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Serve the Parish Ministries that Serve St. David's Parish For more information on any of the ministries below, including how to join, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Welcome Committee/Greeters The Welcome Ministry reflects the heart of our St. David’s community by making all who enter our doors feel wanted and cared for. The time commitment is small…the rewards are great. We would love for you to join this ministry. Daughters of the King The Order of the Daughters of the King was founded by the Episcopal Church in 1885 to be an extension of Christ’s kingdom through prayer, service and evangelism. Daughters of the King, in a lifetime vow, pledge to undertake a spiritual discipline that incorporates a Rule of Life through the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. ​Stop by our table in the church hallway August 4th, 11th and 18th for more information. The Guild of Saint Joseph of Arimathea ​The Guild of Saint Joseph of Arimathea was established in July 2002 by the parishioners of St. David’s, and supported by the clergy. The primary purpose of the guild is to provide the staffing necessary to conduct a funeral at St. David’s observing the canons of the Episcopal Church and the rubric’s of the rector. Men's Club Breakfast The breakfast teams are part of the Men’s Club. The men gather to cook breakfast for the congregation before the 7:45 am service and are on 6-8 week serving rotation teams. Donations accepted for breakfast.​ Parish Partners Parish Partners are called to introduce New Members to other members of the church family, invite them to church activities, and help them integrate them into Parish life at St. David’s. Friends of the Garden ​The Friends of the Garden is a new ministry at St. David’s. It was formed to oversee, maintain and protect the sacred nature of the Memorial Garden. The committee is dedicated to preserving the existing garden with it’s natural beauty as it continues to serve as a sacred place where parishioners can visit for prayer, meditation and remembrance. Stephen Ministry The lay people of this ministry provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people, including those who are bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, divorced, unemployed, in financial crisis, or others who are facing crisis of life challenges. Stephen Ministers go through a detailed training program before ministering to others. Our next 20-week training session for newcomers begins Sept 9 (Mondays 1:00-3:30 p.m.).

St. David's Episcopal Church Convenient to Roswell, Alpharetta , Milton, John's Creek, Woodstock, and North Fulton County We are a like-hearted and diverse community of faith gathered and shaped by Jesus’ abundant love. We are focused on growing deeply and serving passionately, that we might shine Christ’s light wherever God might call us. There’s a Place at the Table for Everyone Relationships Come First Love like Jesus Unity over Uniformity Tradition not Traditionalism At the Altar, at the conference table, sharing meals, in the classroom – everyone has a place at the table at St. David’s. We desire your participation, and we invite you to bring your whole self to the table. We’ll make sure there’s room for you there. We draw nourishment and stability from our deep roots in ancient traditions, without sacrificing flexibility. We aren’t a museum for church traditions but participants in a living faith, anchored by practices that have been honored since the time of Jesus first followers. We believe reconciliation was the primary goal of Jesus’ work. Our relationships matter and define how we pursue our mission and activity. Person-to-person connection is a gauge of vitality at every level of the organization. We do our best to love God and our neighbor, always expanding the definition of “neighbor”. We strive to love not as the world loves, but as Jesus loves: wholly, unconditionally, and sacrificially. Everyone’s different; we honor that. We don’t seek to be a group of people who think alike about everything; we desire to be people who share a common heart, a common purpose, and a fellowship of love. Being together in community is more important than political affiliation, tribal identity, or which sports team you cheer for. Sunday Worship Schedule August through May 7:45 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Rite I Traditional Language. 9:00 a.m. Family Service with Holy Communion, Rite II Childcare is available. Children's Chapel. Contemporary music provided by St. David's Basement Band. 11:15 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Rite II Childcare is available. Traditional Music with the St. David's Choir. Online and in-person. Click here for the Online Service link. Bulletin and Prayer List here. 1:15 p.m. Santa Misa en Español Plan your visit St. David's Episcopal Church is a one of the largest churches in the Diocese of Atlanta, known for promoting spiritual growth through worship, education, and diverse ministries for all ages. The church, which features a beautiful nave with impressive stained-glass windows and a digitally upgraded pipe organ , creates an unmatched worship experience. With traditional and contemporary music offerings and an award-winning organist , the music is powerful and elegant. Most importantly, St. David's is known for its people, dedicated staff and volunteers who support the growth of children and youth, and opportunities for adults to deepen their faith and join in community through ministry and fellowship programs. Upcoming Events Men's Club Planning/Dinner Meeting Sun, Sep 15 Sep 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Sep 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Please join us for a Men’s Club planning/dinner meeting on Sunday, Sept 15 in Jeffords Hall. Sign Up Here! Multiple Dates Livestream Training Sat, Sep 21 Sep 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Sep 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Join St. David's Digital Ministry team and learn how to livestream our services! Sign Up Here! Night @ the Braves! Fri, Sep 27 Sep 27, 2024, 7:20 PM – 10:00 PM Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA Sep 27, 2024, 7:20 PM – 10:00 PM Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA Braves vs. Kansas City Royals Sign Up Here! St. David’s Women’s Retreat 2024, “Prayerful Kitchen: Finding Sabbath Moments in Everyday Life” Fri, Oct 11 Oct 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 PM Sewanee, 1100 St Marys Ln, Sewanee, TN 37375, USA Oct 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 PM Sewanee, 1100 St Marys Ln, Sewanee, TN 37375, USA Join us for a weekend of fellowship and spiritual renewal on the mountain at St. Mary's, Sewanee, TN. We are hosting a guest speaker, Mary Hemmer, a pastor/retreat leader from Gainesville, GA. Sign Up Here! Walking the Mourner's Path Sun, Oct 27 Oct 27, 2024, 4:30 PM – Dec 14, 2024, 6:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Oct 27, 2024, 4:30 PM – Dec 14, 2024, 6:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Walking the Mourner’s Path is a Christ-based, spiritually directed 8-week workshop with exercises, reflections, and prayers. It seeks to help participants to get through loss, rather than get over it. Sign Up Here! Click here to see our full Calendar News and Updates from St. David's susie280 New St. David's T-shirts! New St. David's T-shirts are available to purchase for only $12! New St. David's T-shirts! New St. David's T-shirts are available to purchase for only $12! Blessing of the Animals Bring your furry companions, leashed or caged, to St. David’s for a special blessing of the animals in honor of St. Francis. Need Help Getting Connected? The Fall Connections Guide will help you learn about all the ministries, events, and worship opportunities St. David's has planned! St. David’s and Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb Sign Lease Agreement for 985 Old Roswell 985 Old Roswell Rd to be used as a transitional living home for families moving from temporary shelter into permanent homes. 1 2 3 4 5 Quick Links Do you have a prayer request? Are you a member and need to reserve a room for your group or ministry? Use these quick links below! Prayer Request Space/Event Request The Illumination Member Log in St. David's Library Make an Online Pledge Make an Online Donation Printable Directory

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Funerals The liturgy for the dead is an Easter liturgy. It finds all its meaning in the resurrection. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we too, shall be raised. The liturgy, therefore, is characterized by joy, in the certainty that “neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of Godin Christ Jesus our Lord.” ​Book of Common Prayer, Page 507 When there is a death in your family or a family member is near death, call the church. If it is after office hours, please call the main church number, 770-993-6084, and follow the directions to contact the Priest-on-Call. St. David's always has a Clergy member on call. We want to support you and be with you at your time of loss. Prayers and Readings: Near death or at the time of death The Book of Common Prayer provides prayers for the time when a person is near death (p. 462), and at the time of death (p. 462-463). When possible, the family and friends join together in the Litany (p. 462) led by the parish priest or by a lay person if the priest cannot be present. If you do not have a Book of Common Prayer, you may find it online at www.bcponline.org . Planning a Funeral or Memorial Service When it is time to plan a Funeral or Memorial Service please contact the church office. We will help schedule a meeting with a member of the Clergy. The priest will meet with the family to plan the service. If may find St. David's Guide to Funerals by clicking the button below. You may find it helpful in planning. A Guide to Funerals at St. David's Funeral Guild: St. Joseph of Arimathea ​St. David’s has a strong team of caring parishioners who facilitate funerals. Led by the laity of the church, and under the direction and supervision of the Rector, the Guild of St. Joseph of Arimathea assists in every aspect of the Burial Liturgy. From arranging readers, vergers, chalice bearers, and ushers, to being with the family before the service, this guild works with the clergy to provide a thoughtful, dignified and meaningful service based on the Burial Rite in the Book of Common Prayer.

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Children's Mission and Outreach Partnerships ​Families Serving Together at St. David’s Families Serving Together is sponsored by St. David’s Children’s Ministry and in partnership with the many and varied ministries of St. David’s as an invitation to families to join together throughout the year for outreach opportunities partnering with our parish family and neighbors. St. David's has many seasonal opportunities for families to serve the community together. In October, we organize a Trunk or Treat outreach event with the children and families of Mimosa Elementary. On Palm Sunday, we visit those in our parish family unable to attend worship due to illness or other circumstance to bring cheer and to share God’s love and hope, and many more opportunities. ​ You and your family are invited to join the fun and fellowship of this ministry that joins families together in faith with God, with other families of the parish, and with our neighbor. 1/1

Stained Glass Windows Part 5 - The Saints Four saints were chosen to be shown in the windows behind the altar because each has special meaning to this parish. St. Francis Location: Right of altar, lower window It’s been said that St. Francis is the most popular saint in the world. The artist has depicted him with birds perching on him, and a fawn at his feet. Who wouldn’t like a man who loved, and was loved by, animals so much? ​ Francis Bernardone, whose father was a successful international fabric merchant, was pretty popular with the other young people of early 13th century Assisi in Italy. He led a fun-filled frivolous life, spending the family wealth freely on his “posse,” to his father’s continual consternation. One day, sitting in a country chapel that was in great disrepair, Francis heard a voice telling him, “Go, Francis, and repair my house, which as you see is falling into ruin.” Initially understanding this message literally, and using more of his father’s money, Francis set about the task of restoring the chapel. It took more time before Francis would give himself over to a life of complete service to God, but he did eventually do so (perhaps helped along by his father disinheriting him). ​ The figure in the stained glass looks well-nourished; but Francis wrecked his health with his dietary habits, often giving up his food for others. Once, Francis trekked from Italy to Spain barefoot in his rough rags. He even joined in the last of the Crusades, prepared – eager! – to die a martyr’s death in an attempt to bring peace. The account of Francis’ declining health during his final two years of life (he died at the age of 44, in the year 1226) is difficult to read. He may even have endured the onset of leprosy, since he had cared so closely for those poor unfortunates so afflicted, ever since the early days of his ministry. One aspect of this deteriorating health is the story that he was the first person whose body bore the signs of the stigmata (the appearance of wounds in his hands, feet, and side similar to those of the crucified Christ). You must look closely to see them, but the artist has included this legendary detail of the wounds in the stained glass figure’s hands and feet. ​ Unlike the rich young man in the Gospel story, he gladly pursued this life of caring for the poor. Throughout it all, he maintained the joy and fun-filled cheerfulness of his youth. He loved to sing and he composed poetry, as evidenced by the authorship credits for Hymns 400 and 593. He considered every person, every animal, and everything in nature to be his brothers and sisters. St. Bridget Location: Right of altar, upper window From an early age, her natural inclination was to give everything away to the poor. This was a great frustration to her family, even though her charity was rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ: she is reported to have asked her parents, “Is it not Christ Himself we help when we help His poor?” ​ Bridget’s father pressed her to marry a young nobleman, but she thwarted his plans by fleeing and becoming a nun. By thus becoming a “bride of Christ,” Brigid of Kildare (as the Irish know her) acquired her alternate name of “Bride.” She founded a convent at Kildare, and was its abbess. Her works of mercy continued through her long life, and her feast day of February 1 marks the date in the year 523 when she died, at about the age of 70. She is regarded as the patron saint of many things, including newborn infants (especially those born out of wedlock) and midwives. Unfortunately, she is often confused with a 13th century Swedish saint, another woman also called Bridget (this one was really named Birgitta), who was responsible for founding a religious order of nuns involved in acts of charity. In the stained glass, the crown you see upon St. Bridget’s head has a triple meaning: the stories of her life claim that she was of Celtic royal birth; a crown usually denotes a saint who was a nun; and, as one of the top three Irish saints (Patrick and Columba are the other two), Brigid is often called “Mary of the Gaels,” being yoked in the Irish mind with the persona of the mother of our Lord, the “Queen of Heaven.” She is shown carrying a staff, which indicates her status as an abbess. The glowing heart she St. Martha Location: Left of altar, lower window Martha of Bethany was very focused on wanting to display hospitality in the best possible way. For her, this meant the hard work of preparing a nourishing meal, and to do that she needed some help in the kitchen. But her sister, Mary, on whom she was relying for that help, was instead in the living room enthralled with listening to Jesus. Martha let her annoyance with Mary show, forgetting that hospitality comes in a variety of forms. She was focused on her own needs in her effort to be hospitable, and she failed to see that sometimes guests just need “to be,” rather than “to be waited upon.” In the alcove to the left of the altar, in the window opening below the figure of St. David, St. Martha of Bethany is shown in the stained glass. Her arms are laden with a bowl of fruit and a flagon of drink for her guests. On her wrist she wears a bundle of keys, emblematic of someone who must manage a large house. Once past these symbols that identify her, there seems to be a look of weariness and self-pity about all the things she must do to be hospitable. Martha of Bethany was chosen as one of the four saints to be depicted in the stained glass of St. David’s because we place great stock in displaying hospitality. St. David Location: Left of altar, upper window David was born in the 6th century. After his religious education, he traveled throughout Britain and established various monasteries, returning finally to the area of his birth near the ancient city of Menevia on the shore of the Irish Sea (which is now the city named for him: St. David). The way of life he led, which he also required of his monks, included a regimen of extreme austerity: hard physical labor during daylight hours, study and worship during the hours of darkness, and a vegetarian diet, with water the only permitted beverage. He is also said to have had the habit of bathing in pools of very cold water, doubly earning him the nickname of “The Waterman.” Since he is the patron saint of Wales, every Welsh youngster is taught the most famous legend of St. David’s ministry: that while he was preaching to a particularly large crowd, the ground on which he stood rose up beneath his feet so that David stood upon a small hill and all could hear and see him clearly. A white dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, alighted on his shoulder. Impressed with this sign, the aged bishop of the area is said to have resigned and conferred his title upon David. Leeks (and their close botanical relative, the daffodil) are the traditional Welsh decoration to wear on March 1, the feast day of St. David. Legend has him advising Welsh warriors engaged in battle with the Saxons to put leeks in their hats to distinguish themselves from the enemy; naturally, the Welsh won. ​ It takes time to fully appreciate all the symbols shown in this window. The lush green of the chasuble he is wearing can be compared to the lovely green of the hangings and vestments used for the majority of each church year. Almost hidden is the white dove perched on the bishop’s shoulder. Behind him, poking up from the elevated ground, is a crop of plump leeks. The “pallium” is an ancient garment, similar to the stole worn by priests. You see one hanging like a yoke down the front of St. David’s green chasuble. The Pope traditionally awards a pallium to archbishops who exercise authority over other diocesan bishops, and the status of St. David as the archbishop of Wales is symbolized in this way. Remember Rhygyfarch’s goal of showing the independence of the Church in Wales? How did our parish come to be named for the patron saint of Wales? Parish records state that Bishop Randolph Claiborne, in August of 1956, suggested this name to the Episcopalians in North Fulton who had petitioned him to establish a parish for them. But I had to probe the memory of someone who knew Bishop Claiborne personally for an account of why he would have suggested this name: Bishop Claiborne was mindful that the Diocese of Atlanta already had a parish in Griffin that was named for St. George, the patron saint of England; and, there was St. Margaret’s parish in Carrollton, named in the 19th century for the beloved patron saint of Scotland. Apparently, Bishop Claiborne was bent on honoring the patron saint of each part of the British Isles, and thus our parish was named for the patron saint of Wales. Back to Part 4 - "The Six Mercies"

St. David's Preschool Registration Preschool Programs Registration Details Great Features In-House Extras Our Philosophy Call/Text NOW to schedule a tour Parent Portal St. David's Preschool provides parents a community website called Our School Hangout . It is used for students registration, online payments, family directory, and other preschool related events. If you are ready to register at our preschool, click on the Our School Hangout below for Parent Portal Login. The mission of our preschool is to provide a joyful enriching learning experience that will develop a love for learning and a sense of security that will last a lifetime. We welcome children ages 18 months – 5 years. Our classes vary in days, according to age. While we are not a daycare, we do have options so most children can be with us from 8:30 until 2 o’clock, Monday through Friday. Contact Us St. David's Episcopal Church Preschool 1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell GA 30076 Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM ​ http://www.stdavidchurch.org/preschool Email: preschool@stdavidchurch.org Phone: (770)993-1258 Mobile: (470)632-6330 ​ ​ Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Pastoral Care Ministries As Christians, we are called to follow Christ’s teachings, come together for worship, fellowship, and to serve to the spread of the Kingdom of God. At St. David’s, we have many opportunities for you to engage in ministry, service, fellowship, and Christian Formation. We truly believe there is something for everyone. Please take some time to explore the offering below to find a way to become involved. When you feel that you have found something that interests you, please use the email links. The appropriate ministry head will contact you very soon. Serving in ministry helps you to develop and grow in your faith, make new friends, and is an expectation in the body of Christ. God has given you gifts for ministry. We are excited for you to share them. For more information on any of the ministries below, including how to join, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Shepherd Ministry The Shepherd Ministry is a bridge between parishioners and pastoral care ministries at St. David’s. Every parishioner at St. David’s has a shepherd whose role is to link those facing challenges and changes with a selection of pastoral care ministries. Shepherds have extensive training in pastoral care and observe absolute confidentiality. The bridge the shepherds provide will help the parish meet the needs of everyone. As is stated in the Shepherd Ministry title, “no one walks alone.” Parishioners will have a special church “friend” to walk beside them in their life at St. David’s. Agape Meal Ministry The Caring Ministry prepares and delivers food to those in the Parish who are in need of many different circumstances. Grief Ministry The Grief Ministry assists parishioners to deal with the death of a loved one.​ Flower Ambassadors This ministry delivers the altar flowers to homes of fellow parishioners to show our care and concern.​ No flower arranging is required, just a desire to brighten someone's day! Healing Prayer Ministry St. David’s is offering a Healing Prayer to all who desire a quiet, sacred space of prayer, wonder, and hope, This Ministry of offered the third Sunday of the month at all Services. Prayer Chain The prayer chain prays daily for those in need and those who are rejoicing, and for those on the St. David’s prayer list in the Sunday service bulletin. The prayer chain is under the auspices of St. David’s Daughters of the King, Grace Chapter.​ Eucharistic Visitation ​This ministry is led by lay people who deliver Eucharist to those who are not able to come to Church.​ Women's Divorce Support Group Beginning Sunday, September 10, 4:30-6:00 p.m., St. Gabriel Room. This small group is for anyone who is divorced (no matter how long ago), or is going through a divorce, and would like the support of other women also experiencing the myriad of changes that accompany a divorce. If you are interested in learning more, please email Susan Conradsen.

Funding Future Ministry Planned giving is one expression of the wise use of the personal resources God has entrusted to us. It is a statement of faith and belief in the future. A planned gift is not reserved for the wealthy. The Funding Future Ministry program at St. David’s is an opportunity to ensure that your most sacred values and commitments are part of your legacy. Your planned gift represents your hope for the future mission and ministry of St. David’s and your faith in generations to come. The Funding Future Ministry program provides an opportunity for you to establish a planned gift with no financial impact during your lifetime. Or select a planned giving vehicle that returns income to you during your lifetime. Planned giving encompasses a variety of ways that gifts can be made to St. David’s general funds or the St. David’s Endowment Fund. ​ Learn more about ways to make planned gifts by exploring the links below.

Becoming a Member Come for a Visit, Stay for the Journey How do I become a member? We rejoice in all those who come to St. David’s. If you would like to make St. David’s your church home, please stop by our Welcome Center at the main entrance of the Church to get a visitors packet. In the visitor’s packet, you will find a new member’s form. You may return the completed new members form to: The church office - 1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell, GA. 30076 Place it in the wooden box located on the Welcome Desk just inside the front doors Download the New Member Form here. If you are transferring your membership from another church, please complete the back of the new member form to request a transfer. Who is a member of the Parish? A baptized Christian. A person who regularly attends. A participant in the programs of the parish. A person who regularly gives through a recorded pledge or gift – the 10% tithe is the standard. Who is a Communicant? A member of the Parish (description above) A confirmed Episcopalian whose letter of transfer is at St. David’s. How do I become an Episcopalian? Members of St. David's come from a variety of religious backgrounds, and there are several ways one may join the Episcopal Faith: Through Baptism - The Episcopal Church considers that anyone who has been baptized with water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in any Church or denomination, is welcomed as a baptized member of the Episcopal Church. Children, as well as adults, may be baptized. Through Transfer - Those who have already been baptized may become members by transferring from another church or denomination. Through Confirmation - Adult baptized members become confirmed members through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sixteen is usually considered the earliest age for Confirmation, which involves prayers and the laying on of hands by a Bishop. Through being Received - Those who have been confirmed in another denomination may become a confirmed communicant of the Episcopal Church by Reception. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Church office at 770-993-1094, ext. 104.

I'm New Come visit us this Sunday at St. David's Saint David’s Episcopal Church is a thriving parish of over 600 families and over 1,500 baptized members located in Roswell, Georgia, approximately 20 miles north of downtown Atlanta. It is with real delight that St. David’s welcomes you! If you are looking for a church home, St. David’s has much to offer. We believe that we are called to Grow in our faith, shine God's Light into our Community, and walk in love. Our worship in the Episcopal tradition couples the dignity and beauty of ancient practice with contemporary preaching. We have a full program for spiritual growth, for all ages, including several weekly Bible studies, classes, and small fellowship groups and there are a multitude of ways you can participate in meaningful ministry to those in need, both here and abroad. St. David's has fun together through many kinds of fellowship. ​ We believe that everyone has a place at our table and put relationships first by creating heartfelt connections with each other and the community around us. ​ We hope you will fill out the visitor card below. ​ Having this information will enable us to reach out to you in a personal way, in the hope of encouraging you to become part of our parish family. Once we receive this card, we will mail you more detailed information about St. David’s, and follow up with a phone call. We look forward to getting to know you! We invite you to join us regularly for worship, fellowship, and ministry! Click Here to Complete the Visitors Card Growing together, walking in love, and shining a brighter light. These are the movements of a life in faith at St. David’s—an expression of a people being strengthened by the Spirit of God, being rooted and grounded in love. I’m glad that you’ve made your way to St. David’s. I pray that you will be strengthened as you join in these movements of faith, and that you will be rooted and grounded in love, especially through the fall of 2024. Included in this booklet is information to help you engage with our intentional work to build a likehearted community of faith, where together we learn to love like Jesus and inspire others to do the same. Click Here to read the Connections Guide FAQ's About Visiting St. David's Episcopal Church Click here to read some of the most frequently asked questions about visiting St. David's. Learn More About St. David's Here! Check Out What is Happening at St. David's! Check out our most recent Blogs. Need Help Getting Connected? The Fall Connections Guide will help you learn about all the ministries, events, and worship opportunities St. David's has planned! St. David’s and Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb Sign Lease Agreement for 985 Old Roswell 985 Old Roswell Rd to be used as a transitional living home for families moving from temporary shelter into permanent homes. Back to School Sunday and Children's Ministries this August Children's Ministries program year kicking off August 4!

As followers of Jesus, we are called to follow Christ’s teachings, come together for worship, fellowship, and to serve the Kingdom of God. We do these things best when we do them together. At St. David’s, we have many opportunities for you to connect. Please take some time to explore the offering below to find a way to become involved. When you feel that you have found something that interests you, please use the email links. The appropriate ministry head will contact you very soon. Connect with St. David's Opportunities Fellowship Worship Support Serve Our Community Pastoral Care Serve the Parish Latest News About Outreach Opportunities New St. David's T-shirts! New St. David's T-shirts are available to purchase for only $12! Blessing of the Animals Bring your furry companions, leashed or caged, to St. David’s for a special blessing of the animals in honor of St. Francis. Need Help Getting Connected? The Fall Connections Guide will help you learn about all the ministries, events, and worship opportunities St. David's has planned!

Nursery Care 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Nursery care is offered for little ones, infants to 3-years-old. This covers the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services, and the Sunday school hour in between. Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing excellent care in a loving environment following Safeguarding God's Children guidelines. Infants - Toddlers (birth to approximately 24 months) - St. Anne Room Two- and Three-Year Olds - St. Elizabeth Room Both of the nursery rooms are in the main church building just off the Preschool Hallway. Our wonderful and experienced team of caregivers are there to serve you and your child. Questions? Contact Judy Hine , Director of Children's Ministry. ​

Gifts of Real Estate It is often possible to give your house, vacation home, condo, or farm to St. David’s while continuing to live in it. Using a Charitable Life Estate Contract, you can deed the real estate to St. David’s and retain the right to live on the property and/or receive income from the property for as long as you live. You receive an income tax deduction when the property is deeded to the church and normally avoid any capital gains taxes when making the transfer. Your inheritance and estate taxes may be reduced at the time of your death. As exciting as receiving a gift of real estate may be, St. David’s leadership will examine the advisability of accepting real estate before assuming the title. There are many factors to consider before you, or St. David's can determine whether the transfer is in the best interest of both parties. In all cases, you and St. David's will need independent legal counsel to help guide the process. Learn more about Funding Future Ministry options. ​ Prospective donors are strongly urged to consult with their own legal, financial, and/or tax advisor regarding the tax advantages of planned giving. This information is for educational use and not intended to be financial, tax, ​or legal advice and should not be relied on as such.

Gift of Life Insurance A gift of life insurance is popular, easy, and convenient. Generally, such a gift should be whole life and not term insurance. There are several ways to make a gift of life insurance. Purchase a new policy and make St. David’s both the owner and beneficiary. The premiums are tax deductible. Make St. David’s the owner and beneficiary of an existing policy. The cash value of the policy is deductible, plus any future premiums. Make St. David’s a contingent beneficiary of an existing policy. Learn more about Funding Future Ministry options . ​ Prospective donors are strongly urged to consult with their own legal, financial, and/or tax advisor regarding the tax advantages of planned giving. This information is for educational use and not intended to be financial, tax, ​or legal advice and should not be relied on as such.

Adult Learning Events St. David's has several adult learning events throughout the year that are perfect for someone who wants to disconnect from their regular routine for a while and immerse themselves into a spiritual enviornment. Take a look at what we have to offer! Men's Retreat May 3-5, 2024 Unicoi State Park Please join us for a weekend of Spiritual Renewal and Christian Fellowship led by our speaker, The Reverend Dr. Jim Shumard, priest in charge, St. James, Clayton. He will lead our discussion titled, “FIFTY SHADES OF LIVING COLOR: Exploring the multi-verse of scripture”. Come for a weekend of playful and prayerful approaches to stories in scripture, which will give insights into God‘s love for us and into our day-to-day relationship with God and with one another. Starting on Friday at Noon, we will have optional golf, fishing, hiking, and biking. The formal program will begin on Saturday morning. You can easily drive up on Saturday morning from the Atlanta metro – it’s about 1.5 hour drive. The program ends on Sunday morning, with the program wrap-up and a worship service with Holy Communion. ​ Please contact Loren Conrad if you have any questions. ​ Registration for the 2024 Retreat is now live! Click here to learn more! Women's Retreat “Prayerful Kitchen: Finding Sabbath Moments in Everyday Life” October 11-13 St. Mary’s Retreat Center, Sewanee, TN Join us for a weekend of fellowship and spiritual renewal on the mountain at St. Mary's, Sewanee, TN. We are hosting a guest speaker, Mary Hemmer, a pastor/retreat leader from Gainesville, GA. She will be speaking on “Prayerful Kitchen: Finding Sabbath Moments in Everyday Life”. Register today for a weekend of faith and community! If you’d like to learn more about Mary Hemmer, check out her blog at https://prayerfulkitchen.blog/. Price: St. Mary's Hall Dorm Room - $250 (No A/C, shared bathroom on hallway) Anna House - $310 (A/C, private bathroom) ​ ​ Click here to register. Morning Reflections Advent and Lent In special seasons of the church year, we are encouraged to come away from our routines to make space for quiet reflection and prayer. Just as Jesus made his way into the wilderness to pray, we are encouraged to create intentional space. Morning Reflections offer a mixture of teaching, quiet reflection, and prayer and are organized by the Daughters of the King chapter. ​ ​

Stained Glass Windows Part 1 - The Round Windows The following is an excerpt from the book, "The Windows of St. David's" , that was produced as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of St. David's in 2006. Researched and written by Bruce Thomas. Photography and production by Linda Thomas. Bruce and Linda are both long-time members of St. David's. The Rose Window - "The Twelve Apostles" Location: Above the Altar The 12 shields incorporate symbols that call to mind each of the disciples. Beginning at the 12:30 position with the keys of St. Peter and proceeding clockwise, we encounter the symbols of all 11 disciples mentioned in Acts 1:13 who, after returning from experiencing Jesus’ ascension from the Mount of Olives, went back to their meeting room in Jerusalem: “Those present were Peter, James, John and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.”(Not to be confused with Judas Iscariot.) Sometimes this son of James is known as Jude, and he’s called Thaddeus by other gospel writers. At the 11:30 position the twelfth symbol is for the replacement disciple Matthias, whose election (to take the place of Judas Iscariot) is recorded at the end of the first chapter of Acts. These twelve disciples were called by Jesus to “bear much fruit,” and nearly all of them suffered and died as a result of doing so. “I am the true vine,” Jesus said. And in the stained glass of the rose window, the vine originates from the center of the window, where the Lamb of God (“Agnus Dei”) lies with the Banner of Victory, a powerful symbol of Jesus. In the 5th chapter of the Book of Revelation, the Lamb is called “worthy to receive power, wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessings,” and “able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” "The Jesse Tree" Location: High Above, Left Side of the Nave ​ High up on the left wall of the nave is the small round stained glass window that represents one such Jesse Tree. It reminds us of twelve persons of the Bible (in addition to Jesse) who in various ways heralded the coming of Messiah – the Christ – the Anointed One. In the center of the window is a gnarled tree, “the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit” (Isaiah 11:1). Using the grapevine theme that’s seen in the large rose window above the altar, grape leaves and clusters of grapes stretch out to the twelve sections of the window, encircling the symbols of the persons chosen for this particular Jesse Tree. Starting at the top, and going clockwise, the first is the symbol for Moses: the miraculous water of Meribah. ​ Ruth, whose story is told in the book of the Bible bearing her name, was a faithful widow-woman of Moab who accompanied her widowed mother-in-law back to Israel (saying to Naomi, “your people will be my people, and your God my God”). There Ruth remarried and became the grandmother of Jesse. Her symbol is the sheaf of wheat, for she collected the grain left behind by the harvesters in the fields near Bethlehem. Samuel, the last of the judges of Israel (hence the scales of justice as his symbol) anointed David, the son of Jesse, to succeed Saul as king. David is represented by the five smooth stones and the slingshot he used to slay Goliath. It would be to Bethlehem that Joseph later took his expectant wife Mary, “because he belonged to the house and line of David.” Each of the seven Old Testament prophets listed in the stained glass of the window proclaimed the need for, and the coming of, Messiah. Elijah (who, along with Moses, is depicted in the Transfiguration window with Jesus) is symbolized with the flaming chariot in which he was transported to heaven (2 Kings 2:11). Isaiah’s symbol derives from his vision of his mouth being purified by the seraph carrying a live coal with tongs (Isaiah 6:6-7). Jeremiah is represented by three stones that figure in his prophecy of how a disobedient Israel would be made captive of Babylon; legend says his people stoned him to death for his stern pronouncements. Later the prophet Ezekiel spoke of the east gate of the city of Jerusalem being the one through which Messiah would enter the city (Ezekiel 44:1-3). The prophets Hosea, Amos, and Micah prophesied in the 8th century before Jesus’ birth that the behavior of the people of Israel and Judah would lead to destruction and captivity and the need for Messiah. Hosea likened Israel to an unfaithful wife, and he is symbolized by a bridegroom’s white cloak, reminding us of the image of Christ as the Bridegroom. Amos was a shepherd, and the symbol of the shepherd’s crock reminds us of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Micah predicted that the Redeemer would be born in Bethlehem, where “… the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established … and peoples will stream to it.” Capping these Old Testament prophecies of Messiah, the words of John the Baptist conclude the twelve sections of the Jesse Tree window. Displayed hanging on a cross, they proclaim in Latin: “Behold the Lamb of God.” There is one more symbol in this window to share with you. A very small basketball is discreetly inserted near the edge at about the 5 o’clock position, in the segment devoted to the Prophet Elijah. The window was given in memory of a young man who loved playing basketball. Hardly visible from anywhere on the main level of the nave, the basketball can best be seen by those seated in the gallery. The young man’s parents sat there as faithful members of the choir. "The Twelve Tribes of Israel" Location: High Above, Right Side of the Nave ​ In the same style as the other two round windows, this window has 12 sections, each listing the name of one of Jacob’s twelve sons. Except for Levi, the symbols depicted for each tribe derive from Jacob’s words recorded in chapter 49 of the Book of Genesis. (The incense pot shown for Levi alludes to that tribe’s later role as the keeper of Hebrew law.) Instead of a grapevine entwined around the twelve symbols, as in the other two round windows, a vine with blossoms looking like tassels binds the tribes to the Ten Commandments, perhaps a reference to Numbers 15:37-38, assuring that every aspect of the window is grounded in the words of Torah. ​ For a very moving account of how this window came to be at St. David's, download and read "The Windows of St. David's." Proceed to Part 2 - "The Four Evangelists"

Frequently Asked Questions Take a minute and plan your visit to St. David's. Parking There is parking on the west of our campus (by entrance to the Church) and on the north side of our campus behind Jeffords Fellowship Hall (and the playground). There is also additional parking at Mimosa Elementary School, with stairs that lead to our campus. There are handicapped parking spaces available in the parking lot adjacent to the Church with a handicapped entrance. Jeffords Fellowship Hall has additional handicapped parking located in the front of the Hall on the curved driveway. Parking is not allowed in the lane that is to your far right as you enter the Jeffords Hall entrance from Old Roswell Road, this is a fire lane. It is clearly marked with a red curb. Sunday School and Adult Education Sunday School for children, youth, and adults is held from 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each Sunday, between the 9:00 a.m. Family Service and the 11:15 a.m. service. The current list of offerings, and their locations, will be available in the worship Bulletin. If you need directions, please feel free to ask an usher, or at the Welcome Desk. They will be happy to help you. What to expect We want your visit to St. David's to be a warm and welcoming experience. We believe that when you are our guest, we are co-hosts with God, who has extended an invitation to each of us to share in the love we have come to know at St. David's. Please stop by our Welcome Center in the main entrance of the Church, and a member of our Welcome Ministry will be there to assist you. We also encourage you to fill out a Welcome Card, which may be found at the Welcome Center, in the pew racks, or online (here). The Welcome Card will enable us to send you information about our Church. It can be given to a greeter, or member of the vestry, dropped in the offering plate, or in the box located at the Welcome Center. Communion The Eucharist culminates in Communion, a shared meal of bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus' death and resurrection. An usher will invite you to come to the altar rail. You may stand or kneel at the rail, though most parishioners kneel. Most parishioners hold their hands out with their palms open, and a minister will come to you to place bread in your hand. You may then take the bread to your mouth or dip the bread in the wine. You may receive the wine directly from the chalice by guiding it with your hand if you prefer. If you would not like to receive Communion, simply cross your arms across your chest like an "X", and a minister will offer a prayer of blessing instead. If you have a question and do not see it here, please feel free to contact the church office. We are happy to answer any questions you may have!

Room/Space Reservation Members of St. David's Church as well as outside organizations can request to use/rent space at St. David's. Please fill out the form below and a staff member will respond within 24 business hours. If you prefer, you may call the church office at ​770-993-6084. ​ Note: The form below requires scrolling to fill it out completely.