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We meet about once a quarter to plan events, share ideas, and develop strategies to further our “greening” efforts.
Latest News
- Earth Day Devotional for All Ages
April 22, 2022, marks Earth Day, a day officially dedicated to an increased awareness of environmental issues. The Environmental Guild at St. David’s invites you to mark this day by giving thanks for the gift of water. Devotional developed by Father Santi Rodriguez, the Saint David’s Environmental Guild and Formation Ministries. Please share it with anyone who might find it helpful.
- Earth Day 2022 Sunday Lecture
Powderhorn Ranch Property
Sunday, April 24, 10 a.m., Crail C and Zoom
In conjunction with Earth Day, Aaron Friar of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will share the story of the Powderhorn Ranch property and the ways it will be a true natural asset for current and future generations to enjoy. Sponsored by St. David’s Environmental Guild.
The next meeting of the Environmental Guild is this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Guild Parlor.Aerial photo of Matagorda Bay coastline at Powderhorn Ranch, 2014. Photo by Earl Nottingham, Texas Parks Wildlife.
Our Mission Statement
We believe that God entrusted all of creation to our safekeeping and that we are therefore called to be responsible stewards of God’s beloved earth. Accordingly, St. David’s commits to take an ever active and holistic approach to environmental stewardship through education, service, and sustainable practices. The Environmental Guild and Garden Guild are two energetic, friendly, and multi-generational groups of parishioners who take seriously our call as Christians to care for creation.
What we do
- Recycle batteries, small electronics, eyeglasses, ink cartridges, wine corks, pens and glue sticks, CD cases and more – check out our labeled drawers in the church lobby! See our June 5, Recycling Update.
- Tend the native flowering gardens on St. David’s campus. The Garden Guild meets the third Saturday of each month, 8:30-10:30. For more information contact John Touchet.
- Maintain Beehives at Barking Dog Ranch in Lockhart, TX. To learn about periodic visits and harvesting times contact .
- Produce an annual Earth Day Celebration.
- Publish helpful articles and “green” tips in church publications.
- Coordinate recycling and waste-reduction efforts at the church.
- Network with other religious institutions and organizations to further our mission.
- Host speakers on environmental topics.
St. David’s Youth help TreeFolks, Inc.
plant saplings in Zilker Park, January 2017
Environmental Guild Speaker Podcasts
- Poverty & Trees: What’s the Connection? Valerie Foulkes, Plant with Purpose
- Seeing Green through Human Eyes: An Exploration of Laudato Si’, Fr. Louis Brusatti, St. Edward’s University
- Seeing Green in Your Own Kitchen: Composting for a Cleaner Earth, Susanne Harm, Austin Resource Recovery
- Embracing Our Earth Series:
- Science, Christianity, and the Concept of Stewardship, by Genaro Lopez, Ph.D.
- Contemplative Beekeeping, by Jason Minnix
- Food Justice Means Environmental Justice, by Ronda Rutledge
What we have done
Completed a rigorous environmental certification program offered by GreenFaith (the first church in Texas to be named a GreenFaith Sanctuary).
Coordinated a ten-year-long effort with St. David’s staff to install solar panels on the garage roof (the largest solar array in downtown Austin).
Achieved National Wildlife Certification for the Labyrinth in 2011.
Continue to be a City of Austin Green Business Partner (Platinum level) since 2012.
Won the 2012 Keep Austin Beautiful Award for Recycling and Waste Reduction.
Completed a rigorous environmental certification program offered by GreenFaith (the first church in Texas to be named a GreenFaith Sanctuary).
Coordinated a ten-year-long effort with St. David’s staff to install solar panels on the garage roof (the largest solar array in downtown Austin).
Achieved National Wildlife Certification for the Labyrinth in 2011.
Continue to be a City of Austin Green Business Partner (Platinum level) since 2012.
Won the 2012 Keep Austin Beautiful Award for Recycling and Waste Reduction.
St. David’s solar panel array is now the largest in downtown Austin.
Environmental Fair
Annual Blessing of St. David’s Solar Panels in 2019
