Category Archives: Testimonials

Parishioners share their stories of stewardship.

Engaging Boundaries

Church can be part of the bubble in which someone lives; from work to home to church one can remain in that circle. Even in a downtown church it is possible to maintain the bubble; at St. David’s the bubble … Continue reading →

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Become Connected and Committed

For many years we were a “drop in sometimes” person at our prior church, and that connection was tenuous at best. When we joined St. David’s and were presented with a red folder we could hardly keep the many groups … Continue reading →

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Experience Grace

St. David’s Church is in me … it’s in my brains, my heart, my hands, and my feet. It’s in every part of me. It’s even in my car. When I get in my car on Sunday mornings, I get a message … Continue reading →

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Be Authentic

We Weren’t Born Episcopals, But We Got Here As Fast As We Could! We are proud members of St. David’s for three-plus years now. We continue to be impressed by how many people we meet at St. David’s who are … Continue reading →

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Seek and Serve

As a parishioner of St. David’s, I have a mission to seek and find what God wants from me. While He wants me to love and accept one another, He also asks me to find those who feel excluded or discouraged. He asks me to live as Jesus lived, serving all whom he encountered who are facing difficult challenges. Jesus took care of the poor, the sick, the blind, the widow, and the stranger. Jesus gave us the second greatest commandment which is to Love your Neighbors. Continue reading →

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Pledging as a New Step in Faith

As told by Vicki Knipp In the early 80’s, I decided that I wanted my children baptized; I can’t tell you why – I just did. I walked to the closest church to my house in McAllen, Texas, and talked … Continue reading →

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I Pledge to Support our Ministries

As told by Mity Myhr My husband and I joined St David’s before we got married in 2000. A cradle Episcopalian who grew up in a historic church, I was instantly attracted to the beautiful building and long history of … Continue reading →

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I Pledge to Give Thanks

As told by Michael Davis I pledge as one way of giving thanks. I am grateful for all the grace God has granted both to me and to my family. I want to share such grace with others using St. … Continue reading →

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I Tithe out of Joy and Gratitude

As Told by Lee Parker My wife and I have not always been able to give to the church regularly. For a time there while I was in graduate school and for several years afterward, we found it very difficult. … Continue reading →

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I tithe in Time, Talent, and Treasure

As told by Jenny Meadows Though I was baptized and confirmed Episcopalian in my youth in East Texas, by my mid-40s I was attending a Unity church in Arlington, Texas. When I moved to Austin, I made the rounds of … Continue reading →

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