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Looking for the perfect camp for your child? St. David's Preschool Camp near Roswell Alpharetta area is designed for children ages 16 months to 10 years, offering a fun and educational experience for all ages. Camp near Roswell and Alpharetta St. David's Preschool Camp Click to Register for Summer Camp! St. David's Preschool Camp Registration for Summer Camp is now OPEN! Our camps offer a fun, safe, and enriching environment for children to explore new activities, make lasting memories, and develop new skills. Click here to create an account on St. David's Preschool Parent Portal. Questions? Email Sara Greene , Preschool Director, or call/text her at (470) 632-6330 . New families not currently enrolled in preschool are welcome!! Children ages 16 months and up- bring your friends! At SDP Summer Camp, We start our day outside, enjoying our shaded playground! Then we head inside for snack, creative play, hands-on sensory experiences, time with friends, science experiments, and lunch. We wrap up each day with more outdoor play and plenty of smiles! One day each week is Water Day—don’t forget a swimsuit, towel, and flip-flops! All Are Welcome! Children ages 16 months and up are invited—bring a friend! Questions or Registration Help? Call or text Sara at (470) 632-6330 . Learn More About St. David's Preschool

Stained Glass Windows Part 3 - The Life of Jesus The twelve large stained glass windows on the right and left walls of the nave show significant events in the life of Jesus our Lord. They are arranged chronologically, beginning on the right wall nearest to the front and proceeding clockwise around the nave. "The Annunication" Location: Right wall closest to front of nave This window, showing the angel Gabriel’s appearance to the Virgin Mary, and is depicted in the first chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke, verses 26 through 38. After deciding that the birth of Jesus would be celebrated on December 25, the Church centuries ago set aside the fixed date of March 25 for the feast of the Annunciation, appropriately exactly 9 months before Christmas Day. Gabriel is shown holding a spray of white lilies. This is a very traditional artistic device to emphasize that the woman in the picture is Mary, since white lilies symbolize purity, chastity, and innocence. When the angel tells Mary that she is to bear a son, Mary questions the idea by saying, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” Gabriel explains that “the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” The artist has illustrated this answer with the dove at the top of the window, and rays of brilliant light descending from the dove that alight on Mary. We know that the dove represents God’s Holy Spirit, and the artist emphasizes the divine and holy nature of this dove by giving it the traditional artistic mark of holiness: a nimbus. Mary, too, is shown with a nimbus. But the dove’s nimbus has a special feature that you can see repeated in every one of the stained glass windows that depict either the Holy Spirit or Jesus: it is a “cruciform” nimbus, bearing a hint of the four branches of the Christian cross in its four colored stripes. "The Nativity" Location: Right wall 2nd from front The stained glass window that depicts “The Nativity” is in the middle of the wall on the right side of the nave, placed between the “Annunciation” and “Presentation” windows. It depicts Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus in a manger topped by a pair of white doves. Bruce Thomas notes, "It transports my thoughts to be with the Holy Family in Bethlehem, much more than my actual visit to Bethlehem was able to do. As I’ve written elsewhere in this series, religious stained glass windows serve a variety of purposes: “as beautiful adornment that reflects our great love for God; to bring light (‘the light of God’) into the dark corners of the church; and to serve as a Biblical textbook.” "The Presentation" Location: Right wall 3rd from front Hebrew law (Leviticus 12:1-8) dictated the date for the circumcision of a newly born male child, on his eighth day of life. In addition, the law prescribed that the mother must wait until the 33rd day after his circumcision for her to be considered purified from the birth of that child. On that 40th day of his life, she was to present herself to the priest of the temple, and bring with her both a burnt offering and a sin offering. In Mary’s case, since she apparently could not afford a lamb for the burnt offering, she took the more affordable option of bringing two doves (or pigeons) for her offerings. In the stained glass, you can see both little birds in the cage near Mary’s feet. Because February 2 is the 40th day after Christmas, the Church on that date celebrates the feast called “The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple.” The emphasis for this feast, though, has been placed on the second reason for the temple visit of Jesus and his parents: adherence to another law of the Hebrews (Numbers 18:15-16) that required a first-born male, when he was about a month old, to be “redeemed” at the temple for a specific price, because the first-born always belonged to God. During their visit to the temple that day, the Holy Family encountered the elderly, righteous, and devout man Simeon. The Holy Spirit had promised Simeon that he would not die until he had witnessed the long-awaited Messiah. Taking Jesus into his arms, Simeon recognized that the promise had been fulfilled. Here, we see Simeon raising his finger towards heaven as he praises God with the words that have become known as “The Song of Simeon.” This song (the Nunc Dimittis) is included in the liturgy of Evening Prayer, and sung beautifully at Evensong services by the St. David’s choir. "The Baptism of Jesus" Location: Right wall 4th from front In the detail of the window, you can see John’s garb, made from camel hair, with a leather belt about his waist. Alluding to John’s life in the desert, there is a canteen attached to his belt. In the background, the waters of the Jordan can be spied, with a pool of the river in the foreground. The most fascinating detail for me is that the artist has mimicked the way light is bent when it travels through water. As a result, Jesus’ feet are shown noticeably bigger than they would be seen to be if they were resting on dry land. Growing next to the spot is a type of plant we’re used to seeing in marshy areas, the cattail. John the Baptist has his hands full: in one hand is a shell from which he is pouring water to baptize Jesus; in his other hand he holds a staff from which flutters the same banner we’ve noticed in the central rose window above the altar. If you read the 36th verse in the first chapter of the Gospel according to John (the Evangelist) about John (the Baptist), you should be able to understand the reason why the artist has used this banner to tie together the two windows. Above it all floats the dove, representing the Holy Spirit of God descending upon Jesus. "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." "The First Miracle" Location: Right wall 5th from front Jesus’ first miracle was at a wedding in Cana, which the evangelist John gives us in the second chapter of his Gospel account. Our Lord’s blessed mother, Mary, recognizes the wine has run out, and that this calamity will spoil the wedding feast. She doesn’t tell Jesus straight out what to do; she merely infers it. She says to him, “They have no more wine.” He, as a loving son, understands her wishes immediately, but there is mild tension in his response as he protests the task she has set for him. He gently pushes back while at the same time showing proper respect: “Dear woman, why do you involve me? ... My time has not yet come.” But Mary, bless her, proceeds exactly as only a mother would. Pointedly, her next words are not directed towards Jesus, but to the servants of the household: “Do whatever he tells you.” Jesus understands, relents, and obeys his mother’s wishes. Water is changed into wine, and the wedding feast continues, a huge success. In the stained glass, the artist depicts clear water, gushing forth from the throat of the stone jar, then changing in mid-flow into the purplish color of wine? In the background, the wedding couple sits at table and a servant is bearing a tray of food above his head. Over them, almost as we would see today in one of those large, festive tents erected for lavish wedding receptions, there hangs a large chandelier with blazing candles. Jesus stands large in the foreground beside another servant, who is struggling to pour the water-wine from the huge, unwieldy 30-gallon jar. The artist has focused on the miracle of the water literally being changed into wine. But in this window that depicts the Miracle at Cana – “the first of his miraculous signs,” as John describes it (John 2:1-11) – we have a foreshadowing of the Holy Eucharist. Jesus provided wine for the wedding feast, just as he provides himself in the wine each time we kneel at the communion rail. "Healing" Location: Right wall 6th from front The healing ministry of Jesus is expressed in the stained glass window that is on the right side of the nave and closest to the gallery. Its name is simply “Healing,” although it looks like it should be called “Healing the Blind.” While the petitioner in this depiction is clearly a blind person, a close inspection of the detail of the window will reveal another person who is using crutches. The Gospels tell us of paralytics, deaf-mutes, demoniacs, persons lame or with withered limbs, people suffering from fever or dropsy, as well as those who were blind. The list of ailments continues with leprosy and bleeding, and even includes the ultimate of ailments: death itself. Jesus was begged to heal persons with a broad range of maladies, and those petitions were always answered. The faith that was shown was always rewarded, with that being a major message for us inherent in this window: “Knock and the door will be opened to you.” At the peak of the window, the artist has inserted a symbol that announces its subject matter of healing: a single snake curled around a wooden staff. Some may erroneously call this symbol a “caduceus” (which has two snakes), but it is instead the more ancient and correct symbol for the healing professions: the staff of Asclepius. "The Transfiguration" Location: Left wall 6th from front The Transfiguration window is the one farthest to the rear of the nave on the left side. In it you can see how Jesus’ face is radiant, and how the artist depicts his clothes as “dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them.” Notice how the artist represents the cloud that overshadows them all. In the background stands Moses. Beside Moses is the prophet Elijah who himself had met God on Horeb, “the mountain of God” (1 Kings 19:9-18). Look closely for the symbolic clues the artist has inserted that identify both Moses and Elijah. In the foreground Peter, James, and John look on in amazement. Peter, in his exuberance, suggests to Jesus that three dwellings be erected, “one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” At the peak of the window, you can see how the artist has inserted a trio of tents to illuminate this impulsive suggestion of Peter. It’s not hard to pick out which of the three figures represents Peter. But of the other two, can you decide how to identify the brothers James and John? Which is which? One of them is balding, while the other has a full head of hair. I suggest you look at the Crucifixion window just to the right of this one, and recall how John in his Gospel records that he was present with Jesus’ mother Mary at the foot of the cross. The artist has assured continuity by showing John with the same features and hairstyle he has in the Transfiguration window. "The Crucifixion" Location: Left wall 5th from front The synoptic Gospels are all in agreement about the condition of the daytime sky on that Good Friday when Jesus was crucified. “From the sixth hour [noon] until the ninth hour [3 p.m.] darkness came over all the land.” Contemporaneous non-Christian accounts confirm this midday darkening phenomenon. How was this darkening of the sky to be depicted in the stained glass without compromising the light-transmitting quality of this one window? The artist has indicated the darkening in two ways: physically as well as metaphysically. Rather than darken the sky, there is only a broad hint of the effect, with a sinuous large dark cloud obscuring the face of the sun. Additional darkening of the picture is achieved by the almost mahogany coloring of Jesus’ body hanging on the dark wooden cross. The evident agony and the bruising of the body darken the moment most effectively. The deep purple cloth that is draped over the arms of the cross also lends a darkening mood without impeding the window’s capacity to transmit light. The prominent nails in Jesus’ hands and feet contribute another portion of this mood of darkness. Above the scene, at the peak of the window, the nails and the crown of thorns are emblematic of the dark theme of agony and death. Three other figures surround the cruel cross: Jesus’ mother Mary, dressed in the same sarum blue that she wears in the other three windows in which she appears; the young evangelist John, his hair styled the same as it is in the Transfiguration window on the left; and a lone Roman soldier wearing a cloak that is the same dark purple color as the drape on the cross, serving as the silent background witness to this dark scene. "The Resurrection" Location: Left wall 4th from front This allegory for our Risen Lord, the first verse of Hymn 204, is echoed in the stained glass window depicting “The Resurrection.” Look at the ornamentation at the peak of the window, and you’ll see a visual version of the allegory. Set to the haunting melody of a French carol, the words were written by the poet John Macleod Campbell Crum (1872-1958), an Anglican priest who served at Canterbury Cathedral. The rebirth of all nature in the springtime as emblematic of the Resurrection of Jesus is a theme as old as Christianity. Compare this window with the one to its left that shows the crucifixion. Once again the artist’s challenge is to manage the light-transmission quality of the medium of stained glass, this time emphasizing the brightness of that first Easter morning, rather than the dark gloom of Good Friday. The brilliant rays of the sun stream forth, dazzling us so that it is hard to even discern the huge stone that has been rolled away from the entrance of the tomb. Jesus stands in front of the crypt, arrayed in white splendor, shining even brighter than the sun, completely transformed from the battered body that had been put in the tomb on Friday afternoon. His face is fresh and bright, the beard and hair clean and brushed, but close examination reveals the wounds in his hands and feet, assuring us that this is indeed the same person hanging on the cross in the neighboring window. One of the Roman soldiers is shielding his eyes, but is it the brilliance of the sun that is causing him to do so? Or is it the astonishing sight of the resurrected Jesus that has caused him to avert his gaze? It’s interesting that the other guard has no trouble staring at Jesus, even with the sun in his field of vision. Is there a message for us there in those differing reactions of the two witnesses? How ironic, that the chief priests and Pharisees had lobbied for soldiers to be put in place, to seal and guard the tomb, and yet these very guards become the first witnesses of the Resurrection. They are the ones to behold His glory as the dawn breaks, while Jesus’ followers later in the day (as shown in the “Supper at Emmaus” window to the right) take an inordinate amount of time before they even recognize their friend walking and talking with them. "Supper at Emmaus" Location: Left wall 3rd from front Two disciples of Jesus are trudging along the dusty road from Jerusalem to the outlying town of Emmaus. It’s a seven-mile trip, so they have a long time to chat. And they have a lot to talk about, because these two are very sad, very confused, disillusioned, and dejected. Their friend and teacher Jesus has died a violent death, and just today it’s been discovered that his body is missing from its tomb. Luke tells us the name of one of them: Cleopas. Some scholars speculate that it was his wife, Mary, who was among those witnesses at the crucifixion. If so, then it stands to reason that the image they hold of Jesus at this moment is the wife’s eyewitness account: a bloody, broken and bruised body, pierced by thorns and nails and a spear. This would help to explain why, when their risen Lord joins the pair in mid-journey, they are “kept from recognizing him.” When Jesus asks them what they’ve been discussing, they are convinced this stranger is not from the area around Jerusalem, or else he’d know the big news about the trial and execution of Jesus of Nazareth. Even as Jesus explains to them (again!) why these things had to happen according to the Scriptures, they still don’t recognize him. When they get to their destination in Emmaus, Jesus indicates he’s going to travel on, but they urge him to stay and have supper with them. This is the scene we see depicted in the stained glass window. It shows the moment when Jesus, assuming the role normally reserved for a host, takes the bread and gives thanks, breaks it and gives it to his two disciples. It is the moment when “their eyes were opened and they recognized him.” After that, Jesus vanishes from their sight, and the two of them recognize how their hearts burned within them while he taught them from the Scriptures along the road to Emmaus. As you study the window, see how the faces of the two disciples display that spark of recognition. Notice the sandals that have been kicked off, and the basin of water used for washing their dusty and aching feet before the meal. They had to have been tired after that seven mile trek from Jerusalem. But in their excitement, they rushed back to Jerusalem -- another dusty seven miles -- to tell the other disciples of their encounter with their risen Lord; of how he was recognized in the breaking of the bread. At the peak of the window, the shaft of wheat and the cluster of grapes remind us how Jesus appears to us in the bread and wine -- the Blessed Body and Blood of Our Lord -- when the celebrant breaks and elevates the consecrated Host, saying, “Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.” And remembering the excitement of the disciples at supper on that first Day of Resurrection, we reply enthusiastically, “Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.” "Ascension and Pentacost" Location: Left wall 2nd and 1st from front, respectively These two windows mark the last two events, chronologically, among the 12 significant events in the life of Jesus Christ shown in the large windows of the nave. They are the two large peaked windows farthest forward on the left side of the nave. The Church marks Ascension Day forty days after Easter (and ten days before Pentecost), because that’s precisely what the Bible tells us in Acts 1:3 about the timing of the event. As a result, this feast day always occurs on a Thursday, so it does not get the attention of many other important events in the life of Jesus that the Church celebrates on Sundays. I encourage you to read the account of the Ascension, in the first chapter of the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. Study the window’s detail, and see how many tiny things you may have previously overlooked. For instance, notice the chariot at the peak of the window, then read the passage in 2 Kings 2:1-12. Christ’s ascent into heaven was foreshadowed by the taking up into heaven of the prophet Elijah. How many of Jesus’ disciples do you see depicted in the window? What is the meaning of the two footprints shown in the window? The Pentecost window illustrates the event written about in Acts 2:1-4 -- the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to his disciples to send the Holy Spirit to comfort them. Beginning in the Middle Ages, stained glass windows in the great cathedrals and churches of Europe served three purposes: as beautiful adornment that reflects our great love for God; to bring light (“the light of God”) into the dark corners of the church; and to serve as a Biblical textbook for the illiterate masses. While we are no longer the illiterate masses, we still benefit from these visual reminders of the wonderful stories from the Bible. Back To Part 2 - The Four Evangelists Proceed to Part 4 - "The Six Mercies"

St. David's offers several adult learning opportunites which change with the church year. Click here to learn more! Adult Education Classes Throughout the year, St. David's offers several classes and book studies. Classes could be a one-time event or run for several weeks and vary in length and are a great way to dive deeper into a subject without a year-long time commitment. With the goal of meeting our Parishioners where they are in terms of their spiritual maturity, we are committed to offering different learning opportunities, meeting both in-person and online. Our hope is that every person finds a place to connect with God and others thereby finding a community where we walk in love and grow together. We invite you to join us! Matthew for Everyone Small Group Study Join us this winter for a deeper dive into the Gospel of Matthew. During Epiphany and Lent, our Sunday readings will come from Matthew, and this is a wonderful chance to explore the Gospel more fully. We will be using “Matthew for Everyone”, Part I and II, written by N.T Wright. Come study alongside fellow parishioners, ask questions, build relationships, and enrich the understanding you’ll bring with you into Sunday worship. This 12 week session will begin the week of January 18 and carry through mid-April. Please complete the interest form by Wednesday, January 7. Class scholarships are available. Please contact Rebecca Cline, Director of Parish Life if you have questions, or would like to lead a group: Rebecca@stdavidchurch.org Walking the Mourner's Path Sundays 4:00-5:30 p.m.  February 1 to March 22, Jerusalem Room Deadline to Register: January 18 At St. David’s Episcopal Church, we understand that the journey through grief can be deeply challenging, and no one should face it alone. This winter, we are offering a supportive and compassionate program called Walking the Mourner’s Path beginning on Sunday, January 25, and continuing weekly each Sunday from 4:30-6:00 p.m., and ending on Sunday, March 15. Our goal is not just to help you move through your grief, but to support you in finding hope and healing through your journey. Whether your loss is recent, or you have been grieving for some time, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are. St. David’s own parishioners, Toni Cathcart and Ron Bagwell, trained Facilitators will lead the sessions alongside our clergy. The only expense for participants is the workbook, which costs $50.00. We offer scholarships to ensure that financial considerations do not prevent anyone from joining. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please reach out to Chip Broadfoot . Space is limited. We hope you will consider joining us for this meaningful journey together.

Preschool classes for three-year old children including class objectives, classrooms, times and activities. 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 15 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. While St. David's Preschool generally follows the Fulton County Schools calendar, it maintains different start and end dates for the school year. Annual Tuition is $3980 and can be paid in 10 equal monthly payments of $398. A non-refundable registration fee of $145 is due at the time of registration for new students. A one-time Supply fee of $98 is due the first month of preschool. Click Here to register.

Explore hundreds of ways to help spread the love of Christ through volunteer work at the church and in our community. 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. 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. Friends of the Garden The Friends of the Garden 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. 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 Teams Breakfast is served every Sunday from 8:00-9:30 a.m. The breakfast teams are part of the Men’s Club, and serve on 6-8 week serving rotation teams. You don’t have to be a man to help! Youth and anyone interested is welcome to come help! You don’t have to cook. There are many ways to help – set up, clean up, chopping fruit, making coffee, etc. We can always use more volunteers. Join us! Welcome Ministry 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.

An opportunity to find out more about some of the members of St. David's. Meet a Member Meet a Member Patricks Describe your image Meet a Member Patty Describe your image Meet a Member Wright The Wright Family talk about their connection to St. David's Episcopal Church Roswell and how their involvement has impacted their lives. Meet a Member Patricks Describe your image 1/5

With a legendary pipe organ, imported stained-glass windows set among the historical naval-inspired architecture, St. David's is a beautifully constructed center of worship. Our Campus Click here to see maps of our campus St. David's Memorial Garden Our Memorial Garden, located in the southwestern portion of the campus, was dedicated in 1981. Within its confines, the earthly remains of many of our faithfully departed are buried. Masses are routinely held in the garden on All Saint's Day, at sunrise on Easter Day, and occasionally during the church year. This tranquil, sacred space provides a place for meditation, prayer, worship, and escape from life’s daily stresses. All who love and care for this sacred space are welcome to join and help us discern and create a ministry that will care for the Garden, and develop a long-term design plan for the space. New Interment Directory After 3 years of research, data entry and building, we have completed the Interment Directory located in St. David’s Memorial Garden. The directory has a page for each of those interred in the Garden. Please take the time to find your loved one in the directory and let us know if you would like any revisions. Many thanks to those who came together to make the Directory happen: Matt Koetzle created and built the beautiful box. In addition, Matt made a new sign for the Memorial Garden. Carolyn Davis entered the names of those interred to create our database of names. Anne Hungerford contributed hours of research to gather as much information as possible for each entry. Karen Marshall was the wordsmith of the project and ordered the plaques for the box. This needed project, generated from the heart, will serve those who visit the Memorial Garden in the years to come. Jan Georges – Friends of the Garden Karen Marshall – Friends of the Garden Contact the Friends of the Garden Our Stained Glass Windows Click on the links below to learn more about our Stained Glass Windows! About Our Windows The Four Evangelists The Life of Jesus The Six Mercies The Saints

You can provide a gift of real estate to St. David's. Learn more about how to do this. 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.

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Members and their families can have their wedding at St. David's. Marriage It is a great joy to know that you desire to have a wedding ceremony at St. David’s Church, and we want to assist in making that desire a reality. At St. David's, we believe that committed relationships visibly reflect God's inner, spiritual love. Our mission is to support couples and make God's love more visible in our community. It is the responsibility of the clergy, Wedding Guild, Flower Guild, and Organist to assist you and ensure that your day is special and spiritually meaningful. The first step in the marriage process is completing the Request for Marriage Form from below. A priest will follow up with you. Onsite Weddings are reserved for members of St. David's who are in good standing. St. David's Clergy are available for pre-martial counseling and off-site weddings on a case-by-case basis. You can also download the St. David's Wedding Handbook to help guide your planning. The form will take about 5 minutes. Remarriage Petitions If you are widowed or divorced, a Remarriage Petition must be completed and filed. All Remarriage Petitions must be submitted electronically at least 45 days prior to the proposed wedding date. The petition(s) must have the signature of the officiating priest. Be aware that the Bishop may request to review the original documents during the approval process. A petition must be filed for any person for whom a previous marriage was dissolved by civil authority. A petition must also be filed if the petitioner is no longer married due to the death of the spouse. When each person in the proposed marriage is divorced or widowed, a separate and complete petition must be filed for each person. Copies of the final divorce decree or death certificate must be attached to the petition. For a second marriage, the bishop requires a waiting period of one year from the date of the final decree. The date and place of the proposed marriage may not be publicly announced until the bishop’s consent has been received. The Wedding Guild The Wedding Guild is present at all rehearsals and weddings. We work in teams of three or four to assist the priest, the bride and groom, and the wedding party. Soon after the wedding date is set, we meet with the bride and groom and the bride’s mother (or other special person) to discuss wedding plans in detail, answer questions, and get to know the people that we will be helping on the special day. From that meeting onward, we are available to provide advice on wedding logistics. At the rehearsal, we assist the priest in choreographing the wedding ceremony. We rehearse the ushers, attendants, readers, and all moving parts of the wedding. On the day of the wedding, we calm the nervous, cheer the melancholy, keep the groomsmen focused, help with inevitable clothing/hair/makeup issues, deal with the photographer, and serve as timekeepers to ensure that the wedding party is on schedule. We have an updated Wedding Handbook, a comprehensive planning guide to assist the bride and groom. The booklet is available online, through the church website for the thoroughly modern bride-to-be. Volunteers (male and female) are always welcome to join this excellent ministry. Contact Janis Harvey for more information.

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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, 2025 Unicoi State Park Our last retreat was May, 2025, on Spiritual Renewal and Christian Fellowship led by The Reverend Dr. Jim Shumard, priest in charge, St. James, Clayton. He lead our discussion titled, “FIFTY SHADES OF LIVING COLOR: Exploring the multi-verse of scripture”. Typically, the retreats start on Friday at Noon, with optional golf, fishing, hiking, and biking. The formal program begins 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. Stay tuned for details about the Spring 2026 retreat! Please contact Loren Conrad if you have any questions. Women's Retreat Our next Women's Retreat will be in the Fall of 2026.

St. David's welcomes all who come to worship in the name of Christ. Become a member to grow spiritually and as part of our community. 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, don't hesitate to get in touch with 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 its 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 St. David's. 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 membership 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 get in touch with Rebecca Cline, Director of Parish Life, at 770-993-1094, ext. 104.

St. David's is active in our community and provides support for those in need. Explore our partnerships and opportunities to help others and shine God's lights. Outreach and Missions Be a Better Neighbor As Christians, we are called to follow Christ’s teachings, come together for worship, and fellowship, and serve so to the spread of the Kingdom of God. At St. David’s, we have many opportunities for you to engage in ministry, and be a better neighbor to those around us. Explore the offerings below to find a way to become involved. Serving in outreach ministry helps us develop and grow our faith, make new friends, and is an expectation in the body of Christ and allows us to live into our Baptismal Covenant. Latest News About Outreach Opportunities Are YOU meant to be a mentor? Check out PATH TO SHINE! Making a difference and changing lives through Path to Shine! NEW Service Opportunity: Fully Furnished Ministries Saint David’s is now partnering with Fully Furnished Ministries, which provides furniture to individuals transitioning out of homelessness through our partner ministries: Family Promise, Drake House, and Homestretch. Honduras, Lamb Institute, Mission Trip Opportunity July 2026! Opportunity for a mission trip to the Lamb Institute in Honduras in July 2026. For more information on any of the Outreach Missions below, including how to join, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. In Partnership with Community Organizations Africa Mission Team. With guidance from the Diocese of Central Tanganyika, St. David’s decided to team with Solar Light for Africa to provide solar energy solution for Msalato Theological College in Dodoma, Africa. There is a mission trip scheduled for July, 2026. Please complete the interest form at the bottom of the page for more information. The Drake House provides short-term crisis housing, education, and empowerment programs for homeless mothers and their children in North Fulton County, designed to assist the family in working toward self-sufficiency. Episcopal Relief and Development is an international relief and development agency, and a compassionate response to human suffering on behalf of Episcopal Church dedicated to international relief and Development. It has been operating since 1940. Family Promise of North Fulton/Dekalb is an organization dedicated to helping families who are experiencing housing insecurity. St. David’s serves as a host congregation for three Family Promise families for a week at a time providing comfortable rooms, nourishing meals, and social support at the Sinclair House. It takes a lot of volunteers to make the weeks a success, and we’d love your help. Saint David’s is now partnering with Fully Furnished Ministries, which provides furniture to individuals transitioning out of homelessness through our partner ministries: Family Promise, Drake House, and Homestretch. They collect essential items—tables, chairs, living and bedroom furniture (including mattresses in good condition), linens, and basic kitchenware—for those starting over with little or nothing. Based in a Peachtree Corners warehouse, Fully Furnished Ministries receives, restores, and distributes donated furniture. To donate, visit fullyfurnishedministries.org and click “Donate Furniture.” Be sure to review accepted items, confirm your zip code is in their service area (30075 is now included), and note “Saint David’s – Roswell” on the donation form. Volunteers can also join Saturday morning delivery teams to help furnish homes, meet families, and take part in a brief house-blessing prayer. The Outreach and Mission Committee is pleased to announce the renewal of St. David’s partnership with HomeStretch, a local organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness. This renewed ministry will focus on being a good neighbor by helping meet several of HomeStretch’s volunteer needs. Opportunities to serve include, Financial Coaches, Family Mentors, Office Support, Fundraiser Assistance, and more. HomeStretch provides more than just temporary, low-cost housing—it offers families the tools they need to build a better future. Their mission is to empower families to acquire the resources, skills, and behavioral changes necessary to achieve and maintain economic independence. They offer a hand up, not just a handout. Honduras Mission Trips. The purpose of this ministry is to serve God by building relationships, physical structures, and being the Church in Honduras. This is accomplished through a longstanding and loving partnership with the Lamb Institute based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Mission trips are planned twice yearly along with a fundraiser. St. David's also supports a missionary, who has been serving LAMB Institute since 2011. St. David's has been partnering with North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) since its inception and founding. NFCC provides financial assistance, food, clothing, education and more to those in need. St. David’s provides financial assistance, as well as volunteers, to serve in the food pantry and thrift shop. We also participate in several other programs during the year, such as the Warm Coat drive, School Supply Drive, and Frozen Turkey donations. In the Spring we collect donations to fund and supply Senior Gift Baskets that will be delivered to neighborhood Seniors around Easter. Requested Food Pantry donations for May are baking items: box mixes, sugar, flour, oil, etc. Path to Shine. Mentoring a child is one of the most neighborly things St. David’s does. Every Wednesday from 2:30-5:00 p.m., our mentors meet with kids from our next-door neighbor, Mimosa Elementary. Together, we eat and play and read and learn and make things. Each child is matched one-on-one with the same mentor, so a real bond forms and real progress gets made. We’re always seeking new full-time mentors, substitute mentors, and snack providers. If you want an experience that’s fun as well as meaningful, please complete the form below and check "Path to Shine." We can always use more mentors. Volunteer today! Tool Box after school program at Mimosa Elementary. Do you like working with your hands and building skills? Volunteering at Mimosa Elementary’s Toolbox after school program is for you. Fifth graders learn basic woodworking skills: measuring, cutting, and assembling using basic tools. The students will build a small wooden toolbox (fall) and a birdhouse using cedar wood (spring). There is an instructor who guides the class through the simple projects. The volunteers mentor the kids and help them follow the steps correctly. St. David's Sponsored Activities LifeSouth Blood Drive. This ministry schedules several blood drives annually at the Church. Their mobile unit is parked conveniently in our parking lot for easy access and takes reservations throughout the day. St. David's Sponsored Boy Scout Troop #430. We are a charter organization that provides a full, year-round Scouting program for the youth of St. David’s and surrounding community. Our Vision is to offer a Scouting program appropriate to both the age and grade levels of our youth. For more information, please join us at our meetings or fill out the form below. Eyeglass donations. This ministry collects unwanted eye glasses for recycling. The box is located in the hallway near the mailboxes. The “Green Guild” is the environmental ministry of St. David’s. We promote Creation Care/Stewardship of Creation. This includes serving as liaison between our parish and Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL). We also coordinate with the Junior Warden on energy-efficiency projects throughout our campus. All are invited to join this ministry -- no experience required. Adopt-a-Road: Every 6-8 weeks a "crew" of people make sure that Old Roswell Road, from Warsaw to Holcomb Bridge Roads is free of litter. Six Mercies is offered Monday and Friday from 1:00- 3:00 p.m. We open our doors to those in our community that are in need of assistance. We interview each one, determine the need and try to bring hope to all that come. We have a team of 2 during each time period. We are flexible and will work with you on hours. We also need volunteers to stuff toiletry and snack kits. We are currently looking for more volunteers to fill all our time slots. Come serve – meet new volunteer friends and neighbors. Started in 2010, the St. Francis Guild provides a hot lunch to day-laborers in Roswell who are waiting for work. It is a soup kitchen on wheels, as the volunteer team cooks in Jeffords Hall kitchen and takes the meals to areas where the men are waiting for work. The team meets Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. We welcome you to join us!

Connect with St. David's! Reach out for more information, to connect with clergy, staff or vestry. Contact Us Where We Are Convenient to Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, and North Fulton County 1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell, GA. 30076 Telephone: 770-993-6084 Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. info@stdavidchurch.org Clergy and Staff Clergy Contacts Staff Contacts Vestry The Vestry is the legal representative and the governing body of a parish, composed of lay leaders (wardens and members) elected by the congregation. Functioning akin to a non-profit board, they manage finances, maintain property, and work with the rector to define the church’s spiritual goals. To see St. David's current Vestry, CLICK HERE . Stay in Touch! CLICK HERE to sign up for St. David's weekly newsletter, "The Illumination."

Vacation Bible School at St. Davids is a great opportunity to grow spiritually while having a lot of fun! Vacation Bible School VBS 2025! Highlights and Recap! Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2025: “Magnified! Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things!” June 16-20, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. What an incredible week we've had at St. David’s! Children, youth volunteers, and adults joined together to gain a deeper understanding of God’s love through participating in our annual Vacation Bible School (VBS). Our VBS theme invited us to look closely and discover how God reveals His greatness in the tiniest moments—and that’s exactly what we did. VBS 2025 was packed with energy, laughter, worship, and so many unforgettable moments. We’re so thankful for every child who came, every parent who brought them, and every incredible volunteer who made it happen. God moved in powerful and joyful ways all week long—and we’re already counting down to next year! To all our amazing volunteers, thank you for your dedication, love, and servant hearts. To our participants and families, thank you for joining us on this journey. And to our incredible VBS leadership, we are deeply thankful for your guidance and joyful spirit. Questions? Contact Judy Hine , Director of Children’s Ministries, Karen Juarez , Director of Youth Ministries. We are looking forward to seeing you at VBS next summer! .

Learn about opportunities to grow in the parish, through ministry and fellowship. Whether you're a long-time member or a first-time visitor, we're here to make it easy for you to connect, participate, and stay informed. Need to submit a prayer request? Looking to reserve a room for your group or ministry? Use the quick links below to access the forms and information you need. You’ll also find important documents—including current and past newsletters, Vestry Meeting minutes, and Treasurer’s Reports—in the Documents section. Prayer Request Space/Event Request Documents Illumination (newsletter) YouTube Channel (online services) Online Giving Member Login Latest News and Updates From St. David's Are YOU meant to be a mentor? Check out PATH TO SHINE! Making a difference and changing lives through Path to Shine! Judy Hine Retiring Director of Children's Ministries Judy Hine will be retiring from her role as our Director of Children’s Ministries at the beginning of May. Her last Sunday with us in this role will be May 3. Holy Week and Easter Sunday at St. David's Holy Week and Easter Services at St. David's. Member Information and Quick Links

Our handbell choir enhances an already wonderful musical experience. Learn more about becoming part of this team. Handbell Choir St. David’s is blessed to have a 5-octave set of Schulmerich Handbells and 4 octaves of Malmark Handchimes. The bell choir consists of adults and students from the ninth grade up. We play music in Levels 1 through 4 (out of 6 levels). The group rings for the 9:00 a.m and 11:15 a.m. Services about 4 times during the season (September through May), including Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve, and Music Appreciation Sunday. We also play, enhancing hymns, choral anthems, and/or ringing solo pieces. Previous ringing experience or music note reading, while helpful, is not necessary; bring a sense of adventure, a willing heart, and the ability to count to eight! We have fun together. Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For more information, contact Susie Clements, 770-993-6084, x131, or email her here .

Spiritual growth begins early. St. David's offers Christian education opportunities for children of all ages. St. David's Children's Ministries SAVE THE DATE for VBS 2026: "Let Your Light Shine!" June 22-26, 2026 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Registration Is Open! Click Here to Register! St. David invites you to shine with us at Vacation Bible School 2026! Child Registration is Open! Children ages 3 (potty trained) through 5th grade are invited to join us for a joyful week filled with music, stories, crafts, games, and hands-on, faith-filled fun as we learn how to let God’s light shine in our lives and shine to others. Adult & Youth Volunteer Registration is Open! Our youth and adults help make VBS extra bright and joyful, and we truly can’t do it without you! If you feel called to help lead games, crafts, stories, or simply spread smiles, we’d love for you to volunteer and be part of an amazing week of fun and faith. Questions? Contact Judy Hine , Director of Children's Ministries, or Karen Juarez , Director of Youth Ministries. Welcome to Children’s Ministry at St. David’s, a dynamic ministry seeking to fulfill the mission of the church: to unite all people to Christ and to one another. Children’s Ministry seeks to imagine, invite and grow relationships centered on a foundation of belonging and the assurance of God’s love for each of us; to connect, have fun together, pray, and learn the stories of Jesus and the Bible with St. David’s Family and friends. We seek God’s grace and guidance and invite all to support the work, play, discovery, and growth of Children’s Ministry through the following practices: To welcome all in Christian hospitality. To grow in faith through the experience of a Sunday worship where children discover, listen, and learn together about God's gracious love for each of us and the world. To grow in knowledge and joy through regular participation in a dynamic Sunday school grounded in Biblical teaching, shared devotion, prayer, and the celebration of friendships. To minister to one another , to listen to and learn from one another as a fundamental way to strengthen our bonds in Christian friendship and concern for others through activities that promote fun, empathy, fellowship, and outreach partnership. Family Service and Children's Chapel St. David's 9:00 a.m. Family Service is responsive to the needs of families with young children and elementary age children, where all are welcome to join the joy, wonder, and relaxed nature of this celebration of Holy Communion. After the service begins, the children, ages PreK to 5th grade, will follow our amazing team leaders to for a special worship and learning activities. LEARN MORE... Register PreK-1st Grade Register 2nd-3rd Grades Register 4th-5th Grades Sunday School Children’s Sunday School meets from 10:15-11:00 a.m. for children 4-years (PreK) to 5th grade. We draw from several curriculum resources, including Godly Play, Episcopal Children’s Curriculum, The Book of Common Prayer for Children and Families, and multiple Children’s Bible series. We often refer to Sunday School as “formation” because learning about and living in God in community is a lifelong process in which we are being formed by God. LEARN MORE... For more information regarding children’s Sunday School, contact Judy Hine . For information regarding Youth Sunday School, contact Karen Juarez . Click the links at the left to register your child(ren) online. Sunday Night @ St. David's March 22 and April 19, 5:00-6:30 p.m. St. David’s monthly Sunday Nights at St. David’s is fun and fellowship for children, youth, and adults of all ages. There are group activities for children and Youth as well as small groups for parents and adults to gather with a focus on connection, faith, and fellowship. All are welcome! Dinner will be served! LEARN MORE... 2025 Vacation Bible School (VBS) VBS 2025 Recap – “Magnified: Discover the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things.” In June 2025, children, youth volunteers, and adults joined together to gain a deeper understanding of God’s love through participating in our annual Vacation Bible School (VBS). It was an incredible week, and St. David's is looking forward to next summer! LEARN MORE... 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. LEARN MORE... Resources Questions? Contact Judy Hine , Director of Children's Ministry. Children's Bibles and Devotions

We offer a variety of programs desogned to support your child's growth, creativity, and development. 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 40% Discount . Per visit cost - $6 . 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 40% Discount . Per visit cost - $6 . Reservations can be made on Our School Hangout website. Payments can be tallied and paid online or by check sent into the preschool. Parent's Morning Out 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 Parent's Morning Out Regular Attendance. Event attendance totals: Minimum of 6 children/Maximum 15 Parent's 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.