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Vestry members represent the lay leadership of the church. St. David's Vestry Meet the St. David's Vestry Members: These members are elected by the parish and serve three year terms. Each member is responsible for and serve as liaisons for the different areas of parish life. Vestry meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Hope Classroom (downstairs Jeffords Hall), at 6:30 p.m. Parish members are welcome to attend any vestry meeting. Vestry members also wear name-tags which are outlined in red each Sunday. Leonard Ferrand serves as Parish Treasurer, elected to that position by the vestry. He is ex-officio, a non-voting member of the vestry. You may view/read the minutes from vestry meetings and the Treasurer's Reports by visiting our Documents page . Patrick Cathcart Term expires 2026 Kristy Clodfelter Term expires 2026 Jeff Odell Senior Warden Term expires 2026 Jen Walker Term expires 2026 Shawn Allen Term expires 2027 Jim Linthicum Term expires 2027 Mario Netto Term expires 2027 Deb Stecher Term expires 2027 Althea Benton Term expires 2028 Philip Elliott Term expires 2028 John Hay Term expires 2028 Jim Reinhardt Term expires 2028 Leonard Ferrand Treasurer Gary Dunsmore Finance Committee Chairman 2022 Annual Meeting 2022 St. David's Annual Meeting 2021 Annual Meeting 2021 St. David's Annual Meeting

Serving Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton and most of North Fulton county, St. David's Episcopal Church is a thriving parish of over 700 families located in Roswell, Georgia, approximately 20 miles north of downtown Atlanta. 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. Plan your visit 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 7:45 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Rite I. Traditional Language. LINK to 7:45 a.m. bulletin. 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. LINK to 9:00 a.m. bulletin. 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. LINK to 11:15 a.m. bulletin. LINK to 11:15 a.m. Livestream 1:15 p.m. Santa Misa en Español. http://stdavidhispano.org/ LINK to 1:15 p.m. bulletin. LINK to 1:15 p.m. Livestream Clergy Contact Info Staff Emails 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 Multiple Dates Sunday Night at St. David's Jan 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates "Walk in Love: Episcopalian Beliefs and Practices" Winter 2026 Jan 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – Feb 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA More info Sign Up Here! St. David's Annual Meeting (and Parish Lunch) Jan 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA More info Learn more Multiple Dates Walking the Mourner's Path - January 25 to March 15 Jan 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Roswell, 1015 Old Roswell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA More info Sign Up Here! Click here to see our full Calendar News and Updates from St. David's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship Schedule 2025 and How to Participate in the Children's Pageant St. David's has five beautiful Christmas Eve services for you to attend. susie280 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship Schedule 2025 and How to Participate in the Children's Pageant St. David's has five beautiful Christmas Eve services for you to attend. Advent @ St. David's Check out all the Advent activities at St. David's. We invite you to join us for these opportunities of growth and fellowship. St. David's Supports NFCC's "Toyland Shop" this December! North Fulton Community Charities has helped families with holiday assistance and St. David’s will again be supporting their effort this year Christian Heritage in England Pilgrimage Updates! The Christian Heritage in England Pilgrimage Has Begun! Stay tuned for updates throughout the week. 1 2 3 4 5 Quick Links Do you have a prayer request? Are you a member and need to reserve a room for your group or ministry? Use these quick links below! Prayer Request Event/Space Request The Illumination Member Log in St. David's Library Make an Online Pledge Make an Online Donation Printable Directory

Worship schedule, how to watch online, listen to sermons, and information about the service and child care are all available here. Watch Services Online Listen to Sermons 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. LINK to 7:45 a.m. bulletin. 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. LINK to 9:00 a.m. bulletin. 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. LINK to 11:15 a.m. bulletin. LINK to 11:15 a.m. Livestream. 1:15 p.m. Santa Misa en Español. http://stdavidhispano.org/ LINK to 1:15 p.m. bulletin. LINK to 1:15 p.m. Livestream 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

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.

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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 St. David's Preschool Camp Registration for Summer Camp opens on February 15! 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 . Learn More About Us

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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"

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Our own home-grown group of talented musicians playing contemporary Christian songs and hymns. Come join the band! 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.

The clergy at St. David's are true spiritual shepherds and serve all members of our parish. Come and make an introduction! St. David's Clergy The Rev. Remington Slone - Rector The Rev. Remington Slone is the Rector (Senior Pastor) of St. David's. He grew up in small-town south Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in History. After undergraduate studies, Remington attended the General Theological Seminary in New York City. Before his call as the Rector of St. David's in 2021, Remington served in various leadership ministries at St. Peter's in Savannah, GA and Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Remington loves music and outdoor sports (especially cycling). He's fond of word puzzles and chess, and will give all of that up when the Dawgs are playing. He's been married to Casey since 2007, and they are blessed with three amazing children: Madeleine, Clara, and Becket. They are likely to be the loud ones in the back of the church. The Rev. Chip Broadfoot, Associate Rector The Rev. Chip Broadfoot is the Associate Rector of St. David's. Chip has served at parishes in the diocese of Alabama, East Carolina, and Western North Carolina. He received his Master of Divinity from The School of Theology at Sewanee, TN. Chip has served at the diocesan level as Spiritual Director at many Cursillo and Happening retreats, summer camp Chaplaincies, the Board of diocesan camps, Director for Towel Ministry, the Commission on Ministry, the Diocesan Foundation, and the diocesan Executive Council. Chip has been married to his wife, Becky, since January of 1991. He loves fly fishing, hiking with his wife, playing Pickleball, hosting dinner parties, and they look forward to attending Braves baseball games. Chip and Becky have two adult daughters, Allie who lives in Atlanta, and Kaki and her husband Austin live in Jackson, WY. The Rev. Mimi Guerra, Vicar for Hispanic Ministries Originally from Mexico, Mother Mimi moved to the United States in 1994. She has been an educator for 30 years. She was a Spanish teacher in Douglas County Schools. Rev. Mimi earned a BA in Spanish in 1989 from the University of Victoria. She earned a CPA from Kennesaw State University for Early Childhood Education in 2002. In the summer of 2017, she completed seminary at CETLA (Theological Education Center for Latinos) in the Diocese of Atlanta and earned her Pastoral Education CPE at TACC of San Lucas. in Atlanta. As a child, Rev. Mimi aspired to be a nun, but her father encouraged her to become a teacher. However, she never gave up on her dreams, and today she dedicates time to helping people build a closer relationship with God. As the Associate Rector at Christ Church form 2018-2023 she promoted the unity between families. In the last two years she was also an associate at St. Bede’s , and in 2022 she became the Hispanic Missioner in the Diocese of Atlanta. During this time she opened two new Hispanic missions and she dedicate time to attract people to our Episcopal churches. The Rev. Mimi is the proud mother of a son Henry Hunt “Junior” with whom she has fun watching “Justice League” and “Avengers” movies. Mimi loves writing, singing, but most of all helping those in need. Reverend Tom Ader Ret. - Deacon

We offer many ways to connect with the church through St. David's ministries. Learn more about how you can help. At St. David’s, we are called to serve our community and neighbors as God’s hands and feet in the world. With so many ways to live out your spiritual commitment, finding the right ministry can feel overwhelming—but we’re here to help! We invite you to read through the opportunities below to learn more about all of the different ways that you can serve. If, you are not sure where to start, take our Mission and Skills Assessment to discover outreach opportunities that align with your passions, time commitments, and calling. This is your chance to connect deeply with the life of our church, grow deeper in your faith, and root into the love of God. Connect with St. David's Opportunities Fellowship Worship Support Serve Our Community Pastoral Care Serve the Parish Take the Mission and Skills Assesment Here! Latest News About Outreach Opportunities St. David's Supports NFCC's "Toyland Shop" this December! North Fulton Community Charities has helped families with holiday assistance and St. David’s will again be supporting their effort this year NFCC CoatsGiving 2025! Here's how you can help over 600 families with warm winter gear and a Thanksgiving meal! St. David’s and Family Promise Celebrate the Official Opening of Homebound Ranch We’re thrilled to announce that the house located at 985 Old Roswell Road, purchased by St. David’s, is now officially Homebound Ranch—the newest transitional living facility supported by Family Promise of North Fulton/Dekalb.

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 in September 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, please 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 Nelleke Yarbrough . 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.

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 Groups 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 Register Here Walk in Love: Episcopalian Beliefs and Practices Wednesdays, January 14, 21, and 28, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Instructed Eucharist on February 4 Join The Rev. Remington Slone in a four-week discussion about the history, beliefs, and practices of The Episcopal Church. This course is great for those seeking to learn more about our tradition, for those who are desiring to be confirmed or received into The Episcopal Church, and for those who are looking to refresh their engagement in our way of being together. Meetings will be hybrid, meeting in person in Grace Hall and via zoom beginning Wednesday, January 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m. The series will conclude with an instructed Eucharist on Wednesday, February 4, in the Nave. Books (which are optional) are $10.00. For more information, please contact Fr. Remington. Walking the Mourner's Path Sundays 4:30-6:00 p.m.  January 25 to March 15, Jerusalem Room 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.

Information on how to assist with the worship services through the Altar Guild, Vergers, Acolytes and Ushers among others. 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. Click here to access Schedule for Vergers, LEMs, Readers. 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. The altar guild is currently looking for new members. Please complete the form below for more information. 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. If you have an interest in joining the Flower Guild, you are warmly invited to observe the process of creating the weekly floral arrangements. Dates are Saturdays 9/20 or 9/27, at 10:00 a.m. in the sacristy. 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 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 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 St. David's Supports NFCC's "Toyland Shop" this December! North Fulton Community Charities has helped families with holiday assistance and St. David’s will again be supporting their effort this year NFCC CoatsGiving 2025! Here's how you can help over 600 families with warm winter gear and a Thanksgiving meal! St. David’s and Family Promise Celebrate the Official Opening of Homebound Ranch We’re thrilled to announce that the house located at 985 Old Roswell Road, purchased by St. David’s, is now officially Homebound Ranch—the newest transitional living facility supported by Family Promise of North Fulton/Dekalb. 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. 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. The next Family Promise host week is November 16-23. 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. Pantry donation request for August is regular size TOILETRIES such as shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, 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!

Experience the awe and majesty of God's wonders through the gift of music. World-class talent and equipment creates a joyous experience. Join us for one of many opportunities not only to enjoy music, but to let it breathe into your soul, and experience the awe and majesty of God’s wonders through the gift of music. For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands, I sing for joy. – Psalm 92:4 “No created powers can mar our Lord Jesus’ music, nor spill our song of Joy. Let us then be glad and rejoice in the salvation of our Lord.” – Samuel Retherford As Episcopalians, we are inheritors of a rich Anglican Choral Tradition of exceptional quality. We embrace that tradition at St. David’s by offering music that has stood the test of time; we also champion the work of modern-day composers who prove that God continues to speak to musicians writing today. Our music selections are guided by the lectionary readings for the day, as well as the liturgical season. We encourage all who desire to make music to have the opportunity to share their gifts in worship. Through a variety of ensembles and worship times, we provide opportunities to participate for all ages and a variety of experience levels. The musical season is from September through May. Small groups and soloists provide special music through the summer months. Announcing New Organist and Choirmaster St. David’s has called a new Organist and Choirmaster to join our team. Mason Copeland is a talented choral conductor, organist, and educator, most recently serving at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. He earned dual Master of Music degrees at Indiana University in Choral Conducting and Organ Performance. For seven years, he served as the Organist and Choirmaster for St. Paul’s – Newnan. Additionally, he has also served as Director of Choirs for Northview High School in Johns Creek since 2016. There he was named Teacher of the Year in 2023. While joining our staff team, he will remain on staff at Northview. In his own words: “I recently moved to Cumming with my wife, Michelle, our dog, Rosa, and my 7-year-old son, Chip. Michelle and I are both advanced open water scuba divers and try to go diving as often as we can! I also love to fish and take on renovation projects around the house. I’m looking forward to getting to know the St. David’s community and making music together in worship!” Mason will join the staff the week of August 18. Please join me in welcoming him. Many thanks to the search committee: Althea Benton, Garner Elliott, Kevin MacHarg, and Bill Sleeper, for their tremendous effort and great discernment. Learn More about the St. David's Austin Opus 1868 Pipe Organ Music and Choir St. David's Choir St. David's Adult Choir Handbell Choir St. David's Handbell Choir Basement Band St. David's Basement Band Listen, Like, Share, Subscribe! Staff Mason Copeland Organist and Choirmaster 770-993-6084, Ext. 107 Email Mason Copeland is a talented choral conductor, organist, and educator, most recently serving at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. He earned dual Master of Music degrees at Indiana University in Choral Conducting and Organ Performance. For seven years, he served as the Organist and Choirmaster for St. Paul’s – Newnan. Additionally, he has also served as Director of Choirs for Northview High School in Johns Creek since 2016. There he was named Teacher of the Year in 2023. While joining our staff team, he will remain on staff at Northview. Susie Clements Basement Band Director 770-993-6084 x131 Email Susie Clements loves making music and working with children of all ages. She has a Bachelor of Sacred Music from Wittenberg University and is a member of Chorister’s Guide and RSCM America. She has been coaching and teaching children in the Episcopal church for over 20 years, working with all ages, infants, and toddlers through high school. Growing up Lutheran, she joined the choir in 3rd grade and has been singing and playing piano, organ, guitar, and recorder ever since. Loves long walks on the beach (no, seriously! LOVES the beach!) and likes new challenges and creating new opportunities to reflect God’s love through music. Music and Choir News and Updates St. David's Adult Choir Retreat Saturday, August 17 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Lunch provided) Join us for the annual St. David's Adult Choir Retreat to kick-off the program...

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St. David's half-day programs are ideal for young children ages 18 months to 5 years. Options from two to five days a week. Half-Day Preschool at St. David's Welcome to St. David’s Preschool – Where Learning, Faith, and Fun Come Together At St. David's Preschool, we believe in creating a joyful and enriching experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning and a foundation of faith. Our mission is simple yet impactful: to nurture each child's unique gifts in a warm, faith-based environment where they feel secure, valued, and inspired every day. Why Choose St. David’s Preschool? Half-Day Programs Tailored to Little Learners Our half-day programs are ideal for young children ages 18 months to 5 years. They provide the perfect balance of structure and free play, allowing children to engage with peers, discover new concepts, and develop essential skills—all within a timeframe that won’t overwhelm them. With options from two to five days a week, you can choose the schedule that fits your child’s needs and family routine. For parents that work from home or simply need additional time during the day, half-day daycare or preschool offers a range of advantages that are often ideal for toddlers' needs and developmental stages. Gentle Transition to Structured Learning - A half-day program eases toddlers into a structured setting. Socialization Without Exhaustion - Shorter days prevent overstimulation and burnout. Time for Parent-Child Bonding - Afternoon family time strengthens parent-child bonds. Predictable Routine - Consistent schedules promote security and ease transitions. Focus on Core Developmental Skills - Targeted activities enhance core skills in a shorter timeframe. Gradual Independence - Shorter days reduce separation anxiety and build independence. Cost-Effective and Flexible - For families where full-day care may not be a necessity, half-day daycare or preschool is often a more affordable option. In summary, half-day daycare or preschool offers toddlers a manageable introduction to structured social environments, providing benefits that promote their growth while balancing their need for rest, familiarity, and family time. Programs Designed for Every Age and Stage Toddlers: Our introductory program for children turning two creates a safe and engaging space for our youngest learners. Through creative play, songs, and hands-on activities, children develop early social and motor skills that support their growth. Two-Year-Olds & Three-Year-Olds: In small groups with a low student-to-teacher ratio, these classes emphasize creative play, language skills, and age-appropriate independence. With a mix of guided activities and free play, children thrive in an environment that fosters curiosity, friendships, and self-confidence. Pre-K for Four-Year-Olds: Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten with a focus on literacy, math, and science basics, alongside fine motor skill development. Daily activities include alphabet learning, counting games, and discovery projects, all within a nurturing, Christian-centered setting. Extra Programs to Extend the Fun! St. David’s also offers extended programs for busy families. The Rooster Club - (8:30 AM early drop-off) StayNPlay - (1-2 PM after preschool play) Parent's Morning Out - PMO on Mondays and Fridays provide additional options for parents needing flexibility Parent's Night Out - Once a month allows your child to enjoy a fun evening with friends while you relax or run errands. Registration for 2025-2025 Now Open! We are now accepting registrations for the 2025-2026 school year! If you’re looking for a nurturing, Christian preschool that offers a well-rounded educational experience in a small, creative setting, St. David’s is the perfect place for your child. Call (470) 632-6330 to schedule a tour! Click Here to Register What is Happening at St. David's Preschool? Book Fair - St. David's Preschool St. David's Preschool Registration for 2023-24 is Now Open!

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