SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG | | |
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A Word from the Clergy
Imagine Worship
By the Reverend Zack Nyein, Senior Associate Rector
I want to invite you to the Imagine Worship NYC gathering at St. Bart's this coming Monday, October 3 at 7 pm, a service of Holy Eucharist in the round, embracing modern musical styles and audio/visual technology in the context of Episcopal worship.
In lieu of a traditional sermon, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry (a.k.a. “The Royal Wedding Preacher”) will be joining us in dialogue with Bishop Rob Wright of Atlanta, reflecting on where and how the Good News is to be found in the midst of the chaos and confusion of the present times.
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The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 2, 2022
Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm.
Our 9 am and 5 pm services of Holy Eucharist will feature The Blessing of the Animals. At the 11 am Eucharist, St. Bartholomew’s Choir offers Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb.
Join us online at 11 am. The Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar, will preach. 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 Coffee Hour at 12:30 pm.
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A Choral Feast this Sunday at 11 am
Hear Benjamin Britten’s festival Cantata Rejoice in the Lamb this Sunday at 11 am A Choral Feast. Britten was introduced to the poetry of this work by W. H. Auden, which presents a joyful and idiosyncratic celebration of God in creation. The work has been praised for having “about it a freshness unlike anything in [church] music” and for being “as unlike conventional church music as it could possibly be.”
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The Forum at St. Bart's
Sunday, October 2 at 10 am
The Unjust Steward: Wealth, Poverty, and the Church Today
How did Jesus and the earliest Christians approach issues of economic justice? Miguel Escobar, Executive Director of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary, provides an overview based on his new book.
Please post your questions for our speakers in the YouTube or Facebook comments or email the Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar. Join us online or watch the virtual conversation on the screen in the Great Hall.
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Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
Regular programs for kids and teens have resumed! At 10 am this Sunday, grades K-5 are invited to join us for StoryMakers: Arts, crafts, and drama (Room 52) and grades 6–12 are invited to Youth at the Center: Discussion, games, faith exploration (and donuts!) in (Room 33). Learn more and register for the 2022-23 school year here.
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2023 Pledge Campaign News & Year-End Giving
The 2023 Pledge Campaign, Co-Chaired by parishioners, Kari Parks and Bill Rowe, will launch with the theme, Bold in Asking, Joyful in Sharing, on Sunday, October 16. Join us in worship to hear from the Co-Chairs of the inspiration that has guided their campaign planning.
Whether you’re making a 2022 year-end gift or making the final gifts toward your stewardship pledge, there are lots of ways to give. We’ve updated our website and you can read all about it at stbarts.org/ways-to-give/. Thank you!
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Imagine Worship NYC: Good News
Monday, October 3 at 7 pm in the church
Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Bishop Rob Wright of Atlanta, and mass choir under the direction of acclaimed gospel artist Jason McGee, live under the dome of St. Bart’s! Through singing, prayer, dialogue, and communion-in-the-round we will respond to MLK Jr.’s famous question: Where will we go from here: chaos or community? All are welcome. Join us for this embodied and immersive worship experience as we find courage, hope, and joy for a new day! Details and registration here.
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LGBTQ+ Community Film Series
Friday, October 7 at 6:30 pm in the church
Film professor and St. Bart’s parishioner Anthony Perrotto hosts a bimonthly series, sponsored by the LBGTQ+ Community at St. Bart’s, about films with LGBTQ+ themes. Our next film is The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Free. A discussion will follow. Please enter at 109 East 50th Street. Room 33 of the Community House.
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Small Groups at St. Bart’s: Join St. Bart’s Connects!
Would you like to make new connections with fellow St. Bart’s parishioners? Perhaps you’d like to get to know St. Bart’s members who live in your neighborhood. New small groups will be established in early October and there will be multiple options available, including in-person, virtual-only and hybrid groups. Please sign up here by October 9.
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Remembering
Memorial services for the following members of the St. Bart’s community will be held in the coming days:
The Reverend Warren Haynes (Saturday, October 1 at 11 am, St. Bart’s)
Marjory Ward, mother of The Reverend Meredith Ward (Saturday, October 1 at 11 am, Christ Church, Short Hills, NJ)
Judy Beard (Saturday, October 1 at 2 pm, St. Bart’s)
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C.S. Lewis and the Inklings
Wednesdays, October 12–November 9, 6:30–8 pm
The Reverend John Wirenius, Deacon, leads a discussion on the life and work of C.S. Lewis. Sessions will also touch on the Inklings, a group of Lewis’ literary and scholarly friends. Register here.
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EXPLORE Classes
Sundays October 16, 23, and 30 at 12:30 pm
If you are considering officially joining St. Bart’s or learning more about the Episcopal tradition, join us for EXPLORE—an interactive class with our clergy and parishioners. This three-week series will take place on Sundays October 16, 23, and 30 in the Vestry Room from 12:30-2:00 pm. Register here.
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Disability and the Body of Christ: A Bible Study
Tuesdays, October 18–November 17, 6:30–8 pm
The Reverend Zack Nyein and accessibility consultant Janina Sajka examine what scripture tells us about disabilities and the people who have them. Register here.
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Women and the Gender of God
Thursdays, October 20–December 8, 7–8 pm (no class on Thanksgiving Day, November 24)
The Reverend Peter Thompson and the Reverend Meredith Ward tackle the controversial topic of God’s gender through Professor Amy Peeler’s new book, Women and the Gender of God, described as “a robust theological argument against the assumption that God is male.” Register here.
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Grief, Hope, and Healing Together
Wednesday, October 26 at 6 pm
Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Grief is something we all go through at some point in our lives and when we do, comfort can seem very far away. This is a support group for those who have experienced the recent loss of a friend or loved one or are going through a longer-term bereavement process. The group does not provide formal grief counseling. We gather for conversation in a safe and supportive environment to express our sorrow and to begin to find hope and healing together. Led by the Reverend Meredith Ward, we meet on Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6-7pm. To register, click here.
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Día de los Muertos
Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 12:15 pm
Save the Date! We will honor the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos with an altar of remembrance and a fiesta on the terrace after the 11 o’clock service. If you would like to participate, please bring a photo of a loved one to place on the altar. Traditional Mexican foods and music will be offered.
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St. Bartholomew’s Choristers
Do you know a child who loves to sing?
St. Bartholomew’s Choristers sings at the 11am Sunday liturgy! The Choristers rehearse twice weekly in preparation for Sunday and seasonal services, as well as occasional concerts. 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. Learn more about the program here. To schedule an introductory session, contact Alexander Pattavina.
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Join St. Bart’s on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land!
May 16–27, 2023
We are excited to spread the word about our journey to the Holy Land on May 16-27, 2023. Join fellow parishioners and friends in a spiritual and transformational opportunity like no other. Read Bishop Wolfe’s letter of invitation here. For further details and to download the brochure, click here. Space is limited.
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Support Rob Radtke and Episcopal Relief and Development!
Starting October 10, parishioner Rob Radtke is walking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route to raise funds for Episcopal Relief & Development’s flagship program addressing the needs of children, Moments That Matter®. To learn more about his pilgrimage and to follow his progress check out his website. You can also follow him on Instagram and Twitter. Rob asks everyone at St. Bart’s to hold him in their prayers and invites people to support his fundraising effort, which you can do through his website. Every gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000.
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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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