St. David’s strives to inspire and equip each person—from youngest to oldest—to follow Jesus into a loving, liberating, and life-giving relationship with God, creation, and each other. Our goal is to provide a safe, open environment that supports exploration of questions, doubts, and fears—a place where you are warmly welcomed no matter where you are in your faith journey. Through prayer, building community, formation, and mission, we try to create space for all people to grow in their faith and engage in issues that are relevant today.
Nursery
Infant to 3 Years
A staffed nursery is available most Sundays in the program year during the 9:30 service and is a place of hospitality, safety, joy, curiosity and comfort for newborns and young ones.
Children's Ministry
Age 3 through 5th Grade
Early in the Sunday 9:30a service, a young Crucifer leads children and leaders to a classroom for a half-hour lesson with our Children's Minister. Children return to the nave in time to join their families for communion distribution and dismissal. Lessons alternate weekly between two experiences that emphasize story-telling as a means to build community, connecting the stories of our lives with the stories of the Bible,
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Godly Play for ages 3-6
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The Peace Table for ages 7-11
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About Godly Play: Ages 3-6
The Godly Play curriculum is rooted in the Montessori learning tradition. Stories of our faith are experienced through hands-on materials, followed by an activity designed to invite children to wonder about how the stories relate to their own lives. We also use silence to invite God into our circle by listening to a gong until it no longer rings.
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About The Peace Table: Ages 7-11
The Peace Table Bible, reminds us that we are made in God’s image and that God’s table has room for us all. After sharing a story from The Peace Table Bible, we share our highs and lows of the week, and explore what it means to be a beloved community.
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Children in Worship
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
At St. David’s we value everyone’s participation in worship, and find joy in the littlest amongst us worshiping in their own, unique way. In our worship space, we have a play rug stocked with coloring pages, books, and other seasonal materials to go along with worship. We have a children’s table in the back which we call our ‘Narthex Nursery’ with similar items, and activity bags near the entrance, with coloring pages, fidget toys, and a stuffed ‘worship buddy’.
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Youth Ministry
​Love in Fellowship & Truth (LIFT)
This is our youth group for all youth grades 6-12 with our friends at Trinity Episcopal Church in Excelsior. LIFT meets from 6:30-8:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month at St. David’s and third Wednesdays at Trinity, and we always start with dinner together. LIFT is a space for young people to create community, have fun, talk about life and faith, and bring their full selves. All are welcome!
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Ecumenical Youth Ministry Fellowship (EYMF)
This collaborative team includes youth groups from St. David's, Trinity Episcopal in Excelsior, Excelsior United Methodist, and Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. This group focuses on ecumenical connections, learning about different expressions of being the church in the world, and working together toward a common purpose and call.
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Youth Leadership Team
The purpose of the youth leadership team is to:
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Envision and guide children and youth programming at St. David’s
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Create an opportunity for youth to take on leadership in programming decisions and implementation, while being mentored by adult team members
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Support the Children and Youth Minister in programming needs
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Provide a sustainable and consistent leadership framework for years to come​​
Confirmation
In the Episcopal Church, confirmation is “the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ and receive strength through prayer and the laying on of hands by the bishop.” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 860)
B4 Confirmation Class Topics:
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The Christian Story
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Worship and Sacraments
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Social Issues
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Our Local Ministry
Confirmation is a go at your own pace program for young people, 9th grade and above, who are interested in publicly re-affirming their baptismal vows. Each student is paired with a trained mentor to guide the student throughout the confirmation process as they complete specified tasks and responsibilities. Confirmation requires students to explore service to community, congregational involvement, and faith formation. Our team of clergy and lay volunteers lead a class where we examine the basics of the Christian faith, making room for prayer, reflection, and questioning. Upon completing the Confirmation journey, students write a statement of faith and are publicly confirmed at a special service with the Bishop.
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Children's & Youth Events
St. David's organizes a variety of annual youth events, some of which include collaborations with other congregations in our diocese.
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Grade 3-5 Overnight
We gather once in the Fall and once in the Spring for an overnight at church! Enjoy games, good food, a movie, and compline before bed. Location rotates between St. Stephen’s, Trinity, and St. David’s.
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Pre-YE
Pre-YE is a diocesan-wide fall and spring retreat for middle school students, where we gather to pray, play, and grow as leaders of the church.
Teens Encountering Christ
TEC is a weekend for high school students to be in community with each other to explore and grow their faith by hearing from their peers, discussing topics of faith together, and experiencing the story of Jesus’s death and resurrection through worship. The weekend also includes fun games, special events, great food, and time for rest and reflection!
The TEC ministry is run by students for students! New TEC students are called “Candidates” and returning TECers are called “Team.” Team TECers had so much fun as a candidate at TEC that they came back and put it on for new TEC students!
This retreat is offered twice a year for 9th-12th graders - once in the fall and once in the spring.
Youth-Led Worship
Each year, 6th-12th graders of our parish lead us in worship - from preparing music, writing prayers, hosting coffee hour and forum, to giving the sermon. It is an awesome opportunity for young people to learn about the thoughtful preparation of each Sunday liturgy, as well as a time to celebrate and affirm their unique gifts and presence in our community.
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ECMN Camps
Summer camp is a unique and powerful opportunity for young people to meet God in God's creation and in beloved community with one another and caring adults. ECMN has a history of providing transformative formation opportunities for children and youth. Campers will discover and deepen their own faith by rooting in the story of Jesus, connecting with one another and building community across the many lines of difference within our diocese, including geography.
ECMN Youth Camp - June 21-25th, 2026
For rising 6th-12th graders
Youth Camp is a traditional teen sleepaway camp, which will this year be held at Green Lake Bible Camp. Join for fun, play, discipleship, and prayer as young people learn, grow, and experience God’s love in an outdoor ministry setting.
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ECMN Family Camp - July 26-30th, 2026
For all ages!
Family Camp is a family-oriented and family focused sleepaway camp, held at Green Lake Bible Camp, at their Shores of St. Andrew’s location. Join for fun, play, discipleship, and prayer as families learn, grow, and experience God’s love in an outdoor ministry setting.