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St. David's Preschool Registration Preschool Programs Registration Details Great Features In-House Extras Our Philosophy Call/Text NOW to schedule a tour Parent Portal St. David's Preschool provides parents a community website called Our School Hangout . It is used for students registration, online payments, family directory, and other preschool related events. If you are ready to register at our preschool, click on the Our School Hangout below for Parent Portal Login. The mission of our preschool is to provide a joyful enriching learning experience that will develop a love for learning and a sense of security that will last a lifetime. We welcome children ages 18 months – 5 years. Our classes vary in days, according to age. While we are not a daycare, we do have options so most children can be with us from 8:30 until 2 o’clock, Monday through Friday. Contact Us St. David's Episcopal Church Preschool 1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell GA 30076 Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM ​ http://www.stdavidchurch.org/preschool Email: preschool@stdavidchurch.org Phone: (770)993-1258 Mobile: (470)632-6330 ​ ​ Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages.

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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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.

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. ​ ​Jim Reinhardt 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 . GG Daly Senior Warden Term Expires 2024 Scott Freeman Junior Warden Term Expires 2024 Sara Greene Term Expires 2024 Dawn Levy Term Expires 2024 Kay Anderson Term expires 2025 Bob Coleman Term expires 2025 Carol Hathaway Term expires 2025 Robbie Stadter Term expires 2025 Bo Avel Term expires 2026 Patrick Cathcart Term expires 2026 Jeff Odell Term expires 2026 Jen Walker Term expires 2026 Jim Reinhardt Treasurer Gary Dunsmore Finance Committee Chairman 2022 Annual Meeting 2022 St. David's Annual Meeting 2021 Annual Meeting 2021 St. David's Annual Meeting

Pastoral Care Ministries As Christians, we are called to follow Christ’s teachings, come together for worship, fellowship, and to serve to the spread of the Kingdom of God. At St. David’s, we have many opportunities for you to engage in ministry, service, fellowship, and Christian Formation. We truly believe there is something for everyone. 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. Serving in ministry helps you to develop and grow in your faith, make new friends, and is an expectation in the body of Christ. God has given you gifts for ministry. We are excited for you to share them. For more information on any of the ministries below, including how to join, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Agape Meal Ministry The Caring Ministry prepares and delivers food to those in the Parish who are in need of many different circumstances. Caregiver Support Group Did you know that St. David's has a support group for people who are caring for a loved one (spouse, parent, child) who is at home or in a facility? Meetings are confidential and informal. We share concerns and experiences, and many find that it helps to know that ​"we are not alone on this journey". Grief Ministry The Grief Ministry assists parishioners to deal with the death of a loved one.​ Flower Ambassadors This ministry delivers the altar flowers to homes of fellow parishioners to show our care and concern.​ No flower arranging is required, just a desire to brighten someone's day! Healing Prayer Ministry St. David’s is offering a Healing Prayer to all who desire a quiet, sacred space of prayer, wonder, and hope, This Ministry of offered the third Sunday of the month at all Services. Prayer Chain The prayer chain prays daily for those in need and those who are rejoicing, and for those on the St. David’s prayer list in the Sunday service bulletin. The prayer chain is under the auspices of St. David’s Daughters of the King, Grace Chapter.​ Eucharistic Visitation ​This ministry is led by lay people who deliver Eucharist to those who are not able to come to Church.​ Prayer Shawl Ministry Members of this ministry meet for prayer and to knit or crochet prayer shawls for persons experiencing illness, grief, or other challenging life events. Shawls are provided to the Clergy or a Stephen Minister for distribution. ​ Women's Divorce Support Group Beginning Sunday, September 10, 4:30-6:00 p.m., St. Gabriel Room. This small group is for anyone who is divorced (no matter how long ago), or is going through a divorce, and would like the support of other women also experiencing the myriad of changes that accompany a divorce. If you are interested in learning more, please email Susan Conradsen.

Fellowship at St. David's As Christians, we are called to follow Christ’s teachings, come together for worship, fellowship, and to serve to the spread of the Kingdom of God. At St. David’s, we have many opportunities for you to engage in ministry, service, fellowship, and Christian Formation. We truly believe there is something for everyone. 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. Serving in ministry helps you to develop and grow in your faith, make new friends, and is an expectation in the body of Christ. God has given you gifts for ministry. We invite you to share them. For more information on any of the ministries below, including how to join, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Connections Café Connections Café is a class for new members, visitors, and all who would like to know more about St. David’s. All classes are standalone, so if you are not able to attend all three classes, please attend as you can. Come take a tour of the church, hear about all our ministries, and enjoy special guest speakers. Women's Retreat The women’s retreat promotes and supports the spiritual growth of the women of St. David’s while encouraging community. The retreats strive to equip the participants with practical spiritual tools that they may take back home and implement in their daily lives. Women of Wonder Calling All Moms! We want YOU!! Let’s come together and share in the joy and challenge of raising children. ​ W.o.W. meets bi-monthly, 10:00 a.m. to noon and there are several Friday Night W.o.W. excursions planned! We will have time for informal fellowship, as well as time for intentional conversation and devotion. Please email Sara Greene for more info or check the Parish Calendar for dates. Men's Retreat The men’s retreats promotes and supports the spiritual growth of the men of St. David’s while encouraging community. The retreats strive to equip the participants with practical spiritual tools that they may take back home and implement in their daily lives. 2024 Men's Retreat is Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5 at Unicoi State Park. Stay tuned for Registration information. Men's Club The men in this ministry gather monthly for fellowship and service to our Lord Jesus Christ. During the year they coordinate the Pancake supper, sponsor the Men’s retreat, the Parish picnic, and the weekly Sunday breakfasts. The next Men's Club Meeting is Sunday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Jeffords Hall. Outdoors Ministry A new ministry to encourage and make available opportunities for our parishioners to spend time outdoors together, with the intention of allowing nature to affect us in positive ways and create healthy living habits. The ministry provides outings, trips and events to be held in the open air. Our outings are open to all parishioners, including families, singles and partners - all are welcome.​

Discipleship Groups St. David's has several discipleship building organizations; Education for Minsitry, Daughters of the King, and Brotherhood of St. Andrew. These three programs ask for a long term committment and are dedicated to growing disciples dedicated to prayer, spreading the gospel, and service. Education for Ministry Mondays Beginning September 11 6:00 p.m. Bethany Room EfM is an adult, Christian, distance learning education program of the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. This four-year program is a dynamic blend of Bible study, church history, theology, worship, prayer, and theological reflection. There are openings for two first-year students this Fall. ​ Classes will begin Mid- September and will be led by Steve and Betty Cunningham. For more information, ple ase get in touch with Steve Cunningham. ​ ​Past graduates have found the EfM experience to be a profound learning experience and spiritually transformative. St. David’s has proudly sponsored an EfM class for 35 years. Daughters of the King Meets monthly on Saturday Mornings 10:30 a.m. Grace Hall ​ The Order of the Daughters of the King was founded by the Episcopal Church in 1885 to be an extension of Christ’s kingdom through prayer, service and evangelism. Daughters of the King, in a lifetime vow, pledge to undertake a spiritual discipline that incorporates a Rule of Life through the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. ​ ​ St. David's Daughters of the King, Grace Chapter offers Discernment Classes, Half Day Retreats at Advent and Lent, and publishes prayers at regular intervals for the parish. If you would like to learn more about DoK's learning opportunities or how to join the Daughters, please contact Gloria Mongole. Brotherhood of St. Andrew 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month 7:30-9:00 p.m. Grace Hall ​ The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a ministry for the spread of Christ's kingdom among men and boys in the Episcopal / Anglican communion and is grounded in prayer and service. The Brotherhood meets bi-monthly for Bible Study, prayer, and to plan service activities. For any questions or for more information, please contact Patrick Cathcart. ​

The Weekly Illumination St. David's Episcopal Church produces a weekly newsletter called "The Illumination." It is emailed to newsletter subscribers on Friday afternoons and contains updates and announcements important to the life of the parish. If you are interested in learning more about or getting involved in the community life of St. David's, start here! ​ To subscribe to "The Illumination" by using the form below! ​ ​ Click here to read this week's Illumination

St. David's Youth Ministry At St. David’s youth are welcomed, empowered, and inspired on their spiritual journey. We offer a vibrant and inclusive community for young people to explore their faith, cultivate meaningful relationships, and make a positive impact in the world. Through engaging activities, service opportunities, and discussions, we strive to equip our youth with the tools they need to navigate life with faith, purpose, and joy. Join us as we grow together in love, faith, and service, building a brighter future for ourselves and our community! Sunday Morning Opportunities Youth Sunday School Every Sunday morning, 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. at the Sinclair House. Youth in 6th - 12th grade are invited to join in for an hour of faith formation each Sunday during the Sunday School hour! Most weeks, the group will meet at the Sinclair House, which serves as the youth house on St. David's campus. Together, the group explores scripture, offers prayers, and engages in fun activities, games, and crafts. Worship Engagement Opportunities for Youth There are various ways for youth to serve at our 9 o'clock Family worship service each Sunday! Currently, youth are invited to help by serving as an acolyte or Youth lector. If you are interested in becoming a part of one of these ministries, please fill out the interest forms linked below so a member of leadership within these ministries can reach out with more information! Youth Lector Interest Form Acolyte Interest Form Other Youth Engagement Opportunities Join us for Youth Sunday on May 12th! Youth Ministries BBQ for Family Promise Are You Ready for Pajama Sunday? St. David's Youth Newsletter The St. David's Youth newsletter is a great way to keep up with all the latest and greatest news and events! You can subscribe to the newsletter by completing the form below!

Bible Studies Adult Learning St. David's has several Bible Studies that meet from September through May and generally break for the summer. Each Bible Study has its own course of study and has different areas of focus. We invite you to explore these offerings. If you find one that interests you, please use the links to email the facilitator. Thursday Morning Bible Study Thursdays Beginning September 14 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Jeffords Hall ​ The Thursday Morning Bible Study is studying the Book of Revelation this Fall. Come marvel at God’s amazing plan! We’ll learn about the Second Coming of Jesus and the ultimate triumph over evil. Be full of hope, for God is in control. We’ll approach this book as wonderers and worshipers! This course will be offered in-person and online via Zoom. If you are interested, please contact Kim Freeman . ​ Come journey with us. All are welcome! Men's Saturday Morning Bible Study Saturdays 8:30 a.m. Grace Hall ​ This gathering is a true Bible study with discussion. Each class is a standalone event so there is no long-term commitment. Drop-ins are always welcome. Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study Tuesdays 6:30 a.m. Online ​ This Bible Study meets online, early Tuesday mornings, and has a rotation of study. For the current course of study and more information about gathering or the current course of study, please contact Ron Felder .

The Way Forward Since August of 2021, St. David’s has been engaged in a discernment process which combines elements of traditional strategic planning with elements of group discernment and church leadership. Click here to read more about this journey as we name our need for discernment, discover all the possibilities, and engage our parish family as we discover God's dream for St. David's. This is an exciting time for St. David's! We ask that you keep St. David's and the Strategic Planning team in your prayers! The Way Forward Update: Draft Core Value Statements As a part of our strategic discernment process, The Way Forward, we have developed the following language to define our core values. These statements will provide important guidance to what activity we pursue as we dream alongside God about our future. The language presented is representative of responses to a values survey sent to members of our governance committees (Finance, HR, etc.), each senior warden from the last 40 years, and our four strategic discernment teams, consisting of ministry leaders, vestry members, and staff members. There’s a place at the table for everyone. 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. Relationships come first. We believe reconciliation was the primary goal of Jesus’ work. In everything we do, our relationships come first. We want to ensure more person-to-person, heart-level connections through the ways we pursue our mission. Love like Jesus. We will 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. We want to embody this love in everything we do. Unity over uniformity. 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. Tradition not traditionalism. 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. ​ While still in draft form, we welcome your feedback. Please reach out to Remington with any questions or comments.

Vacation Bible School VBS 2024 - Camp FireLight! Registration is now open! St. David’s invites you to join us in community for Vacation Bible School 2024 Camp FireLight!! VBS will be Monday-Thursday, July 8-11, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Online Registration may be found using the button below. Youth and Adult volunteers may also sign up using the same form! ​ Please contact Lauren McClendon or Eliza Isham for questions and volunteer opportunities. Click here to register for VBS

In-House Extra Programs Rooster Club Available to all students 8:30AM drop-off in St. David's PlaySpace or Playground Students can be brought to the Rooster Club Play Group any time after 8:30 AM and play until the start of school at 9:30 AM. Per visit cost - $10. For Regular attendance (paid monthly) we offer 20% Discount . Per visit cost - $8 . Reservations can be made on Our School Hangout website. Payments can be tallied and paid online or by check sent into the preschool. StayNPlay Available to all students 1PM to 2PM on the preschool playground (rain location is St. David's PlaySpace) Students who are signed up for StayNPlay will be brought to the playground after preschool. Parents will pick-up children no later than 2PM. Per visit cost - $10. For Regular attendance (paid monthly) we offer 20% Discount . Per visit cost - $8 . Reservations can be made on Our School Hangout website. Payments can be tallied and paid online or by check sent into the preschool. ​ Pop-Up Playdate Available to all students Once a week on Mondays from 9:30AM to 1:00PM. Children will arrive at 9:30AM by way of carpool. Please bring lunch, water bottle, outwear, and for those not potty trained, extra diapers. Pick up is in 1PM carpool line. Per visit cost is $35 per child. Register by going on OSH calendar, or on OSH App. For Regular attendance (paid monthly) you can go on OSH Welcome page and select Pop-Up Playdate Regular Attendance. Event attendance totals: Minimum of 6 children/Maximum 15 Mother's Morning Out Available to children ages 18 months and up Once a week on Fridays from 9:30AM to 12:45PM. Children will arrive at 9:30AM by way of carpool. Please bring lunch, water bottle, outwear, and for those not potty trained, extra diapers. Please park and pick up from the playground or the PlaySpace. 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 Mother's Morning Out Regular Attendance. Event attendance totals: Minimum of 6 children/Maximum 15 Parents Night Out Available to all St. David's Preschool students and their siblings Once a month on Fridays from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. ​Children are walked to the playground (rain location is St. David's PlaySpace) and sign in with the caregivers. They will be separated by groups to offer everyone age appropriate activities. Caregivers will supervise playground play and then utilize the downstairs PlaySpace for preschool children and Jeffords Hall classrooms for their siblings. We will provide pizza dinner and end the night with a movie while enjoying a snack and lemonade. Parents will pick up children no later than 8:30PM from downstairs PlaySpace. Per visit cost is $35 for one child, $25 for older sibling(s) . Event attendance totals: Minimum of 6 children/Maximum 15 Register by going on OHS website calendar. Women of Wonder Available to all students' mothers Once a month on Wednesdays from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. WOW is a St. David's Church and Preschool's small group spiritual formation for mothers to share in the joy and challenge of raising children. Questions? Please reach out to Sara Greene at jsgreene6@gmail.com. Moms' Night Out Available to all students' mothers Once a month on Fridays from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Moms’ Night Out Ministry offers the Mothers of St. David’s an opportunity to unwind and fellowship. Each month will offer a different theme, but the main focus is to have a few hours to refresh and replenish with fun activities for all. Questions? Please reach out to Lauren McClendon at momsnightoff1015@gmail.com.

Stained Glass Windows Part 2 - The Four Evangelists "The Four Evangelists" Location: Rear of Church, Flanking Pipes of Organ At the ordination of a priest, the Bishop asks the ordinand questions found in the part of the service called “The Examination.” Before beginning the list of questions, the Bishop addresses the ordinand and issues a charge: “You are to preach.” Specifically, the Bishop tells the ordinand that, “As a priest, it will be your task to proclaim by word and deed the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” ​ Because of this charge made to every new priest, it is appropriate that the two stained glass windows at the back of the nave, which are effectively hidden from the view of the congregation, are the very ones that the members of our clergy see facing them every Sunday when they stand in the pulpit. These two tall narrow windows are in the gallery flanking the pipes of the organ. They commemorate the four Evangelists – the writers of the Gospels – whose names roll, in order, off our tongues so easily after years of repetition: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. ​ These are also the plainest of all the stained glass windows in the building: generic figures of four men, each holding a bound volume, with a quill pen in hand. Above each one’s head appears his name, prefaced with the word “Saint,” and behind each head is that device used by artists when depicting saints: a glowing disc referred to as a “nimbus.” The plainness of these windows is emphasized by the absence of the traditional symbols that appear so often in stained glass representations of the four evangelists -- the four winged creatures mentioned both in Ezekiel 1:4- 10 and Revelation 4:6-7. Back To Part 1 - The Round Windows ​ Proceed to Part 3 - "The Life of Jesus"