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THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT ST. DAVID'S
Submit through May 23
During the season of Easter we will be using our various social media platforms to feature staff and parishioners' experiences of Things to Love about St. David’s and we need your help! We plan to share a few of these each week throughout the Easter season.
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CHILDREN'S CHOIRS ZOOM MUSICAL
Saturday, May 15, 4 p.m.
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SPRING SEASONAL QUIET DAY
Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (7 spaces left)Spring Seasonal Quiet Day This will be the first in a series of seasonal quiet days led by Dr. Mona West using poetry and the reflections of Quaker writer Parker Palmer.
Per COVID-19 guidelines. We will meet as a group in Crail C and also spend individual quiet time in designated spaces throughout the church campus. Registration will close on April 26 so the box lunch count can be provided to Café Divine.
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STILL TIME TO REGISTER
SPIRITUAL TEMPERAMENTS AND THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY
Thursdays, April 29-May 20, noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Mona West will lead a journey group that will explore how knowledge of one’s particular spiritual temperament can aid in choosing spiritual practices that deepen the Christian journey. We will also use this model to explore the spirituality of Jesus and welcome the spirituality of others whose temperament may be different from our own.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Borders and Belonging: Reading the Book of Ruth
April 14-May 19, 7-8 p.m.
Contextual reading of the Book of Ruth considering issues of border crossings, migration, overcoming stereotypes, and the importance of amplifying stories of generosity during times of polarization and suspicion of the other.
WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE: THE STUDY OF THEODICY
Thursday, April 15-May 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Rev. Angela Cortiñas will be leading a journey group on the topic of theodicy, using the book by Rabbi Harold Kushner, When Bad Things Happen to Good People.
REFLECTIONS ON THE DIVINE FEMININE
Monday, May 3, 7-8:30 p.m.
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Weekly EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) Youth are invited to bring dinner and gather weekly for check-ins, devotionals, games, and fellowship.
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GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
On Sunday, May 2, the 9 a.m. online worship service will be created by the graduating seniors with the help of Jenny Campbell and our new associate rector, Pastor Angela Cortiñas. The seniors will select the music, read the lessons, and write and deliver the homily.
This summer, seniors are invited to join all EYC events. As more youth are vaccinated, we will plan events that are in-person, outside, and masked. More information coming soon.
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Sundays, 10-10:15 a.m.
After the Sunday online worship service we offer Children’s Chapel with Director for Children’s Ministry Amanda Wischkaemper.
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION CLASSES
Sundays, 10:15-11:10 a.m. Classes are on Zoom and begin after Children's Chapel
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We Worship God Together (Ages 3-Kindergarten) Get to know God’s love and discover the truth of God’s Word.
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The Prince of Egypt (1st-5th Grades)
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The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Ecclesiola (Level I: Ages 3-6, Level II: Ages 6-9). Catechumens will gather at the virtual prayer table on Zoom for prayer, song, and reflection.
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Café Divine and Holy Grounds
Lunch | Dinner | Gifts | Coffee To Go
Tuesday-Friday
• Holy Grounds pickup: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Café Divine pickup: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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WEEKLY SPECIALS
This week only, enjoy a gluten-free, meat lasagna! Stuffed with cheese, Italian sausage, beef, and herbs. Plan your meal in advance, and request to bake it at home. Order by Friday, April 30.
Make your Meat Lasagna special by adding a single serving Caesar salad and a bottle of Café Divine Salad Dressing to your order.
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HOLY GROUNDS DRINK SPECIALS
Try a Holy Grounds Cookie Butter Latte! Available for a limited time. And get ready for our next monthly drink special, the Iced Horchata Latte!
Stop by The Next to New Shop this week to see some Holy Grounds gifts in person. Go on a treasure hunt through their store, where you'll find incredible items and deals!
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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.
GIVE ONLINE: If you have trouble giving online on Sunday, please give at a later time or consider a recurring donation through your bank. We apologize for this inconvenience. Text STDAVE to 73256
If you are not already giving, please consider making St. David's your giving priority this year. Contact Director of Stewardship April Kerwin.
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LAUNDRY LOVE
Thursday, April 29, 5:30 p.m.
We gather outside of the SpinZone on S. Congress Ave. to give out supplies that make it possible for people to do their laundry at any time and at any SpinZone. Snack bags and bottles of water are also available. Volunteers are needed to hand out the supplies, food, and water. All pandemic safety measures are in place for this event. Masks and social distancing are required.
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WOMEN'S GROUP
Wednesday, May 5
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Laundry Love (meets last Thursday of the month) 4/29, 5:30 p.m.
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Movie Group The movies for April: The Father, Concrete Cowboy, and The Truffle Hunters. Watch the movies and join the discussion on Facebook.
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Travis County COTA vaccines will NOT require appointment
(Travis County, TX) – On Thursday, April 22, the Central Texas Counties Vaccine Collaborative announced it will not require appointments this weekend for its drive-thru clinic at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Anyone age 16 and above will qualify to get their free first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The consent of a parent or guardian is required for anyone aged 16 or 17 to get a shot, and the parent or guardian must be present and in the vehicle when they arrive at COTA for their vaccine.
Hours of No-Appointment Operation at Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
- Friday, April 23, 2021 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Saturday, April 24, 2021 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Sunday, April 25, 2021 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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LOCAL ELECTIONS
Election Day is Saturday, May 1, and early voting is open through April 27.
There are a number of ballot initiatives which Austin area voters are being asked to decide. The League of Women Voters has provided a nonpartisan voting guide which covers the propositions and candidates on the ballot. On Vote411.org you can find a sample ballot and check your voter registration. We encourage each of you to prayerfully consider the items on your ballot and hope this information can help inform your vote.
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CALL FOR AV VOLUNTEERS
Do you have audio/video experience or an interest in AV? We’re looking for a few parish volunteers to join a new AV ministry at St. David’s. Email communications@stdave.org.
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