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Our Mission:
We are called to be disciples of Christ,
revealing His Life, Love and Light to the World.
Our Vision:
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is a radically welcoming, inclusive faith family - sharing and teaching the love of Jesus Christ through our worship, actions and outreach: transforming ourselves and the world.
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Sunday Lectionary
October 22 & 23
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St. Bart's Great Music Series
 Sunday, October 23, 4 p.m.
Greater San Diego Music Coterie, directed by Dr. Angela Yeung, presents an afternoon of music for orchestra and chorus performed by the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, with the finale of Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, featuring Tina Chong, piano. We hope you'll join us for our first Great Music Series concert of 2016-2017.
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Each Sunday, St. Bart's Forum offers interesting and often timely topics, guest speakers, and a chance to explore the corners of our faith and the issues of the day. Join us for an always stimulating conversation. ALL WELCOME!
THIS SUNDAY: Life in the Flow - Giving as a Spiritual Practice
Sunday, October 23, 9 a.m., South Parish Hall
In the Gospels, Jesus talked about money more than prayer, more than worship, and more than even love! Henri Nouwen said that when rooted in relatedness and motivated by the Spirit of God, giving can be as much a spiritual practice as  preaching a sermon, entering a time of prayer, visiting the sick, or feeding the hungry. Join Rev. Chris Harris as we have some fun exploring the role that spiritual practices play in our relationship with God, and how we can apply these same principles to our giving in a way that can be both liberating and life-giving.
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Putting the Hallow Back in Halloween
Devils and Demons in the 21st Century
Sunday, October 30, 9 a.m., South Parish Hall
On October 31 (the 499th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation this year), our so-called "Christian Nation" will temporarily descend into a fun celebration of all things ghoulish and grotesque. C.S. Lewis once wrote: "There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors, and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight."
So, what are we to make of the devil and demons in scripture? Can we explain them away using modern science and psychiatry? How should such matters figure in our understanding of Scripture (especially the Gospels), and our theology today? Join us for an info-taining forum on this timely topic on the Eve of Halloween.
David Moseley, Ph.D. is Director of Global Education and Teaches Religious Studies, Ethics & Philosophy at The Bishop's School, La Jolla. Dr. Moseley holds undergraduate and graduate Degrees in Law, Theology and Philosophy from Oxford University; and a Doctorate in Theology from Cambridge University. Dr. Moseley taught Theology and Biblical Studies at the University of San Diego for 16 years and is a member of the Faculty of the San Diego Diocesan School for Ministry; and Teaches Adult Education Classes throughout the County.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
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Diocesan Youth at Convention
 November 11-13, St. Margaret's Palm Desert
All youth grades 6-12 are invited to be a part of this year's Diocesan Convention November 11-13 at St. Margaret's in Palm Desert with a special "youth track". Cost is $45 and registration is open through October 19 and includes a two-night hotel stay in Palm Desert and six meals, including a Thursday evening pizza party and the Picnic Under the Stars barbeque on Saturday night featuring animals from Living Desert! Register online today. Only 32 spots are available, so register as soon as possible.
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Brown Bag & Bingo
 Monday, October 24, 11 a.m.
Bring a friend, your lunch and your luck to our next Saints Alive! Brown Bag & Bingo. Join others for fellowship and fun! If you can't make it in September, mark your calendar for the 4th Monday of every month. Questions? Contact
Cathie Roy with questions.
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Richard Lederer's
FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT OUR PRESIDENTS
 Wednesday, October 26, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
San Diego Union
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Tribune
history quizmaster and language columnist RICHARD LEDERER will offer a treasury of insights into the feats, fates, families, foibles, and firsts of our American presidents, including the patterns of their elections. His column, "Lederer on Language,"
appears in the San Diego Union
-Tribune
. A book signing will follow the program.
 Richard Lederer is the author of more than
4
0 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current books, Amazing Words, Lederer on Language, and Monsters Unchained! Dr. Lederer's column "Lederer on Language" appears weekly in the San Diego Union-Tribune, and he is a founding co-host of "A Way With Words" on KPBS Public Radio. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel winner.
*NOTE: This presentation replaces Rev. Bill's The Story class this week.*
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Sunday Lectionary
October 29 & 30
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Bring Your Little Goblins (and Batmans and Elsas) to Truck or Treat at St. Bart's
Sunday, October 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Parking Lot
A safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween! Join us in the parking lot on Oct. 30th for our 8th annual Trunk or Treat celebration. Decorate your car before having fun trick-or-treating from car to car. Plenty of treats, games, and crafts to keep everyone entertained until everyone votes for Best, Cutest, and Funniest cars. Perfect for ALL ages.
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All Saint's Day Service
 Tuesday, November 1, 7 p.m.
Join the community of St. Bartholomew's in celebrating the saints in our lives, living and deceased, in this Eucharistic liturgy with the ensemble setting of John Rutter's Requiem. To include the names of your deceased loved ones in the service bulletin, call the church office, 858-487-2159, or send us an email.
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Bring Photos of the Saints in Your Life
 Saturday, October 29 through
Tuesday, November 1
St. Bart's will celebrate the saints in your life, both living and deceased, at the All Saints' Day service on November 1 and also at services on November 4 and 5. We invite you to place photo of the saints in your life, living or deceased, at the altar beginning Saturday, October, 29 through All Saints' Day on Tuesday, November 1.
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Choral Evensong
 Sunday, November 6, 4 p.m.
Come celebrate the close of day with Choral Evensong, a service of prayers, readings, and song for the evening featuring St. Bartholomew's parish choir and the music of C.V. Stanford, James Whitbourn and Moses Hogan.
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Election Day Communion
Tuesday, November 8, 12 p.m.
Our love of God, and each other, is bigger than any political party. Come to Election Day Communion to pray, reflect, and witness the reconciling love of Christ. Invite your friends to this ecumenical service!
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Lunch & Learn: Estate Planning for the Rest of Us
Wednesday, November 9, 12 p.m., Conference Room
Estate planning is for everyone - no matter your age or the size of your estate. Timothy Jobe, Registered Investment Advisor, Principal of MKT Advisors of Escondido, will explain estate planning terms such as Bequest, Income Trust, Beneficiary Designation, Tax Exclusion, Property Transfers, Transfer Taxes, Special Needs Trust and Power of Attorney for Health Care. Free lunch provided to those who RSVP to Chris Harris.
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A Celebration of Life: Wilbur Schindler
 Friday, October 21, 1 p.m.
St. Bart's will celebrate the life of Wilbur (Bill) Schindler, February
27, 1916 - September 22, 2016, this Friday.
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Interfaith Rotational Shelter
November 28-December 3
St. Bart's will welcome guests through the rotational shelter for the week of November 28-December 3. The Rotational Shelter is an emergency, nighttime shelter program utilizing area congregations of faith to house, feed and care for 12-15 men, women and children throughout the county. Entrance to the shelter is obtained through screening by case management agencies. We will also hosting another week in February.
If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact [email protected] or sign up after church services the weekends of October 22/23 and 27/30.
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Pastoral Emergencies
Clergy is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for pastoral care. If you have a pastoral emergency, call 858-487-2159, then press 2 to be connected to the clergy person on call.
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