Welcome
. . . to St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, a growing and vibrant community in Hartsville, South Carolina, where we seek to restore all people to God, and to each other, through Sacramental Worship and living Christlike lives.

 A Note From the Rector

Jesus taught, "Love God completely and love your neighbor as you would like to be loved."  When asked by a skeptic to explain who is our neighbor, Jesus told the story of a good man from the countryside of Samaria.  It teaches us that everyone is our neighbor.  Before he returned to Heaven, Jesus said, "Go everywhere and announce the Message of God's good news to one and all."  At. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, we are not perfect, but we seek to follow Jesus' teachings on the love of God and humanity.  As pastor and priest to this wonderful church community, let me invite you to join us for worship, call us for prayer, or just drop by for a visit.

Fr. Michael Ridgill + 

St. Bartholomew's is . . .
Relevant - to our daily lives!
Friendly - because sometimes we want people to know us and care about us.
Fun - you can have fun and worship God!
Orthodox - the Church gets its authority from Holy Scripture, interpreted by church tradition and God-informed reason always centered on the message of Christ as our Savior and Lord.

Welcoming - people from different walks of life and levels of faith are warmly welcome at St. Bartholomew's Parish.  Without reservation, everyone is welcome here.  We seek to incorporate into our daily lives an understanding that the church exists for all people, that absolutely everyone needs the saving grace of Jesus Christ and that He changes lives, defeats sin and addictions and reconciles us to God and each other.  Wherever you are in your faith, come seek and you will find the reconciling love of Jesus Christ.  

St. Bartholomew's Church is . . . Exactly what you are looking for!