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FLOOD RELIEF NEEDED FOR SOUTHERN MALAWI
As of Monday, March 20, the death toll in Malawi was 476 and rising as a result of Tropical Cyclone Freddy. Devastation is worse than past flooding because of mud slides. More than 500 homes of congregants within the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi were destroyed.
Bishop Alinafe Kalemba reported to Warm Heart International that the Diocese is active in helping those who lost homes to start life again by supporting them with food, utensils, bedding, clothing, and other needs in temporary shelters – whether at church facilities or in homes of neighbors. Bags of maize are being provided by government programs and other countries.
Donations for flood relief through Warm Heart International will be sent to the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi for use as designated by Bishop Alinafe Kalemba. Donations may be given through our online form by selecting “Warm Heart International” fund and “Flood Relief” sub fund from the menus.
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ST. DAVID'S AT THE KITE FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Zilker Park
Stop by the St. David’s booth at the 95th annual Kite Festival! If you and/or your family member(s) are interested in volunteering or entering a kite contest, click here to register
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175th ANNIVERSARY ALL-PARISH WORSHIP AND PICNIC
Sunday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Zilker Lodge
In celebration of our 175th anniversary as a parish, we invite all St. David's friends and parishioners to gather offsite at Zilker Lodge for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with music, on April 23 at 10:30 a.m.
This will be our only service Sunday, April 23.
After worship, enjoy a picnic lunch from Café Divine, fun games, and fellowship. We will also take a special all-parish photo.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANTS
Deadline coming soon: Proposals are due electronically to grants@stdave.org by 5 p.m. on April 10, 2023.
The Grants Committee for Community Outreach (GCCO) of St. David’s Episcopal Church is now accepting applications for our 2023 outreach grants of $10,000 each.
The history of St. David's outreach grants, 2023 proposal forms, and instructions on how to apply can all be found by using the button below.
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SAVE THE DATE: 9th ANNUAL
DAY OF SERVICE
Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
A day to celebrate discipleship in our community. We will love on our church, our people, our community partners. Join us as we revel in the joy that is service. More to come soon.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
April 12, 6:30 p.m., Guild Parlor
Join St. David's seminarian Carter Leer, as he leads the Wednesday night Bible study on the Book of Acts. This is a hybrid event open to all.
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REGISTER FOR IFTAR DINNER
Thursday, April 13, 7-9 p.m., Sumners Hall
This is a free dinner to break the daily fast during the Islamic observance of Ramadan. Organized by Dialogue Institute Austin as an opportunity for Christians and Muslims to come together in interfaith dialogue.
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HOLY CONVERSATION
Theology and Transgender Identity
Sunday, April 16, 10 a.m., Crail C
While the Episcopal Church has made clear that it affirms, includes, and defends the rights of transgender people, there is still a lot of misunderstanding and confusion about what it means to be transgender and how Christians might think about the ethical issues surrounding transgender experience. In this presentation, Dr. Scott Bader-Saye, professor at Seminary of the Southwest, will lead us in reflection on transgender identity in light of the theological themes of creation, grace, and sanctification. As part of the presentation there will be time to discuss the ways transgender youth have been caught up in legislative actions and culture war offensives. One goal of the session will be to help us have faithful and generous conversations with those with whom we disagree.
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HOLY WEEK AND EASTER FLOWERS AND MUSIC
As we prepare for Palm Sunday and Easter, we ask for donations to help provide the decorations and special musical offerings for these sacred Sundays. There are offertory envelopes outside Bethell Hall. Please check the appropriate box to contribute.
Or donate online and select the fund "Holiday Gifts" from the drop-down menu. You can specify a sub-fund (Easter Flowers, Easter Music, and/or Easter Gift).
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HAPPENING #176
April 21-23, Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas
Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school youth. Happening takes key Christian concepts and applies them to teen lives in a relevant, meaningful way. This Happening is being planned and chaperoned by St. David's youth ministry leaders.
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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)
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.
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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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SAVE THE DATE:
CHILDREN'S CHOIR MUSICAL
April 22, 3-4 p.m., Bethell Hall
St. David's Children's Choir members are working hard on their Spring Musical. Save the date for the show! Learn more about Children's Choirs.
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VBS (VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL)
May 30-June 2, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 3 and up, $70/child
Calling all heroes! At VBS 2023, we'll strive together to bring peace and build each other up. No cost for teen volunteers or children of volunteers.
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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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Daughters of the King 10:30 a.m., Guild Parlor. Next meetings: April 5, May 3
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: April 20
Arbor Terrace Monthly Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., offsite, 4th Saturdays, serve brunch to residents of Arbor Terrace. Next meeting: April 22
GLEE (Gay, Lesbian, and Everyone Else) 7 p.m., Quarterly Zoom meetings, 2nd Thursdays. Next meeting: April 13
Laundry Love 5-6 p.m., offsite, last Thursdays. Next meetings: March 30, April 27
Men's Group Dinner 6-8 p.m.
Next meeting: April 20
The Middle Place 10-11 a.m., most Sundays, Vestry Meet in Crail C in Lent
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Medieval Reading Group Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Zoom, Resumes April 20 reading The Mabinogion, a collection of 12-13th century Welsh legends.
Movie Group 11:15 a.m.-noon, 2nd Sundays, Vestry Room, discuss first-run movies. Next meeting: Easter Sunday
Pickleball
Wednesdays, Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Resumes: April 5
St. Agnes Guild: 9:30-11 a.m., last Saturdays, Guild Parlor, learn to knit for those in need. Next meeting: March 25
Sunday Foyers Lunch
Sunday lunchtime fellowship, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next lunch: April 16
Ramp Build 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offsite. Next build: March 25 Moved to April 1
Women's Group 12:30 p.m., Sumners Hall. Next meetings: March 26, April 30
Writers Guild 1 p.m., Sundays, Library, for writers and hopefuls
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