JULY 15, 2022 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG | | |
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A Word from the Clergy
“Joining the Spirit’s Movement”
By the Reverend Canon Stephanie Spellers, Assisting Priest
I’ve just returned from our church’s 80th General Convention in Baltimore, surely one of the most unusual in history.
General Convention is the triennial (every three years) gathering of The Episcopal Church’s top elected leaders from all 109 dioceses in the U.S. and more than a dozen other countries. A faithful, energized and somewhat geeky mix of lay people, clergy and bishops come together to set the program and policy direction for the church, in a context filled with worship, prayer, learning, fellowship and strategic networking.
Not this time.
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The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 17, 2022
Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm.
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 on our website, Facebook and YouTube. Join our Virtual Sermon Talkback at 12:30 pm.
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The Forum: New Approaches to Autism and Neurodiversity
Sunday, July 17 at 10 am
Hospital chaplain Zachary Fletcher shares new and liberative ways of understanding autism and neurodiversity, including through the lens of Christian spirituality.
Join us in person in the Great Hall or online. Please post your questions for our speaker on the YouTube or Facebook comments section or email the Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar, at pthompson@stbarts.org.
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2022 Stewardship
Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake.
—Deuteronomy 15:10
Friends in Christ, have you made your 2022 pledge? Your pledge to the annual St. Bart’s Stewardship Campaign funds our essential and vibrant ministries. From Christian education and community to music and outreach to our sacred worship space and landmark campus—all is made possible by your generous gifts. This life-changing ministry is stronger, more vibrant, and has a greater reach, because of your generosity. Thank you.
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Faith in Action Opportunity:
Reclaim our Vote Postcard Writing Summit
Sunday, July 17 in the Great Hall, 12:30-1:30 pm
Join us after church on Sunday, July 17 when a group from St. Bart's will write postcards for Reclaim Our Vote. Reclaim Our Vote is a non-partisan organization whose mission is to empower under-represented and under-served voters to fully participate in elections, especially in states that have legislated barriers to voting. Postcards, materials, and instructions will be provided. All ages are welcome and no pre-registration is required. Questions? Contact the Rev. Zack Nyein.
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Imagining Mary Magdalene
Tuesdays, July 26 and August 2, 7-8 pm
Mary Magdalene was the first witness to the Resurrection and has been called the Apostle to the Apostles. Yet from the earliest days of the Church, she has been the subject of confusion and controversy. In this two-class series, we will explore how Mary Magdalene’s story has been invented and reinvented, and how she has been represented—and misrepresented—from the Gospels to The Da Vinci Code.
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The Stories of St. Bart's
Wednesdays, June 15-August 24, 7-8 pm
Longtime members of St. Bart’s reflect on important moments in the life of our community. Each week will feature a different parishioner who has attended for 30 years or more. Recordings of the sessions will be placed in the parish archives so that future generations may learn and benefit from the stories that are told. All are welcome to attend, including those who moved away many years ago! Our guest next week will be parishioner Gerry Guild.
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Theology and Television
Thursdays, July 7-August 11, 7-8 pm
Theology and Television returns with the story of Ted Lasso, an affable American football coach who travels to England to take on an English soccer team, spreading his cheer and charm along the way. Click here to register.
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20s/30s Thursday Happy Hours
Thursdays through September 1 from 5 to 6:30 pm
Join Peter, Zack, and other members of our 20s/30s group for drinks at Inside Park on Thursdays throughout the summer.
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Sacred Sites Open House
Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
St. Bart’s will again participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House, an annual event whereby places of worship and other holy spaces open their doors to the public. Saturday, July 23, 10 am 4 pm (tours and organ demos), and Sunday, July 24, 12:30-4 pm (tours). Learn more.
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The Forum
Sunday, July 24 at 10 am
Disability in the Body of Christ
St. Bart’s parishioner and accessibility consultant Janina Sajka reflects on how the Church can become a more welcoming place for people with disabilities.
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St. Bartholomew’s Choristers
Resuming Fall 2022
Do you know a child that loves to sing? St. Bartholomew’s Choristers is inviting participants for the next choral season, beginning in Fall 2022. The choristers rehearse twice weekly in preparation for regular services and occasional performances. Among other skills, the program emphasizes healthy vocal development, music education, teamwork, and leadership. St. Bartholomew’s Choristers, an auditioned ensemble, is open to children of all backgrounds, ages eighteen and under. To schedule an introductory session, contact Alexander Pattavina.
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Join the St. Bart's Players
Our very own Community Theatre company, the St. Barts Players, is back on the boards and looking for all those interested in playing onstage and off! Members of all ages and skill levels can enjoy performance opportunities and social activities throughout the year. You also can get involved on stage or behind the scenes in our spring and fall mainstage productions. Learn more.
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Ongoing Opportunities
Weekly Bible Study: Wednesdays at 1 pm.
St. Bart’s Night Prayer: Each weekday evening at 8:30 pm via Zoom.
Centering Prayer: Fridays at 9 am.
Forward Together: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 6 pm. A support group for people who are experiencing job insecurity.
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St. Bart's Community Preschool News
St. Bart's Preschool is very happy to announce that Playgroup will resume for the 2022-2023 school year! The Playgroup provides a time and place for toddlers to gather with a parent or caregiver for their first school experience. Enrollment into Playgroup is on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited! Please visit our website for more information or contact Mary Ponce at 212-378-0238 or mponce@stbarts.org.
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Halfway through Summer Camp
Summer at St. Bart's has 5 weeks left! Did you join in on the summer fun? Don't miss your chance for summer fun for ages 2-6. Campers swim daily, enjoy playing on the rooftop playground, sports in our full-sized gymnasium, arts and crafts, and more. Learn more.
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Congratulations to our own Tivaun Cooper on his election to the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church is an elected body representing the whole church. In the three years between General Conventions, the Executive Council meets quarterly. The Executive Council has the duty to carry out programs and policies adopted by General Convention and to oversee the ministry and mission of The Episcopal Church. The Executive Council is comprised of twenty members elected by General Convention (four bishops, four priests or deacons, and twelve lay leaders) and eighteen members elected by Episcopal provinces.
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