Adult Formation Offerings

Dr. Anna Beaudry: Engage Boundaries and Share

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:13:42 +0000

Dr. Anna Beaudry: Connect and Commit

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:05:47 +0000

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Dr. Anna Beaudry: Be Authentic and Experience Grace

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Dr. Anna Beaudry: Seek and Serve

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:23:13 +0000

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Dr. Anna Beaudry: Intro to Membership and St. David's Core Values

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:20:53 +0000

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Streams of Mercy: Our Call to Share God’s Love in This Broken World

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:11:00 +0000

Rejoice in Hope: Celebrating the Good News in a Time of Bad News Saturday

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0000

Dr. Anna Beaudry: A Meet and Greet of St. David's New Director of Adult Formation

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:53:31 +0000

New Director of Adult Formation at St. David’s, Dr. Anna E. Beaudry (she/they pronouns), introduced herself and her background prior to coming to St. David’s. She also shared a vision for spiritual formation in the parish for the coming year and solicited feedback from attendees about what they have loved about adult formation and areas they would like to see it grow and expand.

What Is St. David's Doing for Others?" Answering One of MLK's Most Urgent Questions

St. David's Episcopal Church — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:55:12 +0000

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously observed that "life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" On the eve of the MLK Holiday and Day of Service, join us in Crail C to explore how St. David’s answers this call through our ministries, outreach, and advocacy efforts. We will reflect on our impact, discuss our future goals, and share how every member of our community can get involved. As the only U.S. holiday designated as a National Day of Service, MLK Day invites us to help realize Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community” through active service.

The Rev. Kristin Braun: Waiting as a Way of Controlling the Future

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:08:02 +0000

How we form our prayers and thoughts can leave us open to God’s providence and care or set us up for deep disappointment when God fails to come through for us. We will walk through a process of clarifying our intentions and leaving space for the Holy Spirit to work with and through us so we feel empowered by our faith to stand in our own courage. This is the second lecture in our Advent Waiting series.

The Rev. Kristin Braun: Bless the Food and Tell the Truth

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:25:46 +0000

The Rev. Kristin Braun's sermon from Thanksgiving Day (observed) Holy Eucharist. 11/26/25

The Rev. Hope Tinsley Benko: The People Who Wait in Luke’s Gospel

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:04:38 +0000

12/7/25

Luke's Gospel opens with portraits of several figures who have been waiting faithfully for God's promised Messiah all their lives. We'll meet each of them and consider how we might learn from their examples as we await Christ's rebirth in our lives. This is the first lecture in our Advent Waiting series.

Theological Finance: Where God And Your Wallet Meet

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:55:48 +0000

11/23

Certified Financial Planner® Britton Gregory present tools for integrating your personal finances and your theology. While this will naturally touch on giving to the church, he also discusses how God can touch other aspects of finance, including cash flow management, debt, investing, and savings.

Learn more [https://stdave.org/adult-formation/nov-23-theological-finance-where-god-and-your-wallet-meet/]

Formation for the Future

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:31:22 +0000

11/16

Canon for Formation with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Dr. Josh Ritter offers an exploration and re-imagining of future Christian formation.

How can we become formed more significantly into the shape of Jesus’s life and teachings? Where is the Spirit of God leading us? Where is God beckoning us to follow, and will we listen? How can we learn to create spaces of belonging without othering?

Learn more [link https://stdave.org/adult-formation/nov-16-formation-for-the-future/]

The Rev. Dr. Ben King: How Did the Leader of a Movement in The Episcopal Church Become a Catholic Saint?

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:52:17 +0000

In this presentation, the Rev. Dr. Ben King lectures on the Oxford movement and the life of John Henry Newman. Newman was a leader of the Oxford movement in the 1800s in the Church of England, which also changed the face of The Episcopal Church. Newman emphasized the role of the laity in shaping the mind of the church through their consent.

Learn More [ link https://stdave.org/adult-formation/nov-9-how-did-the-leader-of-a-movement-in-the-episcopal-church-become-a-catholic-saint/ ]

For the Bible Tells Me So. Or Does It? Biblical Interpretation in Jewish Tradition

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:41:57 +0000

In this lecture, Rabbi Denise L. Eger, an international Jewish leader, author, and social justice activist, led participants through biblical interpretation in the Jewish tradition.

Click here for Rabbi Eger's lecture notes.

About Rabbi Eger

Rabbi Eger is the founding rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, CA. She is the past president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the international organization of more than 2,300 Reform Rabbis. She served as the first openly gay or lesbian person in that position. She was also the first woman ever elected as President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis, which includes Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, and Orthodox Rabbis. Currently, she is serving as the Interim CEO of A Wider Bridge, an organization that connects the Israeli LGBTQ+ community and the North American Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities.

A Conversation with Fr. Chuck and Bishop Ryan

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:03:24 +0000

On Sunday, Oct. 12, we will welcomed Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas the Rt. Rev. Kai Ryan to St. David's. In this conversation St. David's Rector the Rev. Dr. Chuck Treadwell asked for Bishop Ryan's thoughts on how to embrace a season of transition, how to cultivate a space for ministry, and reflections on restoritive practices following the bishop's recent sabbatical.

Camino de Flores: Honoring Life and Death through Día de los Muertos

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:27:00 +0000

This recording at St. David's opens with Dr. Laura Hernández-Ehrisman singing a mornful song before her lecture on the history and tradition of Día de los Muertos. She asked those in Crail C the question, "How do you remember your dead?"

In this presentation, Dr. Hernández-Ehrisman discusses the meaning of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), an All Souls' Day tradition rooted in Indigenous and Spanish Catholic ritual customs.

She also discuss why St. Davids' parishioners create an annual ofrenda (altar) for the event. She encouraged the St. David's community to participate in this annual celebration by bringing labeled mementoes of deceased loved ones to the Front Desk.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, our HOME Ministry (Hispanic Outreach and Education Ministry) invites all to come help build the 2025 altar from 9 a.m.-noon.

Creation Care Series: The Nature and Spirit of Japanese Gardens

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:49:00 +0000

Former director of the Zilker Botanical Garden, Molly Conner Ogorzaly, and her husband, Bob, contrast Japanese gardens with their Western counterparts, explain how to incorporate Eastern gardening concepts into Texas landscapes, and highlight their own Taniguchi garden as a source of guidance and inspiration. This is the final lecture in the 2025 Creation Care lecture series.

Learn more at stdave.org/classes

Creation Care Series: The Refugee Collective: Texas' First Resilient Farm Plan

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:54:00 +0000

The Refugee Collective Farm is home to the first Resilient Farm Plan in Texas. This regenerative agriculture practice centers on soil health to draw down carbon from the atmosphere. Once the plan is fully implemented, the farm will sequester 345 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, the equivalent of taking 77 cars off the road.

Co-founder and CEO Meg Erskine and Farm Director Matt Simon shared with St. David's how the farm will utilize this promising agricultural approach to enrich the health of refugee communities, as well as our regional ecosystem.

Creation Care Series: The Marvels of Migration with Travis Audubon Society

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:53:46 +0000

Each year, more than 2 billion birds migrate through Texas on the way to either their breeding or wintering territories. As part of our lecture series on creation care, Chris Gunter, former president and board member of Travis Audubon Society, taught us about these amazing creatures who do most of their migrating while we sleep, showing up in our yards for maybe a few hours before heading on their way for the entire summer or winter.

Learn more about this series on stdave.org.

Watch the presentation slideshow.

Creation Care Series: Environmental and Climate Justice in Texas

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:14:56 +0000

As part of our lecture series on creation care, Professor Kelly Haragan, director of the Environmental Clinic at UT Law School, explored the concept of environmental injustice and how it impacts communities in Texas.

She highlighted real-world examples from the UT Law Environmental Clinic, where second- and third-year law students collaborate with low-income communities to reduce pollution exposure, secure access to clean drinking water, and address the impacts of climate change.

See Professor Haragan's slideshow presentation.

Nothing in Particular": The Decline of Religious Affiliation in the United States

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:03:46 +0000

On Sunday, Aug. 24, Dr. Daniel Wise spoke on the American spiritual landscape from the turn of the 20th century. Since the first decade of the 2000s, the "nones," referring to Americans who claim no religious affiliation on surveys, have been a topic of considerable interest among cultural commentators and religious scholars. In just the past few years, a wrench has been thrown into the emerging picture of the new American spiritual status quo: the rise of the religiously affiliated seems to have halted (at least for now).

Daniel S. Wise (Ph.D., University of Virginia) writes and speaks on the American spiritual landscape from the turn of the 20th century to the present.

The Rt. Rev. Alinafe Kalemba in Conversation with the Rev. Chuck Treadwell

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:41:31 +0000

On Sunday, Aug. 10, Bishop Alinafe Kalemba, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi visited St. David's and spoke with Father Chuck about the relationship between St. David's and the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi, Father Chuck's recent visit to Southern Malawi, and ongoing projects with Warm Heart International.

See a photo gallery of the bishop's visit to Austin at stdave.org.

Pentecost: The Original DEI Program

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:11:00 +0000

Practicing Resurrection: A Writer’s Perspective

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:50:51 +0000

Dr. Todd Copeland explores the idea of practicing resurrection as found in poems that embrace the possibilities of a resurrected life and in narratives that tell the stories of people who, although no longer with us, retain the ability to teach us eternal truths about the human condition.

The lecture was the culmination of an Eastertide series entitled Practicing Resurrection. Guest speakers who are writers and poets invited us to think about resurrection, not just as the promise of heaven or eternal life, but also as a life-giving reality in the world today that turns things upside down for the sake of God’s love.

About Dr. Todd Copeland

Dr. Todd Copeland is the author of the narrative nonfiction book The Immortal Ten and Like All Light, winner of the Barry Spacks Poetry Prize from Gunpowder Press. His poems and essays have appeared in Image, Sugar House Review, Christianity & Literature, and Literary Imagination, among other publications. His other awards include the John H. Jenkins Research Fellowship in Texas History from the Texas State Historical Association in 2025. A graduate of Baylor University (B.A.), The University of Georgia (M.A.), and Texas A&M University (Ph.D.), he serves in institutional advancement at Baylor University, where he also has taught creative writing and American literature.

Practicing Resurrection: Be Like the Fox

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:58:18 +0000

In this lecture, Dr. Mona West showed her interview with bestselling author Nora Gallagher via Zoom. They explored the Resurrection story from John’s Gospel, in which the disciples encounter Jesus cooking fish for them. He is not a triumphant king but a lowly camp cook. 

Gallagher authored "Practicing Resurrection: A Conversation on Growing Up in Christ." This lecture was part of our Eastertide lecture series.

Learn more: stdave.org/classes

Practicing Resurrection: Reconciliation, Resistance, and Resurrection

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:42:33 +0000

In this Sunday conversation, Dr. Greg Garrett invites us into engagement with Hollywood films, American literature, and, in particular, the writer and activist James Baldwin, to see what they can teach us about loss and redemption in the Christian tradition.

Our Adult Formation Crail C series during the season of Eastertide is entitled Practicing Resurrection. Guest speakers who are writers and poets will be invite us to think about resurrection, not just as the promise of heaven or eternal life, but also as a life-giving reality in the world today that turns things upside down for the sake of God’s love.

About Greg Garrett

Greg Garrett is the author of thirty books, including The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America’s Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity. He has frequently preached and taught at St. David's and lives in Austin with his wife Jeanie and their daughters Lily and Sophia.

See more at stdave.org/classes

Practicing Resurrection: Christ's Presence in our Present

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:36:44 +0000

Our Adult Formation Crail C series during the season of Eastertide is entitled Practicing Resurrection. Guest speakers who are writers and poets will invite us to think about resurrection, not just as the promise of heaven or eternal life, but also as a life-giving reality in the world today that turns things upside down for the sake of God’s love.

Dr. Mona West began the series by exploring Jesus’ post-resurrection appearance stories in the Gospels, as well as the poetry of Wendell Berry and Julia Esquivel as contexts for “practicing resurrection.”

The Historic Organ: Behind the Façade

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:42:04 +0000

Prayers of Jesus: Kinds of Prayer

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:23:00 +0000

Our Cadence of Prayer

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:06:00 +0000

As part of our Lenten focus on The Prayers of Jesus, our new associate rector, the Rev. Hope Tinsley Benko, offered her first lecture in Crail C, exploring the ways in which Jesus' prayer life has influenced the church's rhythm of prayer.

Prayers of Jesus: What Did Jesus Pray About? What Did Jesus Say About Prayer?

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:16:18 +0000

Prayers of Jesus: How was Jesus Taught to Pray?

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:02:06 +0000

As part of our Lenten focus on The Prayers of Jesus, the Rev. Chad McCall invited lecture attendees in Crail C to explore the Jewish roots of Jesus' prayer life. Father Chad asked participants to look at the prayer practices of ancient Jewish people, exploring how Jesus might have been taught to pray.

Prayers of Jesus: What is Prayer? Why the Prayers of Jesus?

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:06:00 +0000

Father Chuck Treadwell began our Lenten focus on the prayers of Jesus by asking the broader question about the importance of prayer in Jesus' life and our own.

See the full class schedule throughout Lent on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Faith and Activism, Part II

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:11 +0000

This recording was the second of a two-part panel discussing the topic of Faith and Activism.

Listen to the first panel from Feb. 23, 2025.

Community Engagement and Advocacy Director Dianne Hardy-Garcia led a discussion with the Rabbi Denise Eger, Interfaith civil right leader and LGBTQ+ advocate, the Rev. Kyle Riley, reproductive rights advocate and public witness mobilizer with Texas Impact, and Texas Incarcerated Families Association's Senior Chapter Chair, LaKeidru Blaylock.

Faith and Activism: Part I

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:46:00 +0000

This recording was the first of a two-part panel on Faith and Activism. Community Engagement and Advocacy Director Dianne Hardy-Garcia led a discussion with the Rev. Jim Harrington, a civil and immigrant rights leader and priest at St. John's Episcopal Church, parishioner Meg Erskine, who is CEO of the Refugee Collective, and parishioner Joe Sanchez, a queer, non-binary, Christian leader.

Next Sunday, March 2, the series continues with:

• Rabbi Denise Eger – Interfaith Civil Right Leader and LGBTQ+ Advocate

• The Rev. Kyle Riley – Reproductive Rights Advocate & Public Witness Mobilizer, Texas Impact

• LaKeidru Blaylock – Senior Chapter Chair, Texas Incarcerated Families Association

The Mystery of the "Lady in Black"

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Parishioner Eric Leibrock tells the story of the re-discovery of a prominent parishioner’s identity and her connection to one of the most famous of Texas artists through the restoration of her portrait that once hung in Guild Parlor. The painting leads to the remembrance of other leading church women, additional works by the artist, and memories of the Lady’s equally prominent husband.

See the accompanying slides for this lecture.

Eckhardt 2025: Seeing Jesus Through the Lens of Immigration (Part II)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:38:00 +0000

On Sunday, Feb. 2, our Eckhardt speaker, the Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre, gave the second lecture in his series on Seeing Jesus Through the Lens of Immigration. Listen to his first lecture here.

"When one nation builds roads into another nation, for the purpose of extracting their natural resources and cheap labor, why should we be surprised when those from the invaded nation take those same roads following everything that was stolen from them."

Dr. De La Torre spoke on the history and policies that led to our current immigration landscape and the hopelessness of people caught in a neverending Holy Saturday.

On our sermon podcast, you can also listen to his sermon, "Jesus the Refugee" given later that morning in St. David's Historic Church.

Eckhardt 2025: Seeing Jesus Through the Lens of Immigration (Part I)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:28:00 +0000

This year’s Eckhardt speaker, the Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre, is a recognized international Fulbright scholar, celebrated author, and documentarian. Some of his books include Doing Christian Ethics from the Margins and Decolonizing Christianity.

On Saturday, Feb. 1, he gave his first lecture on Seeing Jesus Through the Lens of Immigration and showed a portion of the documentary "Trails of Hope and Terror."

Dr. De La Torre spoke on the history of the current immigration landscape. He posed the question, why fight for justice if it is hopeless? He addressed the freedom that can be found in hopelessness and shared, "I fight for justice because it defines the faith I claim I have, and more importantly, it defines my very humanity."

The Eckhardt Lecture Series is an endowed preaching/teaching event featuring a Biblical presentation of the Scriptures according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is for the Parish family of St. David’s and other peoples of the greater Austin community. Learn more at stdave.org/eckhardt.

Orders of Ministry in The Episcopal Church, Part II

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:44:00 +0000

St. David's rector, the Rev. Dr. Chuck Treadwell, presents the second half of his lecture on orders of ministry and how they are organized in The Episcopal Church.

Orders of Ministry in The Episcopal Church, Part I

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:40:00 +0000

The Catechism in the Book of Common Prayer states that the ministers of the church are lay persons, bishops, priests, and deacons. This exploration of a theology of ministry, discernment, and calling will continue on Sunday, Jan. 19.

As we have recently said goodbye to Pastor Angela on her way to becoming a Bishop Suffragan-elect of the Diocese of West Texas, Father Chuck led the parish in a two-part series on orders of ministry in The Episcopal Church.

Advent in Hymns and Scripture, Part III

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:40:00 +0000

This is the third part of Organist and Choirmaster Eric Mellenbruch's three-part series on the hymns and scripture of Advent.

In this series, Eric explores Advent’s rich imagery and many meanings through key hymns and readings of the season. Eric will also provide weekly Music Notes to accompany our worship in Advent on our music blog.

Advent in Hymns and Scripture, Part II

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:17:00 +0000

This is the second part of Organist and Choirmaster Eric Mellenbruch's three-part series on the hymns and scripture of Advent.

Advent in Hymns and Scripture, Part 1

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:13:00 +0000

In the first of a three-part series, St. David’s Organist and Choirmaster Eric Mellenbruch explored Advent’s rich imagery and many meanings through key hymns and readings of the season.

Nitro Theology: Disability Theology

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:28:00 +0000

Nitro Theology: Grace and the Problem of Suffering (Part II)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:01:00 +0000

As part of our Nitro Theology series, Dr. William Greenway, Professor of Philosophical Theology at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, starts a two-part presentation on grace and the problem of suffering.

Holy Conversation: Advancing the Future through High-Quality Education

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:24:00 +0000

In our November Holy Conversation, we were joined by Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, Chief Executive Officer of El Buen Samaritano, and Dr. Leah Newkirk Meunier, Chief of Development and Communications at El Buen Samaritano. Dr. Murillo took questions and explored Central Texas's challenges and how El Buen is leading innovative solutions to create an equitable future for all our neighbors.

Learn more at stdave.org.

Nitro Theology: Grace and the Problem of Suffering (Part I)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:26:12 +0000

Nitro Theology: Latinas in Ministerial Leadership and Theological Education: Changing the Landscape

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:04:00 +0000

The Rev. Patricia Bonilla, Instructor in Christian Education, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will explore the ways in which a feminist Latina theology informs ministry with Hispanic Youth. This lecture will highlight the ministry and scholarship of Latinas and how they are imaging and implementing new possibilities for faith formation and theological education. The presentation will engage decolonizing pedagogies, including intergenerational, peer-learning, and accompaniment mentorship practices.

For the months of October and November, we will have Nitro Cold Brew Coffee available in Crail C as we infuse our hearts and minds with some engaging theological topics.

Holy Conversation: Canterbury Tales: The Changing Landscape of Christian Faith in the World

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:46:00 +0000

Nitro Theology: Theology and Species Loss

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:11:00 +0000

Conversation with Bishop Kai Ryan

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Stewardship as a Spiritual Practice Part II

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:53:00 +0000

In this second lecture on Stewardship as a Spiritual Practice, St. David's Rector the Rev. Dr. Chuck Treadwell invites all to our annual Harvest Sunday celebration where we bring our giving commitments for the next year to the altar in worship.

St. David's Director Stewardship and Planned Giving Eric Malnassy explores the ways in which giving of our time, talent and treasure is a natural outflow of our relationship with God and with each other.

Click here to see the video Eric mentions in his lecture of St. David's being the inagural Downtown Vision Award Winner by the Downtown Austin Alliance.

Stewardship as a Spiritual Practice Part 1

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:54:00 +0000

In this two-part lecture, St. David's Director Stewardship and Planned Giving Eric Malnassy explores the ways in which giving of our time, talent and treasure is a natural outflow of our relationship with God and with each other.

Holy Conversation: Faith and Politics with State Representative James Talarico

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:26:32 +0000

Literary Figures of the Anglican Tradition, Part II

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:33:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings, Professor at Seminary of the Southwest, presents part II of his lecture exploring the lives and writings of literary figures such as C.S. Lewis, T.S. Eliot, Christina Rossetti, and Madeline L'Engle.

Oral History Project St. David's LGBTQ+ Parishioners

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:34:00 +0000

Literary Figures in the Anglican Tradition, Part I

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:30:43 +0000

The Anglican Tradition is rich with renowned literary figures such as C.S. Lewis, T.S. Eliot, Christina Rossetti, and Madeline L'Engle.

The Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings, Professor at Seminary of the Southwest led this first of two lectures exploring the lives and writings of some of these figures.

Holy Conversation: A Personal Story of Palestine

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 13 May 2024 21:15:05 +0000

On May 12, 80 people gathered at St. David’s during the formation hour to consider how to respond faithfully and well to the ongoing crises in Palestine and Israel today. See the accompanying handout referenced in the podcast.

The Rev. Canon Leyla King provided a way into the conversation about the current realities through the lens of her family’s experiences as Palestinian Christians. Her stories helped us learn about the underlying roots of the conflict from a historical and political perspective and equipped us to think and speak more compassionately about current events and future hopes in the Holy Land. Canon King challenged those of us in the Episcopal Church to speak out on the history of colonialism in Palestine and the system of apartheid that exists in the region today. She also encouraged us to study the Kairos Palestine document.

Holy Conversations is an offering of the Adult Formation program at St. David’s on the second Sunday of each month, which focuses on a current event or issue from the perspective of our faith as Episcopalians.

Learn more at stdave.org.

Episcopal Health Foundation

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:08:00 +0000

Willie Bennett, Senior Congregational Engagement Officer for the Episcopal Health Foundation, shared his organization's vision for improving health for all Texans by targeting food and nutrition security, maternal health, and diabetes prevention.

National Poetry Month: Amanda Johnston

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:21:00 +0000

Amanda Johnston, the 2024 Texas Poet Laureate, completed our National Poetry Month lecture series by reading some of her favorite poets and her own poetry. She invited us to reflect on poetry's power to engage us in ways that challenge us, provoke us to action, and help us access our deeper wisdom as individuals and as a community. In her interview with Dr. Mona West, Amanda previewed new work and gave insights into an upcoming Texas praise poem project.

National Poetry Month: Claire Colombo

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:47:00 +0000

Dr. Claire Miller Colombo, assistant professor of writing, theology, and the arts at Seminary of the Southwest, explored the somatic nature of the writing process. Writing process happens in the body — and when we are creatively blocked, energy may be trapped somewhere in our physical form. In this session, we will explore simple grounding practices that can free up creative energy and open our hearts, minds, and senses to receive wisdom from within and without.

National Poetry Month: Chucky BLK

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:18:00 +0000

Local rap artist, Chucky BLK, starts off our series for National Poetry Month by performing some of his work and talking about the power of rap as a poetic form. BLK, real name Charles Stephens, found his voice as a slam poet, competing in national tournaments while attending Austin’s McCallum High.

Discernment and Spiritual Practice: Almsgiving/Works of Mercy

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:43:00 +0000

Father Chuck Treadwell, rector of St. David's, and Eric Malnassy, director of Stewardship and planned giving, talk with Christian Rodriguez, executive director of Trinity Center about Trinity's staff and volunteers serving the needs of people living with poverty and homelessness in downtown Austin.

This lecture is part of our year long focus on discernment at St. David’s, during Lent we explored the ways in which spiritual practices open Christians to the movement of the Holy Spirit.

Discernment and Spiritual Practice: Fasting/Self-Denial

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:11:00 +0000

Pastor Angela Cortiñas presented a lecture onfasting and self denial, reading and reflecting on God’s Word, prayer, and alms giving/works of mercy, as part of our year long focus on discernment at St. David’s. During Lent we will explore the ways in which spiritual practices open Christians to the movement of the Holy Spirit. We focus on a different discipline each Sunday.

Eckhardt 2024 - The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Dean and President Seminary of the Southwest - Lectures III

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

On Sunday, Feb. 4, our 2024 Eckhardt Mission Series speaker, the Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, dean and president of Seminary of the Southwest gave her third lecture, Table, Garden, and Shoreline: Bearing Death and Birthing Life.

Eckhardt 2024 - The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Dean and President Seminary of the Southwest - Lectures I and II

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:33:00 +0000

Our 2024 Eckhardt speaker was the Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, dean and president of Seminary of the Southwest. Her topic for the weekend was, We Have Seen His Glory: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel. Dean Kittredge will retire from Seminary of the Southwest this June, 2024.

EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, Feb. 3

4 p.m. Lecture I: Fig Tree, Wedding, and Well: Conviviality and Conversation
5-7 p.m. Happy Hour and Dinner*
7 p.m. Lecture II: Sea, Mountain, and Sheepfold: Receiving Divine Signs

St. David's Core Values: Seek and Serve

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:17:00 +0000

Shawn Welling, Regional Representative for Plant with Purpose, shares his organization's newest program in Malawi. Plant with Purpose's mission is to restore hope by reversing the interconnected challenges of global poverty and environmental damage. Their presentation will open possibilities for us "to search for people and places in the world that need to experience God's love."

St. David's Core Values: Engaging Boundaries

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:07:00 +0000

Our St. David's Core Values series continues with a Holy Conversation with representatives from the Texas Inmate Families Association - TIFA

Explore the impact of mass incarceration in Texas and within the Texas prison system.

The Rev. Chad McCall hosts with Sharon McKinney, President of TIFA, and LaKeidru Blaylock, Senior Chapter Chair of TIFA for this conversation.

We hope this event will help us reflect more deeply on our core value of Engaging Boundaries. "We confront boundaries that were put in place by privilege, power and prejudice that keep people from living Grace-filled, authentic lives."

St. David’s Core Values: Practicing Authenticity, Belonging, and Connection

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:13:00 +0000

Rebecca Hall, Director of The Abbey at St. David's, along with Janet Davis and Lynda Young Kaffie, will share how the work of The Abbey embodies the core values of Authentic, Committed, and Connected. This will begin a four week Crail C series on the Core Values of St. David's.

Beholding the Christmas Miracle All Year Long!

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:21:00 +0000

Using John Shea's book, Starlight, we will explore the spiritual implications of the stories of Christmas, such as the angel’s visit with Mary; the gospel narratives of the birth of Jesus; and the meaning of the journey of the Magi. We will also gain a renewed appreciation for the deeper spiritual meanings underlying our own Christmas customs and traditions of the Christmas tree, gift-giving, and Christmas family dinner. Facilitated by John Fassnacht.

Advent with Thomas Merton

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:20:00 +0000

Thomas Merton was an American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist and scholar of comparative religion. Join Dr. Mona West as she explores the Advent themes in some of his writings.

Holy Conversation: St. David's Acknowledgement Statement

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:46:00 +0000

Dr. Laura Hernandez-Ehrisman and members of the Racial Justice Committee facilitated a discussion of an Acknowledgement Statement that has been created on behalf of St. David’s, which references the land and Indigenous peoples connected to the geographical location of our church as well as the enslavement of African peoples in the early years of the church's formation.

Particular focus was given to the importance of such statements in the ongoing work of racial justice and healing.

Perceptions on Aging

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0000

Rob Faubion from AGE of Central Texas will present on Perceptions on Aging and also on how caregivers have an important role to play in providing ongoing support for older adults. AGE of Central Texas helps seniors to thrive through programming and caregiver conferences.

Timeline Sunday

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:15:30 +0000

The 175th Anniversary Timeline Committee members unveiled and discussed panels that feature key events in St. David's 175-year history and shared an overview of their archival process.

The timelines are now in Holy Grounds near the church's first-floor lobby.

Peru: Indigenous Quechua Culture, Music and Belief System

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:25:00 +0000

Ethnomusicologist, Dr. Holly Wissler, will present from her research and writing on the rituals and traditions of the music of Peru, which includes healing through the singing of grief and loss, as well as annual pilgrimage festivals.

Holy Conversation: Climate Change

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:05:00 +0000

Pastor Angela this Holy Conversation looking at Climate Change and Creation Care through the lens of our Baptismal Covenant and Episcopal tradition.

Join us for our outdoor Creation Care Faire, on Sunday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Our Holy Conversations series (on the second Sunday of the month) are spaces where we learn how to bring our Episcopal faith to bear on current events.

St. David's Community Partner Series: St. David’s Healthcare

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:39:29 +0000

As part of our ongoing anniversary celebration, in this series, we heard from some of the organizations that St. David's helped to establish over its 175-year history, bearing out our commitment to community outreach and engagement.

Sept. 17

The culmination of our community partner series will be a presentation by David Huffstutler, President and Chief Executive Officer of St. David’s Healthcare. St. David’s Hospital was one of the earliest organizations our church helped to establish.

St. David's Community Partner Series: El Buen Samaritano

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:09:00 +0000

As part of our ongoing anniversary celebration, we will hear from some of the organizations that St. David's helped to establish over its 175-year history, bearing out our commitment to community outreach and engagement.

Aug. 27
Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, chief executive officer of El Buen Samaritano

Sept. 10
We will feature two community partners on Sunday, Sept. 10: Next-to-New and Trinity Center. Be inspired by St. David’s legacy of community engagement and learn about the incredible ministries of these two organizations and how you can get involved.

Sept. 17

Holy Conversation: Community Outreach and Advocacy

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:17:00 +0000

Our new Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy, Dianne Hardy-Garcia, kicked off our 175th Anniversary Community Partner series by leading us in a conversation about the importance of community engagement and advocacy as we "seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves." (BCP 305)

The Practice of Prayer: Meditation

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:03:00 +0000

Are you feeling called to a deeper prayer life or are you just curious about the different ways Christians pray? This series will explain four different prayer practices:

July 16: Dr. Mona West will present on Fixed Hour Prayer (The Daily Office)

July 23: Joe Barry will present on Lectio and Visio Divina

July 30: representatives from Contemplative Outreach will present on Centering Prayer

Aug. 6: Gus Hernandez will present on Meditation

The Practice of Prayer: Centering Prayer

St. David's Episcopal Church — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:18:23 +0000

The Practice of Prayer: Lectio and Visio Divina

St. David's Episcopal Church — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:46:54 +0000

The Practice of Prayer: Fixed Hour Prayer (The Daily Office)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:34:00 +0000

Holy Conversation: Exploring the Immigration Conundrum – A Border Reporter's Notebook

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:23:00 +0000

In this Holy Conversation, retired NPR correspondent John Burnett, who covered the US-Mexico border extensively for over 25 years, will walk us through the challenges, nuances, and politics of unauthorized immigration in the borderlands...and why both sides in the immigration debate get it wrong.

Understanding and Experiencing the Holy Spirit - Part II

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:49:00 +0000

In this final part of this series, Fr. Kristin will build upon the Catechism (BCP, p. 852) to explore what Holy Scripture has to say about the Spirit's identity and presence in the world as well as how people of faith have historically understood the presence and work of the Holy Spirit both in the Church and in their lives. They will also explore the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of faith, both in the Church and in the hair on the back of your neck!

Understanding and Experiencing the Holy Spirit - Part I

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:25:00 +0000

In this two-part series, Fr. Chuck and Fr. Kristin will build upon the Catechism (BCP, p. 852) to explore what Holy Scripture has to say about the Spirit's identity and presence in the world as well as how people of faith have historically understood the presence and work of the Holy Spirit both in the Church and in their lives. They will also explore the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of faith, both in the Church, and in the hair on the back of your neck!

Holy Conversation: Health Equity in Austin

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:39:00 +0000

Regan Gruber Moffitt, Vice President of Community Investments, St. David's Foundation, led a conversation about shifting from a focus on health to one of health equity.

In the city of Austin, wide disparities in health status, disease prevalence, and mortality exist based on race, ethnicity, gender, and geography. Visionary leaders of St. David’s Episcopal Church met the need for better access to healthcare in Austin with the creation of a community hospital almost 100 years ago.

A few resources that weren't included in the presentation that may be helpful to you or others that attended are below:

For the Work of Ministry: A Portrait of St. David's Founding Families

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 23 May 2023 23:46:06 +0000

As we reflect on 175 years of St. David's history, Dr. Laura Hernández-Ehrisman presented a lecture discussing the first families that formed St. David's church in the mid-nineteenth century. Drawing on previously published accounts and new historical research, Hernández-Ehrisman explored the lives of those who created and sustained the church in its early years.

Holy Conversation Series: Medical Ethics

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 15 May 2023 21:40:46 +0000

Fr. Chuck spoke with retired cardiologist, Dr. Michael Attas, who presented a broad history of medical ethics. The talk included how one approaches ethical dilemmas and a “test” case. Dr. Attas was the founder of the medical humanities program at Baylor University. In that context, he taught a full-semester seminar on Medical Ethics for many years, and he is widely published in the area.

Bishop Monterroso on The Nature of Service Vocations

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 08 May 2023 21:42:00 +0000

During his visit to St. David's, the Rt. Rev. Hector F. Monterroso, bishop assistant in the Diocese of Texas, spoke to St. David's confirmands and the parish about the nature of service vocations.

Understanding the Opioid Overdose Epidemic

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:43:48 +0000

The Rev. Kristin Braun presented information about Fentanyl overdose, and the opioid epidemic in our area, especially as it relates to youth and young adults. The information included how to identify an overdose and how to respond to one. Including information on the safety and ease of use of Narcan to avoid a potential loss of life.

Conversation with the Author: Cole Arthur Riley, author of "This Here Flesh"

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:45:40 +0000

We culminated our 2023 One Church One Book study of "This Here Flesh" this morning when we welcomed author Cole Arthur Riley to St. David's for an interview (via Zoom) with Dr. Mona West.

Conversation with the Author: Dr. Mona West, The Queer Bible Commentary (2nd edition)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:39:00 +0000

This conversation was recorded in Holy Grounds between Fr. Chuck and Dr. Mona West, contributing editor for the newly published second edition of The Queer Bible Commentary. They discussed the importance of this type of biblical interpretation for the liberation of LGBTQIA+ people as well as their Allies.

Eckhardt Mission Series 2023 - part 3

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:42:00 +0000

This was the final in a series of three lectures presented by the Rev. Mary Vano, rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Little Rock, Arkansas, on Praying with Our Eyes Open, celebrating the connections between God's love for us and our love for our neighbors here in Austin.

Click here to see the presentation slides

Eckhardt Mission Series 2023 - part 2

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:14:00 +0000

This was the second in a series of three lectures presented by the Rev. Mary Vano, rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Little Rock, Arkansas, on Praying with Our Eyes Open, celebrating the connections between God's love for us and our love for our neighbors here in Austin.

Click here to see the presentation slides

Eckhardt Mission Series 2023 - part 1

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

This was the first in a series of three lectures presented by the Rev. Mary Vano, rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Little Rock, Arkansas, on Praying with Our Eyes Open, celebrating the connections between God's love for us and our love for our neighbors here in Austin.

Click here to see the presentation slides

Early Twentieth Century Jewish Migration to Texas

St. David's Episcopal Church — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:54:00 +0000

Dr. Suzanne Seriff, from the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies presents a period of Texas history between 1907-1914 in which Jews migrated to the US through Galveston as part of an organized immigration plan to save Jews from the pogroms and Army conscription of Eastern Europe.

Intro to Judaism – What I Should Know

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:06:00 +0000

Rabbi Neil Blumofe offered a presentation about the essence of Judaism and engaged in a conversation addressing questions and ideas such as; is there a difference between the Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible? What is the covenant? What does the concept of the chosen people really mean?

Holy Conversation Series: Advocacy and Parenting

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:09:00 +0000

The Rev. Kristin Braun led the second installment of the Holy Conversations series as we explored Advocacy in Parenting and Family Life. In the Holy Conversation Series, we will learn how to bring our Episcopal faith to bear on current events.

Holy Conversation Series: Fr. Chuck and Ben Philpott

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:08:00 +0000

Father Chuch Treadwell, rector of St. David's, and KUT Managing Editor Ben Philpott kickoff of the Holy Conversations series discussing Being a Citizen Without Losing Your Religion.

Lecture: How Historical Is the Story of Jesus' Birth? And Does It Matter?

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 23:18:00 +0000

In preparation for the season of Advent, join UT Professor and St. David's member, Dr. Brent Landau as he considers the question, "What can we know historically about the birth of Jesus?"

Conversation: The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan and The Rev. Chuck Treadwell

St. David's Episcopal Church — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:28:00 +0000

Fr. Chuck and Bishop Ryan discussed the latest developments in the life of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas during Bishop Ryan's latest visit to St. David's.

Exploring Islam Series: Ethics in Islam

St. David's Episcopal Church — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:49:00 +0000

Dr. Hina Azam provided an overview on ethics in Islam and the textual sources on which it is constructed. Topics included: What are the central moral and ethical principles of Islam? What does Islam say, if anything, about topics like abortion, poverty, sustainability, economy, gender, warfare, and other religions? Are Islamic ethics compatible with liberal democracy, as envisioned in the U.S. Constitution, or do they require Muslims to establish a theocracy?

Exploring Islam Series: Introduction to Islam

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:34:00 +0000

Dr. Güner Arslan from the Dialogue Institute of Austin will present a basic overview of the beliefs and practices of Islam.

Season of Creation Series: Surviving and Thriving in Your Central Texas Fall Garden

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Carolyn Williams has been a Travis County Master Gardener for 21 plus years and was awarded an Emeritus status in December 2021. During that time she worked on many projects in the Austin area: Texas State School for the Deaf, the Women’s Shelter, Zilker Botanical Garden and numerous school gardens. She has given talks and programs around the county and written numerous articles on the joys and benefits of gardening.

Season of Creation Series: The Nature and Spirit of Japanese Gardens

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:13:00 +0000

Dr. Molly Ogorzaly, the author of the top-selling book, Economic Biology, explores the beauty and spirituality of Japanese Gardens which she experienced while on a gardening internship in Japan.

Holy Conversation Series: The Overturn of Roe v. Wade

St. David's Episcopal Church — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:01:00 +0000

We created a space at St. David’s for our community to come together to have a Holy Conversation that will acknowledge our feelings, voice our questions, and support one another as we seek to affirm the moral value of women, transgender, and non-binary persons’ right to determine their reproductive healthcare choices, as well as the moral value of all life. To provide context, we invited panelists to join in our conversation from pastoral, spiritual, and legal perspectives.

Lecture: The Gospel of Service: Celebrating Irit Umani

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:05:00 +0000

Pastor Angela Cortiñas, the associate rector at St. David's Episcopal Church, and the Executive Director of Trinity Center, Irit Umani, have a conversation on the Gospel of Service. Irit retiried from her role at Trinity Center in the summer of 2022.

Lecture: On Juneteenth

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:32:00 +0000

Lize Burr Led a discussion on Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed’s book On Juneteenth. Born and raised in Texas, Gordon-Reed recounts a version of history largely absent from those the state has traditionally told about itself. Our discussion will focus on new ways—not just new things— we can learn about history, using On Juneteenth‘s masterful blend of history and personal reflection as a model. If you don’t have time to read On Juneteenth, which is quite brief, this interview serves as a helpful introduction.

Spirituality and Science Lecture Series: Moving from Fear to Love

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:43:00 +0000

Join Patty Speier as she explores Otto Scharmer’s Theory U and how it relates to the mystical journey.

Spirituality and Science Lecture Series: The Neuroscience of Trust

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sun, 22 May 2022 19:38:00 +0000

Dr. Gena St. David will explore how brain science is helping us understand how trust functions in our body and nervous system.

Earth Day Lecture Powderhorn Ranch Property

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 02 May 2022 22:55:00 +0000

In conjunction with Earth Day, Aaron Friar of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will share the story of the Powderhorn Ranch property and the ways it will be a true natural asset for current and future generations to enjoy. Sponsored by St. David’s Environmental Guild.

Spirituality and Science Lecture Series: Quantum Physics

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sun, 01 May 2022 19:36:00 +0000

Quantum Physics is more than physics: it is a new form of mysticism, which suggests the interconnectedness of all things. Join Father Santi Rodriguez to explore the connection between spirituality and quantum.

Jewish-Christian Relations During Holy Week

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:04:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski explores the Good Friday and Palm Sunday Passion Gospels and the Good Friday Solemn Collects from an affirming Jewish-Christian perspective.

Lecture: Anti-Racism Task Force, “I will, with God’s Help: Helping Texas to Vote”

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:06:00 +0000

Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, a fundamental way for the voices of the people to be heard, and a Christian obligation. Join the Task Force on Anti-Racism as they affirm the theological foundation of their work on voting access: removing obstacles to registration, participating in Get Out The Vote efforts, and making sure that the voices of all communities are heard.

Lecture: Angels and Demons: What do scripture, tradition, and reason have to say?

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:09:00 +0000

The Rev. Santi Rodriguez will explore the fundamental teachings on angels and demons from their creation, nature, and function to their appearances in the Old and the New Testaments.

Lecture: Pilgrimage and Hiking as Spiritual Practice

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:11:00 +0000

Presented by the Rev. Angela Cortiñas. This lecture explores both pilgrimage and hiking as a means to reconnect with the awe and wonder of the divine, creation, and each other. Visit stdave.org to register for the next Holy Hike.

Lecture: The Great Resignation: Doing and Being the Church in a World of Radical Change (Part 2)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:17:00 +0000

This two-part lecture was presented by the Rev. Dr. Chuck Treadwell, Rector of St. David’s

Lecture: The Great Resignation: Doing and Being the Church in a World of Radical Change (Part 1)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:14:00 +0000

This two-part lecture was presented by the Rev. Dr. Chuck Treadwell, Rector of St. David’s

Biblical Hermeneutics Lecture Series: Womanist Biblical Hermeneutics

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:32:00 +0000

Presented by the Rev. Yolanda Norton, Crump Visiting Professor and Black Religious Scholars Group Scholar-in-Residence, Seminary of the Southwest.

Biblical Hermeneutics Lecture Series: Post-Colonial Biblical Hermeneutics

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:35:00 +0000

Presented by Dr. Jee Hei Park, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Seminary of the Southwest. Dr. Jee Hei Park joined the faculty of Seminary of the Southwest in July 2021 as assistant professor of New Testament. Prior to coming to Southwest, she taught at General Theological Seminary in New York City. She holds a Master of Divinity (concentration in New Testament and Early Christianity) from Harvard Divinity School and a PhD in Christianity in Antiquity from Fordham University. Park has taught courses at various levels and led a trip to the archaeological sites in Turkey and Greece. Park’s work has been recognized with several awards and fellowships including the Forum for Theological Exploration dissertation fellowship and the Louisville Institute postdoctoral fellowship. Her first book All Citizens of Christ: A Cosmopolitan Reading of Unity and Diversity in Paul’s Letters will be published by Brill.

Biblical Hermeneutics Lecture Series: Queer Biblical Hermeneutics

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:23:00 +0000

Presented by Dr. Mona West, Director of Adult Christian Formation, St. David’s Episcopal Church.

Lecture: Speaking from the Heart

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:28:00 +0000

Our rector, Chuck Treadwell, and our retired rector, Jim Bethell, present stories of transformation, hope, and resiliency. On Sunday, Oct. 24, after worship in the Historic Church, these two priests told stories of how they have been inspired by the Holy Spirit in their time at St. David’s. Look below for photos of this wonderful time of reunion at St. David’s.

Biblical Hermeneutics Lecture Series: Latinx biblical hermeneutics

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:26:00 +0000

Presented by Dr. Gregory Cuellar, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The Rev. Dr. Gregory L. Cuéllar is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Currently, he is a Visiting Academic at the Centre for Criminology at the University of Oxford. As an international biblical scholar, Dr. Cuéllar is interested in counterintuitive ways of reading biblical texts, in particular those that are rooted in a decolonizing discourse of liberation. He has written on topics related to the U.S./Mexico borderlands, Latinx immigration, race, Bible museums, and empire. His current research focuses on the carceral geographies of immigration detention facilities at the intersections of religion, migratory aesthetics, borderlands, and postcolonial trauma.

Biblical Hermeneutics Lecture Series: Feminist Biblical Hermeneutics

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:30:00 +0000

Presented by Dr. Amy Moehnke, Director of Newcomers, St. David’s Episcopal Church. Dr. Moehnke earned her Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in May 2019 and is St. David’s Director of Newcomer and Young Adult Ministries.

Season of Creation Lecture Series: The Life and Teaching of St. Francis

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:55:00 +0000

Presented by Sr. Marie Angele Sanchez, Franciscan Sisters of our Lady of Perpetual Help. Paul proclaimed to the Colossians: (Christ) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, ….all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. ^{Col 1: 15-17}

Francis of Assisi absorbed that revelation and his life was upended! This vision of creation and our origins in Christ shaped his theology, his understanding of who God is, and revealed to Francis how we are called to live in the midst of created reality. Francis challenges us to take our appropriate role of ‘dominion’ over a sacred creation. Sister Marie Angele will share his story, his continuing impact, and his challenge to us all.

Season of Creation Lecture Series: Animals and the Kingdom of Heaven

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:58:00 +0000

Presented by Dr. Tony Baker, Clinton S. Quin Professor of Systematic Theology, Seminary of the Southwest. Dr. Baker joined the Seminary of the Southwest faculty in 2004. He teaches courses in constructive theology, ecotheology, Patristics, and theological research. His latest books are Shakespeare, Theology, and the Unstaged God (Routledge, 2020), and Leaving Emmaus: A New Departure in Christian Theology (Baylor University Press, 2021). He is currently exploring the intersection of classical accounts of theosis with current issues in ecology. Professor Baker works with other members of the community on green initiatives around campus, and he is the theologian in residence at Saint Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church in north Austin where he and his family worship.

Season of Creation Lecture Series: Plant with Purpose

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Presented by by Will Scheel, Texas Regional Representative of Plant With Purpose

Plant With Purpose’s programs equip farming families around the world to increase farm yields, heal damaged ecosystems, improve nutrition, and increase household savings and opportunities. This integrated approach solves two major issues facing the world today: environmental degradation and rural poverty.

Season of Creation Lecture Series: Creation Through the Eyes of the Poet: The Psalms and Creation

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:01:00 +0000

Presented by Dr. Steven Bishop, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Seminary of the Southwest

When it comes to speaking about the origins of our world we often think of Genesis and its creation stories. But, like in many cultures, the poets of ancient Israel marveled at creation and explored its meaning and variety through image and myth. Through their words the sun races like an athlete across the sky and the stars utter soundless words which only the poet can understand. This study will delve into the world of the poets of Israel as they paint new vistas of creation wonder for us to explore and sing.

St. David's Anti-Racism History Project Lecture Series: St. David’s During the Civil War (Part 2)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:03:00 +0000

This two-part lecture was presented by Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Ph.D. and member of St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force. Exploring the History of St. David's during the Civil War.

Summer Lecture Series: The Exercise of Seeing: Gazing on and Beholding God’s Actions Through Rest, Recreation, and Reflection

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:14:00 +0000

Many people find reading the Bible difficult, trying to understand a long-ago culture and teasing out its lessons and wisdom for today. Join the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan as he explains the Exercise of Seeing, a structured, dynamic, and powerful way to behold God’s revelation in the world and Word synoptically. Users of the practice can remain focused on the biblical text, engage with the struggle of realizing God’s Word, and see the world’s reality and transcendence. While the practice may sound challenging, readers will quickly discover its joy and promise.

Bob holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Spirituality at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) and was the 2021 VTS spring semester Dean’s Scholar. He also is an adjunct faculty member at General Theological Seminary and a Lifelong Learning instructor at VTS, teaching pastoral ministry and Christian spirituality. Since 2003, he has been a priest, serving in the Diocese of New York. You will find Bob’s books at Amazon or www.robertdflanagan.com.

Summer Lecture Series: Creativity as Spiritual Practice

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:16:00 +0000

Presented by Cynthia Johnson, Licensed Master Social Worker – Advanced Practice (LMSW–AP) founding executive director of Courage & Renewal North Texas.

Encouraging the creative spirit within opens a pathway to the spirit of God. Whether it is painting (houses or canvas), singing a song, writing a poem, creating a garden, a beautiful table or a meaningful life, these practices can calm the overactive mind, the grasping ego, and take us to a deeper place. Join us as we explore how the creative process can provide liminal space for the spirit to speak, and help us connect our souls with our Creator.

Summer Lecture Series: Sacred Pauses: The Periodic, The Daily, and The Necessary

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:17:00 +0000

Presented by the Rev. Dr. Larry Peers, former senior consultant for the Alban Institute. Within our Christian tradition (and other religious traditions) particular periods, such as Lent, are set aside for reflection, renewal, and reconciliation. Also, there has been a long tradition of “praying the hours” which provide opportunities for reconnecting with God and ourselves at set times during the day. The contemporary writer, Macrina Wiederkehr, a contemporary Benedictine has offered in her book, “Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully through the Hours of the Day,” these verses: “Receive the gift, of seven sacred pauses, Practice waking up, Seven times a day.” Buddhist teacher Tara Brach reminds us that we need to take necessary sacred pauses, especially when we get “hooked” and emotionally lose a sense of presence with ourselves or another. We’ll explore together the practice of taking a sacred pause within our daily living and within our interactions in order to grow our souls more deliberately.

Summer Lecture Series: St. Teresa of Avila: Castanets and the Prayer of Recollection

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:21:00 +0000

Led by Dr. Mona West. St. Teresa of Avila was a 16th century reformer of the Carmelite order. She is known for her books on prayer and the soul as an interior castle. She is also known for her wit and humor! When she created the new order of the Discalced Carmelites, she made sure her sisters had time each day for rest and fun in addition to prayer.

In that spirit, St. Teresa was known to dance on the refectory tables with castanets! We will explore briefly the life and wit of St. Teresa, as well as her explanation of the prayer of recollection.

Beloved Community Lecture: Trustbuilding: An Honest Conversation on Race, Reconciliation, and Responsibility

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:19:00 +0000

This afternoon lecture was sponsored by St. David’s Beloved Community.

Rob Corcoran will discuss his book which chronicles his work for racial justice in Richmond, VA and around the world. Rob is an Episcopalian who moved to Austin last year. In Richmond, VA he worked with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and many public institutions to modernize the culture of the city. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is a large downtown church that existed before the Civil War. It was once known as the Cathedral of the Confederacy. He is leading our Beloved Community committee in creating programs for racial healing and reconciliation here at St. David’s. Rob will discuss the process of racial reconciliation that has been successful in his career. It features small groups called dialogue circles where each person has the opportunity to tell their story and their feelings in a safe, non-judgmental setting.

Summer Lecture Series: God as Gardener

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:22:00 +0000

Presented by the Rev. Dr. Bob Shore-Goss, member United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Council.

There is another way of Earth care other than to use the model of creation stewardship. Stewardship is a patriarchal model for tending the garden from a position of mastery and dominance. If we look at the biblical scriptures more closely, we discover a gardening model of involvement with Earth care based on descriptive notions of God as Gardener, Christ the Gardener, and the Spirit intimately involved in the relationship between the Gardener and garden. Earth theologian Thomas Berry affirms, “Gardening is an active participant in the deepest mysteries of the universe.” He is the author of God Is Green: An Eco-Spirituality of Incarnate Compassion (2016). His second eco-theological book is, Creating Christian Protectors (October 2020). Visit his website for the complete list of his books: www.mischievousspiritandtheology.com

St. David's Anti-Racism History Project Lecture Series: The Two Reverends Fontaine (Part 2)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:12:00 +0000

This two-part series was presented by Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Ph.D. and member of St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force. Explore a new project developed by the task force that reckons with issues of race and white supremacy in our own parish to tell a more honest and inclusive story of St. David’s.

Summer Lecture Series: Playful Trinity

St. David's Episcopal Church — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:23:00 +0000

Presented by the Rev. Santi Rodriguez, Deacon and Seminarian, St. David’s Episcopal Church.

Come join Deacon Santi as he explores how sharing in the life of the Holy Trinity draws us to holy play. This includes a look at the powerful relationship between creative love and playfulness.

St. David's Anti-Racism History Project Lecture Series: The Two Reverends Fontaine (Part 1)

St. David's Episcopal Church — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:11:00 +0000

Presented by Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Ph.D. and member of St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force. Explore a new project developed by the task force that reckons with issues of race and white supremacy in our own parish to tell a more honest and inclusive story of St. David’s.

Adult Formation Offerings

Dr. Anna Beaudry: Engage Boundaries and Share

Dr. Anna Beaudry: Connect and Commit

Dr. Anna Beaudry: Be Authentic and Experience Grace

Dr. Anna Beaudry: Seek and Serve

Dr. Anna Beaudry: Intro to Membership and St. David's Core Values

Streams of Mercy: Our Call to Share God’s Love in This Broken World

Rejoice in Hope: Celebrating the Good News in a Time of Bad News Saturday

Dr. Anna Beaudry: A Meet and Greet of St. David's New Director of Adult Formation

What Is St. David's Doing for Others?" Answering One of MLK's Most Urgent Questions

The Rev. Kristin Braun: Waiting as a Way of Controlling the Future

The Rev. Kristin Braun: Bless the Food and Tell the Truth

The Rev. Hope Tinsley Benko: The People Who Wait in Luke’s Gospel

Theological Finance: Where God And Your Wallet Meet

Formation for the Future

The Rev. Dr. Ben King: How Did the Leader of a Movement in The Episcopal Church Become a Catholic Saint?

For the Bible Tells Me So. Or Does It? Biblical Interpretation in Jewish Tradition

About Rabbi Eger

A Conversation with Fr. Chuck and Bishop Ryan

Camino de Flores: Honoring Life and Death through Día de los Muertos

Creation Care Series: The Nature and Spirit of Japanese Gardens

Creation Care Series: The Refugee Collective: Texas' First Resilient Farm Plan

Creation Care Series: The Marvels of Migration with Travis Audubon Society

Creation Care Series: Environmental and Climate Justice in Texas

Nothing in Particular": The Decline of Religious Affiliation in the United States

The Rt. Rev. Alinafe Kalemba in Conversation with the Rev. Chuck Treadwell

Pentecost: The Original DEI Program

Practicing Resurrection: A Writer’s Perspective

About Dr. Todd Copeland

Practicing Resurrection: Be Like the Fox

Practicing Resurrection: Reconciliation, Resistance, and Resurrection

About Greg Garrett

Practicing Resurrection: Christ's Presence in our Present

The Historic Organ: Behind the Façade

Prayers of Jesus: Kinds of Prayer

Our Cadence of Prayer

Prayers of Jesus: What Did Jesus Pray About? What Did Jesus Say About Prayer?

Prayers of Jesus: How was Jesus Taught to Pray?

Prayers of Jesus: What is Prayer? Why the Prayers of Jesus?

Faith and Activism, Part II

Faith and Activism: Part I

The Mystery of the "Lady in Black"

Eckhardt 2025: Seeing Jesus Through the Lens of Immigration (Part II)

Eckhardt 2025: Seeing Jesus Through the Lens of Immigration (Part I)

Orders of Ministry in The Episcopal Church, Part II

Orders of Ministry in The Episcopal Church, Part I

Advent in Hymns and Scripture, Part III

Advent in Hymns and Scripture, Part II

Advent in Hymns and Scripture, Part 1

Nitro Theology: Disability Theology

Nitro Theology: Grace and the Problem of Suffering (Part II)

Holy Conversation: Advancing the Future through High-Quality Education

Nitro Theology: Grace and the Problem of Suffering (Part I)

Nitro Theology: Latinas in Ministerial Leadership and Theological Education: Changing the Landscape

Holy Conversation: Canterbury Tales: The Changing Landscape of Christian Faith in the World

Nitro Theology: Theology and Species Loss

Conversation with Bishop Kai Ryan

Stewardship as a Spiritual Practice Part II

Stewardship as a Spiritual Practice Part 1

Holy Conversation: Faith and Politics with State Representative James Talarico

Upcoming Fall 2024 Holy Conversations:

Oct. 13

Canterbury Tales: Cathedral Life and The Changing Landscape of Christian Faith in the World The Very Reverend Dr. David Monteith / Dean of Canterbury

Nov. 10

Advancing the Future through High-Quality EducationDr Rosamaria Murillo, CEODr. Leah Newkirk Meunier, Chief of Development and Communications / El Buen Samaritano

Literary Figures of the Anglican Tradition, Part II

Oral History Project St. David's LGBTQ+ Parishioners

Literary Figures in the Anglican Tradition, Part I

Holy Conversation: A Personal Story of Palestine

Episcopal Health Foundation

National Poetry Month: Amanda Johnston

National Poetry Month: Claire Colombo

National Poetry Month: Chucky BLK

Discernment and Spiritual Practice: Almsgiving/Works of Mercy

Discernment and Spiritual Practice: Fasting/Self-Denial

Eckhardt 2024 - The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Dean and President Seminary of the Southwest - Lectures III

Eckhardt 2024 - The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Dean and President Seminary of the Southwest - Lectures I and II

St. David's Core Values: Seek and Serve

St. David's Core Values: Engaging Boundaries

St. David’s Core Values: Practicing Authenticity, Belonging, and Connection

Canterbury Tales: Cathedral Life and The Changing Landscape of Christian Faith in the World
The Very Reverend Dr. David Monteith / Dean of Canterbury

Advancing the Future through High-Quality Education
Dr Rosamaria Murillo, CEO
Dr. Leah Newkirk Meunier, Chief of Development and Communications / El Buen Samaritano