Believers, seekers, and questioners all are welcome in our congregation - and please don't feel like you need new clothes to worship at Saint David's. We think that our mission is to do and be the Gospel - here and now, for one another, for our community, and for the world. You are a unique and holy child of God, and there is a place for you here.

Sunday, May 31 - The Feast of Pentecost Come celebrate the down-pouring of the Holy Spirit, and what many call the Birthday of the Church. Stay after for our traditional Pentecost pitch-in lunch, and don't forget to wear red! In the narthex (entry) you will find some paper and envelopes for you to jot down a poem, wish, words of wisdom, prayer, etc. as a gift from the Holy Spirit to another, anonymous member of our congregation. These will be distributed at the luncheon.

Saturday, June 6 @ 9 am - Following our successful Fire & Rescue Appreciation Day, we will now host a Service of prayer and thanksgiving for local Law Enforcement. We will then move to Ackerman Hall for a thank-you brunch. Please contact Mike Day to help with hospitality - and please plan to come to this service to show your support for these public servants.

Habitat for Humanity SummerFest, Saturday, June 6th, 2 -7 p.m. The third annualSummerFest will be held on the Village Green, Main and Jefferson Streets. Super fun for everyone with music, food, baked good, displays, and a great silent auction. The double-decker London bus will be on display. Join us after the Log Cabin Tour as we continue to raise money to build the 2009 Habitat House. With the support of the community and the help of hundreds of volunteers, Habitat builds affordable homes for deserving families. This year's house will be the 13th in our 20 year history. For information visit our website at www.bc-habitat.com or call 988-4926.

Saurday, June 20, 11 AM in Indianapolis - TIM FLECK'S ORDINATION! The ordination of Tim Fleck, along with Janet Oller, Sam Smith and Dustin Trowbridge to the Sacred Order of Deacons. The service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Monument Circle, beginning at 11 am. A caravan will form at 9 am in the St. David's parking lot, for all who would like to share a ride. This is a major step for Tim and a big day for the congregation that sponsors and nurtures him. Let's see a big turn-out!

Free parking is available in the Chase Tower (enter off of Pennsylvania Street, on your right just after you pass Ohio Street ). Bring your parking ticket with you to the Cathedral, and validate your ticket using the stamping device available from the ushers before and after the service.

Friday, June 26 - Hutchisons at Chez Thomas - Join Deborah and Jonathan at Chateau Thomas (Coachlight Square in Nashville) for another night of old favorites, obscurities and original songs. Music begins at 6 pm and goes to 9.

Sunday, June 28 - A very BIG DAY for St. David's, as we welcome several visitors from our companion dioceses to help us celebrate the ground breaking for our building expansion! The Rt. Rev. Mauricio Andrade (Bishop of Brasilia), returns to St. David's, along with his wife Sandra, a leader of Brasilia's Episcopal Relief and Development. Also coming are The Rev. Nyok, Principal of Malek Bible College, in the Diocese of Bor (Sudan), our preacher for the day, and Ms. Atong Mayo Juuk, a local government official and lay-leader of the Church. Their visit is part of a tour of the Diocese of Indianapolis, making friends, sharing their experience and participating in worship in local parishes.

After the service, we will move directly outside to ask God's blessing as we the ground for the new addition, and then move again to Ackerman Hall for a celebration of all these great things!

Tuesday, June 30 - Tri-Parish Coalition Mission Dinner at Waycross, 5:30 pm - The Tri-Parish Coalition (St. David's, St Paul's, Columbus; Trinity, Bloomington) is hosting a diocesan wide "sharing of fellowship" with the clergy and lay people from our companion diocese of Bor, Sudan and Brasilia, Brazil. Reservations are a must! because we need a count for dinner and for seating arrangements during the forum.

To make a reservation, there is a sign-up sheet in the entryway or call Marylin Day for more information. Meal and Conference are Free!! However, an offering will be taken. We will be sharing music from 6:15-7:00 (have you ever sung a song in Dinka or Portuguese? Now you will!) From 7:00-8:00, everyone is invited to learn, explore, exchange information about our faith, cultures and lives. Ask questions, share ideas and fellowship!

Sunday, June 28 at 7:00 pm - Bean Blossom Music Series - Opening Concert of the 2009 Series! Details and picture at the top of this column.

The Tri-Parish Coalition (St. David's, St Paul's, Columbus; Trinity, Bloomington) is hosting a diocesan wide "sharing of fellowship" with the clergy and lay people fr We are happy to list community events as well as St. David's programs. Please note that, to protect the privacy of our members, email addresses are not listed online. You can find contact information in the church directory or by leaving a message at the church office.