General Convention, 2024

by the Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, Rector

Dear Friends,

I am writing this letter from the floor of the House of Bishops at the 81st General Convention being held in Louisville, Kentucky. General Convention is a once-every-three-year meeting of the leadership of our denomination. Lay and Clergy deputies along with bishops spend the better part of a week in discussion, meetings, voting, and worship. Of course, like all conventions, the best part of the experience is seeing old friends and making new ones.

The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost:

Pride Sunday

Sunday, June 30

Join us in person at 8 am, 9 am, 11 am, or 5 pm.

The Reverend Zack Nyein, Senior Associate Rector, will preach at 8 am, 9 am and 11 am. The Reverend Meredith E. Ward, Associate Rector of Pastoral Care, will preach at 5 pm.



Join us online at 11 am. Download our service leaflet to follow along as we livestream from the church on our website, Facebook, and YouTube.



A Choral Feast: Music for Pride Sunday

Sunday, June 30 at 11 am

The corpus of liturgical art by LGBTQ+ poets and composers is so rich that most services at St. Bart’s include prayer, poetry, hymnody, choral or organ repertoire from these artists. The music at this service makes a special feature of this repertoire, with an emphasis on contemporary composers. Learn more.

The Forum

Sunday, June 30 at 10 am

Pride Sunday: Following Jesus in an Age of Fear

Writer Jonathan Merritt, who often reflects on topics at the intersection of sexuality and religion, discusses the relationship between his Christian faith and his identity as an openly gay man. Merritt is the author, most recently, of the children's book My Guncle and Me. 

Please post your questions in the comments section on Facebook or YouTube, or email the Reverend Peter D. Thompson at pthompson@stbarts.org.



Annual Pride Barbecue and March

Sunday, June 30, following our 11 am service.

On Pride Sunday after the 11 am service, all are welcome to join us on the Great Terrace for a festive lunch in celebration of Pride. Afterwards, all are welcome to march with St. Bart's and the Episcopal Diocese of New York in the NYC Pride March. A group will leave from the Great Terrace. Click here to RSVP.



The Forum

Sunday, July 7 at 10 am

Come Forth: The Transformative Impact of the Lazarus Story

Jesuit priest Father James Martin, SJ offers powerful insights from the story of the raising of Lazarus. His book Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus' Greatest Miracle was released in the fall of 2023.

20s/30s Happy Hours

Wednesdays, July 10, & August 14, 5:30 pm

Please join us for our summer happy hours on the Great Terrace at Inside Park. Come to have a drink and some apps and enjoy each other's company. We will be holding this on the second Wednesday of each summer month so we hope you can make it! RSVP requested, but not necessary.

St. Bart’s Summer Camp

June 3–August 9

St. Bart's Summer Camp offers programs for ages 2–6 every week! Campers enjoy activities including sports in the full-sized gymnasium, outdoor play on the rooftop, arts and crafts, swimming, dance and movement! Learn more and register here.



FREE Find Your Voice Camp

Two Sessions: July 22–July 25 and August 5–8

Join us for a four-day exploration of the musical instrument we carry with us every single day: the voice! Children ages 6-12, find your voice this summer at St. Bart’s and catch a glimpse of what it’s like to be a Chorister at St. Bart’s—no musical experience required! Choristers director, Alexander Pattavina teaches musical skills such as ensemble singing and reading music. Take one-on-one voice lessons with expert singers from St. Bartholomew’s Choir. Experience the amazing building of St. Bartholomew’s Church with a fun scavenger hunt. All sorts of fun and games – both musical and non-musical—as well as arts and crafts. Learn more and register.



FREE Creative Arts Camp

Monday-Thursday, July 29-August 1, 3 to 5 pm

Join us for an epic adventure! This year’s theme is “Compassion Camp!” Through storytelling, art, music, and drama, kids ages 3-11 will learn what it means to be good neighbors and show compassion towards ourselves, our families, our community, and the planet! Children of all faiths and none are welcome to this free and inclusive experience. Use code "STBARTSKIDS" in your registration form to enroll for free! Space is limited. Register today!



Wine and Cheese Receptions on the Third Floor

Wednesday, July 24 at 6 pm

Our popular Summer Receptions on the Third Floor are back! The next one will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 6-8 pm. Meet some of our Vestry members and fellow parishioners for an evening of snacks, wine, soft drinks, and great conversation. Click here to RSVP..



Imagine Worship NYC

On hiatus till July 25 at 7 pm, in the chapel

Imagine Worship returns on Thursday, July 25 in a series of midsummer "unplugged" services in the chapel. 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. Learn more.



Faith and Film

Wednesdays, July 31-September 4, 7-8 pm via Zoom

The Reverend Peter Thompson leads discussion about movies with religious themes. Please watch each film in advance of the associated session. July 31: Chariots of Fire (1981) August 6: Babette's Feast (1987) August 13: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) August 20: Leap of Faith (1992) August 27: Sister Act (1992) September 4: The Prince of Egypt (1998) Register here.



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! St. Bart’s has received 312 pledges and over $1.1M pledged to date. To make a pledge, place your completed pledge card in the mail or visit stbarts.org/pledge.

Your pledge is a critical resource for fulfilling the St. Bart’s shared mission. Your pledge is used to give benevolent aid and support, to pay clergy and staff salaries, to fund transformational initiatives, and to maintain our worship and community spaces. Your pledge to St. Bart’s makes a difference and your participation matters.



The Forum from Sunday, June 23

Saving What Can Be Saved

Sunday, June 23 at 11 am

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

The Sermon from Sunday, June 23 at 11 am

Living in Mystery

by the Reverend Meredith E. Ward, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care