Loving Our Neighbors Shapes Our Life Together
Nestled on a hill in the heart of Clairemont, St. David's has quietly been part of the neighborhood for generations. Children arrive each weekday to learn, neighbors gather for worship, prayer, recovery, concerts, and community events, and the labyrinth offers a quiet place for reflection. Throughout the week, lives intersect here in countless ways as friendships grow, burdens are shared, and God's love is made known through everyday acts of kindness.
Serving Our Community
Many of our ministries are shared with trusted community partners who serve our neighborhood and beyond.
Community Christian Service Agency (CCSA) brings together local churches to provide food, clothing, emergency assistance, school backpacks, Christmas food boxes, and other support for families in need.
C3 Ministry walks alongside young adults returning from incarceration as they rebuild lives rooted in work, dignity, and hope.
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) serves people experiencing homelessness, recovery, and other life challenges.
RefugeeNet welcomes refugee families through friendship, practical assistance, and educational support.
St. Paul's Senior Services provides compassionate support for older adults and their families.
caring for one another
Life in a parish includes caring for one another through both ordinary and extraordinary moments.
Meals-to-Go provides meals during illness, recovery, or other difficult times.
Need-A-Ride helps parishioners get to worship, medical appointments, and parish gatherings.
prayer and presence
The care we share with one another continues beyond Sunday morning.
Eucharistic Visitors bring Holy Communion, prayer, and the love of the parish to those who are unable to worship in person.
The Order of St. Luke offers healing prayer and encourages spiritual growth.
The Order of the Daughters of the King is devoted to prayer, service, and encouragement.
a place for the community
Presence and prayer continue beyond Sunday morning. Through healing prayer, Holy Communion and compassionate companionship, we remain connected with one another wherever life may find us.
Children learn and play each weekday at Bay Park Academy, bringing joyful energy to our Education Center.
Recovery groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, gather regularly for encouragement and mutual support.
Seushin, a Korean Christian congregation and Lingpa, a a Buddhist meditation community, worship and practice here, reflecting the many ways people seek God and one another.
The labyrinth offers a quiet place for prayer, reflection, and peaceful walking, welcoming everyone who wishes to pause for a few moments.
Throughout the year, concerts, the Clairemont Garden Tour (two consecutive years), community service projects, backpack collections, food drive, and Christmas food ministries bring neighbors together in friendship and service.
join us
There are many ways to become part of the life of St. David's. Some people begin by worshiping with us. Others volunteer, join a study group, sing in the choir, help with outreach, or simply share conversation over coffee.
However you arrive, there is a place for you to grow, to serve, and to belong to this community as we seek to love our neighbors together.
Fellowship
Wednesday Fellowship
Parishioners gather on the last Wednesday of each month from 4-6pm. This is a strictly social event. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy a favorite beverage, a bite to eat and a chance to catch up with each other. Bring a mask in case we have to wear one until we eat or drink. Watch the Weekly Times for updates. Questions? Contact Ruth Woolery
Locations vary, so check The Weekly Times or the monthly Gospel or the announcement page in the weekly Worship Bulletin.
CURSILLO COMMUNITIES
The San Diego Episcopal Cursillo community was founded in the 1970’s to meet the growing spiritual needs of Episcopalians in San Diego County. It is part of a world-wide community which began with the Roman Catholic Cursillo movement. Its purpose is to help those in the church understand their individual callings to be Christian Leaders.
Daughters of the King
The Daughters of the King is a national prayer/support organization for women. Members make a life-long commitment to prayer, service, and evangelism.
Come as a guest to one of our meetings and share in our experience of spiritual growth, learning, and fellowship. A meal is shared before devotions, prayer, and study. We meet the 1st Monday night of each month at 5:45 p.m.
SENIOR CENTER
Our Senior Center, known as The Gray Brigade, is a vital part of the St. David's and neighboring community, offering a place for friendship, nourishment (physical, social and psychological), and shared laughter. It is a place where you know others are looking out for you. The Coordinator keeps in touch through weekly emails. During COVID, the group meets on Friday mornings for Games at the outside tables at Sprouts on Clairemont Drive until we can gather again in the Education Center at church.
Contact Activity Director Debby Park (858-220-8207) for more information or if you need a ride.
Music
Music At St. David's
The Ministry of Music
The Ministry of Music program is an integral part of the worship and discipleship ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church. The ministry also supports our Concert Series which is provided for the greater San Diego community. It involves local and out-of-town performers. For more information on our music program please contact the church office at 619-276-4567 X 204.
Join the Parish Choir
Our Parish Choir is open to all interested singers and requires no auditioning. This is a great opportunity to learn quality music from the past masters as well as music hot off the press. The choir sings for the Sunday service from September through the middle of June.
Weekly Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. August-June
Our Instrumental Ensemble and Praise Team
The Instrumental Ensemble provides assistance at the 9:30 service year-round. Musicians proficient in any instrument are invited to join this group. For more information regarding this group, please contact the church office at office@saintdavidschurch.com.
Weekly Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.