Worship & Study at a Glance

“Welcome to a 'thin place' where because of the daily prayers and worship in this place the distance between heaven and earth is very thin. Not because of what we have done, but because God enters this space and time and makes it Holy. This is a place where you can come rest, study, grow and share. It is a place to be, it is a place to become. Welcome to a thin place.” ~ From the verger's greeting upon entering St. Paul's, Jarrow, home of the Venerabe Bede, founded 681 AD (1,327 years ago).

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

2 Peter 3:18

Sunday Worship & Study

07:30 am Morning Prayer

08:00 am Holy Eucharist, Contemplative

09:15 am Christian Faith Formation for all ages; nursery provided

10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Choral & Children's Chapel; nursery provided

05:00 pm Evening Prayer

05:30 pm Holy Eucharist, Contemplative

Adult Christian Faith Formation

Sundays at 9:15 am meeting in the parish library. We are using the "FaithWeaver" curriculum that is run concurrently with the other faith formation classes in the church with everyone studying the same Bible story, key verses and biblical point or "Big Idea". It is a great way for parents to know what their children are studying and the course offers helpful hints to help reinforce the learning at home. This program is consistant with diocesean concept of Visionary Parenting:  Equiping parents to share their faith and traditions with their children.

Children's Christian Faith Formation

We are using a unified Bible Curriculum, "FaithWeaver" for all ages at St. Bartholomew's Parish Church. These relationship-building Bible studies help adults, youth and children grow in their relationship with God and others as they apply the Bible to their lives.

Childrens Chapel

During the 10:30 a.m. service, children ages 3-11 are invited to worship and explore the day's Gospel lesson on their level. Children begin worship in the church with their parents and leave after the Collect (Prayer) of the Day. The children return at the Passing of the Peace.

Sunday Evening Kingdom Kids with Musikgarden and Junior & Senior High Youth Group

After the Evening Eucharist, a light supper is provided and the Sunday program for children, Jr. High and Sr. High begins at 6:30. Kingdom Kids is designed for preschool and elementary age children and features Musikgarden, a music studio that teaches preschool children and their parents early childhood music and movenment in a fun and interactive setting. Childrens Choir is provided for elemetary age children followed by Kingdom Kids activites.  For our Jr High and Sr. High, we seek to dynamically engage the youth with life application from the Bible so that they are prepared for the challenges ahead of them but in an environment that is fun and exciting.

Weekday Worship and Study Opportunities

The Church is Open Daily for Prayer Sunday - Friday
Feel free to come in and pray in either the chapel, church, or on the grounds. There are beautiful outdoor settings for prayer, reading or contemplation in the Memory Garden (near the front of the church), Parish Cloister (open space in the center of the facilities), on on the green close before the shine of St. Francis (Garden at the back of the church in the playground area).  Clergy are available for prayer, conversation, and confession -- just stop by the office.

Morning Prayer Sunday - Friday 7:30 am (Chapel)
Noonday Prayer Monday - Friday 12:00 pm (Chapel)
Evening Prayer Sunday - Thursday 05:00 pm (Chapel)
Holy Eucharist & Healing Service Wednesdays, 10:00 am & 5:30 pm in the Chapel

Wednesday Bible Study

Wednesdays at 11:00 am meeting in the parish library. Currently we are studying the Book of Revelation. The format is simple and relaxed. Each week we pickup where we left-off, reading a section of scripture and discussing it using life application and study bibles that are provided for your convenience. This is a great way to begin growing deeper in the faith by reading the bible and sharing our thoughts and experiences as we seek to live out God's word.

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm meeting in the parish hall until 8:00 pm. On Wednesday, evenings we are watching N.T. Wright's Resurrection followed by discussion and Bible Study.  Tom Wright is the Bishop of  Durham, UK and a leading Anglican theologian.  His studies are both engaging and relevant to the issues of life today.

Special Events

Part of our vision as a parish church is to be a Church of Leadership Teaching Leadership.  Recognizing that for those who have been given more, more will be expected (Luke 19:26, Matthew 25:15), St. Bartholomew’s will share our leadership findings and gifting with other local congregations, our diocese, and our national and international Anglican church.  We want to share the gifts that God gives us, not hoard them. 

We are always seeking opportunities to bring exciting and sound teachings, events and community activities that engage people where they are in their faith journey.  Some of the events that we have sponsored are: 

• Choral Evensong (Quarterly)
• Quiet Days with Meditaions
• Eucharistic Workshop
• Benedictine Retreat:  How to Stop Running and Listen to God   (Coming September 2009)
• Christianity Explored & Discipleship Explored
• Alpha  (Coming Fall 2009)
• Book Club
• Spiritual Gifts Workshop
• The Marriage Course
• God at Work Course  (Coming July 1, 2009)
• Brown Bag Lunch Series
• St. Francis Blessing of the Animals
• Reel Christianity (Movie Nights for Adults & Children)
• Pilgrimage Trips to:  Mepkin Abbey Creche Exhibit, The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit, The Billy Graham Library 

Please check our Home Page and News for upcoming special events.