Bible Study
LESSONS FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 11TH:
Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
Read the Bible in a Year
Bring your Bible each week and read through the entire Bible in a year. The Rev. Earl Caudill facilitates discussions and welcomes your questions.
Walk in Love (Week 1/7)
A 7-week exploration of the Episcopal tradition and an invitation to explore faith, questions, and experiences of the Sacred.
Beginning in October, Stephanie Butler and Abby d’Ambruoso will facilitate a weekly gathering for people who are interested in deepening their understanding of faith practices and beliefs. Though the class will be taught through the lens of the Episcopal tradition, people of all faiths and backgrounds are encouraged to share their perspectives. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are expressly invited to attend and participate. Bring your questions and your curiosity. You will need a copy of Walk in Love by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe and a Book of Common Prayer (provided).
Safe Church In-Person Training
St. David’s is offering in-person Safe Church training for everyone in the congregation who has not completed the certificate. Al Thomason will be the facilitator.
Contact the office if you have any questions.
Godly Play
Godly Play class takes place during the 9:30 AM service and is suited for preschool to elementary-aged learners.
The Godly Play method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into—and pursuing us in the midst of—Scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.
Walk in Love (Week 2/7)
A 7-week exploration of the Episcopal tradition and an invitation to explore faith, questions, and experiences of the Sacred.
Beginning in October, Stephanie Butler and Abby d’Ambruoso will facilitate a weekly gathering for people who are interested in deepening their understanding of faith practices and beliefs. Though the class will be taught through the lens of the Episcopal tradition, people of all faiths and backgrounds are encouraged to share their perspectives. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are expressly invited to attend and participate. Bring your questions and your curiosity. You will need a copy of Walk in Love by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe and a Book of Common Prayer (provided).
Walk in Love (Week 3/7)
A 7-week exploration of the Episcopal tradition and an invitation to explore faith, questions, and experiences of the Sacred.
Beginning in October, Stephanie Butler and Abby d’Ambruoso will facilitate a weekly gathering for people who are interested in deepening their understanding of faith practices and beliefs. Though the class will be taught through the lens of the Episcopal tradition, people of all faiths and backgrounds are encouraged to share their perspectives. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are expressly invited to attend and participate. Bring your questions and your curiosity. You will need a copy of Walk in Love by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe and a Book of Common Prayer (provided).
Walk in Love (Week 4/7)
A 7-week exploration of the Episcopal tradition and an invitation to explore faith, questions, and experiences of the Sacred.
Beginning in October, Stephanie Butler and Abby d’Ambruoso will facilitate a weekly gathering for people who are interested in deepening their understanding of faith practices and beliefs. Though the class will be taught through the lens of the Episcopal tradition, people of all faiths and backgrounds are encouraged to share their perspectives. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are expressly invited to attend and participate. Bring your questions and your curiosity. You will need a copy of Walk in Love by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe and a Book of Common Prayer (provided).
Walk in Love (Week 5/7)
A 7-week exploration of the Episcopal tradition and an invitation to explore faith, questions, and experiences of the Sacred.
Beginning in October, Stephanie Butler and Abby d’Ambruoso will facilitate a weekly gathering for people who are interested in deepening their understanding of faith practices and beliefs. Though the class will be taught through the lens of the Episcopal tradition, people of all faiths and backgrounds are encouraged to share their perspectives. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are expressly invited to attend and participate. Bring your questions and your curiosity. You will need a copy of Walk in Love by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe and a Book of Common Prayer (provided).
Walk in Love (Week 6/7)
A 7-week exploration of the Episcopal tradition and an invitation to explore faith, questions, and experiences of the Sacred.
Beginning in October, Stephanie Butler and Abby d’Ambruoso will facilitate a weekly gathering for people who are interested in deepening their understanding of faith practices and beliefs. Though the class will be taught through the lens of the Episcopal tradition, people of all faiths and backgrounds are encouraged to share their perspectives. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are expressly invited to attend and participate. Bring your questions and your curiosity. You will need a copy of Walk in Love by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe and a Book of Common Prayer (provided).
Walk in Love (Week 7/7)
A 7-week exploration of the Episcopal tradition and an invitation to explore faith, questions, and experiences of the Sacred.
Beginning in October, Stephanie Butler and Abby d’Ambruoso will facilitate a weekly gathering for people who are interested in deepening their understanding of faith practices and beliefs. Though the class will be taught through the lens of the Episcopal tradition, people of all faiths and backgrounds are encouraged to share their perspectives. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are expressly invited to attend and participate. Bring your questions and your curiosity. You will need a copy of Walk in Love by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe and a Book of Common Prayer (provided).
Godly Play
Godly Play class takes place during the 9:30 AM service and is suited for preschool to elementary-aged learners.
The Godly Play method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into—and pursuing us in the midst of—Scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.
Wild Church
Come experiment with Wild Church as we wonder & wonder along the shoreline with creation and our friends from the Lutheran Church of the San Juans. We will be meeting at the Picnic Shelter. The waves, the birds, and the shore will provide our sanctuary and worship space. Please bring what you need to be comfortable, like a chair or blanket, sturdy shoes, water bottle or other materials for reflection, and invite a friend to come, too!
St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
Please bring your pets (on leashes or in cages) or a photo for those pets that are not comfortable with crowds to receive a blessing. There will be a story time about Saint Francis as part of the celebration.
Wild Church
Come experiment with Wild Church as we wonder & wonder along the shoreline with creation and our friends from the Lutheran Church of the San Juans. We will be meeting at the Picnic Shelter. The waves, the birds, and the shore will provide our sanctuary and worship space. Please bring what you need to be comfortable, like a chair or blanket, sturdy shoes, water bottle or other materials for reflection, and invite a friend to come, too!
Goats for Widows Potluck
All are invited to learn and support one of the Diocese of Olympia’s Global Missions Grant programs! On August 22 at noon, Saint David’s is hosting a BBQ Potluck in the Undercroft to welcome Father Ng’oma, hear about his project Goats for Widows, and learn how we as a parish can help.
Additional information about the project:
Thanks to seed money from a Diocesan grant, and an established relationship with the Diocese of Southern Malawi, The Venerable Father John Ng’oma, an Anglican priest from Malawi, will present and share about how Goats for Widows changes lives for women in poverty in SE Africa. For more information, to donate, or to help spread the word: Visit GoFundMe (https://gofund.me/goats-for-widows-alleviating-hunger-inequality-in-Malawi); Like and Share our Goats for Widows Facebook page (https:// www.facebook.com/GFW/Malawi) where we have lots of program photos; or Share our GoFundMe link on your social media; and Pray for project leaders and recipients, and for Father John’s safe travels to the Diocese of Olympia from Africa. For more information: The Rev. Myra Ryneheart Corcorran, Vicar, Grace/Lopez Island, 360.927.8803 or icargracelopez@gmail.com.
Bible Study
LESSONS FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 23rd: Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20