Newcomer Coffee
Sunday, December 15, after the 10:15 am service
New to St. Bart's (or perhaps have been here for a while but still feel new)? Join us for a casual meet the clergy coffee. We'll get to know one another, learn a little about St. Bart's and answer any questions you might have. Join us!
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ReGeneration:
A Contemporary Worship Service
Sunday, December 15, 4 p.m., Chapel
Join us for an evening of deepening our faith and relationship through praise music, prayer, Eucharist, and fellowship. This is an engaging service for people of all ages, especially families, children and youth, for whom we extend a special invite to attend.
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Christmas Shop - Final Day!
Sunday, December 15
Find gifts for the entire family and festive Christmas decorations for your home at St. Bart's Christmas Shop staffed and filled by the Thrift Shop. Visit the Christmas Shop in the former Art Gallery and Fr. Al's Nook before and after services every Sunday.
50% OFF THIS WEEKEND!
Enter the Christmas Drawing
which takes place at 12 p.m.
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DUE MONDAY!
Christmas Flower and Music Donations
Monday, December 16 final day to submit dedications
You can honor your loved ones on our Christmas Remembrance/Thanksgiving list by making an offering to support altar flowers or our music ministry. All donations and names are due to the church office by Monday, December 16 to be included in the Remembrance/Thanksgiving list printed in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day news insert. Contact
Lisa Saldamando
with questions.
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Serving Hope Advent Offering
Sundays in Advent, December 1, 8, 15, 22
This Season of Advent, we invite parishioners - individuals, families, or a group of friends - to
take one Serving Hope golden envelope home for the week and fill it with donations
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This offering funds St. Bart’s Outreach fund which was previously funded by proceeds from St. Bartholomew's Thrift Shop.
Here's how it works.
Take one of the twelve golden envelopes home for the week. Make a personal contribution and/or collect donations from family, friends and neighbors. Each envelope will contain Serving Hope bookmarks that you can present to anyone who makes a donation. Return the envelope at worship the following week. Our hope and prayer is that each envelope returned will have $500 to $1,000 in it, but any amount raised greatly impacts lives. This process continues each weekend in Advent with a goal of raising $24,000. Funds raised will be distributed in the first half of 2020 to our principle outreach partners.
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Get involved in your
faith community
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Your 2020 New Year's Resolution - Solved!
Become a Greeter, Usher or Bartmobile driver. St. Bart's can never offer too much hospitality. These welcoming ministries are so important to St. Bart's and all those to attend services and other events. Contact Beth Dean, bdean@stbartschurch.org, to make your New Year's resolution!
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SAVE THE DATE
Epiphany Open House
Sunday, January 5, 12-3 p.m.
Gather with other parishioners in the new year. Come to an Epiphany Open House at the McKone-Sweet’s home. Drop in as your schedule allows for fellowship and refreshments. All are welcome! See you there!
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Sermons Available Online and On the App!
Miss a service recently? Or maybe you'd like to reflect on the week's message? An audio version of the weekly sermon is available on the
St. Bart's website
(scroll to the bottom) and also on the St. Bartholomew's app (download in the App Store or from Google Play). If you're prefer to watch the sermon, you can find it on
St. Bart's Facebook
page, click Videos from the left menu.
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Explore your faith
at St. Bart's
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Spiritual Autobiography
Wednesday, January 15-February 12, 6-8 p.m.
Come explore how God has been at work in our lives in the small ways, the big ways…and the undiscovered ways. Each night begins with a shared meal before breaking into small groups to share our own spiritual stories. The series is open to all and is ideal for newcomers and long-time members alike and anyone looking to deepen their faith or meet new friends - many life-long friendships have formed from Spiritual Autobiography! No special knowledge or training needed just a desire to get to know one another, and God, a little better. Please register in the courtyard after services beginning December 15. If you have questions or wish to RSVP, contact the
Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas
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Revelation – Coming in January!
Wednesdays, January 15-May 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Revelation (known as the Apocalypse or insight) is one of the most engaging and disputed books of the Bible. It has inspired great works of art and music, and it has fed social upheaval and speculation about the coming end of the world. This course will ask what Revelation is, why it has played such a volatile role in Western culture, and how it continues to be meaningful to contemporary readers. All are welcome!
See the full description for the topic schedule
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Join a Small Group Bible Study
Women's Group
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Church Office
Men's Group
Fridays, 7:45-9 a.m., Church Office
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Sunday School
Sundays, 10:15 a.m., Education Building
Ages Pre K - 5th Grade
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Nursery Care Available
Sunday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Education Building
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Christmas Pageant
Calling all youth between 3 years old through 5th grade. Christmas Pageant Sign-ups begin on November 17. If your child would like to participate in the Christmas Pageant on December 24 at the 4 p.m. service, stop by the Children's Ministry table on Sunday or email
Maureen
. There's a part for everyone! We are looking for a baby Jesus (or 2 or 3). So let us know if your baby or grandbaby is a budding star.
Pageant practices are held on the following dates/times:
December 15 - during Sunday School
December 21 - 11:30 a.m., sanctuary for a full dress rehearsal
December 24 - arrive at church at 3 p.m. for the 4 p.m. service
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For all 6th-12th graders to explore our faith, have loads of fun, and help those less fortunate through service. CREW stands for Continuously Riding the Eternal Wave.
Youth CREW Wednesday
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Dinner, games, fellowship, and faith formation.
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Blue Christmas Services
Wednesday, December 18, 12 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Blue Christmas is a quiet and reflective service which acknowledges the sharpness of the pain of grief and the heaviness of the season of Christmas for so many people. Join us no matter your mood, need or desires. We are all in need of healing grace and can be vessels of healing grace for others. We encourage you to invite someone to join you.
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Festival of Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 22, 12 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Join the choirs and musical ensembles of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church for an afternoon of Christmas lessons and carol-singing as we open our hearts to the Christmas season, in a community-wide event for all ages. Featuring carols both traditional and modern.
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Volunteer at
St. Bart's and in
the community
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Joy to the World Luncheon
Tuesday, December 24, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Mark’s in City Heights
Once again this year, St. Bart’s will be partnering with St. Mark's in City Heights to provide and serve a sit down Christmas feast to our homeless friends living in that area. If you can help provide some of the meal or help us serve on Christmas Eve morning, please contact Christine Cowart,
Cowartcj@yahoo.com
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Interfaith Rotational Shelter
January 18-25, 2020
St. Bart's will welcome guests through the Interfaith Rotational Shelter Program, 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. There are many opportunities to share our St. Bart’s hospitality, including making a dinner, serving as an evening or overnight host, providing transportation to or from the RB Transit Center or doing a load of laundry. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please sign up in the courtyard on Sunday or online
https://bit.ly/336AA9j
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Feeding San Diego at St. Bart's
Sundays, 2 p.m.-until food is gone
Feeding San Diego at St. Bart's welcomes everyone who is struggling with hunger - children, families, seniors, immigrants, employed or underemployed - with no forms to fill out an income requirement to prove. All are welcome - no exceptions. Please tell your friends and neighbors. Volunteer today, visit
stbartschurch.org/feedingsd
or contact
feedingpeople@stbartschurch.org
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Interfaith Outreach Opportunities Available
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Sundays, 4-6 p.m.
Next open dates: December 15 & 29
Individuals, couples, families, and friends welcome to serve.
Interfaith’s Recovery Center in Escondido needs volunteers to help the cook prepare and serve dinner to its residents. The Center provides a safe place for homeless and low-income individuals to recover from drug and alcohol abuse in a long-term residential setting. St. Bart’s has committed to sending 2-3 people twice a month for this critical community program. Contact
Jill Henderson
for more information regarding this and other Interfaith needs, 760-807-8445. Sign ups on the SERVE table on the patio.
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Have Your House Blessed
Your St. Bart’s clergy are available to come to your home for a house blessing. Whether you have a new home or have lived there for many years, House Blessings are an ancient practice that is making a comeback in today’s church. Plus, it’s a great excuse to throw a little party for your friends and add a little church to your neighborhood! Contact
Beth Dean
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Get St. Bart's App!
Stay connected with St. Bart's
every where you go! The app is available on mobile devices. Search St. Bartholomew's to download it from the App Store or Google Play today! This weekend at worship try using the service bulletin from your mobile device. Contact
Kristeen Evans
if you have questions about the app.
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