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As followers of Jesus, we are called to follow Christ’s teachings, come together for worship, fellowship, and to serve the Kingdom of God. We do these things best when we do them together. At St. David’s, we have many opportunities for you to connect. Please take some time to explore the offering below to find a way to become involved. When you feel that you have found something that interests you, please use the email links. The appropriate ministry head will contact you very soon. Connect with St. David's Opportunities Fellowship Worship Support Serve Our Community Pastoral Care Serve the Parish Read more about our Outreach Projects Volunteer Opportunities at St. David's this April! Ways to walk in love and serve this April. Talent Blooms at Path To Shine Path to Shine spring semester update. Ministry Spotlight: Path to Shine Update Path To Shine is St. David’s way of showing love to our closest neighbor, Mimosa Elementary School. This mentoring program meets from...

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

Remember St. David's in your Will A bequest in a will can take the form of a set amount of money, a percentage of an estate, a specific asset, a trust, or the name of the church as a contingent beneficiary. Simple language for including the church in your will might be: “I give, devise, and bequeath (state amount, asset, or percentage of the estate) to St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell, GA 30075 to be used (describe use) or as the St. David’s Vestry deems appropriate.” If you already have a will, a simple codicil can be executed as an appendage. Learn more about planned giving options . Prospective donors are strongly urged to consult with their own legal, financial, and/or tax advisor regarding the tax advantages of planned giving. This information is for educational use and not intended to be financial, tax, ​or legal advice and should not be relied on as such.

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Adult Learning Events St. David's has several adult learning events throughout the year that are perfect for someone who wants to disconnect from their regular routine for a while and immerse themselves into a spiritual enviornment. Take a look at what we have to offer! Men's Retreat May 3-5, 2024 Unicoi State Park Please join us for a weekend of Spiritual Renewal and Christian Fellowship led by our speaker, The Reverend Dr. Jim Shumard, priest in charge, St. James, Clayton. He will lead our discussion titled, “FIFTY SHADES OF LIVING COLOR: Exploring the multi-verse of scripture”. Come for a weekend of playful and prayerful approaches to stories in scripture, which will give insights into God‘s love for us and into our day-to-day relationship with God and with one another. Starting on Friday at Noon, we will have optional golf, fishing, hiking, and biking. The formal program will begin on Saturday morning. You can easily drive up on Saturday morning from the Atlanta metro – it’s about 1.5 hour drive. The program ends on Sunday morning, with the program wrap-up and a worship service with Holy Communion. ​ Please contact Loren Conrad if you have any questions. ​ Registration for the 2024 Retreat is now live! Click here to learn more! Women's Retreat October 11-13, 2024 St. Mary's, Sewanee, TN. Join us for a weekend of fellowship and spiritual renewal on the mountain. ​ We will announce the program and open registration in July. ​ Morning Reflections Advent and Lent In special seasons of the church year, we are encouraged to come away from our routines to make space for quiet reflection and prayer. Just as Jesus made his way into the wilderness to pray, we are encouraged to create intentional space. Morning Reflections offer a mixture of teaching, quiet reflection, and prayer and are organized by the Daughters of the King chapter. ​ The Lenten Morning Reflection will be Saturday, March 9. Click here to learn more!

Adult Choir The aim of the St. David’s Choir is to glorify the Lord by bringing His word to others in song. We believe that in turn, He will use gifts of music as a means to strengthen, enrich, inspire and encourage His people. “Called” has a special meaning to each member of the St. David’s Choir. We believe that each member of the choir participates because they have answered a call to excellence in music for the Glory of God and the worship of the parish; they embrace singing music that lifts spirits and inspires peace in hearts. We believe each person in the pew is part of our church’s “great choir” and encourage all who have a song in their heart to participate fully in worship. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings, 7:30 – 9:30, from September through mid-May. (Solos, ensembles and instrumentalists provide music during summer months.) This choir sings at the 11:15 am service on Sunday mornings, and at the 9:00 a.m. service on All Saints Commemoration, St. David’s Day, and Easter. Evensongs are sung in the fall and during Advent and Lent. Our repertoire spans from 16th-century literature through newly commissioned music. We have sung Requiem and Mass settings by Schubert, Fauré, Bach, Mozart, and Rutter. St. David’s Adult Choir has sung for Reaffirmation of Vows, Confirmation, and Ordination services for the Diocese of Atlanta. ​Contact Sue Mitchell-Wallace for details and a vocal range evaluation. We would love to have you join us! Contact: Sue Mitchell-Wallace, 770-993-6084, Ext. 107, or email here.

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

Sanctuary Lamp ​The Sanctuary Lamp burns throughout the year (except Good Friday) indicating the presence of the Reserved Sacrament in the cupboard (Aumbry) below the lamp. The cost is $10. Please make your check payable to St. David’s Episcopal Church and put on your memo line that it is for the sanctuary lamp or you may pay online by using the button below. You may place your check in the offering plate/alms basin, or drop it off at the church office. Click here to pay online.

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Stained Glass Windows Part 4 - The Six Mercies “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me,” and, “Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.” - Jesus Location - Left side, along the wall of the nave. Feed the Hungry Give Drink to the Thirsty Shelter the Stranger Clothe the Naked Visit the Sick Ransom the Captive The six rectangular stained glass windows that flank the left side of the nave depict the Gospel lesson: Matthew 25:31 -46. They show what are called “The Six Mercies.” These are only a representative sampling of the types of things Jesus calls us to do as subjects of our Heavenly King. The inscription in each window describes the tasks spelled out in the Gospel lesson: “Feed the Hungry,” “Give Drink to the Thirsty,” “Shelter the Stranger,” “Clothe the Naked,” “Visit the Sick,” and “Ransom the Captive.” ​ The six windows are plain and straightforward in their depiction of the Six Mercies. Only in the lastwindow is there a bit of symbolism. It’s the large anchor being held by the man who is visiting the prisoner in chains. The anchor is a very ancient Christian symbol of hope. An anchor holds a ship safely in place against tides and winds, and so it is also with the hope of Christ’s Resurrection. Writing to the Hebrews of the certainty of God’s promise, St. Paul says, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” (Hebrews 6:13-20) Back To Part 3 - "The Life of Jesus" ​ Proceed to Part 5 - "The Saints"

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

St. David's Children's Ministries Latest Blog Post St. David's Summer Camps at St. David's! Vacation Bible School 2024 July 8 through July 11! Stay tuned for more information and registration! Preschool Summer Camps 2024 We look... St. David's Are You Ready for Pajama Sunday? Does your family have a tradition of getting fancy, new pajamas for Christmas? St. David's invites you to wear your new Christmas PJs to... St. David's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship Schedule and How to Participate in the Children's Pageant St. David's has five beautiful Christmas Eve services for you to attend. This year since Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, we will have... Welcome to Children’s Ministry at St. David’s, a dynamic, intergenerational ministry seeking to fulfill the mission of the church: to unite all people to Christ and to one another, especially through ministry to the children and families of the parish, and to our neighboring community. Children’s Ministry seeks to imagine, invite and grow relationships centered on a foundation of belonging and the assurance of God’s love for each of us; to connect, have fun together, pray, and learn the stories of Jesus and the Bible with St. David’s Family and friends. We seek God’s grace and guidance and invite all to support the work, play, discovery, and growth of Children’s Ministry through the following practices: To welcome all in Christian hospitality. To grow in faith through the experience of a Sunday worship gathering for children to discover in faith, listen to one another, and learn together about God's gracious love for each of us and the world. To grow in knowledge and joy through regular participation in a dynamic Sunday school and midweek Christian Education programs grounded in Biblical teaching, shared devotion, prayer, and the celebration of friendships. To minister to one another , to listen to and learn from one another as a fundamental way to strengthen our bonds in Christian friendship and concern for others through activities that promote fun, empathy, fellowship, and outreach partnership. Learn more here! Events this Fall Sunday Offerings Calendar Children at St. David's Children's Chapel. Children's Bibles and Devotions Nursery Care Outreach Partnerships Vacation Bible School Celebration Sunday Church Seasons WOW and MNO Family Resources

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

Nursery Care St David's Nursery is open on Sunday mornings starting at 8:45 and ending at 12:30. We serve parents of children from newborns to 5th graders. Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing excellent care in a loving environment following Safeguarding God's Children guidelines and CDC protocols. Infants - Toddlers (birth to approximately 24 months) - St. Anne Room Two and Three Year Olds - St. Elizabeth Room ​ Children ages 4 years-5th grade gather each week for their Bible story, prayers, and special activities. Judy Hine, Director of Children's Ministry, invites children to their gathering during each worship service returning for Communion. No sign up needed! Bring a friend! Questions? Contact Judy Hine, Director of Children's Ministry. ​Blessings and thanks! ​

Spiritual Friendship Small Groups at St. David's Spiritual Friendship Groups are small groups of 5-8 people who meet once-twice a month to foster Spiritual Friendship. Groups meet at a time and place determined by the group. Each meeting has a check-in, study determined by the group, and prayer. Spiritual Friendship Groups are safe spaces. In a large church such as St. David’s, these groups are the key to forming close and lasting relationships with other Christians as you grow closer to our Lord. As Jesus said in the book of Matthew, “When two or three are gathered in my Name, there too am I.” ​ New members are always welcome, and new groups are always being formed. If this is something you would be interested in, please get in touch with Gloria Mongole .

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

As followers of Jesus, we are called to follow Christ’s teachings, through learning, come together for worship and fellowship, and to serve to spread the Kingdom of God. We do these things best when we do them together. At St. David’s, we have many opportunities for you to grow relationship with Christ and one another. Please take some time to explore the many learning offerings below. We have opportunities for all ages beginning with our Preschool. Click on the picture to learn more. Summer Worship Schedule to Begin May 19 Summer Worship Schedule to Begin May 19 Volunteer Opportunities at St. David's this April! Ways to walk in love and serve this April. Talent Blooms at Path To Shine Path to Shine spring semester update. Nursery Prechool Children Youth Adult Member Information and Quick Links