St. Bart's Enews — Children and Youth Sunday Celebration, New Class on National Anthems and More

JUNE 9, 2023 · 325 PARK AVENUE AT 51ST STREET · 212-378-0222 · STBARTS.ORG

by the Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar

Church musicians have long loved the phrase “one who sings prays twice.” If this is phrase is true, and if it is also true that what we pray shapes what we believe, then what and how we sing must have even more of an impact on us than our spoken prayers. Music informs, engages with, and reflects back our deepest emotions and strongest beliefs. You can learn a lot about someone from the music they love.

The Second Sunday after Pentecost:

Sunday, June 11, 2023

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

This Sunday, we celebrate the Children and Youth Sunday as our 9 am and 11 am services will include a youth preacher, youth worship leaders, and a recognition of high school graduates and all our young people.

Flowers for Children and Youth Sunday: In celebration of the St. Bart’s youth, all are invited to make a tribute gift toward altar flowers: stbarts.org/tribute-gift.

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 via our website, Facebook and YouTube.

The Forum

Sunday, June 11 at 10 am

Faith and The Lives of Young People

The Reverend Robbie Pennoyer, Head of Lower Manhattan’s Grace Church School, reflects on the state of our young people and the role that faith can play in their lives.

Please post your questions for our speaker in the comments section on Facebook or YouTube, or email the Reverend Peter D. Thompson.

"Slide Into Summer" End-of-Year Party

Sunday, June 11 at 12:30 pm

Following the service, all are invited to join us on the Great Terrace for a festive celebration with food and ice cream trucks, a bounce house, and a water slide (be prepared to get wet)! RSVP encouraged, not required.

Bold in Asking, Joyful in Sharing

Have you made your pledge for 2023? We need 16 more pledges to reach our goal of 300 pledgers by June 30. Be one! Click here to make your pledge.

Click here for a complete list of Community Groups

and activities after church this Sunday.

St. Bart’s Mosaic Society Celebration

On June 8, Mosaic Society members gathered for a festive lunch and celebration, including a warm return and presentation by the Reverend Canon Buddy Stallings. All members were honored for their service and generosity to St. Bart's through the years. The 2023 Mosaic Awards were given to Kathleen Breiten, Diane Posnak, Keith Reinhard, and Keith Rook. See our photo gallery here, and a listing of Mosaic Society members here.

NEW Preschool Video

Take a look at our new video for St. Bartholomew's Community Preschool. Our preschool and playgroup are currently enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year. For over 50 years, our preschool has provided a warm, nurturing first-school experience. The playgroup provides a time and place for toddlers to gather with a parent or caregiver for an introduction to school. Please visit our website for more information or contact Mary Ponce at mponce@stbarts.org.

We Did It!

Thanks to the generous, sacred music-loving members of this community, we raised over $61,000 this spring, surpassing our goals to raise $50K in one month’s time. These special funds will cover the costs of 8 choral feasts in the coming year and help to fulfill the music department’s 2023 budget. Sing on, St. Bart’s and thank you!

National Anthems

Wednesdays, June 14-July 19, 7–8 pm via Zoom

As we approach the observances of Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4), The Reverend Peter Thompson leads an exploration of Lift Every Voice and Sing (the Black National Anthem) and The Star-Spangled Banner (the National Anthem of the United States of America), drawing on the books May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem by Imani Perry and O Say Can You Hear? A Cultural Biography of The Star-Spangled Banner by Mark Clague. Register here.

20s/30s Summer Happy Hours

Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 pm

Beginning Wednesday, June 14

Join Peter, Zack, Bailey and other young adults under 40 for fun times! Meet at Inside Park at St. Bart’s on the second and fourth Wednesdays of June and July. Learn more.

The Forum

Sunday, June 18 at 10 am,

with film screening at 12:30 pm

Wonderfully Made: LGBTQ+R(eligion)

Film Director Yuval David and Executive Producer Mark McDermott discuss their new documentary, Wonderfully Made, which explores the challenges of LGBTQ+ Roman Catholics. The film is accompanied by an art project, which aims to expand the viewers' sacred imaginations by depicting The Christ through diverse ethnicities, genders, races, sexualities and identities. Join us after church at 12:30 pm, to watch the film screening in the chapel with contextual insights from the creators.

Pride Sunday

Sunday, June 25

On Pride Sunday, June 25, we welcome the Right Reverend Deon Johns on, Bishop of Missouri, as our guest preacher at 9 am and 11 am, and speaker at The Forum. Our 11 am service will also feature A Ch oral Feast with music for Pride Sunday. Then, join us for the Annual Pride Barbecue at 12:15 pm on the Great Terrace. Don't miss the NYC Pride March at 1 pm. Learn more .

Players Fundraiser Cabaret

June 15-16, 7:30 pm

A musical fundraising event to celebrate Pride Month and help The Players purchase a new sound system before our fall show, Pippin! Come celebrate with us by singing a favorite song you never thought you’d perform on a St Bart’s Players’ stage. Purchase tickets here.

Free Anniversary Stream: 2022 Gala Organ Concert

Now through June 18

St. Bartholomew’s Conservancy is pleased to offer its Free Anniversary Streaming of the 2022 Gala Organ Concert to parishioners until June 18. Experience an extraordinary cultural event featuring the Philadelphia Orchestra and St. Bart’s monumental pipe organ. Join Conductor David Robertson, Organist Paolo Bordignon, and Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo for this unprecedented musical collaboration. Watch at stbconservancy.org. The Program spans four centuries, including works by Gabrieli, Bach, Handel, Gigout, Fauré, Duruflé, Amy Beach, Saint-Säens, and Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance. Don't miss it! Turn up the volume for an immersive experience!

Summer Reception on the Third Floor Terrace

Tuesday, July 11 from 6 to 8 pm

Please join the St. Bart's Clergy and Vestry Members for a reception on Tuesday, July 11, from 6–8 pm, room 33 and terrace of the Community House at St. Bart's. Enter at 109 East 50th Street. RSVP here .

St. Bart’s Summer Camp

June 5–August 11

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, dance and movement! Learn more and register here .