We wish you all a very happy holiday. Our office will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. We will reopen on Monday, November 30 and look forward to talking to you then.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for information about this Christmas carol sing-along! Watch this space for details and links.

Unite with others in a witness of prayer for justice, peace and nonviolence in our nation at this time. We pray for racial justice, an end to voter suppression, state-sanctioned violence and brutality, and for those who hold public office to uphold justice and ensure that all receive equal protection under the law. We pray for a free, fair and safe election, for peace in our hearts and justice in our communities. Join us at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064. Come and share your experience on social media using #postureofprayer and #prayingforjusticeandpeace.

Jesus is at the very center of Christianity and in the church season of Advent we are called to prepare for his coming in the many ways he appears. However, as we grow in our faith our beliefs and views of what this means changes. In a world where there are so many spiritual paths what is it about Jesus that draws us to him and compels us to continue following? Please join Canon Allisyn Thomas for this evening session in which all are invited to share and deepen our Advent preparation.

Join the Friday morning men's Bible gathering as they continue reading and discussing What Is the Bible? by author Rob Bell. The format of this book makes it easy to read when one misses a week. Attend as you are able. The reading schedule is found on the website. Contact Andrew Horne, Mike Jewett, or Robert Leiter for more information

The Tuesday afternoon group is reading and discussing Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, December 1 at 2 p.m. Contact Mike Jewett for more information.

Join us as we read through and discuss the book of Acts. We will explore the origins of our Christian Church via Zoom with handouts to focus discussion. We began on Wednesday, October 7 and continue into January of 2021. It's not too late to join! We will send out the handout for the week and the Zoom link on Mondays for the upcoming Wednesday class. To be added to the distribution list, email Bob Capetti.

Our Children's Ministry is a fun, safe place for children to grow in their faith and understanding as they explore the bible, our church traditions, and most importantly the love of Christ and what it looks like in our daily lives. There are opportunities for families to join together sharing fun, faith and friendship throughout the year. Contact Children's Ministry Co-Directors Maureen Hovannesian or Karen Matsumoto for more information.

Along with the weekly lessons, join Maureen and Karen for Sunday School Zoom gatherings the last Sunday of each month 10:15-10:45 a.m. Sunday School families will receive Zoom meeting information from Children's Ministry Directors.

For all 6th-12th graders to explore our faith, have loads of fun, and help those less fortunate through service. CREW stands for Continuously Riding the Eternal Wave. If you'd like your 6th-12th grader to join the fun, contact Courtney McWilliams.

Youth CREW is communicating with each other on WhatsApp. If you're not connected yet, contact Courtney McWilliams.

The youth plan to fill 100 stockings for first and second graders who live below the poverty line. Gift cards, school supplies, crayons, coloring books, games, small toys, protein bars, granola bars, snacks, juice boxes will fill the stockings for underserved youth. You can help by donating funds so we can do the shopping, or by donating items. Deadline to deliver items: Wednesday, December 9. Questions? Contact Youth Director Courtney McWilliams.

Each week when you come to church to worship bring donations of much needed items for Interfaith Community Services! “Make It a Home” items for clients entering housing programs:  New ONLY!

Contact Beth Dean regarding dropping donations on the church campus or Jill Henderson for information.

There is a huge need for blood right now. Make your appointment today!

Donate to Interfaith Community Services

Use Interfaith’s Amazon wish list or view the full list of donation items and volunteer opportunities here.

St. Bart’s Interfaith Feeding Ministry

Help to prepare and serve home-cooked Sunday dinner to homeless and low-income residents in the on-site drug and alcohol abuse recovery program. Consider giving just two hours occasionally to this important ministry. All COVID safety norms are followed regarding distancing, masks and gloves. Two people per shift from 3:30 - 5:30 pm on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of each month. Volunteers also provide ice cream and sundae topping! Individuals and twosomes encouraged. Contact Jill Henderson, 760-807-8445.

The St. Bartholomew’s Preschool has been awarded a competitive San Diego County Childcare Provider Grant. This grant helps child care providers with economic relief efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding will be used to support staffing and supplies to ensure the ongoing success of our Preschool. Many congratulations to Sheila Martin, interim director, and her team for successfully securing these funds.