
Fr. Dave Blank began his tenure as the interim rector at St. David’s on Nov. 28, 2021.
Known as Pastor Dave in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, he is a native of western Pennsylvania. He has been an ordained minister for more than 30 years serving congregations in northwestern Pennsylvania and upstate New York, as well as Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids and, most recently, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids.
During his pastoral tenure, Father Dave was also a full-time chaplain for LutheranCare, a long-term care facility located in Clinton, N.Y. He is a graduate of Thiel College in Greenville, Penn., and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Penn. His ministry centers on Word and Sacrament, teaching, equipping the laity for service and leadership. He is also interested in ecumenism and Celtic Spirituality.
Father Dave is married to Judith M. Cole, a native of Buffalo and an artist. He is a father and grandpa. His hobbies include winemaking and Lionel trains.
Father Dave is typically at the church Sunday through Wednesday. Tentative office hours are:
- Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Monday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Note these hours are subject to change. If you would like to meet with Father Dave, it is recommended that you make an appointment. Father Dave may be reached at: fr.dave@stdavidslansing.org
From Father Dave’s Desk
- From Fr. Dave’s Desk for March 19, 2023Grace and peace to you from God our Father/Mother and the Lord Jesus Christ. A few years ago, Judy and I attended the Paul McCartney concert at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. There along with 11,000 others, we heardContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for March 19, 2023”
- From Fr. Dave’s Desk for March 10, 2023Dear Friends in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father/Mother and the Lord Jesus Christ. Below please find something that is a little fun – a hymn to remind you to “spring forward.” Blessings, Fr. Dave+
- From Fr. Dave’s Desk for Feb. 18, 2023Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Michigan State University – Please join me in prayer for the community at Michigan State University in East Lansing following the awful event of another mass shooting. We pray for the families ofContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for Feb. 18, 2023”
- From Fr. Dave’s Desk for Jan. 13, 2023January 18 through the 25th marks the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The week begins with the Confession of St. Peter (Jan 18) and concludes with the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan 25). Here is the theme for this year’s WPCU: “DoContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for Jan. 13, 2023”
- From Fr. Dave’s Desk for Jan. 6, 2023Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Happy 12th Night! Today marks the last day of the Christmas season. Customs are varied regarding this last day of Christmas. People celebrate with food and drink, exchange gifts andContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for Jan. 6, 2023”