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This Week’s Service Schedule
Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
The altar flowers are given by Pat Blair
in loving memory of her husband, Craig
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Saturday, November 7
5 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Celtic Tradition in the Chapel
Sunday, November 8
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Sanctuary
10 a.m. Choral Eucharist in the Sanctuary
livestreamed
1 p.m. Holy Eucharist at Silvergate Rancho Bernardo
Morning & Evening Prayer Services
8:40-9:10 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
in the Chapel or via Zoom
5-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
in the Chapel or via Zoom
Thursday, November 12
12 p.m. Midday Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
Charles Simeon
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The Compass Rose of Our Global Family
The Rev. Mother Nina Bacas
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A couple of weeks ago, I took this photo of the compass rose window in London’s oldest church, All Hallows by the Tower. It’s a natural location for a compass, since All Hallows is a maritime church with deep ties to the Port of London and British history. Part of that legacy is the historical planting of the Church of England all around the world, including the American colonies. This compass rose is more than maritime; it is the symbol of the Anglican Communion—the third-largest Christian denomination in the world. This “global family” now includes 42 independent churches in 159 countries, each with its own version of the Book of Common Prayer. The ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion is the Archbishop of Canterbury, who also serves as the primate of all of England. As I’m sure you know, the current “ABC” is the first woman to serve in this role. I was able to meet her briefly!
I attended two days of meetings of the Compass Rose Society, a group devoted to supporting the global unity and mission of the Anglican Communion. It was an honor to hear bishops from around the world report on their current joys and challenges. As you can imagine, the divisions within the Anglican Communion are real. (Most are centered on human sexuality and gender equality.) But through it all, the message I heard lifted up is that clarity and charity are also real. We walk alongside each other not because we understand each other, but because we want to learn. Our unity is not in thinking together, but in acting together in shared mission. Let’s face it—we are all sinners standing at the foot of the cross. And for all of us, Jesus Christ is our hope.
Through peace, reconciliation, and shared mission, our “global family” has an opportunity to show the world something quite remarkable. Here at St. Bart’s, as a microcosm of the Anglican Communion, we, too, can continue to demonstrate how we share our lives together—not in full agreement or full understanding, but with the love of Christ unifying our way. It is what makes us remarkable and brings hope to all the lives we touch.
Mother Nina+
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Adult Forum
A Look at the Life & Work of C. S. Lewis, Part 2: The Joy of Forgiveness
Sunday, November 8, 9 a.m., Chapel
Will Vaus, a clergy friend of Mother Nina, will join us this Sunday via Zoom from Cape Cod, where he serves as head pastor of the First Congregational Church of Yarmouth. A widely recognized scholar who has published nine books on C. S. Lewis, he will present four forums on Lewis’ life and work. This week’s topic will be the joy of forgiveness.
Will grew up in San Diego and graduated from La Jolla High and UCSD. And, yes, his brother is the mayor of Poway!
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SILVERGATE RANCHO BERNARDO:
Holy Eucharist
Sunday, November 8, 1 p.m., Assisted Living Activities Room
St. Bart’s will hold a worship service at Silvergate Rancho Bernardo this Sunday at 1 p.m. If you are a Silvergate resident, please join us!
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St. Bart’s 2027 Annual Giving Campaign
Our 2027 Giving Campaign is underway—this year’s theme is “One Church. One Boat. One River.” By now, you should have received your pledge packet, which includes a letter from Mother Nina and an information sheet outlining St. Bart’s milestone accomplishments in 2026 and how your pledge dollars support the church’s operations, mission, and values.
A big thank you to everyone who has submitted their pledge—we are off to a strong start toward reaching our 2027 Giving Campaign goal of $970,000!
If you haven’t already pledged, we invite you to watch these short videos by Guy Close and Allison Jones sharing why they give, and then prayerfully consider your own pledge. You can mail your pledge card in the provided envelope or drop it in the offertory basket, or pledge online. If you need assistance pledging or setting up regular online giving, contact our bookkeeper, Joelene Showers.
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DIOCESAN EVENT:
Diocesan Convention 2026
November 6-7, St. Bart’s
St. Bart’s is hosting this year’s Diocesan Convention, and all are welcome to attend! We encourage anyone interested in the life and ministry of our diocese to come and observe convention business, participate in worship, learn about diocesan ministries, and experience the fellowship of our wider Church. Advance registration required.
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Thanksgiving Basket Drive
Baskets available for pickup November 7-8 & November 14-15
Join St. Bart’s for our 27th annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive! Since 1999, we’ve provided 2,300 Thanksgiving dinners to families in transitional housing with Interfaith Community Services (ICS) in North County. Help us reach our goal to provide 100 families with a Thanksgiving dinner!
Here’s how you can participate:
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Shop: Grab an empty basket and a shopping list on the church patio on November 7-8 or November 14-15. Purchase groceries (approx. $70) and bring the filled basket back to St. Bart’s on Sunday, November 22, before the 10 a.m. service.
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Donate: Make a cash donation in person or online, and we will do the shopping for you.
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Deliver: Drivers are needed to help with deliveries; text Juliane Howes, (858) 216-5833.
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Monthly Food Drive for St. Bart’s Sunday Distribution
Every month, let’s supplement our Free Farmers Market with common food items that our clients are requesting! We need single-family-sized packages that are easy to distribute. In November, please bring:
- Canned protein
- Rice
- Beans
- Cooking oil
You can drop off items on Sunday mornings or during church office hours. Thank you for your generous support of our neighbors in need.
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Consider Running for Vestry!
The vestry serves as the church’s board of directors and governs the business of the parish. Led by the rector and wardens, the vestry represents the congregation in every area of decision-making and welcomes ideas and feedback at any time.
Vestry membership includes 12 adult lay leaders, one youth representative, the rector, and parish officers. Members are elected to three-year terms at the parish annual meeting in January; the nonvoting youth representative serves for one year. Candidates must be confirmed, provide financial support to the parish with an annual pledge, and have been members of the parish for a minimum of six months.
To learn more, contact Mother Nina or Senior Warden Jerry Gray.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Feeding San Diego
Sundays, 9:30-10 a.m. & 1:30-4 p.m., MPR
Thank you to all our volunteers! In both morning and afternoon shifts, through incredible heat and in the rain, we are serving our community—an average of 30 households each week. As always, you can sign up for a shift using the link below.
We are also looking for help with the 8:45-9:30 a.m. food pickup. You do not need a car. If you would like to join us for one shift and see what it’s like, please email feedingsandiego@stbartschurch.org.
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Tips for Using Realm
Realm is a great way to get to know our fellow parishioners—the online directory allows us to connect names to faces. If you have not yet had a chance to add your photo to your Realm profile, please take a few minutes and complete this meaningful task.
Depending on whether you’re using your browser or the Realm Connect app, the screen layouts may be slightly different, but the steps are essentially the same:
- On the Realm main screen, click on your initials, which will be in a small circle or square at the top right or left. This is where your photo will be displayed.
- Select “My Profile.”
- You will see your initials again in a circle. Click in the circle.
- Follow the prompts to add your photo. If you are on a mobile phone, you will be given the choice of taking a selfie if you don’t already have a photo on your device you’d like to use.
If you haven’t yet joined Realm and are having trouble accepting the invitation that was emailed to you, or have any other issues using Realm, please contact our bookkeeper, Joelene, or our office manager, Claudia.
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South Africa Choir Tour 2029
The music ministry is exploring an opportunity to travel to South Africa in June 2029. In addition to singing in Pretoria and Cape Town, we’ll enjoy safaris, wildlife excursions, and cultural experiences in one of the planet’s most beautiful and unique countries. For more details, including cost and proposed itinerary, see the tour brochure.
While it’s still a long way off, if you think you might like to go, please complete the survey we’ve set up to gauge initial interest. “Roadies” who’d like to come along and support our singers are welcome.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
St. Bart’s Interfaith Feeding Ministry Needs Occasional Volunteers!
We need a few more people to occasionally serve meals to residents in various Interfaith Community Services programs in Escondido. Shifts are 3-5:30 p.m. on the first, third, or fifth Sunday of the month. Volunteers are currently needed on November 15 (1) and November 29 (2). To sign up, contact Jill Henderson.
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St. Bart’s Film Club Discusses The Drama
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mainstream Bar & Grill Dining Room (13385 Poway Rd.)
Join the new St. Bart’s Film Club’s monthly discussion on why we love movies, why they resonate, and how God speaks to us through them. So far, we have discussed The Odyssey and O Brother, Where Art Thou? Our next gathering will focus on The Drama, a dark comedy starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya that explores themes of shame, judgment, and reconciliation. The film’s inquiry into our desire to control pain by turning others into villains is both affecting and timely. But it’s not all gloom. There’s hope in redemption—and humor, too. Watch or rewatch the film (available to stream on Paramount or Apple TV, or to rent on Prime or Apple for $6.99). Then join us for a lively, stimulating conversation. For more information, contact Nick Straub.
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Veterans Day Lunch
Wednesday, November 11, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Sanctuary
Calling all veterans, active duty military, veteran and military families, and SENIORS! Please join us on Wednesday, November 11, for a luncheon celebrating you on this special day. RSVP to Nancy Peterson, (858) 705-3889.
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Brahms A German Requiem Concert Now Available on Video
Thank you to our musicians, and especially to conductor Dr. John-Luke Addison, soloists Hannah Arevalo and Sean McCormac, and pianists Justin Gray and Bryan Verhoye, for their moving performance of Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) on All Saints’ Day, honoring recently departed loved ones. If you missed the live concert, you can catch the recording on YouTube.
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INTERFAITH EVENT:
POINT Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 12, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Poway Interfaith Team (POINT) invites you to a vegetarian potluck Thanksgiving dinner! Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and a heart filled with kindness and gratitude, and enjoy our interfaith connections! RSVP to the Rev. Dr. Abigail Albert by Monday, November 9.
POINT will be collecting donations of canned, nonperishable food and travel-size hygiene items at this event. All financial contributions and donated items will go to Interfaith Community Services in Escondido.
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Monthly Fellowship Dinner
Saturday, November 14, 6:15 p.m.
Burma Place (15721 Bernardo Heights Pkwy., Suite A)
Every second Saturday of the month, the Fellowship Committee hosts a dinner/fellowship event after the 5 p.m. service. You’re welcome to come, even if you don’t attend the service. It’s a great way to get to know other parishioners and build community. To RSVP, text or call Mike Jewett at (619) 666-9663 by 5 p.m. on Friday, [date]. (After the RSVP deadline, please check with Mike to see if there is still room.)
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Newcomers Brunch
Sunday, November 15, 11:15 a.m., Church Office
Greetings, St. Bart’s newcomers and those recently returning! We invite you to our next newcomers brunch on Sunday, November 15. It’s a time for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us, all while enjoying a delicious brunch. Childcare will be provided.
Please RSVP to Mother Nina and also indicate any food intolerances. All are welcome—we hope to see you there!
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Sacred Ground 2.0
Information Session: Wednesday, November 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Zoom
New Groups Start: Wednesday, December 2, 3-5 p.m., and Friday, January 8, 6-8 p.m., Zoom
Sacred Ground 2.0 is the newly revised group dialogue series of The Episcopal Church that walks through some of the major chapters of our country’s history of race and racism. Learn more at an information session on November 18, or join one of the new Sacred Ground groups starting on December 2 and January 8.
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Memorial Service for Joan Chadwick
Saturday, November 14, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
A memorial service for St. Bart’s member Joan Chadwick will be held on Saturday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. All are invited to come and celebrate her life.
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Memorial Service for Betty Brayshay
Friday, November 20, 10 a.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral (2728 6th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103)
A memorial service for St. Bart’s member Betty Brayshay will be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Friday, November 20, at 10 a.m. All are invited to come and celebrate her life.
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Thanksgiving Service & Meal
Wednesday, November 25, 6 p.m., Sanctuary
Come for a special Eucharist service of Thanksgiving in our beautiful sanctuary, followed by a traditional meal of turkey, side dishes, and dessert, provided by the music ministry. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available.
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COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER:
Poinsettias for a Purpose
Order by Tuesday, November 24
Decorate for the holidays while supporting Marines and sailors at MCAS Miramar! The Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo invites you to purchase beautiful 14"-16" bright-red, multibloom poinsettias, in 6.5" pots with gold sleeves, for your home or office. Cost is $120 per box of eight plants. To place your order for a box, email your name, email, phone, and number of boxes to rbrotary934@gmail.com; or to order fewer than eight, contact Cheryl Roop. Payment can be made by check or Zelle; see the flyer for full payment instructions.
Poinsettias will be available for pickup on Wednesday, December 2, between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the Heights Golf Club parking lot (16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway), or between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the St. Bart’s parking lot. If you can’t collect your plants during those times, contact Cheryl Roop to arrange an alternate pickup time.
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ST. BART’S MUSIC SERIES:
Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along
Friday, December 4, 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 6, 4 p.m.
Sanctuary
Share in the joy of the season! Join us for our annual Messiah Sing-Along in collaboration with the Greater San Diego Music Coterie, with choir, orchestra, and soloists. Bring your own score or rent one ($5) at the door. Free admission (suggested donation $20, $10 for students).
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SAVE THE DATE:
Sixth Annual Outreach Charity Fundraising Event
A Spring Country Hoedown (Gala, but with a “Down Home” Flavor)
Friday, April 9, 2027, 5-9 p.m., Sanctuary
Mark your calendar for our spring Outreach charity fundraising event, “A Spring Country Hoedown”—a “down home” version of our annual Gala. Food, drinks, dancing, games, auctions, and FUN! Stay tuned for details to come.
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November Coffee Hour Hosts
Last Names M-P
Coffee hour at St. Bart’s is about more than just a kind treat—it’s a way for us to embody our hospitality. This month, if your last name starts with M-P, it’s your turn to host! Bring whatever sweet or savory nibble the Spirit moves you to share (cut into serving-sized pieces, please).
Note: You can borrow a plate or platter from the MPR kitchen so you don’t have to worry about retrieving your own plate later.
Questions? Contact Widney Hawthorne.
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Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry
Prayers & Squares offers prayer quilts to all people who are in crisis and need prayer. Before requesting a quilt, please check with the recipient to see if they will accept a prayer quilt, and ask them for the specific words of prayer they would like prayed over the quilt.
To request a prayer quilt, call the church office, (858) 487-2159, or email Holly Gray.
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Prayer Cycle
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: Chaplains and ministries of the armed forces; all veterans of the armed services.
In our Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: The United States Marine Corps on its 251st birthday.
In the Cycle of Prayer for the worldwide Anglican Communion, we pray for: Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo; the Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory – the Church of Ireland; the Diocese of Chandigarh – the Church of North India (United); the Diocese of Chelmsford – the Church of England; the Diocese of Chester – the Church of England; the Diocese of Chhattisgarh – the Church of North India (United); the Diocese of Chicago – The Episcopal Church.
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Weekly Ministries
Mondays
- 6 p.m. Study Before the Sermon - Church Office or Zoom - Contact Jake Solis
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6 p.m. Scouts - Sanctuary - Contact Mike Jewett
- 6-8 p.m. CAT (Cats, Art & Tea): Multigenerational art event to benefit rescue kitties! - All individuals 10+ years welcome; if younger than 16, must be accompanied by an adult - MPR - Contact Gaby Waldorf
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7-8 p.m. Handbell Ensemble - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact Anna Lettang
Tuesdays
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7:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Book Review - Starbucks (12469 Rancho Bernardo Rd., San Diego, CA 92128) - Contact Jerry Blanton
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10:30-11:30 a.m. Chair Yoga & Meditation - MPR - First class free - Contact Lisa Oakes for pricing
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Noon. Wisdom Circle - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month - MPR - Contact Shirley Bunch
- 12:15-1 p.m. (approx.) Wisdom Circle Makes Lunches for Interfaith - 3rd Tuesday of the month - MPR - Contact Shirley Bunch
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1-3 p.m. Quilting Ministry - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month - Ed Building, Quilt Room - Contact Holly Gray
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5 p.m. Centering Prayer - Zoom - Contact Parth Domke
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6-7:30 p.m. Fiber Arts Group - 1st Tuesday of the month - Sanctuary - Contact fiberarts@stbartschurch.org
Wednesdays
Thursdays
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8-10 a.m. Food Bank Delivery to St. Luke’s - Contact Jerry Blanton
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5:30-6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir School - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact Tim McLellan
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6:30-8:30 p.m. Parish Choir - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact John-Luke Addison
Fridays
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7:45-9 a.m. Men’s Ministry - Location TBA each week - Contact Andrew Horne or Mike Jewett
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12:30-2:30 p.m. Daughters of the King - 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month - Ed Building, DOK Room (basement) - Contact Sandy Morrison
Sundays
- 9-9:45 a.m. Adult Forum - MPR - Led by various ministries and guests
- 9-9:45 a.m. Youth Forum - Ed Building - Mother Nina Bacas
- 9-9:45 a.m. Sunday School- Ed Building - Father Jacob Robling
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1 p.m. Eucharist Service - 1st Sunday of the month - Casa de las Campanas, Assisted Living Activities Room - Contact Nancy Peterson
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1 p.m. Eucharist Service - 2nd Sunday of the month - Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Theater Room - Contact Nancy Peterson
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