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Connecting people to God, each other, and the world from downtown Austin since 1848. Sunday services: 8, 9, and 11:15 a.m. Open & Affirming stdave.org 301 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701
All Souls' Requiem
Wednesday, Nov. 5
7 p.m., Historic Church
This celebration of the Eucharist in commemoration of All Faithful Departed will feature music by 18th-century composer Antonio Lotti. Please join us as we remember and pray for our departed siblings in Christ.
Harvest Sunday - Oct. 26
10:30 a.m. All-parish worship (only one service)
In worship, we as a congregation will make our annual commitment to support the work and ministries of St. David's for 2026.
Parish meal and retirement celebration for Dr. Mona West to follow in Sumners Hall.
Everyone is welcome to our next Migration with Dignity Prayer Vigil and food drive at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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Migration with Dignity Prayer Vigils
Third Wednesdays, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19
5:30 p.m. Community Dinner
6:30 p.m. Prayer Vigil
To help with the food insecurity caused by the immigration crisis, all invited to bring non-perishable food donations for local food banks.
On Sunday, Oct. 12, we will welcome Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas, the Rt. Rev. Kai Ryan to St. David's.
Bishop Ryan will offer the Rites of Baptism, Confirmation, and Reception at 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist.
Photo: Confirmation 9.29.24
Blessing of the Pets
Wednesday, Oct. 1
5:30 p.m. Dinner in Sumners Hall
6:30 p.m. Worship on the Playground
St. David’s will mark the Feast of St. Francis on Wednesday, Oct. 1, by inviting our pets to church!
FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS
Wednesday, Sept. 17
7 p.m., Historic Church
This Holy Eucharist invites us into the mystery of Christ's redeeming work on our behalf by his death on the cross.
We will commission new #acolytes for service at the altar. Weekly parish dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Sumners Hall.
The Open Table: PRIDE Eucharist
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
6 p.m., Historic Church (livestreamed)
Join with Episcopalians and other affirming churches from around Austin to share a festive Eucharist before marching in Austin's 2025 Pride Parade to help demonstrate God's love for all people.
Migration with Dignity Prayer Vigil
Third Wednesdays (Aug. 20-Nov. 19) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join with local faith communities for an interfaith prayer vigil and food drive for refugees, asylum seekers, and other immigrants beginning Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at St. David's.
WELCOME HOME SUNDAY - Aug. 17
Only one service at 10:30 a.m.
We will have back-to-school blessings and recognition of recipients 2025 Community Grants.
After worship, have lunch on us, hear an update from Sr. Warden John Crowe, and learn about fall events.
Kids wear swim gear for a splash party!
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6
7 PM – Feast of the Transfiguration
Join us for a festive Holy Eucharist, Rite II, to commemorate the Transfiguration of our Lord, the day on which Jesus' glory was revealed to a small group of disciples.
Financial donations to support flood relief efforts may be made to the Diocese of West Texas at dwtx.org/give.
See a message from the Diocese of West Texas, Bishops the Rt. Rev. Dr. David G. Read, D.D., and the Rt. Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas.
(Holy) Spirit Night Fundraiser - June 3, 4-8 p.m.
Amy's Ice Cream and Phil's Ice House (5624 Burnet Rd).
Mention "St. David's" at checkout, and 20% of sales will benefit our Youth Ministry service trips.
Learn more: stdave.org/children-youth
Morning Prayer Commemorating the Feast of the Visitation
Saturday, May 31 - 9 a.m., Grace Chapel
We will commemorate this Feast of Our Lord at Morning Prayer with a simple spoken liturgy in which we will hear and contemplate Mary's visit to her relative Elizabeth during both of their pregnancies.
ASCENSION DAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 29
4:30 PM Labyrinth Party
5:30 PM Dinner: $7 (12 years and under), $10 (13 years and up)
7 PM Feast of the Ascension Holy Eucharist
Mark the day in which Christ ascended into the heavens to reign on high with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
The Open Table is an educational program at St. David’s for the LGBTQ+ community which also includes parish-wide fellowship and a quarterly Holy Eucharist.
The next service is Wednesday, May 28. Those who come to worship usually come to our parish dinner before worship at 5:30 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 20
7:30 AM – Holy Eucharist with Organ*
9 AM – Holy Eucharist with Festive Brass
10 AM
Easter Cookie Reception
Ladybug and Butterfly Release
11:15 AM – Holy Eucharist with Festive Brass
Livestreamed
12:15 PM – Easter Potluck
Free garage parking
Childcare available
HOLY SATURDAY – APRIL 19
7:30 PM – The Great Vigil of Easter Holy Eucharist with Baptism
Livestreamed
With the proclamation of Easter at the Great Vigil, all are invited to the Feast of Milk and Honey in Sumners Hall to celebrate Christ's resurrection and enjoy sweet treats!
GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 18
NOON – Liturgy of Good Friday, with special music at the Adoration of the Cross, livestreamed
1:30 PM
Stations of the Cross for Children, Meet on 1st Floor
Stations of the City, Meet in lobby for downtown Austin walking prayer tour
7 PM – Liturgy of Good Friday
MAUNDY THURSDAY – APRIL 17
This service includes foot washing
7 PM – Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist with Stripping of the Altar, livestreamed
HOLY WEEK DAILY PRAYER
In Grace Chapel
MORNING PRAYER – TUESDAY, APRIL 15
9 AM
EVENING PRAYER – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
5:15 PM
MIDDAY PRAYER – MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 17
11:30 AM
Visit stdave.org for Holy Week and Easter schedule.
On Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m., we will celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bethell Hall.
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Image of Ash Wednesday services. 2025 services will be on March 5 at 7 a.m., Noon, and 7 p.m. (livestreamed)
March 5 - We will have Ash Wednesday services with Imposition of Ashes in Historic Church at 7 a.m., noon, and 7 p.m. (livestreamed).
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The Open Table worship service will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m.
The Open Table is an educational program at St. David’s for the LGBTQ+ community. Those attending are invited to dinner before worship at 5:30 p.m. To learn more, contact Dr. Mona West at mona.w@stdave.org.
ASH WEDNESDAY - March 5
Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
7 a.m., Noon, and 7 p.m. (livestreamed at stdave.org)
Evening Prayer at 5:15 p.m.
We annually offer Ashes to Go downtown, at our Next-to-New shop (5435 Burnet Rd), and for neighbors experiencing homelessness at Trinity Center.
Thank you for asking, sermons can be found on YouTube/@StDave and as a podcast at: stdavesermons.castos.com
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On Sunday, Feb. 23, we will celebrate our patron, St. David of Wales. We will also honor the saints of our parish who have left a lasting legacy.
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The Open Table Eucharist
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m.
This quarterly Eucharist is part of an educational program for the LGBTQ+ community. We invite those attending worship to join us at 5:30 p.m. for a complimentary fellowship dinner.
RSVP to mona.w@stdave.org.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, there will be one all-parish Holy Eucharist at 4:30 p.m. in lieu of our usual 8, 9, and 11:15 a.m. services.
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Watch 2025 Eckhardt speaker, the Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre, preach in St. David's Historic Church.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR3E...
