Transformational Moment
In this moment of significant recovery from the pandemic, many of us are sensing that we have an opportunity to defy the recent pattern of collective anxiety. There is an emerging optimism shared by the wardens, vestry and your rector alike. At the vestry meeting on Tuesday night, decisions were made to make the wearing of masks in church optional and to gradually reintroduce congregational singing, starting next Sunday. Other Covid protocols will remain in place during this time of transition. Please review them here, as they will be subject to change over the coming weeks and months.
I am confident that we, as a congregation, will adapt and change, reaffirming our faith-filled lives in creative new ways. For example, last Sunday night, 20 youth members from St. B’s and IPC met for the kickoff of our brand-new youth program. Apart from the joy of gathering a significant number of our young people together, I am hopeful that the decline in the individual capacity of our respective churches gives us the perfect opportunity to let go of whatever held us back from this and other joint-church (ad)ventures in the past.
So, let us embrace the changes we need to make in this moment, knowing that the church will not be the same 10 years from now; and, at the same time, recognize that we are well positioned to live in the kind of thriving, faith community we would like to see in five, 10 or 15 years time.
Onward in Hope,
Gareth+
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THIS SUNDAY
8:00AM Worship
in the Main Sanctuary
10:00AM Worship
in-person or online
Sunday School during 10AM Worship, as well as Nursery Care.
Coffee Hour to follow 10AM service.
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Masks are now optional. We strongly encourage attendees to be vaccinated. COVID protocols.
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Sunday School
Children will meet in the parish hall at 10:00AM worship and then join the service after their lesson. Masks are now optional.
10:00AM in Colwell Hall
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St.B's/IPCYouth Group
Weekly youth group meetings are on Sundays 5:00-6:30PM alternating between the High Schoolers one week and the Middle Schoolers the next. For the remainder of the month of March, meetings will be held at St. B’s, and then held at IPC for the month of April, alternating venues on a monthly basis.
This Sunday
March 13, 5:00-6:30PM
High School Youth Group
St. B's Colwell Hall
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Holy Week Worship with Neighbors
Maundy Thursday, April 14, 7:30PM at Irvington Presbyterian Church
Good Friday, April 15, 7:30PM at Aldersgate Methodist Church
Worship at St. Barnabas
Palm Sunday Service, April 10, 10:00AM
Easter Day, April 17 at 8:00AM and 10:00AM
Details to follow regarding Easter egg hunt.
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Barbara C. Harris, Bishop Suffragan, Massachusetts |
“I would like to see the church come to some better understanding of what it means to be an inclusive fellowship, how to more fully exhibit the love of Christ in the world.” – Bishop Barbara Harris |
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In honor of Women's History Month, we acknowledge the historic role of Bishop Barbara C. Harris in the Episcopal Church. Harris served as a crucifer at the ordination of the first 11 women priests in 1974 at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, a moment that deepened her involvement in the church. She was ordained a deacon in 1979 and a priest one year later.
Having been an ardent civil rights advocate, who’d marched with Dr. King in Selma, she carried her passion for social justice into her work and became known in the Anglican community for her powerful words in the progressive Episcopal magazine, The Witness. In 1988, she was ordained as the first Episcopal female bishop. At the most recent Diocesan convention, a resolution was passed to support her elevation to the status of a saint and to include her commemoration in the annual Episcopal calendar on March 13, the day of her death at age 89 in 2020.
As the St. Barnabas Diversity & Inclusion Committee works to make St. Barnabas a welcoming and inclusive place for all, we turn to trailblazers like Bishop Harris for inspiration.
By Susan Brunenavs, Diversity Committee member
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Ukraine - How You Can Help
By Janet Wynn
During the announcements at church last Sunday, I mentioned that my husband Roger’s family is from Ukraine, and we have been asked about how to help. There are a number of groups organizing to provide assistance to the Ukrainians. We encourage you to provide assistance in whatever form is comfortable for you. The listing HERE may be of help.
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Freaky Friday
Coming this weekend to the Irvington High School Campus Theatre!
This fun musical comedy includes St. Barnabas youth members, Josie Dring and Ellie Knudson.
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Kayaking with Orcas
Exciting News! Parishioner Dorothy Maillet's latest article, "Kayaking with Orcas near Orcas Island, Washington: An Unexpected Adventure" has been published by Go World Travel Magazine.
To read the article, click HERE.
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Hymnals for St. Bs
If you would like to dedicate a copy of the hymnal, Lift Every Voice and Sing, in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special event such as a wedding, anniversary, or baptism, you are welcome to take this opportunity to do so. The hymnal dedications are $25 per copy and will be printed on bookplates inside the cover of each book. Click HERE to purchase a copy.
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Women’s Group
Fran Bean Evans leads this group on the second and fourth Wednesdays (usually!) of each month. All welcome! Contact Fran with questions.
Next Meeting is
Wednesday, March 23
10:45AM -12:00PM
Remote Event
Meeting ID: 336 690 2686
Passcode: 10533
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Connected Parenting
Save the Date!
Sunday, March 20 in the afternoon
More details to come.
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Adult Formation
Reading the New
Testament
Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Online Class
Meeting ID: 336 690 2686
Passcode: 10533
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Book Group
The Saint Barnabas Book Group will meet on Tuesday, March 22, by Zoom, at 7:30PM to discuss "Matrix" by Lauren Groff.
All are welcome to any meeting. If you would like the Zoom link, would like to be added to the Book Group email list, or have any questions, please contact Lea Carmichael Richardson.
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Clothing Sale Grant Form
Last week for grant requests for proceeds from the 2021 Clothing Sale! The St. Barnabas Clothing Sale Outreach program is designed specifically to extend the charitable outreach of our parishioners, so we solicit requests from our faith community for worthy non-profit (501c3) organizations that benefit the local community. In order to be eligible for grant consideration, at least one St. Barnabas parishioner must volunteer or be connected to your organization. Further, the requested grant (most grants are between $500 and $1,500, rarely more than $5,000) must have a meaningful impact on the community your program serves. We believe that God desires and delights in human flourishing, hence our desire to pour the proceeds of our clothing sales back into the community.
Deadline: email completed application no later than this Sunday, March 13, 2022 to Hanna Gyory or drop it with Sue Stanley at the church office. Sue will keep a binder of all the grant requests.
Decision: Grant application decisions will be made by the Grant Committee
Next Wednesday, March 16 and disbursed in March.
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Share Thoughts on a
New Bishop
The Committee to Elect a Bishop invites you to share their thoughts on
- the characteristics and qualities for the next Bishop
- the major priorities of the DioNY.
All responses will only be shared with members of the Committee to Elect a Bishop.Click HERE to complete this form by March 14.
You may also attend one of 7 Listening Lent Sessions online. Register Here.
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Giving
Please continue to make your pledges or contributions.
Online payments may be made HERE, or on our website under the "Give" section, or by mail.
If you would like to contribute stock or wire funds, contact Cynthia Ferguson at (914) 922-1921.
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Contact
To schedule a meeting with the rector, call the Parish Office at (914) 591-8194 or email Sue Stanley. The rector's Sabbath (day off) is Monday.
For pastoral emergencies, call the Rev. Gareth Evans at (617) 930-3728.
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