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St. David’s Hospitality Committee – Sharing God’s Love Through Warm Welcome At St. David’s, we believe hospitality is more than just a warm greeting—it’s an expression of Christian love, community, and care. The Hospitality Committee is dedicated to creating welcoming spaces where fellowship flourishes and connections grow. Whether it’s through joyful celebrations like our Easter Reception, or the simple but meaningful act of serving coffee with the Brew Crew, our volunteers embody the spirit of Christian hospitality—offering kindness, generosity, and a place for all to feel at home. By helping set up, serve, or simply offering a friendly smile, you are living out the call to love and serve others. Join us in making St. David’s a place where everyone feels truly welcomed, valued, and embraced. Interested in being part of this ministry? We’d love to have you!  Reach out to Ron Bagwell to learn more. Volunteer Asks: Join Us in Creating a Joyful Easter Celebration! Easter Sunday at St. David’s is a time of warmth, welcome, and celebration—and we’d love your help in making it extra special! We’re hosting a light Easter reception in Jeffords Hall from 10:15–11:00 a.m., where families will gather before the children head off for their Easter Egg hunts. Our newly formed Hospitality Committee is looking for friendly volunteers to help decorate, set up, and clean up for this festive gathering. Whether you love creating beautiful spaces, lending a helping hand, or just want to be part of the joyful spirit, we’d be thrilled to have you join us! Let’s make this Easter one to remember—together! Sign up here: St. David's Episcopal Church: Easter Reception   Join St. David’s Brew Crew – Serving Up Coffee, Community, and Connection! Love coffee? Love community? St. David’s Brew Crew is looking for volunteers to help keep the coffee flowing on Sunday mornings! This simple act of hospitality creates a warm and welcoming space for fellowship, conversation, and, of course, a little extra caffeine to start the day. Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or just love spreading joy through service, we’d love to have you on the team. Sign up today and be part of this fun and meaningful ministry!

After more than 11 years of service as the Organist and Choirmaster at St. David’s, our beloved Sue Mitchell-Wallace has announced her retirement. Sue has been exemplary in every way as a minister in this parish. Not only has she composed, conducted, and performed with excellence, but she has also fostered a beautiful community in the several choirs of St. David’s and has offered tender and compassionate leadership among those whom she has served. Reception for Sue Wallace May 18, 12:30 p.m. Jeffords Fellowship Hall We will wish her a happy retirement (but not good-bye!) at a reception following the 11:15 a.m. service on May 18 in Jeffords Hall.

We are hoping to organize another mission trip to the Lamb Institute in Honduras December 26, 2025-January 2, 2026. If you are interested in learning more, or possibly going, please complete the interest form below: To say that our previous experience was life-changing would be an understatement. While it wasn’t a stress-free travel experience, it was worth it. We encountered flight delays, the miracle of the flight being rescheduled to “ON TIME.” Got in some cardio work sprinting between flights, but made it! We worshipped together, played games with the children, worked in the sustainable farm, painted cabins, found old and new friends of all ages! No one wanted to have to say goodbye to the sweet children they’d come to love. Gracias a dios para los ninos todos! If you would like a detailed view of our last experience, go to this daily blog from our Summer 2024 trip:

As spring blossoms around us, Christians just experienced one of the most sacred and meaningful times of the year: Holy Week and Easter . This season invites us into a deep reflection on the final days of Jesus Christ’s earthly life, culminating in the powerful celebration of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday – The Journey Begins Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday , a day that commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. At St. David’s, this is marked with a special blessing and procession with palm leaves , reminding us of the crowds who welcomed Jesus with shouts of "Hosanna!" waving palm branches as a sign of hope and praise. It is a joyful yet solemn beginning to a week that will take us through the depths of sorrow to the heights of eternal joy. While Palm Sunday begins in triumph, the service concludes with the Passion Reading of Jesus’ trial and Crucifixion. Holy Wednesday – Stations of the Cross, Walking His Path We walk the path with Jesus as we attempt to share in the solemness and sorrow of His conviction and arduous path carrying the cross to his death, ending at His entombment. Maundy Thursday – A Call to Humility Maundy Thursday  draws us into the intimacy of the Last Supper , where Jesus dined with His disciples for the final time. This day is more than a remembrance of a meal—it is a call to live in service and humility. Jesus washed His disciples’ feet, teaching us that no one is above another and that we are called to love and serve one another selflessly. Our Maundy Thursday service reflects this spirit with prayer, communion, quiet reflection and ends with the ritual cleansing of the Altar. Good Friday – The Depth of Sacrifice On Good Friday , we remember the day Jesus was crucified—a moment of profound sorrow and divine sacrifice. It is a solemn day of mourning and contemplation, as we reflect on the cost of grace and the depth of God’s love. Through scripture readings, music, and silence, we are invited to stand at the foot of the cross and witness the ultimate act of redemption. Easter Sunday – He Is Risen! Then comes the highlight of the Christian year : Easter Sunday —a joyous celebration of Jesus’ resurrection and victory over death. It is a time of rejoicing, singing, and proclaiming the Good News: He is risen!  The sanctuary is filled with light, flowers, and the sound of praise as we celebrate the miracle that lies at the heart of our faith.

Join us on Sunday, May 11th for Celebration Sunday as we come together to celebrate a wonderful Sunday School year! During the 9:00 a.m. service, all Sunday School teachers and volunteers who work with St. David’s children and youth will be recognized and honored for their dedication. The celebration continues after the service, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. Families, children, and youth are invited to gather outside around the playground for fun and festive activities. There will be sand art, spin art, face painting, and a chance to make a Mother’s Day card and bouquet. Kids can play 4-Square, run around, and simply enjoy themselves. There will be doughnuts and refreshments for everyone—and of course, coffee for the parents. In case of rain, we’ll move the fun downstairs to the Jeffords Hall classrooms. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please reach out to Judy Hine , Director of Children’s Ministries, or Karen Juarez . We will still continue to meet and have activities and fellowship time on the playground for the children/youth at 10:15-11:00 a.m. throughout the summer. Looking forward to next year!!

The Next Stage Seminar: Planning with Purpose May 3, 4:00 p.m. or May 7, 6:00 p.m.  Join us at St. David’s for The Next Stage Seminar —a thoughtful and practical series designed to help you, and your loved ones prepare well for the future. Whether you're navigating the complexities of estate planning, considering housing transitions, or simply wanting to get your parish and personal affairs in order, this seminar covers it all. Our lineup of local professionals and parish leaders will guide you through legal and financial essentials, funeral and memorial planning, and the spiritual and practical support available through St. David’s. Topics include wills and powers of attorney, charitable giving, housing transitions, advance directives, planned giving, obituary advice, and more. Come learn how to make decisions now that will bless your family and our parish for years to come. All are welcome.  Click one of the links below to register online or pick up a registration form at the on the display table in the mailbox hallway. Questions? Contact Chip Broadfoot . Agenda Legal Considerations The Importance of a Will Estate Planning Basics Understanding Different Types of Estates Power of Attorney & Executor Roles Legal Resources & Contacts Living Wills & Advance Directives Financial & Estate Planning Taxable Ramifications of Inheritances Managing Financial Accounts & Beneficiaries Charitable Giving & Legacy Planning Planned Giving/Funding Future Ministry at St. David’s Housing & Transition Planning Be on the Offensive: Evaluating Housing Needs The Role of a Senior Move Manager The Relocation Process: It’s Different Downsizing Your Belongings: Dealing with Treasures Funeral Planning - When we die, what happens first? Notify Family and the Funeral Home Burial vs. Cremation Considerations Obituary Template & Assistance Notify the Parish Parish Funeral Planning Options & Memorial Garden Information Parish Life & Church Recordkeeping Keeping Your Information Updated in Realm Guild of St. Joseph of Arimathea & NOKBOX Software

We've had a great start for our new Sunday Night at St. David’s! Everyone has enjoyed fun and fellowship with their peers. Children have been playing with old and new friends. Youth bond over shared activities. Moms and Dads connect to other moms and dads. And refreshments/dinner are enjoyed by all. Our next Sunday night is April 27th at 5:00 p.m. Join us! The 6 family groups for winter-spring 2025 include: WOW (Women of Wonder) for moms of young and school age children DADs (Disciples at David’s) for dads of young and school age children EYC for middle and high school age Youth EpiscoPALS (children in 2nd-5th grade) for fellowship and service as a bridge of connection for future Youth group relationships EpiscoPUPs, (children PreK-1st grade) for childcare and fun St. David’s Nursery for infants-3 years old. Questions? Contact Judy Hine , Director of Children’s Ministries, Karen Juarez , Director of Youth Ministries. We are excited to walk in love and grow deeper together. Christmas Eve - Live Nativity The animals at the manger were a sight to behold! Everyone came out in their finest fur (and coats) to greet the Newborn King! Christmas Eve - Children's Pageant The story of Jesus' birth and the wonder of the night, told from the viewpoint of the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem, was beautifully imaged by our 2nd-5th grade Sunday School and presented by all the children. From stars, to shepherd, to angels, all were there to warmly welcome the Baby Jesus.

St. David's has a week of meaningful services as we follow Christ's path from the triumph of Palm Sunday to the devastation of Good Friday and, finally, the Glorious Resurrection on Easter morning. Join us as we share in Palm processions, foot washing, the Holy Communion, and the celebration of the new day when the tomb is found empty. St. David's Episcopal Church is 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, so that we might shine Christ’s light wherever God might call us.

Our theme for Lent this year is “Atonement: Living a Reconciled Life.” St. David’s offers several opportunities to embrace spiritual renewal and growth as we explore atonement, sin, reconciliation and forgiveness and how Christ’s life, death and resurrection allowed for not only the possibility of forgiveness but also the invitation to live lives reconciled with God, others, and ourselves.   Special Rector’s Forum each Sunday in Lent, “From There to Eternity: How Christ Made Atonement Possible.” Embodiment and Centering Prayer, Sundays March 23-April 13, 10:15-11 a.m. Come join a 4-week series of spiritual embodiment using the tools of the text, contemplative practices and centering prayer. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or blanket to get comfortable! Questions? Contact Katie Karppala . Lenten Morning Reflection, Saturday, March 8, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Join Bob Coleman, Ph.D. as he leads a morning of meditation on forgiveness and reconciliation. Click here to sign up. Sacramental Rite of Reconciliation (Confession). Each Friday in Lent, 8:00-11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Contact Fr. Chip Broadfoot (email) for an appointment, or come when you can. Daily Lenten Meditations written by St. David’s Education for Ministry (EfM) class and clergy. Click here to receive your daily meditation. For more information and to sign up for any of these opportunities, please go to www.stdavidchurch.org .

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the penitential Lenten Season in the Episcopal Church. We are reminded of our mortality and profess our devotion to God through the imposition of ashes during the Ash Wednesday service. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the penitential Lenten Season. We are reminded of our mortality and profess our devotion to God through the imposition of ashes during this service. St. David’s is offering four services plus an "Ashes To Go" option to observe this holy day. 7:00 a.m. – Nave This is an abbreviated, traditional service that you may attend before starting your day. This service will have Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. 12:15 p.m. – Nave This is an abbreviated, traditional service that takes place during the lunch hour with Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. 1:15-2:15 p.m. – Ashes To Go If your schedule is too busy to attend a service we will offer "Ashes To Go" in the convenience of your car from 1:15-2:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Family Service – Nave This service of readings, prayers, and the imposition of ashes is designed to help families with young children experience the essentials of Ash Wednesday. This service is shorter and more participatory than our other services and does not include Holy Communion. 7:00 p.m. – Bilingual Service in the Nave  Our full, traditional service with Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes in both English and Spanish. If you are new, we invite you to join us for one of these services, experience the community, and grow deeper in your relationship with Christ. St. David's is 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.  We are c onvenient to Roswell, Alpharetta , Milton, John's Creek, Woodstock, and North Fulton County.

Pickleball Is Coming to St. David's! Beginning March 11 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. We are starting a new Pickleball group here at St David’s on Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Jeffords Hall. We’ll provide training, and starter paddles along with balls. We’ll work with two courts initially with the ability to expand to three as our group grows. Please use the link below to sign up. If you’ve always wanted to learn here is your chance. We will teach you to play the correct way …maybe we can come up with a catchy club name and have some FUN! Questions? Contact Mike Dougherty .

Bring donations to church hallway table throughout the month of April. Have your kids or grandkids outgrown the books you have in your house? St. David’s is partnering with several local organizations to provide free books to students at Mimosa Elementary and Children’s Development Academy of Roswell. A child having access to books in their home is one of the highest indicators of future success. Please consider donating your used books so we can ensure children have all the tools they need to succeed. A table will be set up in the hall each Sunday during April to collect books. We will distribute books for any age group, but are especially focused on pre-k to 5th grade. Contact: Shawn Allen .

Step Up and Step Out with Path to Shine! Want to help children in your community? Want to give back to society but don't know how to start! Stepping into a role as a mentor with Path to Shine is stepping into an opportunity and seeing where that will lead it. It's an opportunity to enrich our lives and reward us in ways that we may not understand right now. St. David's Path to Shine program needs mentors and subs.   Every Wednesday during the school year, from 2:30-5:00 p.m., our Path to Shine mentors meet with kids from our next door neighbor, Mimosa Elementary. Together, we eat and play and read and learn.   Each child is matched one-on-one with the same mentor, so a real bond forms and real progress gets made. Many of our kids have been with us for years and each of them is precious to us. We’re always seeking new full-time mentors, substitute mentors, and snack providers. If you want a meaningful and fun experience, please contact Patty Ormsby .

From toy collections to PJ Sunday to a live Nativity and a Children's Christmas Pageant, it was a wonderful and heart-felt Christmas Season! NFCC Toyland Gift Drive Thank you, St. David's, for so generously supporting the NFCC Toyland gift drive this year. with a total of 135 Gift Cards and 408 gifts. In addition, there were 7 donations from the Toyland QR code fundraiser that totaled $1099.66. Wow! Thank you so much. PJ Sunday PJs and Holiday Sweaters and even Santa made an appearance for our annual PJ Sunday! We came as we were, and were comfy and cozy in our holiday PJs and sweaters. Thank you to Santa who came to meet and greet all the children. Hope to see you next year in your best and most comfortable sleepwear! Christmas Eve - Live Nativity The animals at the manger were a sight to behold! Everyone came out in their finest fur (and coats) to greet the Newborn King! Christmas Eve - Children's Pageant The story of Jesus' birth and the wonder of the night, told from the viewpoint of the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem, was beautifully imaged by our 2nd-5th grade Sunday School and presented by all the children. From stars, to shepherd, to angels, all were there to warmly welcome the Baby Jesus.

"A Clean Start for the New Year"  ST. DAVID'S YOUTH PROJECT  Most of us worry more about having time to do the laundry than about having detergent to use, but that is not true for everyone around us. One highly sought after item at the NFCC Food Pantry is laundry detergent. We can help!! Will you bring POWDERED laundry detergent to St. David's and leave it in the mailbox hallway during the month of January? The ST. DAVID'S YOUTH will divide it into smaller bags for distribution at the NFCC Food Pantry. Thank you for Being a Better (and cleaner!) Neighbor! Powdered Laundry Detergent for NFCC for January.

On December 11, students at Mimosa Elementary School finished their toolbox Project and celebrated with a pizza party. Toolbox is a ministry that teaches 5th graders how to use their hands and develop woodworking skills. They learn to measure a piece of wood, cut it and assemble it into a useful object by drilling holes, installing screws and hammering nails into it. In this Fall semester they made a small wooden toolbox that they took home with them. In the Spring Semester they will build a Bluebird house. Eighteen 5th graders volunteered for this Fall after-school program which ran from 2:30-4:00 p.m. each Wednesday. The program was supported by 7 volunteers from St David’s.  Our thanks go out to those volunteers who made this Ministry happen. If you would like to participate in it, check out our volunteer opportunities here . In the picture from left to right, they are: Janie Martin – teacher assistant, Patrick Cathcart – Lead Instructor, Loren Conrad – Ministry Chair, and Project Managers Dave Wallace, Gary Smith, Jeff Odell, and Jim Mathis. Not pictured – Delane Maddux.

St. David's has five beautiful Christmas Eve services for you to attend. If you would like your children to participate in the Pageant, please scroll to the bottom of the page for instructions. St. David's Episcopal Church is 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, so that we might shine Christ’s light wherever God might call us. We warmly invite you to celebrate the birth of Jesus with us. 2:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion Family Service with Children's Pageant. Nursery is available. This service will have both traditional and contemporary music. 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion en Español Spanish Language Service. 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion Festival Choral Service with no incense. This service will also be live-streamed. 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion High Mass with incense and chanting. Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25 10:00 a.m. All children are welcome to join in for St. David's Christmas Pageant at the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service!  Calling all families, children, and young at heart! You are invited to join us for a festive St. David’s Christmas Eve Family service. You will be welcomed by the animals of the Nativity as sheep, goats, a donkey, and a camel will be grazing on the front lawn, and you will follow a luminary lit path into church as we gather to celebrate together the love, joy, and wonder of this special night. All children are invited to be in a Christmas Pageant. Just follow the signs down the church hallway to the costume room. There will be special speaking roles for children 3rd-5th grade. The children will practice in Sunday School during Advent. Following the service there will be hot cocoa for all and another chance to visit the wonderful animals. Contact: Judy Hine, Director of Children’s Ministries: judy@stdavidchurch.org. t  Judy Hine, Director of Children's Ministries.

Let your spirit for the Season shine! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas or sweater to church! Join us in the fun and fellowship as we show our excitement and celebrate the joy of the season together.  'Twas the Sunday before Monday, and all through the town, The faithful were stirring, no frowns to be found. The pews were all ready, the altar aglow, For a PJ Sunday service—come join us, let's go! The children in slippers, the adults in their best, In soft, cozy pajamas, feeling truly blessed. The choir was rehearsing, the candles were lit, The joy of the season was ready to hit. No need for a suit or dressy attire, Just wear your best PJs, and gather with fire. We'll sing hymns of hope, we'll pray with delight, As we worship together in soft morning light. So bring your warm hearts and comfy clothes near, For PJ Sunday is almost here! Come as you are, no pressure, no rush, Just a peaceful, joyful, heavenly hush. Let’s celebrate together, in comfort and grace, As we meet with our Savior in this special place. For PJ Sunday is all set to begin, A blessed, cozy service—come join us in! Click here to see our short video announcing PJ Sunday.

The deadline to drop off presents is this Sunday, December 15! North Fulton Community Charities has helped families with holiday assistance for over 30 years, and St. David’s will again be supporting the Toyland Shop program which provides toys and gifts to local children in need at the holidays. This program is unique because unwrapped, donated toys are arranged in a toy store format and qualified parents can pick out their child’s holiday gifts. Last year, this annual program served more than 1,300 hundred children in our community. This holiday assistance relieved the additional financial stress for families living in poverty or from paycheck to paycheck. All the families live in the cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell. There are two ways to participate. First, gift “stars” will be posted in the sanctuary hallway sorted by various categories on Sunday, November 24 through Sunday, December 15. Browse the gift categories and select as many stars as you and your family desire. Gifts should be returned to the church beginning Sunday, December 1st, and continuing until Sunday, December 15. They must be turned in by Sunday, December 15 . Second, you can support this effort by making an online donation through the NFCC website . From online giving page, put in whatever amount you want to donate, select “NFCC Toyland Shop” from the drop-down list and select “One Time” frequency. You can also send a check to St. David’s and please add “NFCC Toyland Shop” in the memo line. Contact Robert Ward  via email if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support!

The NFCC CoatsGiving program (Thanksgiving and Coat Drive) helps ease the financial burden of the holiday season for local families in need. Families are provided with all the essentials to prepare a Thanksgiving meal at home. Additionally, each family receives coats and winter accessories to stay warm during the winter months. THANK YOU for helping to warm the hearts and fill the plates of over 500 families this season. Here's how you can help. Turkey And Protein Collection: Collection Dates: Sunday, 11/3 and 11/10. Beginning after the 7:45 a.m. service and throughout all Sunday services. Donation Request: Turkey or Chicken (whole or breast), Holiday Ham and Frozen Lasagna Drop off Location: Just drive around to the back kitchen door of Jeffords Hall and a St. David’s volunteer will be there to happily take your donation. Warm Coats: Purchase a new coat: Visit https://nfcchelp.org/coatsgiving/ and purchase from the Amazon Wish List Donate a Clean, GENTLY used winter coat for babies, children, teens, and adults in all sizes. Bring GENTLY used winter accessories: hats, gloves, scarves. Bring your donation to church and drop in the designated area of the mailbox hallway. Must be received by November 3. Volunteer During Distribution Week: November 11-16. St. David’s will host the NFCC CoatsGiving 2024 event in Jeffords Hall to organize and distribute the coat and winter accessories and the food donations. We need Parking Lot Hosts to welcome the hundreds of volunteers and over 500 families in need during the week. To volunteer in the parking lot, contact Shelby Crain . If you prefer to work inside Jeffords Hall doing receiving and sorting, let us know and we will reserve a time for you. THANK YOU! To donate money to help fund additional purchases of the above items, please go to the donation website .