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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | March 17, 2023
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RSVP for next month's Iftar Dinner
Interfaith dialogue and dinner (free event)
Thursday, April 13, 7-9 p.m., Sumners Hall
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HISTORIC HOLY HIKE
Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m.
Meet in the church lobby to join a special 175th Anniversary Holy Hike. This hike will take us to 6 different historical sites in and around St. David's, which were instrumental to the worship history and foundation of our church community and the city of Austin.
We will worship in our ancestors' shoes as we pray the liturgy along the way and reflect on our past and dreams of the future.
We will conclude the hike at St. David's, where you are then invited to join us for lunch and fellowship in Sumners Hall.
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FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION
Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m., livestreamed
A Holy Eucharist, Rite II, in celebration of the feast of the Annunciation.
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WE NEED A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS
AT THE KITE FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Zilker Park
Are you going to the 95th ABC Kite Fest in Zilker Park on April 1st? If so, stop by the St. David’s booth! If you’d like to volunteer for an hour or two or more, please register using the button below. We have a few shifts that still need coverage.
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SAVE THE DATE:
175th ANNIVERSARY ALL PARISH WORSHIP AND PICNIC
Saturday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Zilker Lodge
Join us for an all-parish worship service and picnic to celebrate our 175 years together as a parish. Please note, the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist at Zilker Lodge will be the only worship service offered on this day, replacing our usual Sunday services at the church building.
More details coming soon.
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SAVE THE DATE: DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
A day to celebrate discipleship in our community. We will love on our church, our people, and our community partners. Join us as we revel in the joy that is service. More details coming soon.
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Pictured: 2019 Community Outreach Grants recipients with leadership from Next-to-New. | |
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANTS
The Grants Committee for Community Outreach (GCCO) of St. David’s Episcopal Church is now accepting applications for our 2023 outreach grants of $10,000 each.
The history of St. David's outreach grants, 2023 proposal forms, and instructions on how to apply can all be found by clicking on the button link below. Proposals are due electronically to grants@stdave.org by 5 p.m. on April 10, 2023.
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ONE CHURCH, ONE BOOK
THIS HERE FLESH
JOIN A LENTEN READING GROUP
Sundays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays
Online or in person
Author Cole Arthur Riley will be with us via Zoom in Crail C on Palm Sunday, April 2.
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REGISTER FOR IFTAR DINNER
Thursday, April 13, 7-9 p.m., Sumners Hall
This is a dinner to break the daily fast during the Islamic observance of Ramadan. Organized by Dialogue Institute Austin as an opportunity for Christians and Muslims to come together in interfaith dialogue. In 2023 Ramadan lasts from March 23-April 20.
The dinner is free and provided by the Dialogue Institute Austin. There will be a short presentation on Ramadan before dinner is served.
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Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries. For information about giving to St. David's please contact Eric Malnassy (eric.malnassy@stdave.org) or simply contact the Stewardship Office at 512-610-3549.
Thank you,
Eric Malnassy
Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving
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SUNDAY YOUTH FORMATION
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.
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
Wednesdays
5:30-6 p.m. Dinner in Sumners Hall
6-7 p.m. Meeting, Room 170
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.
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Children’s classes will not meet on March 19.
We will have a family table in Sumners Hall during the formation hour. Stop by for fellowship, crafts, and activities!
Sundays, 10 a.m., First Floor
Resuming March 26
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: Level 1 and Level 2 A Montessori-based, experiential educational program focused on liturgy/scripture.
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SAVE THE DATE:
CHILDREN'S CHOIR MUSICAL
April 22, 3-4 p.m., Bethell Hall
St. David's Children's Choir members are working hard on their Spring Musical. Save the date for the show! Learn more about Children's Choirs.
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VBS (VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL)
May 30-June 2, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 3 and up, $70/child
Calling all heroes! At VBS 2023, we'll strive together to bring peace and build each other up. No cost for teen volunteers or children of volunteers.
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SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
July 10-21 (M-F) 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rising 2nd-8th graders
A two-week performing arts camp at St. David's presenting the musical Moana Jr.
Performance Date: July 21, 6 p.m., Bethell Hall
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SPECIAL MUSIC AT PARISH DINNER
Wednesday, March 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sumners Hall
As a special treat, Roy Hinman, Donna Hinman, and Pamela Weems will offer music during our parish dinner as Mockingbird, a group performing traditional Irish and Celtic music.
This will be a fun addition to the usual fellowship of dinner. We hope to see everyone there!
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EpiscoPals Gathering
Thursday, March 23, 7-9 p.m., offsite
Join other young adults for fun and food at Central Market North (4100 North Lamar Blvd). Email Kelsey Cooper to learn more or click the button below to join a community of 20 and 30-somethings navigating life and faith in the Episcopal church together.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meetings: April 5, May 3
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: TBD
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, Guild Parlor. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meetings: March 23, April 20
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meetings: March 25, April 22
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: April 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meetings: March 30, April 27
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: April 20
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry Meet in Crail C in Lent
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Medieval Reading Group Next meeting TBD
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: March 19
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
No games in Lent, March 1-29
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: March 25
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: April 16
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: March 25 Moved to April 1
Women's Group Lunch 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meetings: March 26, April 30
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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HOLY GROUNDS UPDATE
You may have noticed things are looking a little different in Holy Grounds. Thanks for your patience as we transform it into something new, yet familiar. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, as part of the new vision, we will focus on offering Episcopal-related items, including the Book of Common Prayer and other St. David's gifts. We will continue to serve coffee on Sundays only.
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