holy Grounds will be open 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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CAFÉ DIVINE OFFERS EVENT CATERING
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
March 1, 5:30-7 p.m., Sumners Hall
St. David's youth are hosting a cool bingo & pancakes night!
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SUNDAY YOUTH MINISTRY
Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Youth Room
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Middle and high school students eat dinner at Café Divine together in Sumners Hall. Need dinner? Contact youth@stdave.org. After dinner, we will head to the Youth Room for check-ins, games, and fellowship.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Sundays, 10 a.m., Preschool-5th grade
Room 152: Love is an Open Door: A Frozen Junior Journey: Join Miss Kari and friends this winter in the Kingdom of Arendelle as we explore God’s love for us using Scripture and examples from the movie Frozen.
Zoom: Preschool through Kindergarten meet with Mrs. Elaine and Mr. Rex each week for music, fellowship, and stories about Jesus!
- Zoom: 1st through 5th Grades meet with Ms. Mary every Sunday for a lesson from Scripture, Critter of the Week, and prayer together.
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Childcare will be provided every Sunday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children ages 2 months through 3 years of age. First floor, Room 115. Temperature checks and a brief health form will be required. Questions? Contact Childcare Coordinator Laura Lancaster Faulk
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Eric Malnassy,
Interim 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.
MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Photo Credit: David Schumaker
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COLD WEATHER SHELTER
St. David's will not be a Cold Weather Shelter this week. We are still recruiting volunteers and collecting blankets, and we will provide this service to our neighbors experiencing homelessness when our volunteer base grows. Read the CWS Volunteer Guide for details.
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LAUNDRY LOVE DETERGENT DRIVE
Throughout the month of February, we will be collecting laundry detergent (pods of any brand are much preferred!) and dryer sheets for our ongoing Laundry Love ministry. You can drop off the supplies in the lobby of the church or order them online and have them sent to the church in the care of St. David's Laundry Love.
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Additionally, if you'd like to make a Valentine or write a note of encouragement to our Laundry Love participants, those can be dropped at the front desk and will be given out at the February Laundry Love event.
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7 p.m., on Zoom. Next meeting: April 14
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m. Vestry Room and Zoom (Sundays), Age 35-50 discussion group
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Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Off Site. Next dates: Feb. 19, March 19,
Next meetings: Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, April 16
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