OCTOBER 21, 2022 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG | | |
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A Word from the Clergy
God and Money
by the Reverend Meredith Ward
It’s pledge season, the time of year when the church asks us to consider our giving and make a financial commitment to St. Bart’s for the year ahead. Over the course of the coming weeks, we will hear from St. Bart’s parishioners about why they have made a pledge to St. Bart’s and what St. Bart’s means to them. I don’t know what any of them are going to say, exactly. I imagine that each one of them will have a different story to tell, a different way of speaking about why they give. Each of them will have their own unique experience of St. Bart’s.
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The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 23, 2022
Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm.
The Reverend Dr. Randall Balmer, John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College, will be our guest preacher at our 9 am and 11 am services of Holy Eucharist.
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 Coffee Hour at 12:30 pm.
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The Forum at St. Bart's
Sunday, October 23 at 10 am
Passion Plays: How Religion Shaped Sports in North America
The Reverend Dr. Randall Balmer, John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College, discusses his new book about the intimate–and often unexamined–connections between religion and sports.”
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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2023 Pledge Campaign Launch
The 2023 Pledge Campaign, Co-Chaired by parishioners, Kari Parks and Bill Rowe, has launched with the theme, Bold in Asking, Joyful in Sharing. Over 50 pledges have been received so far, including pledges from 100% of the St. Bart’s Vestry! Check your mailbox for your pledge campaign packet and make your pledge – it’s easy. Visit stbarts.org/pledge to place your 2023 pledge online, or mail it to the church using the materials you received. On November 13, Commitment Sunday, our pledges, and the good work they will support in 2023, will receive a special blessing and we will joyfully celebrate after the 11am service.
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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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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 pm. Register here.
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Open House New York
Sunday, October 23
This Sunday, October 23, St. Bart's is taking part in the 20th Annual Open House New York festival. Join us for guided tours of the church at 1 pm, 2 pm, or 3 pm to gain insight into the art, architecture, and history of our church.
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Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Sunday, October 30 at 11 am
Those who have died over the past year will be remembered at all services on Sunday, October 30, and St. Bartholomew’s Choir will offer Gabriel Faure’s Requiem at the 11 am Holy Eucharist.
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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. We also will commemorate those who have died at all four of our services that day.
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The Forum at St. Bart's
Sunday, October 30 at 10 am
Día de los Muertos
Claudio Lomnitz, Professor of Anthropology at Columbia University and author of Death and The Idea of Mexico, provides an overview of the beloved Mexican tradition.
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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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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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Congratulations to Tivaun Cooper!
Congratulations to St. Bart's member Tivaun Cooper, who was elected to the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church at General Convention in July. He will serve for the next five years on this key body that governs the work of the whole Church on a national and international scale.
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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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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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St. Bart's Players: The Mystery of Edwin Drood
The St. Bart’s Players’ fall production, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, based on the unfinished novel by Charles Dickens, lets the audience vote on the outcome, so no two performances are alike! The show runs October 19-30 at the Hudson Guild Theater, 441 West 26th Street. Click here for information and tickets.
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Ongoing Opportunities
Click here for our calendar of ongoing classes and opportunities.
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