The Vineyard Was a Gift
This Sunday's readings are about what we do with what we've been handed. Jesus tells of tenants who forgot the vineyard was a gift and tried to keep the whole harvest for themselves. Paul, who could list a long set of credentials, calls them rubbish next to what God has called him to, and he presses on anyway.
Most of us were handed something here. A pew we didn't build, a tradition someone kept alive before we arrived, a meal already on the table. None of it was ours to keep. This week is a good time to pick one thing we've been given and put it to work for someone else.
This Sunday
10:00 a.m. Rooted Together
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion
11:45 a.m. The Forum
4:00 p.m. Saint Francis Day Pet Blessing
Interested in serving in worship? Chat with Chas or Daphne, there's a place for you on the schedule.
Around Saint D's
Saint Francis Day Pet Blessing
Bring your pets and animals for a short service of thanksgiving and blessing. All are welcome, on a leash or in a carrier. If it rains, we'll gather inside the church.
Memorial Garden
Get Out the Vote
Karen Gray is leading a nonpartisan effort to help our neighbors get to the polls this fall. You can knock on doors, drive neighbors to vote, or make reminder calls. She'll be at coffee hour to tell you more.
Sunday, October 4, coffee hour Parish hall
Wednesday Evening
Eat together, then choose a group. Come and See is for anyone doubting, rebuilding, or just curious. The Meditative Prayer Group is quiet time with God, no experience needed.
Wednesday, October 7
5:30 p.m. Dinner, Daniels Hall
6:00 p.m. Come and See, CFC Classroom
6:00 p.m. Meditative Prayer Group, Gallery Classroom
Looking Ahead
Caring for Creation
A Saturday morning on caring for the ground beneath our feet. Karen Watkins on beneficial bugs, Donna Horton on Oklahoma native plants, and Mary Christopher on creation care ministries. Native plants will be for sale from The Painted Prairie and Life Affirming Farms, so leave a little room in your car.
Saturday, October 10, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Daniels Hall
Opportunities to Serve
Pride Parade and Booth
We'll take part in the Tulsa Pride Parade and Festival, with ways to help for every ability. Talk with Derrick Baptist or Cathy Luckenbach, and find the sign-up sheet in the lobby.
October 17
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you've been part of Saint Dunstan's for years or you're considering your first visit, we'd love to welcome you.
At Saint Dunstan's, we are a community of inclusive hearts, curious minds, and generous lives. We believe faith is something we practice together through worship, friendship, service, and honest conversation. Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.