Post-election: Day of Hope and Week of Service

Prayer service of Hope and unity

Led by Bishop Andy Doyle

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
7 p.m., Zoom 

Update Nov. 8, 2024: Watch the recorded Prayer of Hope and Unity

Watch the recorded service

Please join Episcopalians from around the Diocese of Texas as we pray for hope and unity and prepare for a week of service. Learn more at epicenter.org.

Zoom Link

Prayer Resources

Grace Chapel is open for prayer and reflection when the building is open. Visitors are invited to use and take the prayer cards provided. 

Prayer Services

Grace Chapel
Morning Prayer | Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
Evening Prayer | Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m.
Midday Prayer | Thursdays (1st and 3rd) 11:30 a.m.

BISHOP doyle calls for A week of service

Following the election, Bishop Doyle has called for “A Week of Service” in churches throughout the Diocese of Texas. Organized in partnership with HJAN, this week aims to unify Christians and overcome the partisanship of election season. Coming together through acts of service, kindness, and love has the potential to heal some of our divisions and provide hope in our communities.

At St. David’s, we invite you to participate in our “Week of Service” in the following ways:

• Food Supply & Food Card Drive for St. James’ Welcome Table Food Pantry
  
  • Wednesday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 17: We will collect HEB cards, non-perishable food supplies, and adult pull-up diapers for the food pantry at St. James’ Welcome Table in East Austin. We hope to help fill their pantry before Thanksgiving so that the 190 families served by this neighborhood food pantry have a blessed holiday.  Donations can be dropped off at the front desk until Sunday, Nov. 17.

• 190 Notes of Encouragement
  • St. James is asking that we include handwritten notes of encouragement for the 190 families they serve so they can be included in their Thanksgiving gifts. We will write those notes during our weekly Wednesday Dinners and Sunday mornings in Sumners Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Dianne Hardy-Garcia, Director of Community Engagement & Advocacy at 

• Porch & Stair Repair Project

  • Wednesday, Nov. 6: Help build a porch and set of stairs for a family in need. Please contact Dianne Hardy-Garcia, Director of Community Engagement & Advocacy at 

• Volunteer at El Buen Food Pantry

  • Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7:45-10 a.m., Volunteers are invited to help distribute food at El Buen Samaritano's drive-thru Food Pantry. Learn more at elbuen.org 

• Assemble Cold-Weather Supply Kits

  • Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5-7 p.m.: We will assemble cold weather supply kits & hygiene kits for our unhoused neighbors. Join us at St. David’s in Sumners Hall. Dinner will be provided.