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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | May 12, 2023
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Celebrate our graduating seniors in worship THIS Sunday, May 14, at 11:15 a.m. | | | |
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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SURVEY
As we anticipate the completion of the Historic Church renovations and access to all our onsite worship spaces, we'd like your input to help us design our Sunday morning schedule. Please complete our Sunday Morning Survey before May 31.
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THE OPEN TABLE QUARTERLY EUCHARIST
Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.
This service is part of The Open Table, an educational program at St. David's for the LGBTQ+ community, which also includes parish-wide fellowship. We usually gather in Sumners Hall at 5:30 p.m. to have a meal together before the service.
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ASCENSION DAY WORSHIP
Thursday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
Worship service Rite II with Holy Eucharist in celebration of The Ascension.
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HOLY HIKE AT LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
Saturday, May 20, 8:45 a.m. (meet by entrance)
4801 La Crosse Avenue
This is a lovely time of year to experience the wildflower center. Our walking liturgy will last about 45 minutes and then hikers are free to explore the rest of the center on our own or together. There is a cost for this hike.
Cost for Wildflower Center non-members
(parking is included)
- Adults $15, seniors $10, youth $8
- Free: Children four and under, UT faculty, staff, and students with an ID
We hope you can join us for this very special Holy Hike. If the admission presents a challenge for you or your family please reach out to Pastor Angela directly so we can provide help.
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REGISTER NOW FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
May 30-June 2, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 3 and up, $70/child
Kick off the summer with formation and fun! Vacation Bible School is offered with optional aftercare until 3 p.m. Morning childcare is available for toddlers 18 mo.-3 yrs.
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CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Sundays, 10 a.m., First Floor
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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REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS | | |
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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)
PROM PARTY! Wednesday, May 17, 5:30 p.m.
Dress fancy or just come as you are from school. We are having a Prom party during our regularly scheduled weekly 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.
Last Wednesday EYC before summer break: May 17
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FOR THE WORK OF MINISTRY: A PORTRAIT OF ST. DAVID'S FOUNDING FAMILIES
Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
As we reflect on 175 years of St. David's history, Dr. Laura Hernández-Ehrisman will discuss the first families that formed St. David's church in the mid-nineteenth century. Drawing on previously published accounts and new historical research, Hernández-Ehrisman will explore the lives of those who created and sustained the church in its early years.
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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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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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NEXT-TO-NEW VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Monday, May 15, 11 a.m., Sumners Hall
For more than 60 years, Next-to-New has been supported by our beloved volunteers. During our annual celebratory luncheon we will honor them, the staff, and our community partners.
If you haven't experienced the joys of volunteering at the shop, please join us! The staff provides training and could use help in the following areas:
- Cashier
- Counter Assistance
- Visual Merchandising
- Consignment Intake
- Data Entry
- Tagging
- Estates
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FRANK BALDWIN RECEPTION
Sunday, May 21, 10-10:30 a.m., Sumners Hall
Please join us for a cupcake reception for Frank Baldwin, to show St. David’s appreciation for his 23 years of service as a volunteer accountant.
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THE MUG DRIVE IS OVER!
Thank you to everyone who donated mugs to our mug tree in Sumners Hall. Chef Ray said due to your generosity we now have plenty of mugs for the whole parish.
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FREE EVENT BY AGE OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Saturday, June 3, from 8 a.m.-Noon
UpRising Church (8601 South 1st Street)
This free conference 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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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: TBD
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: June 11
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meeting: June 8 (dinner and discussion on "faith & finance" led by the Rev. Cameron Spoor.)
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: May 20
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: July 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: May 25
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: May 18
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry
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Medieval Reading Group Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Zoom, Read The Mabinogion, a collection of 12th-century-13th century Welsh legends.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: May 21
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: May 27
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: May 21
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: June 17
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: May 28
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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