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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Nov. 10, 2023
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HARVEST SUNDAY
Nov. 12
10:30 a.m. all-parish worship
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STEWARDSHIP WITNESS:
DAN SALTER
When I think about church, I think about gifts. The gifts I have received and the gifts I have given to others.
I think one of the hardest things is determining what to give and when. What I know about discernment, I learned in church. Church communities in Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, Dallas, and now at Saint David’s taught me how to count my blessings and share them with others.
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MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: NOVEMBER
Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Visitors, Ushers
This is an excellent opportunity to serve in the worship ministries at St. David’s, and it is an area in need of volunteers.
If you’re interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister/Visitor or an Usher, there will be a training meeting on Sunday, Nov. 19, 10:15-11 a.m., in Historic Church. Please email Pastor Angela to attend.
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HUNGER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
Hands for Hope is a wonderful way for the Episcopal community to come together to raise awareness about hunger in Central Texas. Funds also support El Buen’s year-round emergency food pantry.
El Buen also needs volunteers to help distribute meal kits.
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COLD WEATHER DONATIONS NEEDED
The cold weather is upon us. If you have any cold weather items that you no longer use, please consider donating to Trinity Center so that we can help our neighbors confront the long winter months.
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No Adult Formation classes or lecture Harvest Sunday, Nov. 12 | | |
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THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Sunday, Nov. 19
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
This presentation, by Dr. Mity Myhr will introduce a Roman Catholic religious order that began working in Central Texas around the same time as St. David's was becoming established. We will discuss their French roots and the work of Sisters, Brothers, and Priests to found parishes, schools, and other institutions in and around Austin in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
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PONDERING THE NEWS: A SPIRITUAL WAY TO REFRAME DAILY NEWS
Sunday, Nov. 26
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Deborah Franke will lead us in exploring the possibility of reclaiming peace within ourselves through a contemplative response that turns our daily news consumption from a toxin to a tonic.
During the presentation, we will address media bias, how our consumption habits shape our emotional life, and experience the paradox of how becoming more engaged with the daily news can reframe it into a liberating force that helps us to become a brighter light to the world around us.
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No Children's and Family Ministry classes on Harvest Sunday, Nov. 12 | | |
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MAKE AN ADVENT WREATH
Sunday, Dec. 3
10 a.m., Sumners Hall
Gather on the first Sunday of Advent to decorate Advent wreaths! Supplies are provided, with a suggested donation of $5. If you have your wire frame from previous years, please bring it with you. Wreath decoration kits will be available to take home.
There will be no Crail C lecture; other Adult classes will meet. Children’s classes will not meet on this day. Youth will gather in Sumners to make wreaths together.
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No Youth Ministry meetings on Harvest Sunday, Nov. 12 | | |
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YOUTH MEET TWICE A WEEK
Sundays, 10-11 a.m., Youth Room 170
Youth in grades 6th-12th gather on the first floor for check-ins, then split by middle/high school. Free donuts, good discussion, and lots of fun.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Sumners Hall
High school and middle school students eat dinner at Café Divine together. Need dinner? Contact Kelsey. After dinner, we head to the youth room for check-ins, devotionals, games, and fellowship.
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ST. AGNES GUILD WARMING GIFTS
When you are in church this Harvest Sunday you will see a display by our St. Agnes Guild of all the hats, scarves, and other warming gifts they have made for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness and are clients of Trinity Center.
The gifts will be blessed in worship on Nov. 19.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ST. LOUISE HOUSE
St. Louise House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and their children overcome homelessness and move into healthy, independent lives.
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DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY STROLL –HELP WITH ST. DAVID'S BOOTH
Saturday, Dec. 2
5-9 p.m., (several shifts available)
For the second year, our church will be represented at the annual downtown tree lighting, sing-along and holiday stroll. Volunteers of all-ages are invited to help pass out treats from Chef Ray, assist with a craft, and tell everyone about St. David's!
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WORLD MUSIC ENCOUNTERS
Sunday, Dec. 10
5-7 p.m., All-ages show
Our December WME artist, ULLA comprises a pair of Irish expats joined with several trad-Celtic music fans to form a collective that shares and celebrates a mutual love of Celtic musical heritage.
They will include some holiday favorites in their set at St. David's. Read more about the band.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Dec. 6
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Dec. 19
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship.
Next meetings Nov. 30
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Nov. 18
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Jan. 11
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Nov. 16 (moved to third Thursday for Thanksgiving)
Medieval Book Club Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Zoom, Book: Snorri Sturluson's, Prose Edda
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Dinner: Nov. 16
Men's Retreat: Nov. 17-19
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: Nov. 12
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Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Timers: 5:30-8 p.m., Christmas Party: Dec. 17
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Nov. 25
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Dec. 17
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: Nov. 19
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: Nov. 11. Longest ramp ever attempted more volunteers needed!
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Dec. 17
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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