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Summer Pick-Up Choir - All Welcome!
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. for 10:15 a.m. service
The Pick-up Choir continues throughout the summer at the 10:15 a.m. service! If you ever have wanted to sing in the choir, to experience worship from the choir stalls, then summer is the time to try! Come to the choir stalls at 9:30 a.m. and we'll read through music for the day's service. We welcome all singers of all ages, from those with much experience to those with none. We will guide and teach you. Come experience this gathering of community this summer!
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Summer Book Club - Sign Up Today!
 Begins July 5
It's Back! Summer is a great time to settle down with a good book and meet some new friends! Our small group book clubs are open to ALL - even your non-member friends and neighbors! Sign up in the courtyard, on our website, or email Rev. Chris Harris.
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Church Office Closed
 Tuesday, July 4
In observance of Independence Day, the church office will be closed Tuesday, July 4. Enjoy a wonderful day with your family!
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Park Playdate Next Week
 Wednesday, July 5, 9:30-11 a.m., Rancho Bernardo Community Park
Bring the kids, a blanket, and a snack and join other families with young kids from St. Bart's church and preschool at the playground. All are welcome - bring neighbors, friends, and siblings. Come to make new friends, and rejoice in the summer season! Contact Maureen Hovannesian for more information, 619-578-8411.
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Join the Great Music Series Committee
Thursday, July 6, 5:30 p.m., Music Rehearsal Room - Education Building
 As we build our Great Music Series this summer and the coming year, we are looking for volunteers to help support and staff our concerts in any of the following ways --
- brainstorming ideas for performers and performances;
- serving as greeters and ushers and guides welcoming guests to our parish campus;
- helping with setup, as able and as needed.
All interested are welcome - musicians and music lovers alike! Most of this work happens the day of or leading up to a concert date as well as at an occasional organizational meeting.
If you are interested in serving in this ministry of music, outreach, and welcome, please contact Nathan Costa
and come to our first organizational meeting both for brainstorming and support of our next Summer Music Series concert.
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Celebrate Pride with St. Bart's
 Saturday, July 15, 11 a.m.
St. Bart's will walk with St. Paul's Cathedral and other churches throughout the diocese
in this year's Pride parade in Hillcrest. Consider joining the St. Bart's group as we share with San Diego's LGBT community the Good News that ALL God's people are marvelously made and wondrously loved. Sign up on the patio this weekend or contact Elaine Branson. Sponsored by the Peace & Justice Ministry of St. Bart's.
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| Volunteer to Help with Vacation Bible School
July 24-28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Vacation Bible School is a whole parish effort, and we need YOU to help! There are tons of ways to assist, big and small, from helping decorate beforehand, to leading a group of kids during the week, or participating in takedown when it's over. All ages are invited to help. If you have a talent, we can find something for you to do (and everyone has talents)! If you can help, please contact Maureen Hovannesian, 619-578-8411.
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 Each Sunday, St. Bart's Forum offers interesting and timely topics, guest speakers and a chance to explore the corners of our faith and the issues of the day. Join us for an always stimulating conversation. ALL WELCOME!
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Preview Summer Book Groups
 Sunday, July 2, 9 a.m., South Parish Hall
Still not sure which group to join? Join Rev. Chris Harris as the facilitators of our various Summer Book Clubs - Parth Domke, Denny Walters, Michael Weuste, Nathan Costa, Toby Westbrook and others, offer a preview (with no spoilers!) of what each of their books are about, why they were drawn to want to offer it, and where we might look for God in its pages.
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Watch a Past 9am Forum Online!
We'd like to see you at the 9am Forum every Sunday morning! But if you miss a week, you can
watch it on YouTube any time, day or night.
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 Sundays this summer, 10:15 a.m.
Every Sunday throughout summer at the 10:15 a.m. service, children ages 4 and older may attend Children's Chapel. They will begin worship in the church with their families, then be led out with one of the clergy into the Sunday School building for their own chapel service. Children will be brought back into church for communion. Nursery is available for children newborn to 3 years old beginning at 10 a.m. for the 10:15 a.m. service.
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 Youth CREW Summer
Youth Crew will meet on
Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. throughout the summer! Crew Wednesdays will resume in the fall.
Cookout and Movie Night in the Youth Room
Sunday, July 9, 7 p.m.
Join us to watch Dr. Strange! (rated PG-13) and stay afterwards for a scintillating conversation about God, good and evil, and the space-time continuum.
Rockin Jump
Sunday, July 16, 6 p.m.
Vounteer at VBS
July 24-28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
All youth are invited to volunteer.
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Newcomers Coffee
 Sunday, July 9, after 10:15 a.m. service
New to St. Bart's (or perhaps have been here for a while but still feel new)?
Join us for a casual meet the clergy coffee. We'll get to know one another, learn a little about St. Bart's and answer any questions you might have. Call the church office at 858-487-2159 to register.
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Summertime Fun - Let Us Entertain You!
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Stipends for Camp Stevens Summer Camps
 Are your children interested in attending Camp Stevens summer camp this year? Could you use some financial assistance? There are a limited number of $200 scholarships available to St. Bart's family members. If interested, please contact Outreach@stbartschurch.org.
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Outreach Service Opportunities
Interfaith (Services for Homeless)
Fourth Wednesday, July 26 and August 23
Volunteers serve breakfast from 6-7:30 a.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact
Denny Walters , 760-432-0337, to learn more or join the team.
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 Install the ChurchLink app on your phone. It's available on iPhone and Android phones. - Search St. Bartholomew's or Poway
(you'll see St. Bart's logo).
- Once you tap St. Bartholomew's, it will be your favorite.
If you have any questions, contact news@stbartschurch.org
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Hearing Loop System
The Hearing Loop System in the sanctuary covers all seating areas including the choir and altar areas. With the Loop System you are free to move around or sit anywhere within the area covered by the hearing loop. Loop Systems are universal and will work with any hearing aid that has a T-coil installed.
As this is a new technology here at St. Bart's, please provide your feedback on the Loop System. If you have any questions or suggestions about the system, please contact
Larry Savladori
, 858-485-5434.
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Update Your Information with St. Bart's!
Have you experienced a change in your life recently? Please make sure to let us know! Stop by the church office, give us a call 858-487-2159 or email
bdean@stbartschurch.org to update your address, phone number, or email.
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Pastoral Emergencies
Clergy is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for pastoral care. If you have a pastoral emergency, call 858-487-2159, then press 2 to be connected to the clergy person on call.
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