Sunday, Sept. 8
10 a.m., Crail C
State Representative James Talarico, who is also a seminary student, will lead us in a Holy Conversation about the special role of people of faith and good conscience can play in our current political climate. He will also help us examine the ways in which congregations like ours can work in partnership with our government – as caring, Christian citizens.
Representative James Talarico is a former public school teacher and education non-profit leader who was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2018. He earned degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and Harvard University. Rep. Talarico currently serves on the Public Education Committee, the Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee, and the Calendars Committee and was named one of the Top 10 Best Legislators by Texas Monthly magazine for his accomplishments. During his three terms in office, Rep. Talarico has passed legislation to establish the first-ever cap on pre-K class sizes in Texas, equip schools with Narcan to fight teen overdoses, improve the quality and affordability of childcare, dramatically reduce prescription drug costs, and give incarcerated minors the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma. He is currently a student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in addition to his work as a legislator.
St. David's holds Holy Conversations on the second Sunday of the month to discuss how to bring our Episcopal faith to bear on current events.
Learn about Holy Conversations
- Oct. 13 Holy Conversation: Canterbury Tales: Cathedral Life and The Changing Landscape of Christian Faith in the World
Fr. Chuck Treadwell, rector of St. David's, will moderate this conversation with the Very Rev. David Monteith, Dean of Canterbury, via Zoom. - Nov. 10 Holy Conversation: The Education Achievement Gap in Austin
This Holy Conversation will include a presentation by Dr. Rosamaria Murillo and Dr. Leah Newkirk Meunier of El Buen Samaritano, entitled Avanzando Futuros (Advancing the Future) through High-Quality Education.
Hear past Holy Conversations and guest speakers on our Adult Formation podcast.
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