The Communications staff oversees the dissemination of news and information related to St. David’s and its ministries, events, and parish life. The goal is to provide effective communications both internally, within the St. David’s community, and externally within Radnor, surrounding communities, Philadelphia, and the Diocese, to help advance the church’s mission to know God in Jesus Christ and make Christ known to others. The overall “umbrella” message conveyed is St. David’s is a welcoming parish and that ALL are invited to share in the community.
School Supply Success!
Thank you for your support in donating school supplies this summer! Together as a parish we provided five bins of school supplies which have been distributed to five ministry sites. Your generosity is making the start of the school year better for hundreds of children...
The Rev. Thomas Szczerba, Jr. Promoted to Vicar of St. David’s
As of September 1st, I have named the Rev. Thomas Szczerba, Jr. as Vicar of St. David’s. I hope you will join me in congratulating him on this well-deserved promotion. In small mission congregations that are not financially self-sustaining, the bishop is technically...
Faith on the Move
This week we are launching our expanded digital formation ministry, Cross Connections: Faith on the Move. Read more about our plans for the new video content.
Joy A. Karsner, MPA, MBA, CFRE Recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
We congratulate our our Chief Operating Officer, Joy A. Karsner, with her recertification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). The CFRE certification signifies a confident, ethical fundraising professional. Since 1981, CFRE has set standards for fundraising professionals. As the only globally-recognized fundraising certification, CFRE indicates professionalism, confidence, and ethics.
St. David’s Episcopal Church Announces 2025 Summer Talks Series
St. David’s announces its 2025 Parish History and Archives Committee Summer talks including art, architecture, and the changes that marked the Main Line from the 1930s-1960s.
Recent Publications
2024 Lenten Devotional
2022-23 Year in Review
2022 Annual Report
Lent-Easter 2023 Dove
Spiritual Gifts Booklet
Advent 2022-Epiphany 2023 Dove
Communications Channels
Social Media
The committee oversees ongoing Facebook and Instagram posts that promote upcoming events and services at St. David’s and enables sharing of photos of parishioners at work in meetings or enjoying fellowship activities.
Follow Us!
Facebook: @saintdavidsradnor
Instagram: @stdavidschurchradnor
YouTube: @StDavidsEpiscopalChurchRadnor
Share St. David’s posts and tag St. David’s when you’re posting photos of you and your family at church events!
Public Relations
Communications plans and contacts are shared across ministries (St. David’s Fair, The Gift Shop, The Art Gallery, St. David’s Episcopal Day School, and others) to ensure that there is a coordinated flow of external publicity sent out from St. David’s to the local media.
A proactive calendar approach plan has been developed to increase coverage of St. David’s news, upcoming events, milestone celebrations, and feature articles in local newspapers, magazines, and electronic media outlets such as PATCH and Main Line Neighbors and local TV stations.
Internal Communications
The commission handles scheduling of “One Minute Ministry” talks during the announcements of the 9:15am worship service. As needed, the commission supports the St. David’s staff with their handling of parish newsletters, publications, brochures, postcards, and advertisements.
Photo Library
There are so many wonderful ministries here at St. David’s, and all documented photos and short videos will be used in:
- Social Media
- Presentations
- St. David’s website
- Internal and external printed publication and promotional materials
The form below makes it easy for ministries and parishioners to share photos and video clips with the staff (horizontal format please). All are encouraged to help build the photo library to document St. David’s activities and preserve them for the future!
Website
The commission provides input for the St. David’s website and plans to continue improvements by:
- Adding more photos and video content
- Easy volunteer registration
- Live streaming important events
- Easy access to sermons, documents, and photos
- Access to our church directory and parishioners’ personal financial statements