DAILY PRAYER

Starting in September in Grace Chapel

With the end of construction and the opening of Grace Chapel, we will have new daily prayer offerings during the week.

• Tuesday Morning Prayer
• 9 a.m. Starts Sept. 12
• Wednesday Evening Prayer
• 5:15 p.m. Starts Sept. 6 (before our parish dinner)

NEWCOMER BREAKFAST

Sunday, Sept. 3

10-11 a.m., Sumners Hall

Join others who are new to St. David’s for a free delicious meal and a time to get to know one another and the church.

PUBLIC LUNCH

Thursday, Sept. 7

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sumners Hall

Take a break from work, and come by for Chef Ray’s delicious food! No reservation is needed. Parking will be validated for those eating lunch. 

WORLD MUSIC ENCOUNTERS

First Show: Sunday Sept. 10

5-7 p.m., Historic Church

Presented by St. David's Episcopal Church, the series aims to connect the community to, and through, global music and conversations. We offer this series as a gift to the community as well as an opportunity to expand our cultural understanding and global consciousness.

• Produced and hosted by retired NPR correspondent John Burnett
• Two-hour events include an interview segment with the artists about their musical roots and personal journey to Austin
• All ages, family-friendly shows

On Sept. 10, our first musicians will be the band ATASH: Composed of master musicians from around the globe. Voted "Austin’s Best World Music Band" 6 years running. Winner of 7 Austin Music Awards. Tickets starting at $25 are available now.

PRE-ORDER CROSSES

A handful of talented St. David’s parishioners have crafted the renovated Historic Church's 100-year-old floorboards into beautiful crosses. There are different sizes and styles that you can preorder through Sept. 10.

Pick up will be Sunday, Oct. 22, when we have our 175^th anniversary celebration.

MEN'S RETREAT

Nov. 17-19, Mo Ranch in Hunt TX

Cost: $375 per person (refundable until Nov. 17)

Register no later than Oct. 15.

The men of St. David's parish will take a retreat for fellowship, meals, worship, and relaxation.

The Rev. Carter Leer reflected on his retreat experience: "It is a wonderful opportunity to take a breath in a world that is constantly on the move." Read the full post on our website.

ARBOR TERRACE LUNCH

Saturday, Aug. 26

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Arbor Terrace

Join an established volunteer team preparing and serving a meal to residents at Arbor Terrace, a Foundation Communities supportive housing property for single adults in Southeast Austin.

LAUNDRY LOVE

Thursday, Aug. 31

5:30-6:30 p.m., SpinZone South Congress

Join us as we bring Laundry Love to our neighbors! We hand out laundry cards and supplies at Spin Zone on South Congress. We gather as a community, eat pizza and oranges, and laugh a lot. 

JOURNEY GROUP FOR RECOVERY MONTH

Wednesdays, Sept. 6-27

6:30-7:30 p.m., Library

Join the Rev. Dr. Carol Petty and Sr. Mary Magdalene as they lead a discussion of the book Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps by Richard Rohr.

ACOLYTE TRAINING

Sunday, Aug. 27

12:30-1:30 p.m., Historic Church

Acolytes (ages 11+) serve every 2-3 weeks on a flexible schedule during our eucharist services with clergy and eucharistic ministers. It's a great way to be part of our worship team.

To attend this lunchtime training session for new acolytes, contact Kelsey Cooper.

YOUTH MEET TWICE A WEEK

Sundays, 10-11 a.m., Youth Room 170

Youth in grades 6th-12th gather on the first floor for check-ins, then split by middle/high school. Free donuts, good discussion, and lots of fun.

Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Sumners Hall 

High school and middle school students eat dinner at Café Divine together. Need dinner? Contact Kelsey. After dinner, we head to the youth room for check-ins, devotionals, games, and fellowship.