Advent
Advent Worship Schedule
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – Dec. 1
8 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite II, EOW*
11:15 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Livestreamed
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT – Dec. 8
8 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite II, EOW*
11:15 AM – Advent Lessons & Carols, Livestreamed (no Holy Communion at this service)
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – Dec. 15
8 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 AM – Holy Eucharist Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe, Livestreamed
11:15 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
BLUE CHRISTMAS (FRIDAY) – Dec. 20
Noon – Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Bethell Hall
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT – Dec. 22
8 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite II, EOW*
11:15 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Livestreamed
*Enriching Our Worship
First Week of Advent
Angel Tree Gifts
Sunday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 8
Come by Sumners Hall between services to select Angel Tree Gifts from our parish Christmas tree benefiting children and families in need.
Advent Wreath-Making
Sunday, Dec. 1
All ages are invited to Sumners Hall at 10 a.m. to join our annual tradition of making Advent wreaths together.
Young Adult Christmas Party
Friday, Dec. 6
At 7 p.m., young adults aged 22-40 are invited to eat dinner and participate in our traditional ornament exchange game.
Volunteer for Holiday Stroll
Saturday, Dec. 7
From 3-8 p.m. please help represent St. David's at the 30th annual downtown Austin Tree Lighting, Sing-Along, and Stroll on Congress Ave.
Second Week of Advent
Advent in Hymns and Scripture
Sundays, Dec. 8, 15, & 22
At 10 a.m. in Crail C, explore Advent’s rich imagery and many meanings through key hymns and readings of the season with St. David’s Organist and Choirmaster Eric Mellenbruch.
Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, Dec. 8
At the 11:15 a.m. service, St. David's Choir will be joined by the Children’s and Bell Choirs for a mix of readings and carols to celebrate the Advent season (no Holy Communion at this service)
Faith in Community Lunch
Sunday, Dec. 8
At 12:30 p.m., all are invited to a community gathering with author Nico Lang and Episcopal lay leader Molly Wills Carnes to explore ways people of faith can better support trans youth and their families.
Stories of the Camino with Pastor Angela
Wednesday, Dec. 11
At 6:30 p.m., come to Crail C, where Pastor Angela will share her experiences walking the Camino during her sabbatical.
Third Week of Advent
Advent Quiet Day
Saturday, Dec. 14
From 9 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Director Elizabeth Ann Gates will help us renew our spirits with poetry and reflections inspired by Celtic spirituality.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sunday, Dec. 15
In our 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, special prayers and Hispanic music with mariachis will be offered in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Hot chocolate, breakfast tacos, and churros will follow in Sumners Hall.
Blue Christmas
Friday, Dec. 20
This noon service, held in Bethell Hall around the longest night of the year, acknowledges the grief many may feel during Advent and Christmas.
Parents' Night Out
Saturday, Dec. 21
From 4-8 p.m., we invite preschool to fifth-grade children to watch the Polar Express, make crafts, and drink cocoa in pajamas.
Preparing for the Season
Special Donation: Flowers and Music
As we prepare for our Christmas and Epiphany festive celebrations, we are invited to contribute financially toward preparing St. David’s for these seasons by making a special gift toward the flowers and music funds.
Donations can be made online (choose the fund Holiday Gifts and select your preferred sub-fund), with one of the offering envelopes, in the pew racks, or simply contact the Finance Office at 512-610-3549.
Children's Christmas Eve Pageant
Children of all ages are welcome to join our pageant rehearsal on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22, from 11:45-12:45 a.m. We are looking for animal, angel, shepherd, or festive costumes for our Christmas Eve Children's Pageant. Contact Rev. Kristin Braun ( ) or drop off costumes at the front desk.
Christmas Worship Schedule
CHRISTMAS EVE – Tuesday, Dec. 24
All services in Historic Church
4 PM – Christmas Eve Children's Pageant with Holy Eucharist, EOW*
*7 PM – Christmas Eve Festive Holy Eucharist, Rite II (brass, organ and choir), Livestreamed
*10 PM – Christmas Eve Festive Holy Eucharist, Rite II (brass, organ, and choir) with incense
*Extended Prelude begins 20 minutes before the service.
CHRISTMAS DAY - Wednesday, Dec. 25
One service in Historic Church
10:30 AM - Christmas Day, Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with organ), Livestreamed
FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS - Dec. 29
One service in Historic Church
10:30 AM - Christmas Day, Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with organ), Livestreamed
FEAST OF THE HOLY NAME - Monday, Jan. 1
7 PM - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS - Jan. 5
One service in Historic Church
10:30 AM - Christmastide Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with organ) Livestreamed
Epiphany party to follow with goodbye celebration for Pastor Angela Cortiñas.
FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY - Monday, Jan. 6
Grace Chapel
Noon - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
*EOW (Enriching Our Worship)