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St. David's at a Glance
Weekly News | Aug. 11, 2023
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EPISCOPAL 101 CLASSES
Sundays, Aug. 27-Oct. 15
10:15-11:10 a.m., Sitting Room 210
This six-week class and walk-through is in preparation for confirmation with Bishop Andy Doyle on Oct. 22. The class is also for those interested in learning the basics of the Episcopal faith for the first time or as a refresher.
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Dianne Hardy-Garcia and Fr. Kristin Braun joined Norman-Sims principal Patrick Salinas and Pay It Forward volunteers Thomas Maher (not pictured), Chloe Moore, and Ha Ngo to deliver donated backpacks. | |
LAST DAY TO DONATE
CLASSROOM SUPPLY DRIVE FOR NORMAN-SIMS ELEMENTARY
Thank you to everyone who donated to our classroom supply drive for Norman-Sims Elementary School. Today is the last day to donate.
Our partner in this donation drive, Pay It Forward 911, has also provided 50 backpacks to St. David's Day School, which will be blessed at the 10:30 a.m. service on Welcome Home Sunday.
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SACRED GROUND THIS FALL
REGISTRATION OPEN
Sundays, Aug. 27-Dec. 17, 2023
10 a.m.-noon, Crail A
Sacred Ground is an 11-session curriculum created by the Episcopal Church that provides material for small-group engagement and discussion around issues of racism, whiteness, the origins and impact of the slave trade in the United States, and resources for racial healing and justice.
More than 70 members of St. David's have completed the curriculum. Participating in a Sacred Ground group this fall is a way to start making a difference in our society and join thousands of others who are working to create a more just, loving, and affirming world.
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HOLY CONVERSATION: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY
Sunday, Aug. 20
10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
Join our new Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy, Dianne Hardy-Garcia, as she kicks off our 175th Anniversary community partner series by leading us in a conversation about the importance of community engagement and advocacy as we "seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves." (BCP 305)
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SOUL OF AGING INFORMATION SESSION
Sunday, Aug. 20
10 a.m., Crail B
This one-hour session will introduce you to St. David's Soul of Aging program, which explores the spiritual invitations of the aging journey using an approach developed by the Center for Courage and Renewal.
Small groups meet for nine months to creatively approach “the art” of aging intentionally, and the many soulful invitations our maturing years offer us.
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We look forward to seeing everyone on Welcome Home Weekend!
After the 10:30 a.m. service in Historic Church, all are invited to come to Bethell Hall for brunch and our Ministry Fair. Meet ministry leaders, learn about our new programming year, and play ministry fair BINGO with friends old and new.
See you at the Ministry Fair!
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SAVE THE DATE: YOUTH ORIENTATION
Sunday, Aug. 20
10 a.m., Youth Room
Youth Parent Orientation is where parents and students can get all the crucial information needed to make the most out of youth ministry. We'll cover the best ways to contact Kelsey, how to learn about upcoming youth events, and what they can expect from the next academic year.
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SAVE THE DATE: PARENT ORIENTATION
Sunday, Aug. 27
10 a.m., Vestry Conference Room
Parents of children (infants through 5th grade) are invited to an orientation for the 2023-2024 school year with the Director of Children's and Family Ministries Amanda Wischkaemper.
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HOT-WEATHER DONATIONS NEEDED
During this HOT summer, Trinity Center has received many needed hot-weather item donations. Thank you to all who have donated.
If you haven't yet, our neighbors need sunblock, sunglasses, water or reusable water canisters, umbrellas, cooling towels, shoes, hydration packs, and men's (new or slightly used) summer clothing.
Drop off donations in the large bin in the church lobby. Or, you can purchase wishlist items, using the button below, and have them shipped directly to Trinity Center.
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FEAST OF ST. DAVID OF WALES AND 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, Oct. 22
10:30 a.m.
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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meeting: Sept. 6
Environmental Guild 12:30-2 p.m. Guild Parlor. Plan environmental stewardship projects. Next meeting: Sept. 10
EpiscoPals 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, offsite. 20-something to 30-something fellowship. Next meeting: Aug. 17
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: Aug. 26
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: Oct. 12
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meeting: Aug. 31
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: Aug. 17
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: Aug. 13
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Next-to-New Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times
Pickleball Wednesdays, Gym, 6-8:30 p.m. On hiatus July-August
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: Aug. 26
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: Sept. 17
Trinity Center Volunteers
Multiple volunteer days/times, Next Trinity Streets Eucharist: Aug. 20, and Sept. 17
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: Sept. 16
Reading the Bible ToGather
10 a.m., Sundays, Guild Parlor
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meeting: Aug. 27
Writers Group 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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