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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Nov. 18, 2022
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BEING A CITIZEN WITHOUT LOSING YOUR RELIGION
Sunday, Dec. 11, Crail C and Zoom
Join Fr. Chuck and KUT Managing Editor Ben Philpott for the kickoff of the Holy Conversation series.
On the Second Sunday of the month, we will have these conversations to learn how to bring our Episcopal faith to bear on current events.
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THANKSGIVING EVE, HOLY EUCHARIST
Wednesday, Nov. 23
7:30 p.m., Bethell Hall
All are welcome to our annual Thanksgiving Eve service, with the Rev. Angela Cortiñas celebrating Holy Communion and providing a homily. There will be a short reception following the service in the foyer outside Bethell Hall. Childcare is available on the 1st floor starting at 7:15 p.m.
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VIRTUAL WORSHIP TOWN HALL
Sunday, Dec. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Zoom
Following the 11:15 a.m. livestreamed service, we will host a virtual town hall for our online worshiping community. Father Chuck will lead a conversation to hear how things are going with our virtual offerings. We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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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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LAURA FAULK CHILDCARE COORDINATOR RETIREMENT
Since Laura Faulk’s 2016 retirement from head of school for St. David’s Day School, she has continued to work part-time as childcare coordinator at St. David’s. Laura will retire as childcare coordinator at the end of the year to spend more time traveling with family.
We’re grateful to Laura and nearly 25 years of service in our Children’s and Childcare Ministry.
We wish Laura well in her future travels and semi-retirement. We’ll still see Laura around, as a member of St. David’s, and as she continues Safeguarding God’s Children training for the church.
Our childcare coordinator position is posted if you know someone who is interested in applying.
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MAKE AN ADVENT WREATH
Sunday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. (Suggested $5 donation)
Gather on the first Sunday of Advent to decorate Advent wreaths! Supplies are provided. If you have your wireframe from previous years, please bring it with you. Wreath decoration kits will be available to take home. No Sunday lecture or children's classes. Youth will gather in Sumners to make wreaths together.
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Sundays, 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.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture.
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Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
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Our Harvest Sunday Celebration was a great success. Thanks to everyone who generously made a giving commitment for next year. You’re helping ensure we make the best financial plan for 2023. We appreciate your continued support of St. David’s ministry and mission.
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving
eric.malnassy@stdave.org
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EYC CHRISTMAS PARTY
Wednesday, Dec. 7 Youth will have dinner together and a White Elephant gift exchange. Gift limit is $20. Kelsey will have a secret stash of spare gifts.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
5:30-6 p.m. Dinner in Sumners Hall
6-7 p.m. Meeting, Room 170
No meeting: Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving week)
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
- Nov. 20 (No formation)
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Nov. 27 (Youth will meet for Advent Wreath-making in Sumners Hall)
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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UPCOMING SUNDAY LECTURES
10 a.m. in Crail Hall and on Zoom
No lecture on Nov. 27 Advent Wreath-making
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Advent: The End Is the Beginning
Dec. 4 An overview of the liturgy of Advent by the Rev. Nathan G. Jennings, Ph.D. and J. Milton Richardson, Professor of Liturgics and Anglican Studies and Director of Community Worship at the Seminary of the Southwest.
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The Apocalyptic Nature of Advent
Dec. 18 Explore the apocalyptic nature of Advent in relationship to Jewish and Christian concepts and learn about their significance for the modern Church with Dr. Rod Caruthers II.
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Bible Study: The First Christmas
Wednesdays, Starting Nov. 30
6:30-7:30 p.m., Guild Parlor and Zoom
Focus on the historical and contemporary meanings of the birth stories of Jesus using the book The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’ Birth, by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan.
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Advent Quiet Day
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Prepare your spirit for the season of Advent during this quiet day at the church. The labyrinth will be available for walking along with meditative music from Mark Wischkaemper. There will also be materials in the Guild Parlor for journaling and contemplation.
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ADVENT MUSIC NOTES
Starting next week, our music department directors will return to a weekly publication schedule of Music Notes, an enriching guide for our parish community to the music heard during our weekly services.
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TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m.
We will be hosting Trinity Streets, the church service at Trinity Center that is followed by lunch and fellowship on Dec. 11. If you would like to volunteer to help with the service or the meal, please contact the Rev. Kristin Braun.
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TRINITY CENTER HOLIDAY PARTY
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m.
Trinity Center staff will host their annual holiday celebration with food, gifts, and live music for our unhoused neighbors. St. David's youth will gather to decorate the gym at 10 a.m.
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THEATER OUTING
Thursday, Dec. 15, 7-10 p.m.
Trinity Street Playhouse
First Baptist Church (4th floor), 901 Trinity Street
The Rev. Kristin Braun, director of community engagement, invites all to join her for the Trinity Street Players' presentation of All Is Calm, a musical about the Christmas Truce of 1914.
Tickets are free. In order to reserve a block of tickets so St. David's folks can sit together, please RSVP early using the button below.
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Downtown Austin Alliance
Holiday Stroll
Saturday, Dec. 3, 5-10 p.m., Congress Ave.
Stop by the St. David's booth at the Downtown Austin Alliance Holiday Stroll on Congress Ave. This free event attracts thousands with a KUT/KUTX Sing-Along, tree lighting, live music, and more.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Dec. 7
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Feb. 19
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, Guild Parlor. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meetings: Dec. 17 (Christmas Party)
Foundation Communities 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meetings: Jan. 28, Feb. 25
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Jan. 12
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays. Next meetings: Dec. 15, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Dec. 15
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Book Group 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Zoom. Read Njál's Saga, a dramatic story of a 50-year blood feud.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Contact movies@stdave.org
Pickleball
Wednesdays evenings, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Not meeting Nov. 23, Next meetings: Nov. 30, Dec. 7,14, and 21
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Nov. 26
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: TBD
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next meetings: Jan. 21, Feb. 11, March 25
Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., select Sundays, Sumners Hall. RSVP for upcoming meetings: Dec. 11
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls, contact writers@stdave.org
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175th Anniversary Pilgrimage
Next year is St. David's 175th anniversary. We are excited to gather joyfully as a church community, celebrating connection, and reflecting on our 175 years in the heart of Austin.
For this very special year-long celebration we have planned a pilgrimage to Wales and England Aug. 30-Sept. 8, 2023, to the cathedral of our patron saint, St. David of Wales, Tintern Abbey, Hereford Cathedral, Llandeilo, and more. Contact Pastor Angela with pilgrimage questions.
You can learn more by visiting our new 175th-anniversary webpage: stdave.org/175th.
Visit often because we will update event information and photos throughout the year.
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