Join us as We Continue to Welcome Anna Brock as our New Children and Youth Minister
At This Sunday's Adult Forum,
10:45 AM

After the 9:30 service, join us in a conversation with Anna Brock, our new Children and Youth Minister. Anna will be lead the adult forum, introducing herself to us and giving the congregation an opportunity to get to know her better.

Next week, October 17, plan to attend the adult forum to do the same with Roger Stratton, our new Minister of Music.
Indoor Worship with Holy Eucharist
Sunday, October 10 at 8:00 and 9:30
We will continue to worship indoors this coming Sunday at both 8:00 and 9:30.

Masks are required and we ask that you leave space between yourselves and others if possible. The nursery will be available during the 9:30 service. Please note that services will continue to be Livestreamed on Facebook and uploaded to YouTube for those who wish to worship virtually.

LOVING GOD. LOVING ONE ANOTHER.
Bell Choir Return to Worship
Join us for a beautiful musical treat this Sunday, as the St. David’s Bell Choir returns to help lead us in prayer. The ringers have been practicing for several weeks and are excited to share their music with the community!
Necrology--Honoring Those who Have Died
All Saints Sunday, November 7

We will read the names of those who have died during worship on All Saints Sunday, November 7. The Necrology book will be in the All Saints' Chapel/Narthex on upcoming Sundays for you to add names you wish to be included. You may also send names to office@stdavidsparish.org.
Jim Zirbes, A Celebration of Life
A service to celebrate the life of Jim Zirbes will be held tomorrow, October 8, from 4-9:00 PM at the Hopkins Elks, 30 8th Ave, Hopkins. For more information and a link to the obituary, click here.

"'You are dust, and to dust you shall return.' All of us go down to the dust;
yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia."
--Book of Common Prayer, page 499
Chain Reaction Theatre Project Presents the Play
WHITE PRIVILEGE, at St. David’s Episcopal Church
on October 28th, 7 pm.
Written by Malaina Moore and directed by Justin Cervantes, WHITE PRIVILEGE, tells illuminating, raw, true stories about the consequences of white privilege on the Black experience in America. Performed in a series of vignettes by both Black and white actors, WHITE PRIVILEGE explores a wide range of issues surrounding race, including micro-aggressions, cultural appropriation, the education system and police brutality.
 
Performed by Callie Baack, Emily Rose Duea, Madeline Karita Fleming, Naomi Cranston Haag, Kaz Fawkes, Jared Mogen, Tia Tanzer, Nandi Tippett, and Maretta Zilic.
 
Tickets
$20 tickets can be purchased at chainreactiontp.simpletix.com or click here. Tickets also available at the door by cash, check or credit card. All seating is general admission. Pre-purchase strongly recommended.
Recommended for ages 13+ due to strong subject matter and some profanity.

Accessibility 
All venues are ADA compliant. ASL interpretation and audio description will be provided upon request with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please contact us with any special requests, accommodations or assistance needed by emailing info@chainreactiontp.com.
 
Covid Protocol
All actors and crew are fully vaccinated. Audience members must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or that they have received a negative test result in the past 72 hours. Audience members and crew must wear masks regardless of vaccination status. We will be closely monitoring and adhering to CDC guidelines as well as that of individual venues, and will continue to post current requirements on our website at chainreactiontp.com
St. David’s Giving Campaign: Kickoff Recap
Our annual Giving Campaign kicked off on Sunday, October 3 at the Adult Forum after 9:30 worship. Our program included a review of St. David’s Mission, Statement of Welcome and our Vision statements. We focused more deeply on Vision #4:
St. David’s has a firm financial foundation, for ministries now and for generations to come. Like Jesus, we serve from a spiritual place of abundance rather than of scarcity.

“They are like trees planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.” Psalm 1:3

Next was a brief update on our solid and gratifying year-to-date financial status and then we heard an inspirational message from Holly Lamond who spoke to us via Zoom. Holly shared her experiences as the Chair of the HR Committee and the discernment the committee has undertaken to build and develop our staff. Despite her move to Grand Marais, Holly is still an engaged member of St. David’s and shared a message of love for our community and encouragement to all of us to support this year’s campaign.
 Thank you, Holly!

We reviewed our goals for the campaign:
·      100% participation from all who received a giving packet.
·      Pledges totaling to $400,000 primarily to support additions to staff and to achieve a balanced budget.
·      Prayers for a successful campaign.

And then we had some fun! 
Huldah Niles sourced St. David’s coffee mugs with our new logo and she hosted a drawing for 10 mugs. We will do a drawing for 10-15 mugs at the Adult Forum each Sunday between 10/3 and 11/7 after 9:30 worship. You must be present to win and the limit is one mug per family.
We made tissue paper butterflies which will be flying in the sanctuary on All Saints Day on 11/7! Supplies will be available in the undercroft on Sundays. You may make butterflies during the Forum or take supplies home and bring the butterflies back before 11/7.
In upcoming weeks you will hear parishioner’s testimonials at the Offertory and at the mug drawing during the Adult Forum. On Sunday, October 10 we will hear from Laura Hensley and Susan Taylor.  
Thanks to all for your faithful support of St. David’s and for your prayers for a successful giving campaign.
 
Cathy Schwichtenberg
Treasurer, St David’s Episcopal Church
Bishop Visit and Confirmation Service
A message from Bishop Loya's Facebook Page:
"I didn’t manage to get any pictures, but golly it was an amazing night at St. David's in Minnetonka. This is an unbelievably joyful and vital congregation that loves each other well, is deeply committed to the work of racial healing, and, since March of 2020, has gathered to say Compline together on Zoom every night (every night!). Leading that faithful group in that office tonight, after confirmations and a wonderful town hall conversation, was among the most moving moments I’ve had as a bishop. So grateful for the care and faithfulness of that community."
Announcement Submission Deadline
St. David's values clear communication and seeks to create accurate and up to date emails to the congregation every Thursday. Please submit all announcement requests to office@stdavidsparish.org by noon on Wednesdays. If an announcement is received after this time it will be included in the following week's email. Thank you for your understanding.
Volunteers Needed for St. David's Youth Ministries
As someone who has worked closely with our St. David youth over many years, I’ll be the first to say that we have the most amazing young people in our midst. Some of my deepest and most spiritually enriching relationships at church were born during my time in youth ministry. Please consider this opportunity… not only for what it will do to support our youth, but for what it might mean for your own faith journey. Prepare to be challenged, surprised, encouraged and most importantly… to plant the seeds for life long friendships.

We are looking to build a team of youth volunteers to support our new youth minister, Anna, and our High School and Middle School youth groups. Whether you are available once a month or weekly, we need you!  Our High School group meets on Sunday evenings (6:00-8:00) and our Middle School group on Wednesday evenings (6:45-8:15). Please email Anna with questions or interest/availability at abrock@stdavidsparish.org.

Thank you for loving our children so well!

Ann Carda
Confirmations and Receptions at St. Mark's Cathedral--You Are Invited
You are invited to witness the Reception of Kristina and Robby Stokes into the Episcopal Church during the Regional Confirmation service at St. Mark's Cathedral, Saturday, October 16, 10:00 AM. For more information, click here. We offer our prayers, love and support!
Update on Children and Youth Programming
Children's Ministry: Godly Play 1 will be held this Sunday during the 9:30 service. Children and Youth are invited to the adult forum this Sunday as it will be a time to get to know Anna, the Children and Youth Minister.

Middle School Ministry: Middle School Youth Group is held on Wednesday nights from 6:45-8:15pm.

High School Ministry: High School Youth Group this Sunday, October 10th, will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Excelsior from 6:00-8:00. Join us for pasta, games, and building community!

322 2nd Street, Excelsior, MN 55331

We will congregate outside the front door to the church on 2nd Street. Parents can drop off their kids on 2nd Street, and youth driving themselves can use the free parking on Center Street. We will be outside watching for you to help you get to where you need to be!

ECMN Youth Day Trip: Youth 6th-12th grade are encouraged to join me and other folks from the diocese for a day trip on Saturday, October 30th to Jay Cooke State Park! Please follow this link for more details and registration. 

Ministry Teams: I am looking for passionate adults and youth to join me in planning and executing youth group gatherings and other children and youth ministries. If you are interesting in getting involved, please take this short survey https://forms.gle/ZwU5LF8L82kVN8co6 

Email Anna Brock with any questions: abrock@stdavidsparish.org 
Coffee Hour is Back!
We hope you notice and enjoy the coffee hour being held in the Undercroft following the 9:30 worship service each week. In order for this to continue to happen I need your help! I’m looking for volunteer hosts from October 17 to January 2. If you can help or have questions, please email me at sharonengel@comcast.net or better yet, sign up on the sheet in the Undercroft. Excited to be moving a little bit more back to normal.
JUSTMove: Developmental Tools for
Interculturality and Anti-Racism
October 2021 – May 2022
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

We are thrilled to be working with trainers Joe Davis and David Scherer click here to learn more engage in an interactive curriculum designed to help individuals and organizations “move the needle” in building more inclusive spaces so that all members feel a sense of belonging. As the trainers state, “this developmental model works with people from right where they are, not where we want them to be.”

For those who choose to register for the series, the sessions will be held monthly, October through April, 6:30-8:30 pm. We will meet in person, masked, socially-distanced, and with an air filtration system in operation.
Course dates:

October 20 – Session 1

November 17 – Session 2
 
December 15 –Session 3
 
January – no meeting date. Optional project or outing to be determined.
 
February 16 – Session 4
 
March 16 – Session 5
 
April 20 – Session 6
A culminating worship for the whole community will take place Sunday, May 1, at the 9:30 service.
 
Registration Fee: $50 for the 6 Week Series. $50 registration fee does not cover all costs, we welcome additional donations as people are able.
Scholarships available, email Katherine Lewis at klewis@stdavidsparish.org.
 
For more information, please contact Ann Carda, acarda21@gmail.com, Cliff Crockford, cliff@hedroncliff.com, Randy Schwichtenberg, schwichr@comcast.net or the Rev. Katherine Lewis, klewis@stdavidsparish.org.
To register for the series, click here
Land Acknowledgement: Who lived on the land we now claim as ours?
Part of the work of diversity, equity and inclusion is examining our history and where we come from. St. David's is located on Očhéthi Šakówiŋ and Wahpekute land. Follow this link to learn more about the tribes who lived on the lands where we now worship and gather. You may also use this link to learn about other locations: your hometown, your place of work, etc.

Upcoming Race and Housing Event
Click here to view the flyer for an upcoming series on race and housing sponsored by the Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative.
ICA Update
Outdoor Produce Market this Saturday
One of the last outdoor produce markets of the season will be this Saturday, October 9 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church (715 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins) from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. If you know anyone who may be food-insecure, let them know about this opportunity to choose from a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. All are welcome. No appointment needed. Masks recommended.
The Great Taste is just one week away.
Don’t miss out on ICA’s 8th annual The Great Taste next Thursday, October 14th. Join the fun while supporting our neighbors and learning more about the impact being made every day by incredible people like you. All funds raised go back into the community to provide food, homelessness prevention services, employment support and resources and referrals to those in need. 

All are welcome! Belinda Jensen from KARE-11 will be emceeing this fun event. Register for free at icataste.org. 

ICA’s Employment Services
Because lack of employment or “underemployment” are the biggest reasons people use the food shelf, it makes sense to tie in the ICA’s food program in providing services. As families encounter new challenges and emergencies, the ICA employment consultant and the ICA team work to address each person’s unique needs. Whether they are unemployed, “underemployed” or looking to make a career change, the ICA employment program offers resume building, job search tools, online application assistance, interview practice and more.

While some clients may just need brief encouragement and support, others may need help several times over a period of years. There is no limit to the number of times a client can meet with the employment consultant. Your support helps ICA to continue building its employment program and maintain the needs of those seeking assistance.

Current ICA Needs
We will be collecting items for ICA through Sunday, October 17. Please leave your donations in the ICA baskets located at the east and south entrances. Current ICA needs include:
* kids’ snacks & beverages
* paper products (tissues, napkins, toilet paper)
* personal products (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, adult diapers)

Of course, any other items you would like to give will always be appreciated. 
Looking for Additional Ushers
Because it has been nearly a year and a half since St. David’s has operated in the “normal” way, we have to re-build our lay service teams almost from scratch, so we are looking for fresh volunteers for ushering. We need a gaggle of ushers in our team so that we can schedule each of them no more often than about once a month.

Ushering is an easy and fun ministry because it mainly consists of making people feel welcome and at home at St. David’s, and our parishioners are naturals at that. It is a great ministry that families can do together, if they want. Once we have a group of volunteers we will do a short training course so that all of the new and old ushers are on the same page with respect to the simple choreography of the service.
Please let me know if you have any interest in helping with this important but fun ministry at St. David’s and I will explain the details and answer your questions.

Thanks,
Steve Johnson
twokat@centurylink.net

St. David's Bible Study
We'll continue our study of St. Paul with guest teacher The Rev. George Martin on October 12. What a perfect time for all to join in as we prepare for the upcoming study of Romans in October. See you on Zoom at 11:00, ending with Noonday prayer on Tuesdays.
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St. David's Wonder Women
Happy Hour Today, October 7 at 5:30
This is informal and focused on connecting and conversation. Get your favorite HH beverage – water, tea, wine, cocktail; plug in, log on, we will be waiting for you! Please join us for whatever timing works for you – come later or stop in early to say hi for 15 minutes. We will be happy to get you for whatever works for your schedule.

Today @ 5:30 PM for one hour

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Compline Held Nightly at 8:00 PM – Join Us!

Compline, is a brief service of nighttime prayers, lasting no longer than about 10 minutes, this is a wonderful ritual for before bedtime. Please join us any night at 8:00 PM.

On Wednesdays Compline is led by children and intended for those of all ages (for some adults, it's their favorite service of the week!) using the the children's book Candlewalk by Karin Hosinger Sherman. The book is available through Church Publishing and Amazon.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 852 2267 7461
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Dial by Phone: +1 312 626 6799; Meeting ID: 852 2267 7461; Passcode: 516860
Start your Saturday morning with prayerful reflection.

Join morning prayer on Saturday beginning at 7:45 AM. This service will last approximately 15 minutes. You can read along with the prayer on your screen.
 
You can access the service through following the link on your computer, tablet or smartphone. 

Join Zoom Meeting
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Dial by phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 220 814 0673 Passcode: 576819
 
If you have any questions, please call or text Paul Smejkal at 952.270.6762
This Week at St. David's!
Featured Events

  • Saturday, October 9
  • 7:45 Morning Prayer
  • Sunday, October 3
  • 9:30 service featuring a performance from the Handbell Choir

Want to view the full calendar for the week? Click here to view the new St. David's website complete with a calendar to keep you updated on events and offerings! Scroll all the way to the bottom to view it.
In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the need to reach our most vulnerable parishioners has been great. Our 11 person Pastoral Care Team has stepped up to the plate and has been regularly calling around 24 St. David's members and families to share in remote fellowship, prayer, and conversation to determine if we, as a community, could help address any of their unmet needs. We are pleased to report that virtually all of these parishioners are doing well so far and have their basic needs met by their facilities and/or family. They are in good spirits and continue to remain resilient in the face of isolation and uncertainty.

If you find yourself in need of food or other resources, please contact:
Steve Johnson at: twokat@centurylink.net or (952) 237-0031 
or:        
The Rev. Katherine Lewis at: klewis@stdavidsparish.org or (612) 747-5405

and we will assist you in finding solutions.
Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891
COVID-19 Resources Available

ECMN COVID-19 Response Resources Page Click here
Websites

St. David's Episcopal Church: http://www.stdavidsparish.org

The Episcopal Church in Minnesota: http://www.episcopalmn.org

The Lectionary Page-Lectionary Readings: http://www.lectionarypage.net

The Episcopal Church: http://www.episcopalchurch.org