St. David’s is committed to being a place of welcome and connection for all people. The following folks have recently become a part of St. David’s, so let’s extend a welcome and help them get connected to our wonderful community!
Not Pictured: Dan Clark
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CELEBRATION OF FATHER SANTI RODRIGUEZ'S MINISTRY |
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PURSE FOR FATHER SANTI
It is the church's longstanding tradition to collect a ‘purse’ from parishioners for our clergy as they depart St. David’s. If you would like to contribute to Father Santi’s ‘purse’, please write ‘Santi Rodriguez’ in the memo line on your check or online donation. Please contact Eric Malnassy. Thank you.
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WELCOME KRISTIN BRAUN
Kristin Braun will join St. David's staff on Aug. 21 as our new curate and director of community engagement (formerly Outreach Ministry). Fr. Chad McCall will serve as interim director of community engagement until that time. Read more about Kristin.
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Fr. Santi Rodriguez and the Community Engagement Advisory Committee (formerly the Outreach Task Force) |
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NEW NAME FOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & ADVOCACY
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Last fall, the Outreach Task Force of the vestry began a conversation on the future of outreach ministries in our parish. These conversations have been fruitful and we hope they will strengthen our spirit of service, our connection to the wider community, and our capacity to engage in advocacy.
As part of these conversations, we have decided to change the name of our ministries from 'Outreach' to 'Community Engagement & Advocacy'. We'll fully transition to this name to carry out our vision in the upcoming weeks and months. St. David's has been engaging the community through service since 1848, and we look forward to continuing this great mission.
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HOLY HIKES
Third Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., meets rain or shine
We will hold liturgical hikes throughout the year to immerse ourselves in what John Muir called God’s “first temples.” Register for specific hike directions/instructions.
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BISHOP DOYLE AT ST. DAVID'S |
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Last Sunday, May 8, Bishop Andy Doyle visited St. David's. In addition to confirming and receiving parish members and preaching in the Historic Church. Bishop Doyle joined Father Chuck for a discussion in Crail Hall. One of the questions asked during the talk was, "Advent or Lent?" See his answer in the video above. |
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No formation on Ministry Sunday. |
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NEW GROUP: READING THE BIBLE TO-GATHER
Meets Sundays, starting June 12
10 a.m. Guild Parlor
We’re grateful for your feedback during the St. David’s Town Hall. We learned that you want to gather in small groups. In response, we’re starting this new group that will gather to read the Bible in community. We'll work through one of the assigned readings of the day, using various tools that help us understand and connect with the texts in life-giving ways. Co-led by Amy Moehnke and Britton Gregory. Please register for Reading the Bible To-Gather. We look forward to more offerings in the coming months.
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Gena St. David
Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S
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SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE
10 a.m. Crail C and Zoom
Explore the science of spirituality, quantum physics, neuroscience, and Otto Scharmer's Theory U.
May 22 – Dr. Gena St. David will explore how brain science is helping us understand how trust functions in our body and nervous system, between us and God, and between one another.
June 5 – Join Patty Speier as she explores Otto Scharmer’s Theory U and how it relates to the mystical journey.
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Sr. Mary Magdalene and Fr. Chuck Treadwell |
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SACRED SCRIPTURE: PRAYING THE WORD
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP
May 22, 2-5 p.m. Vestry Room
This workshop led by Sr. Mary Magdalene will have the recovery community as its primary audience.
The workshop will be followed by a service of Holy Eucharist for the Recovery Community in Grace Chapel at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Carol Petty as celebrant.
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OPEN TABLE PRESENTATION
Current Legislative Climate in Texas
THIS WEDNESDAY, May 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Library
Sarah Kapostasy and Jim Norman will be providing an update on the current legislative climate in Texas regarding LGBTQ+ issues. Dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m. in Sumners Hall.
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WEDNESDAY PARISH DINNER
5:30-6:30 p.m., Sumners Hall
Gather with friends when you come to church for Bible study, choir rehearsals, youth meetings, and other Wednesday evening church events. The last Wednesday dinner of the season will be June 8, so Chef Ray can go on a well-deserved summer vacation!
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (EYC)
THIS Wednesday is the last EYC of the semester
5:30-7 p.m., Sumners Hall
Middle and high school students eat dinner together in Sumners Hall. Need dinner? Contact youth@stdave.org. After dinner, we will head to the Youth Room for check-ins, games, and fellowship.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
6:30-7:30 p.m., Vestry/Zoom
Study the parables of Jesus, taking into account their original context and what they mean for us today.
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SPRING MIDDAY MUSIC
May 19
Twofer Trilogy
Renaissance motets sung by our professional vocal ensemble, paired with period organ arrangements of the same works, Voices of St David’s with Eric Mellenbruch, organist
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YOUTH FORMATION
No formation on Ministry Sunday.
Before youth formation takes a break for the summer, the final meeting of the semester will be on Sunday, May 22, at 10 a.m. in the Youth Room. Formation will resume on Sunday, Aug. 21.
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YOUTH SUMMER MISSION EXPERIENCE
Friday, July 8, 3 p.m.- Sunday, July 10 (after worship)
Youth grades 6-12 will gather at St. David's for all your favorite parts of a mission trip (minus the travel):
- goofy games with friends
- late-night bonding
- serving our neighbors
- sleeping on air mattresses
- snacks
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SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
No formation on Ministry Sunday.
All classes are Sundays, 10-11 a.m., 1st Floor or Zoom
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Harry Potter and The Way of Love
Last meeting May 22.
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Online Sunday School (Zoom)
Last meeting May 22.
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Childcare will be provided every Sunday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children ages 2 months through 3 years of age. First floor, Room 115. Temperature checks and a brief health form will be required. Questions? Contact Childcare Coordinator Laura Lancaster Faulk
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SUMMER CAMPS AT ST. DAVID'S |
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Eric Malnassy, Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving |
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STAFF UPDATE
We are very happy to announce that Eric Malnassy is officially our new director of Stewardship and Planned Giving. You can say hello and congratulations to Eric this weekend at Ministry Sunday!
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Thank you for your generosity to God and St. David's Episcopal Church. Your gifts support our mission-critical ministries.
MAIL TO 301 E. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Work on the Bethell Hall floors continues through this weekend as part of the “It’s Our Time” capital campaign. Worship services will not be impacted this Sunday because the usual 9 and 11:15 services will be combined for an outdoor Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. We look forward to returning to worship in Bethell Hall soon. |
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WOMEN'S RETREAT
June 17-19, Mo-Ranch, Texas Hill Country
The theme of this year’s retreat, led by Pastor Angela, is the use of poetry as a way to encounter the divine and express our faith. Single occupancy is $375 and $250 for double occupancy. Meals, room, and board are included in the cost for the weekend. Space is limited, scholarships are available.
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RAMP BUILD TEAM
May 21, 8 a.m. Offsite
A monthly ministry to build wheelchair ramps for people with mobility issues who are economically disadvantaged. All are welcome to help. Email to join rampbuild@stdave.org.
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LAUNDRY LOVE
May 26: SpinZone Laundry
A time of fellowship and fun centered around making the task of doing laundry less burdensome! Volunteers meet at SpinZone Laundry at 5 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month, hand out supplies; serve food, and visit with participants. Contact laundrylove@stdave.org.
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Environmental Guild Help plan environmental stewardship projects. Meets quarterly, next meeting: TBD
EpiscoPals 7 p.m., Thursdays, in person at various locations. 20-something to 30-something fellowship
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m. Offsite, last Thursdays, next dates: May 26
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m., Labyrinth or Sumners Hall, 3rd Thursdays, next meeting: May 19
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This group will take a break for the summer after May 22 and will return on Aug. 21
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need, next meetings: May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Offsite. Next date: May 21
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sundays, Sumners Hall and Zoom, next meetings: May 22
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RAFFLE BENEFITING TRINITY CENTER |
This game-day raffle will be at The Long Time, located at 5707 Dunlap Rd., 78752 (just 12 miles east of I-35 off MLK).
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LGBTQ+ CAREGIVER CONFERENCE |
Saturday, June 11, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
This free event is designed to help family caregivers discover local resources, learn new skills to meet the needs of their caregiving situation, and connect with other caregivers and local experts on aging.
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