Epiphany Open House
Sunday, January 5, 12-3 p.m.
Gather with other parishioners in the new year. Come to an Epiphany Open House at the McKone-Sweet’s home. Drop in as your schedule allows for fellowship and refreshments. All are welcome! See you there!
Sanctuary Renovations Listening Forum
Sunday, January 19, 9 a.m., Church Office
Sunday, January 19, 11:45, Sanctuary
As announced in church a last month, the Vestry and Architectural Committee is considering changes to the sanctuary to accommodate parish needs between the time the old parish hall is removed this June and the new community center is completed a few years from now. This forum is not a presentation, it is an opportunity to ask questions about the proposals and give your feedback on the changes being considered. All feedback is welcome and your input will help shape the final decisions.  
Are You Ready for Baptism?
Sunday, January 12
Baptisms are held regularly during the year. You do not need to be a member of St. Bart's to be baptized here or have your children baptized. Contact the Church office to schedule an appointment to discuss baptism for you or a member of your family or other life celebrations, 858-487-2159.
Are You Ready for Leadership?
The Vestry is the lay leadership of the church. Each year several Vestry members retire after serving one or two three-year terms. We are now recruiting Vestry positions. Please begin prayerfully considering if you might be called to serve in spiritual leadership as a member of St. Bart's Vestry. Please direct questions about serving on Vestry to Dan Crane . All Vestry nominations should be submitted by January 11, 2019.

Also, we are seeking St. Bartholomew's delegates to convention for Fall 2020. Each year, we elect lay delegates. This is an important role within the church as our delegates vote on resolutions that affect both our church and our Diocese. If you're interested or have any questions, please contact Dan Crane . All delegate nominations should be submitted by January 11, 2019.
Address Update for Year-End Contribution Statement
Statements will be mailed by January 31. If you have moved, please complete the Member Information Update form . You may also call the office to update your information, 858-487-2159.

Get involved in your
faith community
Preschool Registration for 2020-2021 Begins January 13
Monday, January 13-Thursday, January 16 at 12 p.m.
Registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins Monday, January 13 for currently enrolled families, St. Bart’s church members, preschool alumni, and wait-listed families. We anticipate registration for next school year to fill quickly, so register early. If would like to tour the school, contact the preschool office, 858-487-2140. Visit the preschool website stbartspreschool.org for more information or to download the enrollment forms.
Choral Evensong: String Ensemble Evening Prayer
Sunday, January 12, 4 p.m., Chapel
Join the String Ensemble of St. Bartholomew’s as they lead us through contemplative Evening Prayer in the new chapel, playing selections of Antonio Salieri's Sinfonia Veneziana , Schubert's Ave Maria , and other beautiful repertoire. A fusion of the ancient monastic evening prayers (Vespers and Compline), Evensong is a service of reflection, song, and prayer at the close of the day.
ReGeneration: A Contemporary Worship Service
Sunday, January 19, 4 p.m., Chapel
Join us for an evening of deepening our faith and relationship through praise music, prayer, Eucharist, and fellowship. This is an engaging service for people of all ages, especially families, children and youth, for whom we extend a special invite to attend.
Family Movie Night
Monday, January 20, 5-8 p.m.
Join your St. Bart's family and friends for dinner followed by the screening On the Basis of Sex , the true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice. Enjoy dinner, popcorn, the movie and then a short discussion. We'll have everyone on their way home by 8 p.m.
Save the Date: Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 26, 10 a.m.
Please make plans to join us for our All Parish Annual Meeting. Worship and annual meeting starts at 10 a.m. A fabulous lunch will be served on the patio immediately following the meeting. Reminder, there will be no 8 a.m. service on January 26. Children's program provided during the meeting.
Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
As part of our efforts to develop a parish community that is welcome to all and illustrates the principle of All Are Welcome – No Exceptions, we will be holding a Diversity and Inclusion Workshops for members of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. This workshop will explore what we mean by diversity and inclusion, as well as recognizing and identifying barriers to inclusion. It will be led by Costa Dillon, Vestry member and retired National Park Service ranger with extensive experience in teaching and training. To register contact Beth Dean .

Explore your faith
at St. Bart's
ADULT FORMATION
Spiritual Autobiography
Wednesday, January 15-February 12, 6-8 p.m.
Come explore how God has been at work in our lives in the small ways, the big ways…and the undiscovered ways. Each night begins with a shared meal before breaking into small groups to share our own spiritual stories. The series is open to all and is ideal for newcomers and long-time members alike and anyone looking to deepen their faith or meet new friends - many life-long friendships have formed from Spiritual Autobiography! No special knowledge or training needed just a desire to get to know one another, and God, a little better. Please register in the courtyard after services. If you have questions or wish to RSVP, contact the Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas .
Revelation – Coming Soon!
Wednesdays, January 15-May 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Revelation (known as the Apocalypse or insight) is one of the most engaging and disputed books of the Bible. It has inspired great works of art and music, and it has fed social upheaval and speculation about the coming end of the world. This course will ask what Revelation is, why it has played such a volatile role in Western culture, and how it continues to be meaningful to contemporary readers. All are welcome! See the full description for the topic schedule .
Join a Small Group Bible Study
Women's Group
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Church Office
Contact Anne Snyder to sign up or with questions.

Men's Group
Fridays, 7:45-9 a.m., Church Office
Contact Mike Jewett to sign up or with questions.
CHILDREN'S FORMATION
Sunday School
Sundays, 10:15 a.m., Education Building
Ages Pre K - 5th Grade
Nursery Care Available
Sunday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Education Building


Contact the our Children's Minister   with questions about Children's Formation. 

YOUTH CREW
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.

Youth CREW Wednesday
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Dinner, games, fellowship, and faith formation.

Youth CREW resumes Wednesday, January 8.
Volunteer at
St. Bart's and in
the community
Your 2020 New Year's Resolution - Solved!
Become a Greeter, Usher or Bartmobile driver. St. Bart's can never offer too much hospitality. These welcoming ministries are so important to St. Bart's and all those to attend services and other events. Contact Beth Dean, bdean@stbartschurch.org, to make your New Year's resolution!
Interfaith Rotational Shelter
January 18-25, 2020
St. Bart's will welcome guests through the Interfaith Rotational Shelter Program, an emergency, nighttime shelter program utilizing area congregations of faith to house, feed and care for 12-15 men, women and children throughout the county. Entrance to the shelter is obtained through screening by case management agencies. There are many opportunities to share our St. Bart’s hospitality, including making a dinner, serving as an evening or overnight host, providing transportation to or from the RB Transit Center or doing a load of laundry. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please sign up in the courtyard on Sunday or online https://bit.ly/336AA9j .
Feeding San Diego at St. Bart's
Sundays, 2 p.m.-until food is gone
Feeding San Diego at St. Bart's welcomes everyone who is struggling with hunger - children, families, seniors, immigrants, employed or underemployed - with no forms to fill out an income requirement to prove. All are welcome - no exceptions. Please tell your friends and neighbors. Volunteer today, visit stbartschurch.org/feedingsd or contact feedingpeople@stbartschurch.org .
NOTES & NOTICES
Get St. Bart's App!
Stay connected with St. Bart's every where you go! The app is available on mobile devices. Search St. Bartholomew's to download it from the App Store or Google Play today! This weekend at worship try using the service bulletin from your mobile device. Contact Kristeen Evans if you have questions about the app.
Report Misconduct
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe haven for everyone, our diocese trains people in the prevention of misconduct and encourages all to report misconduct. All reported incidences are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly and confidentially. If you believe you have experienced misconduct of any kind, please contact Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com or 760-583-0485.