This Sunday, July 28, 2024
8:00 and 9:30 Service of Holy Eucharist,
celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women
in the Episcopal Church.
During the summer, the Nursery will remain open during the 9:30 service and Social Time. Children are also invited to stay in worship, use the play rug, or the Narthex nursery.
(The Nursery will not be open on days when we worship outdoors.)
Forum: Ordination Anniversary Celebration
including the 40th ordination anniversary of the Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman
We continue to Facebook Livestream the Sunday 9:30 service and upload to YouTube.
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July 26 & 28 - 50th Anniversary of Women's Ordination
August 25 – Creek Baptism
September 8 – Kickoff Sunday/All Parish Picnic
October 4 – Polka Party Fundraiser
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Celebration of Women's Ordination to the Priesthood
Friday, July 26, 2024 | St. Mark's Cathedral
Sunday, July 28, 2024 | St. David's
All Minnesota Episcopalians are invited to join in a day of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church. Led by a cohort of women clergy from around the diocese, this joyful day will include story-sharing, a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven and panel discussion, potluck dinner on the lawn of St. Mark's Cathedral, the premiere of a brand-new, Minnesota-specific documentary about how the ordination of women to the priesthood has shaped the diocese in the last fifty years--and for the next fifty--and a concluding Eucharist. History displays and videos will be available for viewing during the festivities.
Schedule for Friday, July 26 at St. Mark's Cathedral:
3:00pm: Screening of The Philadelphia Eleven: Courage and Change
4:30pm: Panel Discussion
5:00pm: Potluck Supper
6:30pm: Premiere of a new documentary about women's ordination in Minnesota (please note the time change!)
7:00pm: Women’s Ordination Anniversary Eucharist: The Right Reverend Mariann Budde, preaching
At St. David's, we will continue the celebration of the anniversary of women's ordination at our 8:00 and 9:30 services of Holy Eucharist on July 28th. The Rev. Lindsay Freeman will preach, the Rev. Katherine Lewis will officiate, and the 9:30 service will feature festive music in honor of the occasion. All this to be topped off with a celebratory social/coffee hour in the undercroft! Come rejoice with us for this major milestone in the history of the church!
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Pilgrimage to Wales
May 4-13, 2025
Now Accepting Applications
We are excited that plans are coming together for our St. David's pilgrimage to Wales! Space for up to 17 people to attend from St. David's and friends of the congregation are welcome to apply. A full brochure, pricing document, and application form can be found here in the 3 attachments .
Note that this is not intended as a tourist trip, but rather a spiritual immersion into Celtic Christianity through movement, poetry, and prayer.
Pilgrimage Brochure
Information sheet
Registration form
Please send applications with your deposit payable to "Hiraeth Discoveries", to St. David's, Attn: Diane Curley, 13000 St. Davids Road, Minnetonka MN 55305 or drop them off in the office, Attn: Diane Curley.
Applications will be reviewed beginning in late July/early August and will be taken in the order they are received
For more information, please contact Diane Curley, dcurley@stdavidsparish.org, the Rev. Katherine Lewis, klewis@stdavidsparish.org, or pilgrimage leader, the Very Rev. Tony Pompa, tfsalpompa@gmail.com.
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St David’s Book Club News
by Cathy Schwichtenberg
The St. David’s Book Club will be discussing Tom Lake by Ann Patchett on Monday, August 5 from 6:30 pm – 7:55 pm at Cathy Schwichtenberg’s home.
For those interested, we will join Compline from there at 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Address: 14610 Woodruff Rd, Wayzata
It’s about a 7 minute drive from St. David’s.
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“Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought they knew.”
~ hclib.org
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We have an interesting line-up of selections this year and invite all St. David’s parishioners to participate. We meet on the first Tuesday of every other month from 6:30 – 7:55, usually on Zoom. Here is this year’s schedule – please join us! | |
St. David’s “Back to School” Supply Drive
Over the years we have partnered with ResourceWest (a division of ICA) collecting school supplies for our local community. A big thanks goes out to Anne Monteith for her many faithful years of leading this outreach ministry. Our recent appeal to find new leadership to coordinate this school supply collection did not reveal any takers. Not wanting to abandon this outreach opportunity, the Holy Spirit must have been flowing through the email system that same day, as we received word from ResourceWest about a new program they have launched to obtain needed school supplies. Think going on line, shopping from a wish list, and then your gift gets sent directly to ResourceWest. Easy-peasy, and they get what they want and need. Click on the following link, and participate in this new streamlined giving opportunity. A student out there will be happy you did!
ResourceWest School Supply Drive
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HOPKINS RASPBERRY FESTIVAL #1... IT’S A WRAP |
Wow, what a fun time we had in our neighborhood this past weekend. Chatting with folks, sipping refreshing raspberry infused water, and sharing heartfelt gratitudes in our life fittingly describes our presence at the St David’s Marketplace Booth. Traveling down historic Hopkins Mainstreet, sharing treats/stickers, and being met with many hand waves and smiling faces recounts the fun we had participating in an old-fashioned parade. Thanks to all those who supported, participated, and volunteered in bringing this Faithful Innovation outing to fruition…. and a big shout out to the Carda Family for offering up their wheels!
My gratitude also goes out to an awesome planning committee who made it all happen: Bonnie Boyd, Nan Drake, Julia Handley, Paul Pederson and Becky Sweely.
Regards,
Diane Curley, Senior Warden
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New Bike Rack!
Construction on a new St. David's bicycle rack is underway! The new rack will be under the trees in the center island on south side of church. This bike rack is funded by a generous gift from Randy Lindquist and Dale Lindquist's children in memory of Dale, all avid bikers.
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Kicking it off with Gratitude - Welcome to Summer!
You may have received our letter and raffle ticket in the mail - please redeem that ticket or buy more!
Tickets cost $100.00 and will be sold every Sunday during this summer.
13 cash prizes will be drawn, and proceeds benefit St. David's outreach, programming, ministries.
Drawing will be held on Sunday September 8th during the church picnic!
Tickets are not tax-deductible, and you don't have to be present to win.
Got questions? Contact the office or see a ticket agent selling Sundays this summer!
Remember: You can't win if you don't buy a ticket!
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Invitation to Participate in Community of Hope Training
Community of Hope equips lay people to serve in pastoral care, creating communities, steeped in Benedictine Spirituality, to serve others through compassionate listening.
What: a fourteen module course of study covering skills for listening to others, prayer, meditation and silence. The course equips one with tools needed to make pastoral visits with people dealing with illness, loss and loneliness and includes ways to respectfully set boundaries while allowing for the space to listen and support.
Dates for 2024 include 12 zoom sessions and 2 in-person retreats
September 21 9am-3pm retreat at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral (in person)
Saturdays beginning September 28 through November 16 by zoom.
Saturday, November 23 in person closing retreat at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral 9am-3pm
Who: Training will occur with other faith members in our diocese. Each session will be led by a professional faculty member.
FAQ:
Is it required that I attend all the sessions including the in-person retreats? All are required to attend the in-person retreats. Participants may miss up to two of the Zoom sessions, although attending every session is ideal.
Is there a cost to participate? $45 fee
What is the location of the retreat? The opening and closing retreats will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral. The other sessions will be held on Zoom.
How do I sign up? Please reach out to Karin Lindquist or Carol Johnson (contact information below) who will provide you with an application for participation.
I still have questions and would like to speak with someone who has taken the training. Who do I contact? Karin Lindquist Lindquist.karin@hotmail.com , Carol Johnson caroltwokat@gmail.com
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ICA Vision
A community where everyone has the resources to thrive
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Birthday bags needed
Now in its third year, ICA’s birthday bag program has been very successful. It gives our neighbors the opportunity to receive bags for their children. The bags are generic and intended to be given to families with school-age children who have birthdays during that particular month. Each bag should contain a baking tin, cake mix, frosting, candles, plates and napkins.
Right now, ICA is running low on birthday bags. Please consider supporting this program by putting together a bag or two, ready to be given to a family. It can be a fun activity to put together a few bags with your children or grandchildren that will benefit local families not as fortunate as ours. You can bring your birthday bags directly to ICA at 11588 K-Tel Drive or put them in the ICA baskets at the church entrances.
Tour de Tonka on August 3
Do you and your family like to bike? If so, you might consider signing up for the upcoming Tour de Tonka, also known as “Minnesota’s Ride”, on Saturday, August 3. With six available routes, you can experience the stunning landscapes of the west metro.
Tour de Tonka partners with ICA to give participants an opportunity to make an impact with this ride. A portion of each rider’s registration fee is donated to ICA. Since 2006, Tour de Tonka has raised over $103,000 to support ICA. Riders can also donate money or non-perishable items on or before the day of the ride. If you are interested, you can register at https://minnetonka.events.eleyo.com/tour_de_tonka_2024.
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Join us for a time of fellowship, faith, games, and an opportunity to venture into the water (by canoe that is)!
Our cabin is reserved at Clearwater Lodge on the Gunflint Trail for August 10-17th. Come for the week or just a few days. Know you want to go? RSVP to Ann Carda at acarda21@gmail.com to reserve your spot by making your $50 deposit.
Want to know more about what to expect?
Launa Tucker and Susan Taylor would love to tell you more!
Find them at church or via email:
Launa Tucker: launat7@outlook.com
Susan Taylor: ss2taylor@comcast.net
And here’s a link to our cabin:
https://clearwaterhistoriclodge.com/cabin-eleven/
Hope to see you on the Gunflint Trail. A wonderful community of women and the wilderness awaits!
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Education for Ministry This Fall
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year small-group formation program based on study and practice in theological reflection. There are currently two EfM groups in ECMN, one in-person local one and one online:
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In-person group: An in-person EfM group will meet Thursdays from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at Grace, beginning in September 2024. Interested participants should contact Kathy Monson Lutes or Danielle McCoy.
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Online group: An online EfM group meets Mondays from 6:30-8:30PM on Google Meet, following an academic year schedule (Sept. – May). The group includes members from several ECMN parishes as well as some non-Minnesotans.
Please note that in order to register for either group for the fall, the group mentor(s) will need your name to add to their group in the EfM registration system this summer, which will prompt the system to invite you to register.
Interested but want to know more before deciding whether or not to participate? We’re happy to facilitate a conversation with a current participant or mentor – please email efm.ecmn@gmail.com with that request.
Want to participate but neither of these options works for you? Let us know at efm.ecmn@gmail.com – there are also online groups based elsewhere, and another in-person group could be formed if there’s sufficient interest.
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Loaves and Fishes
Four Volunteers are needed for each date. Two for cooking with the Loaves and Fishes coordinator from 3:00-5:00 pm, and two to package and serve from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Upcoming dates:
- August 13
- August 26
- September 10
- September 23
Please contact Sue or Basil Owen to sign up or sign up in the Undercroft. Sue’s cell is 612-716-1945. Basil’s cell is 612-716-0683 or email at bowen3@fastmail.com.
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Save the date!
Creekside Baptism Service
August 25 at 9:30am
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