St. David of Wales
Episcopal Church
“Ascribe to the LORD the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into his courts.”
Psalm 96:8
Each time we gather for worship as Episcopalians, we are reminded that the Scriptures bid us to bring offerings as we enter into the courts of the Lord. The Psalmist indicates that we bring our tithes and offerings to acknowledge the greatness of God and the honor he is owed. Our spaces of worship inherently do this, too. They are set apart to declare God’s greatness and majesty through their furnishings and architecture. That’s why we are making a number of furnishings and fixtures for our new church building available as memorial donations. Think of this offering as a way to enter the courts of our new church building with a gift that ascribes to God the honor we owe him as his people.
Below is an up-to-date selection of items that are available. Payment is not required at the time your pledge is submitted, and can be made over a period of time, as needed. All items will have the option to include a memorial plaque or engraving if desired.
Memorial Trees
Holly | $500 | 32 available
Yaupon | $500 | 3 available
Cedar Elm | $800 | 1 available
Live Oak | $1,000 | 10 available
Red Oak | $1,000 | 5 available
Additional Memorial Items
* items with an asterisk will not be purchased without a donation
AED Defibrillator | $1,500
Hearing Assistance Devices | $2,400
Set of 4 | 2 sets available
"St. David's" High Mass Vestments | $15,000 *
These vestments would be used throughout the seasons of Christmas and Easter, along with other feasts when white or gold are worn. Incorporating St. David's traditional colors, these vestments would be gold with black/gold orphreys (Y shaped banding).
The set includes a Dalmatic, a Tunicle, and additional stoles (not pictured) for solemn celebrations.
Livestream Station | $15,000
This memorial will help offset the video equipment needed to livestream services in our new building.
Illuminated Signs | $20,000 (for both)
1 double-facing illuminated monument sign facing east/west on the corner of Ector and Scripture
1 matching illuminated cabinet to replace existing marquee cabinet at the Sena Street Entrance
Altar Paneling | $30,000 *
Currently, our new building will have a dossal canopy below our high altar window (bottom left). We would love to complete the space by including wood wainscoting on either side of the altar (bottom right), but this will require a specific donation. Without the paneling, the walls surrounding the altar will be drywall.
Parking Lot Reconstruction | $45,000 *
Replace, reseal, and restripe existing parking lot and Sena Street Entrance.
High Altar Window | $250,000 *
We are not currently fundraising for side aisle windows, which will initially be clear glass.
We are pleased to work again with J. Wippell & Co. on the design of our new altar window. Founded in 1789, Wippell's is based in England and designed the windows in our current Nave and Narthex. The inspiration for this window comes from an ancient hymn we recite in Morning Prayer called the Te Deum. The hymn is set around the throne of God, who is praised by apostles, prophets, martyrs, and the whole host of heaven.
Drawing from these categories, the figures surrounding Christ on the throne are Peter and Paul (Apostles); Moses, Elijah, and John the Baptist (Prophets); Perpetua and Felicity (third century Roman martyrs); the Virgin Mary, St. David of Wales, and St. Non (St. David’s mother).
The donor(s) who contribute to this window will be given the opportunity to select the two remaining saints in the window.