APRIL 19, 2024 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG | | |
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Slow Art and Sacred Looking
by the Reverend Meredith E. Ward, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care
Back in my art gallery days, I spent many pleasant hours with visitors just sitting and talking in front of a work of art. If we sat together long enough, the conversation would inevitably wander from discussing the painting to talking about other things. Yet even as we were chatting, the art would be sitting in front of us exerting its presence, seeping into our consciousness, its subtler details slowly emerging, and often changing the way we saw the work.
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The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 21
Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm
The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, Rector, will preach at 11 am and 9 am, and the Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar, will preach at 8 am and 5 pm.
Join us online at 11 am. Download our service leaflet to follow along as we livestream from the church via our website, Facebook, and YouTube.
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The Forum
Sunday, April 21 at 10 am
God’s Ghostwriters: Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible
Candida Moss, the Cadbury Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham (UK), discusses her new book about the role of enslaved people in the making of Christianity and its scriptures.
Please post your questions in the comments section on Facebook or YouTube, or email the Reverend Peter D. Thompson at pthompson@stbarts.org.
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Concert with Apple Hill String Quartet
Sunday, April 21 at 2:30 pm
The Apple Hill String Quartet are the Artistic Directors and resident musicians at the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, winner of the CMAcclaim award from Chamber Music America. Their program will feature music of LGBTQIA composers Jennifer Higdon, Yaz Lancaster, Arthur Russell (arr. Mike Kelley), and Samuel Barber. Tickets at mmpaf.org.
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With Hearts and Hands and Voices
St. Bart’s welcomes members, seekers, and visitors to participate in a rich tradition of musical offerings.
Your gift to With Hearts and Hands and Voices will support all the ways that sacred music brings us together and inspires us. Make a gift online at stbarts.org/givenow and select Gift Designation: Sacred Music Campaign, or include on the check memo. Our goal is to raise $65,000 by the close of the campaign on Sunday, May 5 when we will cap off the campaign and celebrate our continued support of great music with a festive coffee hour with the choirs. Listen to Wil Yates speak about what inspires him to give at St. Bart’s.
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Click here for a complete list of
Community Groups and activities after church this Sunday.
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Pilgrims and Pathfinders Retreat
Friday, April 26, 6 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday, April 27, 9 am to 6 pm
Join us for the Pilgrims and Pathfinders Retreat! Retreat offerings will include a tour of the church and Crossroads, shared meals and music, and engaging panel discussions. While we especially hope that our virtual worshippers and Pathfinders attendees will participate, the retreat is open to all. Advance registration is required. Register here, or email bregan@stbarts.org for more information.
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Easter Triumph, Easter Joy: The Music of the Easter Season
Tuesdays through May 14, 7–8 pm, via Zoom
The clergy and staff of St. Bart’s explore some of the most beloved music associated with the Easter season. On Tuesday, April 23, Olivia Sue Greene looks at George Frederic Handel’s masterpiece Messiah. Learn more and register here.
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Earth Stations of the Cross
Wednesdays, April 17 & 24, 6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom
Allegra Lovejoy, who for a decade has worked at the intersection of faith and the environment, leads a two-session contemplative study of our society’s relationship with our planet and our Christian call to planetary stewardship. Register here.
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Learning Liberation: Prayer, Study, and Action for Social Justice
Thursday April 25 and May 9, 6-7 pm, in the chapel
Join us for a two-part viewing of David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet as part of our Earth Month programming. Attenborough, renowned broadcaster, recounts his life, and the evolutionary history of life on Earth, to grieve the loss of wild places and offer a vision for the future. Snacks will be provided! Learn more about Learning Liberation here - no registration required.
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Imagine Worship NYC: Spring 2024
Thursdays at 7 pm, in the church
Join us for a casual, contemporary, and inclusive candle-lit service with soulful original music led by Artist-in-Residence Mark Miller, followed by food and hospitality. On Thursday, May 9, Bishop Rob Wright of Atlanta, gospel artist Jason McGee and friends from across the country visiting New York City for the 2024 Episcopal Young Clergy (40 and Under) Gathering will be with us for an Ascension Day Celebration. Learn more.
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The Forum
Sunday, April 28 at 10 am
The Right Reverend Allen K. Shin, Bishop Suffragan, Episcopal Diocese of New York
On the occasion of our annual bishop's visitation, The Right Reverend Allen Shin reflects on the mission of the Church as it faces the challenges and opportunities of the present moment.
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Sacred Looking
April 30 and May 1 at 5:30 pm via Zoom
Join the Reverend Meredith Ward and Rabbi Sarah Berman to explore art through the lens of faith. This two-part series focuses on the themes of creation, sacrifice, home, and love. Serving as a virtual adaptation of our previous Sacred Learning program, we extend a special invitation to those who couldn't attend the initial session earlier this year. Register here.
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Paolo Bordignon Harpsichord Recital
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 pm
This program will include Handel’s Suite in E major (with the Harmonious Blacksmith Variations), a few handfuls of Scarlatti’s 555 Sonatas for harpsichord, and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, a tour-de-force of the Baroque repertoire and the first keyboard concerto in history. Tickets at mmpaf.org.
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Faith in Action Celebrating Earth Month: St. Bart’s Community Cookbook Project
As we celebrate Earth Day this month, we invite you to submit your favorite recipes to an Earth-friendly community cookbook. We encourage all recipes that feature an environmentally friendly spin whether that be a fully plant based entrée (say, cauliflower shawarma) or a simple lower carbon swap (beef stroganoff that substitutes half of the beef for chicken). The cookbook will be made available online later this spring. Learn more and submit a recipe here.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
Friday, May 3 at 6:30 pm
Join the rest of the parish for an outing to the Staten Island FerryHawks Home Opener. Tickets are $12 per person, plus a discounted price for food vouchers and baseball caps, a free rally towel and our name on the scoreboard! It’s an easy walk from the Staten Island ferry to the ballpark. More information here.
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Explore Class for Newcomers
Wednesdays, May 8, 15, and 22 at 7 pm, via Zoom
This three-week series is offered seasonally for newcomers. It offers an introduction to the Episcopal Church and an orientation to our community. This is a great next step for anyone curious about the church or looking to get involved. All are welcome! Register at stbarts.org/explore.
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The Mosaic Society
St. Bart’s established the Mosaic Society in 1997 to recognize and thank members and friends who have included St. Bart’s in their estate plans. To learn about making a planned gift to St. Bart’s and how you can arrange support for the future witness for Christ in this place visit the website and contact Jama Toung at jtoung@stbarts.org or 212-378-0278. The Mosaic Society will gather June 6th for its annual celebration of current and new members.
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2024 Pledge Campaign
I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11
The 2024 pledge campaign continues! We have received 302 pledges and over $1.1M pledged to date. Your pledge to St. Bart’s makes a difference and your participation matters. Place your completed pledge card in the mail or visit stbarts.org/pledge. Many supporters give stock, grants from Donor Advised Funds, or make Qualified Charitable Donations. Learn more at stbarts.org/ways-to-give
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