When we hear our favorite hymns, songs, anthems, motets, postludes, and other musical offerings in church, we are often so moved with emotion that we instinctively want to show our appreciation—through our hearts, voices, and bodies. Often this will manifest in a resounding...
The fundamentals of prayer center around “thank you” and often, “help.” Prayer is an opportunity to thank God for the grace bestowed upon us. Prayers of gratitude bring to the forefront of our consciousness all that we have. And how abundant the love of Jesus Christ is...
Happy Anniversary Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry! This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the St. Bartholomew’s Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry, and we want to celebrate with you! Join us at all services November 3-4, where each attendee will leave with proof that you can touch...
You are my God—I will give thanks to you!You are my God—I will lift you up high! Give thanks to the LORD because he is good because his faithful love lasts forever.Psalm 118:28-29 It’s the busy season. The time of year where school has kicked us into high gear and Costco...
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.Matthew 25:35 As we, at St. Bart’s, continue to live into our commitment to serve our congregation and the community around us, we have partnered with Feeding San Diego to...
Recently I was having a conversation with a friend about our changing world. Yes, times are changing. Remember the Bob Dylan anti-establishment Song from the 60’s - The Times They are a Changing. The sixties, after all, was a decade when we first heard the expression, “Never trust...
For the first two weeks of July, it was my privilege to serve as one of the Deputies elected at Diocesan Convention to represent the Diocese of San Diego at our General Convention. This is the first of two articles about some of the matters we discussed and the actions we took on behalf of the...
Every fall we gather as a community in small groups to share a meal, get to know one another and share what St. Bart's means to us. Be sure to participate in one of these Agape meals. RSVP today! Wouldn’t Agape be a wonderful name for a church? In using it, we would be using a word which...
Martin and Scarlett stepped outside of their comfort zone but had an unforgettable experience at the Royal School of Church Music camp this summer. Here's Martin's experience. It was a relief when the tenth person I met told me he was a 737 pilot. All others were Directors of Music and...
St. Bart’s Campus Redevelopment is underway to transform our campus to serve the Episcopal Church of the 21st century. The design adds improved campus access with additional handicapped parking spaces and ground level access with a large elevator, covered stairs and ramp options. The new...