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Watch Services Online Listen to Sermons Prayer List If you are visiting St. David's Episcopal Church, please follow the signs to specially designated parking for Visitors. When you enter the front doors, please visit our Welcome Center at the main entrance of the Church. A member of our Welcome Ministry will be there to greet you and offer you a warm welcome to St. David's. We invite you to fill out either a paper welcome card found in the pews or the Online Visitors Card (here) , so we can send you additional information ab out St. David’s. We are blessed that you have chosen to worship at St. David’s! SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 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 as well as Children's Chapel. The St. David's Basement Band will provide Contemporary Music. 11:15 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Rite II Traditional music with St. David's Adult Choir. In-person and Online Worship. Childcare is available. Please note that this service will be live-streamed. Click here for the Online Service link. Bulletin and Prayer List here. 1:15 p.m. Holy Communion - Spanish Language Service For Children St. David's Nursery - Children of all ages are invited to participate in our worship services at St. David's. The Nursery is also available to serve children, infants to 3-years-old, starting at 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing excellent care in a loving environment following Safeguarding God's Children guidelines and CDC protocols. We welcome you and encourage you to ask questions. Please email Judy Hine, Director of Children's Ministry. Children's Chapel - Children ages 4 to 5th grade gather each week for Children's Chapel. Judy Hine, Director of Children's Ministries, invites children to the Chapel during the 9:00 a.m. Family Service, which includes a Bible story, prayers, and special activities. The children will return to their parents for Communion. Worship at St. David's Join Us Online! St. David's online worship is a livestream of the 11:15 a.m. Rite II service on Youtube. Click the YouTube icon below to go to our channel Special Service Schedule

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 Advent Morning Reflection Sat, Dec 07 Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA St. David’s Daughters of the King invite all to a morning of prayer and reflection as we prepare ourselves for the birth of Jesus. Leading this year’s Advent Quiet Day are Brenda and Jonathan Golden. Sign Up Here! Family Promise Week Sun, Dec 08 Dec 08, 2024, 7:00 AM – Dec 15, 2024, 7:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Dec 08, 2024, 7:00 AM – Dec 15, 2024, 7:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA St David’s serves as a host congregation for Family Promise several times each year. We will welcome 3 families to the Sinclair House during the week of December 8-15. Sign Up Here! Christmas Lessons and Carols Sun, Dec 15 Dec 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Dec 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Lessons and Carols is a beloved candlelight service of Christmas music and readings. Sign Up Here! Club Carpe Diem Christmas Trivia and Lunch Wed, Dec 18 Dec 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Dec 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Join us for a festive holiday lunch and trivia game with prizes! This luncheon will be a fun afternoon of fellowship and connection for those 60+ years old and friends. Sign Up Here! Multiple Dates "Walk in Love: Episcopalian Beliefs and Practices" Winter 2025 Wed, Jan 08 Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Join The Rev. Remington Slone in a four-week discussion about the history, beliefs, and practices of The Episcopal Church. Sign Up Here! Multiple Dates Advent Healing Eucharist Wed, Dec 04 Dec 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Dec 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA As we journey through the coming Advent season, join us each Wednesday morning for a quiet and reflective Healing Eucharist. Details Multiple Dates Angels of Advent in Art and Text Sun, Dec 01 Dec 01, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Dec 01, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA Join Fr. Remington and Jessica Fisher in an exploration of angels as they appear in art and the Biblical narrative. All are welcome! Details Click here to see our full Calendar News and Updates from St. David's susie280 St. David's to Support NFCC's "Toyland Shop" this December! St. David’s will again be supporting the Toyland Shop program which provides toys and gifts to local children in need at the holidays. St. David's to Support NFCC's "Toyland Shop" this December! St. David’s will again be supporting the Toyland Shop program which provides toys and gifts to local children in need at the holidays. PJ Sunday! December 22... Let your spirit for the Season shine! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas or sweater to church! Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship Schedule 2024 and How to Participate in the Children's Pageant St. David's has five beautiful Christmas Eve services for you to attend. Path to Shine Mentorship: Volunteer to be a Mentor in 2025! Volunteer to be a Mentor in 2025! Mentoring a child is one of the most neighborly things St. David’s does. 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! 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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 contact Rebecca Cline, Director of Parish Life , to request a New Member Form If you are transferring your membership from another church, please include the name of the church and their address to help us 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. 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.

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.

In-House Extra Programs Rooster Club Available to all students 8:30AM drop-off in St. David's PlaySpace or Playground Students can be brought to the Rooster Club Play Group any time after 8:30 AM and play until the start of school at 9:30 AM. Per visit cost - $10. For Regular attendance (paid monthly) we offer 20% Discount . Per visit cost - $8 . Reservations can be made on Our School Hangout website. Payments can be tallied and paid online or by check sent into the preschool. StayNPlay Available to all students 1PM to 2PM on the preschool playground (rain location is St. David's PlaySpace) Students who are signed up for StayNPlay will be brought to the playground after preschool. Parents will pick-up children no later than 2PM. Per visit cost - $10. For Regular attendance (paid monthly) we offer 20% Discount . Per visit cost - $8 . Reservations can be made on Our School Hangout website. Payments can be tallied and paid online or by check sent into the preschool. Pop-Up Playdate Available to all students Weekly on Mondays and Fridays from 9:30AM to 1:00PM. Drop off and pick up in/from PlaySpace or Playground. Please bring lunch, water bottle, a change of clothes, and for those not potty trained, extra diapers. Per visit cost is $35 per child. Register by going on OSH calendar, or on OSH App. For Regular attendance (paid monthly) you can go on OSH Welcome page and select Pop-Up Playdate Regular Attendance. Event attendance totals: Minimum of 6 children/Maximum 15 Parents Night Out Available to all St. David's Preschool students and their siblings Once a month on Fridays from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Children are walked to the playground (rain location is St. David's PlaySpace) and sign in with the caregivers. They will be separated by groups to offer everyone age appropriate activities. Caregivers will supervise playground play and then utilize the downstairs PlaySpace for preschool children and Jeffords Hall classrooms for their siblings. We will provide pizza dinner and end the night with a movie while enjoying a snack and lemonade. Parents will pick up children no later than 8:30PM from downstairs PlaySpace. Per visit cost is $35 for one child, $25 for older sibling(s) . Event attendance totals: Minimum of 6 children/Maximum 15 Register by going on OHS website calendar. Moms' Night Out Available to all students' mothers Once a month on Fridays from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Moms’ Night Out Ministry offers the Mothers of St. David’s an opportunity to unwind and fellowship. Each month will offer a different theme, but the main focus is to have a few hours to refresh and replenish with fun activities for all. Questions? Please reach out to Lauren McClendon at momsnightoff1015@gmail.com.

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.

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

Media - Podcasts and Video "That we might shine Christ’s light wherever God might call us" St. David's offers numerous podcasts and video to supplement and enhance your spiritual growth. Podcasts: Play these directly from this page, or download them by clicking on the icon next to the podcast length. What is a Podcast? St. David's podcasts are audio shows that focus on topics related to faith, spirituality, and religious beliefs. They often feature discussions, interviews, sermons, and teachings by experts in various religious traditions. These podcasts may cover a wide range of religious topics, including theology, ethics, morality, prayer, and meditation. These are a great way for people to connect with their faith and to explore new ideas and perspectives. Tune in at your convenience and from anywhere in the world, so you can stay engaged with this community and deepen your understanding of faith. Video Mobile Users - Click Here for our YouTube Channel The Latest Videos - Click the Playlist Icon in the upper right corner of the video below to select from our video library.

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"

St. David's Pipe Organ Austin Organ Opus 1868 (1934, 2016) The organ at St. David’s combines the best of old craftsmanship and new technology. The original instrument, Opus 1868, was built by Austin Organ Company, Hartford, Connecticut, in 1934. Fifteen years ago, St. David’s purchased this organ through the Organ Clearing House from a Presbyterian Church in Iowa. In 2016, Austin Organ Company built a new three-manual console, and additional digital voices (ranks of stops) were added to the specifications. The organ now has 47 ranks and state-of-the-art SSL digital additions for multiple memory levels, registration settings, sequencer, recording, and MIDI capabilities. GREAT *= Enclosed in Choir box +Quintaton 16’ Double Diapason 16’ Open Diapason 8’ +Violone 8’ *Flute Harmonique 8’ Octave 4’ +Flute 4’ Super Octave 2’ +Flute 2’ Cymbal III *Trumpet 8’ Festival Trumpet 8’ *Chimes+Zymbelstern SWELL Gedeckt 16’ Geigen Principal 8’ Stopped Flute 8’ Salicionial 8’ Voix Celeste 8’ +Principal 4’ Chimney Flute 4’ +Principal 2’ Piccolo 2’ Mixture III +Cornet V Bassoon 16’ Trumpet 8’ Oboe 8’ Vox Humana 8’ Clarion 4’ Festival Trumpet 8’ Tremulant CHOIR Concert Flute 8’ Spitzflute 8’ Spitzflute Celeste 8’ +Gemshorn 8’ +Flute 4’ Gemshorn 4’ English Horn 8’ +Krummhorn 8’ Nazard 2 2/3’ Flautino 2’ Tierce 1 3/5’ Festival Trumpet 8’ +Harp +Zimblestern Tremulant PEDAL +Sub-principal 32’ +Contra Bourdon 32’ Open Wood 16’ Open Diapason (Gt.) 16’ Lieblich Gedeckt 16’ +Violone 16’ Octave 8’ +Violone 8’ Flute 8’ Choral Bass 4’ Flautino 4’ +Flute 2’ Rauschquint, II +Contra Trombone 32’ Contra Bassoon (Sw.) 16’ Oboe (Sw.) 8’ Festival Trumpet 8’ +Chimes 99 Memory Levels; Piston Sequencer 15 General Pistons, 8 Divisional Pistons Digital playback recorder Manual Transfer (Great/Choir) “+ “ Walker Digital Voices

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Preschool Program Three Year Olds Class Call/Text NOW to schedule a tour Four days: Three Year Old Class is for children 3 years of age by September 1 NOTE: – CHILDREN MUST BE POTTY TRAINED Click here for Developmental Objectives Age 3 turning 4 Three year old Class meets four days per week on Monday-Thursday from 9:30 AM-1PM. Class size is limited to 12 students, two teachers. Children will arrive and depart by way of carpool (unless the child attends the 8:30 Rooster Club Play Group, then they are walked in, or if they use the after preschool play group StayNPlay , then they are collected from the playground at 2PM). Parents who prefer not to use carpool drop off may walk their child to the classroom after carpool ends at 9:45AM. Children arrive at preschool with a two handled labeled school bag that holds a change of clothing, and lunchbox filled with a light "nut-free" lunch and filled water bottle. The classroom is divided into areas of play and learning with age appropriate toys and furniture, large carpeted area for free play and circle time, reading center, housekeeping area, discovery/art activities, and a child-friendly bathroom. Teachers share lesson plans with parents weekly. Children are read to daily and have individual and group instruction time; art projects and games that support the theme based curriculum; and many skill building activities for areas of development. Specials outside the classroom are Music and Movement and Preschool Chapel once a week, and outdoor play on the upper playground daily as weather permits. Classroom parents send in food for a mid-morning "nut-free" snack for the whole class on a rotation basis. Teaching focus is on social interaction skills, fine motor, and early learning skills that prepare students for PreK. Evaluations are given to parents in January and again in May. St. David's Preschool follows Fulton County Schools calendar with the exception of the start and the end dates of the school year . Annual Tuition is $3550 and can be paid in 10 equal monthly payments of $355. Due at the time of registration for new students is a registration fee of: $125 A one-time Supply fee of $90 is due the first month of preschool. Click Here to register.

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!

Worship Support As followers of Jesus, we come together for regularly for worship - our expression of prayer as a community. God meets us in these gatherings to shape us into vessels of God's love. Serving in worship ministries is a fantastic way to help others experience the presence of God and to draw closer to God in your worship. We would love to have you join one of these opportunities for ministry. Please take some time to explore the offerings 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. For more information on any of the ministries below, including how to join, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Readers Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist by administering the chalice during Holy Communion. Readers participate by reading the appointed lessons and psalms and leading the Prayers of the People. Altar Guild The altar guild sets the table for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist (Communion). In addition, they remove all linens and vessels after the service and are responsible for their care. Flower Guild Flowers are a sign of the resurrection and add beauty to the sanctuary. Parishioners have the opportunity to contribute them as memorials or as thanksgiving offerings. Members of the Flower Guild serve on a rotating basis to arrange the flowers in the church. Acolytes The acolyte ministry provides an opportunity for young people actively participate in a worship service and serve the Lord on a regular basis. Participation begins with 5th graders and runs through their senior year. Acolytes participate in processions by carrying torches and crosses. Experienced acolytes are considered “senior servers” and assist the priests during communion in addition to being the lead cross bearer during processions. Pew Crew The Pew Crew straightens the hymnals and prayer books in each pew. In addition, they restock all of the brochures and pens as needed in the pew racks. Vergers The Vergers lead processions into and during the service, assist with Communion and are available to the Clergy should anything be needed during the service. The Vergers are appointed by the Rector. Ushers The usher teams greet and welcome members and visitors, distribute service bulletins and assist in the seating of our worshippers while being attentive to those who are in wheelchairs or other mobile units. During Holy Communion ushers assist with traffic to and from the altar rail. Baptismal Banners Every child who is baptized at St. David’s receives a handcrafted banner with their name. The banners are crafted by a ministry comprised of dedicated parishioners. Wedding Guild This guild assists the wedding parties for weddings at St. David’s. They are present at the rehearsal and wedding ceremonies.

St. David's Basement Band This ensemble provides contemporary Christian music at the 9:00 a.m. worship service and for special social occasions. We feature music from contemporary artists like Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Third Day, NeedtoBreathe, and Lauren Daigle, as well as contemporary settings for traditional hymns. This is a contemporary band with an electric keyboard, drums, electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars, saxophone, violins, whatever instrument you can play, and, of course, singers! This is also a “teaching” band in that younger musicians are welcome to join us and “apprentice” with the more experienced players. Rehearsals are on Sunday evenings – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Susie Clements if you have any questions – 770-993-1094 x131 or email Susie here.

Discipleship Groups St. David's has several discipleship building organizations; Education for Minsitry, Daughters of the King, and Brotherhood of St. Andrew. These three programs ask for a long term committment and are dedicated to growing disciples dedicated to prayer, spreading the gospel, and service. Education for Ministry Mondays Beginning September 11 6:00 p.m. Bethany Room EfM is an adult, Christian, distance learning education program of the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. This four-year program is a dynamic blend of Bible study, church history, theology, worship, prayer, and theological reflection. There are openings for two first-year students this Fall. Classes will begin Mid- September and will be led by Steve and Betty Cunningham. For more information, ple ase get in touch with Steve Cunningham. Past graduates have found the EfM experience to be a profound learning experience and spiritually transformative. St. David’s has proudly sponsored an EfM class for 35 years. Daughters of the King Meets monthly on Saturday Mornings 10:30 a.m. Grace Hall 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. St. David's Daughters of the King, Grace Chapter offers Discernment Classes, Half Day Retreats at Advent and Lent, and publishes prayers at regular intervals for the parish. If you would like to learn more about DoK's learning opportunities or how to join the Daughters, please contact Gloria Mongole. Brotherhood of St. Andrew 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month 7:30-9:00 p.m. Grace Hall The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a ministry for the spread of Christ's kingdom among men and boys in the Episcopal / Anglican communion and is grounded in prayer and service. The Brotherhood meets bi-monthly for Bible Study, prayer, and to plan service activities. For any questions or for more information, please contact Patrick Cathcart.

Prayer Request St. David's will gladly accept prayer requests from members and non-members alike. Please fill out the form below. Note: The form below requires scrolling to fill it out completely.

Holy Communion Holy Communion Class Next Class: TBD 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Downstairs in Jeffords Hall In the Episcopal tradition, all baptized persons are invited to receive communion, including children. Parents in conversation with their child determine the best time for their child to receive. Many children receive the bread as soon as they are old enough to hold it. However, some families choose to have their children wait to receive communion until the child is a bit older. St. David’s Holy Communion class is an engaging and interactive class, designed for children Kindergarten-5th grade to learn about the sacraments of Holy Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. The focus of each class is belonging. Belonging to Christ, belonging to our families, and belonging to our church family through the gift of water and God’s Holy Spirit at Baptism, and in communion, the coming together, for the shared meal of bread and wine. During the class, the children and leaders explore St. David’s campus, learning about our church home as we seek God in the Holy spaces that abound here. The children learn about Jesus’ baptism, share photos of their own baptism, and receive instruction on how to receive the communion bread and wine as they learn about the traditions of our Episcopal worship. The class meets on three designated Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. downstairs in Jeffords Fellowship Hall in the Grace classroom. For more information or to register your child, please contact the Director of Children’s Ministry, Judy Hine.