MAY 26, 2023 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG

A Word from the Clergy

Ascensiontide

by the Reverend Zack Nyein, Senior Associate Rector


This Sunday, Christians everywhere will celebrate Pentecost, which commemorates the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church. But for a few more hours, we remain in the mini-season of “Ascensiontide,” the ten days of waiting, worshiping, and wondering between Christ’s return to heaven and the Holy Spirit's descent on earth.

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The Day of Pentecost:

Whitsunday, May 28


Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm. The Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar, preaches at all services.


If you speak a language other than English, participate in our reading of The Pentecost Story in different languages at the 9 am and 11 am services. Learn more.  


Join us online at 11 am. Download our service leaflet to follow along with us as we live stream Sunday morning worship from the church via our website, Facebook and YouTube.



The Forum

Sunday, May 28 at 10 am


Faith and Activism: Energizing Young Adults in The Episcopal Church


Evangeline Warren, who grew up at St. Bart’s, talks about the emerging role of young adults within the Episcopal Church. Evangeline, the daughter of Mary Abraham and Rob Radtke, is currently working towards her Ph.D. in sociology at Ohio State University and is an active lay leader at the parish, diocesan, and church-wide levels.


Please post your questions for our speaker in the YouTube or Facebook comments or email the Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar. Join us online or in person in the Great Hall.



Children, Youth, and Family Ministries


In lieu of a nursery and children’s programming this holiday weekend, our carpeted play area with activity bags and books for children is available under the front-right balcony of the church, allowing families to be in the service together. Rocking chairs are available for pregnant women and parents of infants. We encourage you to take advantage of this space during worship. Regular programming returns next Sunday with StoryMakers at 10 am and Kids’ Church at 11 am, as well as a Children, Youth, and Families picnic in Central Park. Learn more at stbarts.org/kids.

Bold in Asking, Joyful in Sharing


Bill Rowe and Kari Parks, 2023 Pledge Campaign Co-Chairs, are pleased to share the news that as of April 30th, this church has increased the number of pledges received by 27%! Are you a pledger? Click here to make your pledge. Click here to learn more about how to make your gift to St. Bart’s. If you make a one-time gift, help us be responsible stewards of our resources by making your gift or pledge by 6/30. Your 2023 gift ensures that our ministries thrive and our stewardship practices are strong.

Click here for a complete list of Community Groups

and activities after church this Sunday.


Coffee Hour on the Great Terrace

Sunday, May 28, after the 11 am service


Please join us on the Great Terrace for a Festive Coffee Hour sponsored by the Hospitality Committee.



Welcome to our New Bishop Coadjutor


Last week, St. Bart's was proud to serve as the venue for a Consecration Eve Dinner for our new Bishop Coadjutor of The Episcopal Diocese of New York, the Right Reverend Matthew Heyd. Members and clergy from St. Bart's also participated in the Ordination and Consecration liturgy the following day at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Click to see a photo gallery.


 

Update from St. Bart’s Pilgrims


Thanks to Bailey Regan for sharing photos from the second week of St. Bart's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

St. Bart’s Mosaic Society


A legacy speaks not of how we die, but how we live.

Your legacy gift is an expression of gratitude and thanks to God for all that has been given. To join the Mosaic Society, contact stewardship@stbarts.org or 212-378-0278. Members are invited to our annual luncheon celebration on June 7 with guest speaker, the Reverend Canon Buddy Stallings.

Blessing of the Pride Flag and Opening Pride Month Reception at Imagine Worship 

Thursday, June 1 at 7 pm


Join us for Imagine Worship at 7 pm, which will include the annual blessing of the Pride flag at the conclusion of the service. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a festive reception with food and drink in the back of the church. All are welcome! Learn more about Pride month at St. Bart's.

The Forum

Sunday, June 4 at 10 am


Saved by the City: Religion through the Lens of New York


Roxanne Stone and Katelyn Beaty, co-hosts of the podcast Saved by the City, both grew up in white evangelical America and now live in New York City. Together they examine Christianity, evangelicalism, and other religious topics from the perspective of their new home.

Summer Reception on the Third Floor Terrace

Tuesday, June 6 from 6 to 8 pm


Please join Vestry Members Joe Bessey, Bill Fry, David Hilder, Miriam Schneider, Craig Simmons and Robert Watson for a reception on Tuesday, June 6, from 6-8 pm, room 33 and terrace of the Community House at St. Bart's. Enter at 109 East 50th Street. RSVP here. (Those who wish to attend the 7:30 pm concert in the Church are welcome to leave a little earlier.)

A Hymn to St. Cecilia: Music of Bach & Britten

Tuesday, June 6 at 7:30 pm


Join St. Bartholomew’s Choir for a concert whose subject is the celebration of music itself by two of its most inventive creators: Britten and Bach. The program will include Bach’s motets Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225, and Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226. Tickets and more information at mmpaf.org.

National Anthems

Wednesdays, June 7-July 25, 7-8 pm via Zoom


As we approach the observances of Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4), The Reverend Peter Thompson leads an exploration of Lift Every Voice and Sing (the Black National Anthem) and The Star-Spangled Banner (the National Anthem of the United States of America), drawing on the books May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem by Imani Perry and O Say Can You Hear? A Cultural Biography of The Star-Spangled Banner by Mark Clague. Register here.

St. Bart’s Summer Camp

June 5–August 11


St. Bart's Summer Camp offers programs for Ages 2–6 every week! Campers enjoy activities including sports in the full-sized gymnasium, outdoor play on the rooftop, arts and crafts, dance and movement! Learn more and register here.



Ongoing Opportunities


Click here for our calendar of ongoing classes and opportunities.



The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day 

Holy Eucharist at 11 am, May 21, 2023



The Sermon from the Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day 

The Reverend Canon Stephanie Spellers, Assisting Priest



The Forum on May 21

Our Church in Iraq




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