This Sunday: The Sixth Sunday of Easter |
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Join us for live, in person worship at 8:00 and 9:30 this Sunday.
We will continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube to accommodate for those who choose to stay home.
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This Sunday, May 22--State of the Parish Presentation, 10:45-11:30 in the Undercroft presented by the wardens and other lay leaders
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Covid Update - Mask Requirement Reinstated
If Covid has taught us anything, it is flexibility... Given the recent uptick in cases in the community (COVID ActNow Data) and our own congregation, the Leadership Team has decided to reinstate the mask requirement in the building temporarily, at least until case numbers show a steady decline.
Effective immediately, please wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask (KN95, KF94, or N95) whenever you are in the building.
Please do not come to church if you are not feeling well in any way and consider whether to attend if you are a recent close contact of someone with Covid as we are seeing higher transmission with the BA.2 variant, even among the fully vaccinated. At this time, we are still planning to hold Sunday forums and coffee hour. We ask that people keep masks on except when actively eating and drinking. We will evaluate the situation weekly and let you know of any changes.
If you happen to test positive and were at church in the prior 48 hours, please email office@stdavidsparish.org. If you are scheduled to serve in worship and test positive, are a close contact, or have any symptoms, please reach out to Katherine (katherine@stdavidsparish.org).
Your Leadership Team,
Katherine Lewis, Rector
Randy Schwichtenberg, Sr. Warden
Allison Ferro, Jr. Warden
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If you want more information or handouts from MCEE, please check the bulletin board outside the church office! This bulletin board will continue to be updated with upcoming events and updates from ministry partners. Check it out next time you're in the building!
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Thanks youth volunteers!
Thank you to all the middle and high school youth who participated in the youth led worship this past Sunday.
Special thanks to Ally C.for creating the art for the bulletin cover, Peter H. for preaching and percussion, Chloe J., Sonia S., Emery N., and Mari R. for singing, Amelia K. and Emery N. for reading, and Alex V.J. and Owen K. for ushering.
Interested in what youth are up to inside and outside the church? Check out the children and youth bulletin board outside the Children and Youth Minister's office!
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When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force—no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them. Acts 2:1-4, translation from The Message
On the Day of Pentecost, Sunday, June 5, we'll celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. Join us at worship at 9:30 (one service only), wearing colors of the flame: red, orange yellow!
Do you read/speak in a language other than English? We invite you to join in on the reading from the Acts of the Apostles that day, Acts 2:1-21. Please sign up on the sign up sheet in the Narthex or email Interim Office Assistant Anna Brock at office@stdavidsparish.org to read, specifying which language. Bring your own translation that day or ask Anna for help if you need a copy printed at church.
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Sunday, June 5th
The Bouncy House has been ordered, the grills are getting cleaned, and our yearning to gather together for an old fashioned church potluck is at its peak!
It is now time to resurrect our traditional outdoor parish picnic after a long 2 year hiatus. All are welcomed to come partake in this fun, delicious get-together on Sunday June 5th right after church.
As always, we appreciate a count of attendees, and a mention of what you would like to bring to share (side dish, salad, or dessert). Burgers, hotdogs, buns, condiments, and beverages will be provided. Please sign up from the below SignUpGenius link, or opt to sign up by pen to paper in the undercroft. If you are unable to bring a dish to share, no worries...please just come as you are as there is always plenty of food!
Here's to seeing all Sunday, June 5th under sunny skies--fingers crossed!
Brought to you by St David's Vestry and Endowment Committees
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Postponed: Christianity 101 Session 4 |
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Christianity 101
Note: Session 4, originally scheduled for May 24, will be postponed.
Stay tuned for a new date to be announced.
Session 4, TBA: Prayer and Worship, with the Rev. Katherine Lewis
Click the titles of the past sessions to watch their recordings on YouTube.
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May 24th is the last Bible Study before summer, and will be held at the church at 11:00am |
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St. David's Book Club News |
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St. David’s Book Club will meet on Tuesday, 6/7 from 6:30 pm to 7:55 pm via Zoom. We will be discussing The Sentence by Louise Erdrich.
"In this stunning and timely novel, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich creates a wickedly funny ghost story, a tale of passion, of a complex marriage and of a woman's relentless errors. Louise Erdrich's latest novel, The Sentence, asks what we owe to the living, the dead, to the reader and to the book. A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store's most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls' Day, but she simply won't leave the store. Tookie, who has landed a job selling books after years of incarceration that she survived by reading 'with murderous attention' must solve the mystery of this haunting while at the same time trying to understand all that occurs in Minneapolis during a year of grief, astonishment, isolation and furious reckoning. The Sentence begins on All Souls' Day 2019 and ends on All Souls' Day 2020. Its mystery and proliferating ghost stories during this one year propel a narrative as rich, emotional and profound as anything Louise Erdrich has written"
~ Hclib.org
This is the second Erdrich book we have read in 2022. Part of the discussion will compare The Night Watchman and The Sentence. Please join us!
Upcoming selections:
August 2 The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
October 4 Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
December 6 Proud Shoes by Pauli Murray
by Cathy Schwichtenberg
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Children and Youth Ministry |
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Children’s Ministry: Sunday, May 22nd there will be Children's Time during the 9:30 service.
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Middle School Ministry: Youth group Wednesday, May 25th will be from 6:45-8:15.
High School Ministry: We will meet for youth group on May 22nd from 6:00-8:00 at St. David's for a bonfire! (Weather permitting). Please dress for warmth as it will be cooler in the evening, and bring a chair.
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Open to ages 5 to 17, The Single Best Day Ever is an immersive, single day camp experience that engages kids’ souls, minds, and bodies. Plus, it’s going to be really fun!
June 25 - St. Clement's, St. Paul
August 13 - St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis
September 10 - White Earth
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August 5-7: All youth going into 6th-12th grade are invited to the St. David’s and Trinity Youth Retreat at Green Lake Bible Camp in Spicer, MN.
Green Lake Bible Camp has a swimming beach, fishing, canoeing, biking, and hiking trails. We have 4 cabins reserved, as well as the lodge building up on "the hill".
Please feel free to invite a friend! There are 35 spots open for youth!
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Wednesday, May 25, 9am-12pm by Zoom
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Wednesday, June 22, 6-9pm by Zoom
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Wednesday, May 25, 6-9pm by Zoom
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Wednesday, June 22, 9am-12pm by Zoom
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Invitation from the Rev. Aaron Twait |
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Dear St. David's Friends,
It’s a pleasure to invite you to my ordination to the priesthood on Saturday, June 18th at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Minneapolis! The service begins at 10:30, and the nave will open for seating at 10:00. Masking requirements are in effect. If you aren't able to come but would like to watch, the ordinations will be livestreamed on ECMN's Facebook page. For those who do attend in person, there will be a reception at the Cathedral following the ordination service. I hope that I'll be able to see many of you there!
I'm grateful to everyone at St. David's for all your support, prayers, and guidance during my internship and since then. My time with you has formed me for ministry in very important ways, and I'm much better equipped to serve in God's church as a result!
Blessings,
- The Rev. Aaron Twait
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Outdoor Produce Market this Saturday
ICA will be hosting its first outdoor produce market this Saturday, May 21st. It will be held at Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7 in Hopkins from 10 a.m. to noon.
If you know anyone who may be experiencing food insecurity, please let them know about this wonderful opportunity to choose from a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. All are welcome. No appointment is needed.
Some April ICA stats
April was a busy month for ICA staff and volunteers as evidenced by the following stats:
* 766 households were served (up 66% from April, 2021)
* 59 were new households served
* 1084 full food orders (versus 671 in April, 2021)
As you can see, your ongoing support is always meaningful to so many. Thank you.
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Real Women “Camping“ Trip |
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We have scheduled our annual camping trip at Clearwater Historic Lodge and Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail. We will check in on Monday August 22 and leave on Thursday August 25. (If they have a cancellation, we will add another day.) Clearwater Lodge is on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Weather permitting, we can choose from several day trips into the Boundary Waters. There are also several hiking trails and museums. For more information about Clearwater Historic Lodge go to their website: https://clearwaterhistoriclodge.com/
We have reserved Cabin 11 which sleeps 19. It is a modern cabin with microwave, dishwasher, laundry, gas grill, gas fireplace, sun deck, screened porch, fire pit and dock. We stayed in this cabin three years ago. Pictures of the cabin are available on their website. It has a big table that is perfect for playing lots of games.
We are inviting all women of St. David’s (up to 19) to join us. To reserve your spot, send a check for $60 to:
Susan Taylor
7430 Autumn Chace Drive
Bloomington, MN 55438
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This Week at St. David's! |
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Want to view the full calendar for the week? Click here to view the 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.
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Have an announcement you would like to share in this weekly email?
Send it to office@stdavidsparish.org before noon on Wednesday to be featured.
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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:
or:
and we will assist you in finding solutions.
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Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891 |
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To add someone to the prayers, please contact the office: office@stdavidsparish.org
We will include all individuals in the prayers list for four consecutive weeks, and then they will be removed from the list. If the prayer need is ongoing, please reach out and we will keep their names on the list. If anyone's prayer need is shorter than four weeks, please also note that. This way we will keep all prayer lists updated and recent.
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Prayers and Passages
We pray for healing of body, mind or spirit for those we love, especially Richard Austin (father of Holly Lamond), William Cadwell (son of Philip Cadwell), Josh Claxton (friend of Mary Mann), Christina Dorr Drake (daughter-in-law of Nan and Guy Drake), Mark Enos (friend of Keith Gause), Allison Ferro, Maggie Flynn (daughter of Karin Lindquist and Andy Scheu), Lindsay Hardin Freeman, Carol Fox (grandmother of Paul Kuyper), Dick Hanson (friend of Bill Jacobs), Andy and Charity Harvala, Allison Hatcher, Ann Henjum (daughter of Bob Triebenbach), Denny Johnson, Joan MacDonald, Terri Meagher (aunt of Paul Kuyper), Josie Meyer and family (friend of the Handley-Jurkovich family), Anne Monteith, LaMar Popp, Jean Scheu, Amara Strande (daughter of the Rev. Dana Strande), Johannah Surma (daughter of Karin Lindquist and Andy Scheu), Kathy Welter (relative of Norma Walton), and Dick Woellner.
We pray for rain for our Kenyan friends in Ziwa.
We pray for those who have died, especially Dan Greer (nephew of LaMar Popp), the victims of genocide in Ukraine and for all who die in war.
We pray for those who commit acts of violence in war, that they may be healed from the trauma of violence and find new life in peace. We pray for all who suffer or serve in war, especially in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
We pray for schools and for all who work in them.
We pray for all who have been born.
We pray for an end to racism and all systems of oppression.
We pray in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life. We pray for people graduating, especially Peter Handley and Chloe Johnson. We pray for the Rev. Aaron Twait in his upcoming ordination.
We pray for those serving in the military, Will Culliton, Aprille Lopac, and Kaelyn Wahlberg.
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COVID-19 Resources Available
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