Peter Thompson
Vicar and Interim Rector
Welcome!
Everybody needs a place.
We invite you to find yours here.
Welcome to St. Bart's, a vibrant Episcopal church in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The Episcopal Church is an inclusive Christian denomination, inviting all people to follow Jesus' Way of Love. St. Bart's is committed to Radical Welcome, opening our doors wide to people of every age stripe and type. Learn more.
A Place for
Spiritual Practice
Join us for Sunday services at 9 am, 11 am and 5 pm. All are welcome! Learn more about in-person and livestreamed worship, as well as weekday offerings. Our building is open for prayer and reflection from 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday, and our clergy are available for pastoral care.
A Place for
Sacred Wonder
We deeply value the arts and beauty as expressed through offerings such as our renowned music program and the care we take in our historic building. We honor questions as much as answers, and provide robust education for adults and children through offerings such as The Forum and St. Bart's Kids.
A Place for
Beloved Community
We are committed to belonging and becoming God's Beloved Community, together. Our various community groups offer a place to connect in fellowship, and our many service opportunities provide a way to make a difference, in the church and beyond it.Learn more about about current volunteer opportunities.
Meet Our Clergy
Zack Nyein
Senior Associate Rector and Pastor of Imagine Worship
Meredith Ward
Senior Associate Rector
Stephanie Spellers
Canon in Residence
Molly O'Neil Frank
Assisting Priest
Andrew Mullins
Assistant Rector
John Wirenius
Deacon
Say Hello!
We invite you to complete a connect card below, and a staff member will contact you soon. You can also sign up for a coffee chat with one of our priests. We look forward to getting to know you!
Preparing for Your Visit
We know how daunting it can be to visit a church (or any church) for the first time! Please feel right at home, and know that St. Bart's is a judgment-free zone! We welcome all and cannot wait to meet you. We're saving you a seat!
Location
St. Bartholomew's Church
325 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Parking
We offer free parking for all Sunday services at the garage on the south side of East 51st St. between 3rd and Lexington Avenues. Request a voucher upon arrival. Valid for 12 hours or until midnight, whichever comes first.
Connect With Us
We're a big church that values relationships. We would love to get to know you. Please click the icon above to fill out our online connect card and we will be in touch!
What to Wear
When we worship in person, feel free to be relaxed or dress it up—we'll be happy to see you.
Kids and Youth
St. Bart's loves kids! We offer children and youth programs and choirs every Sunday during the school year at 10am, with Kids' Church during the 11am service. Nursery care is available Sundays from 8:45 am - 12:45 pm. Click the icon to learn more.
Episco-what?
St. Bart's is part of the Episcopal Church. With a commitment to prayer, service, generosity, and compassion, we join Christians across the globe in following Jesus' way of love. Click the icon above to learn more.
Follow us on Social
Follow us on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter @StBartsNYC! (Click above for links!)
More Questions?
We can help. Call us at 212-378-0222 (M-F, 9am-5pm) or email central@stbarts.org
Everybody needs a place.
You can find yours here.
Here is a place that is ancient and new, a faith that we hold going back to Jesus, back to his spiritual ancestors, back to those who walked the earth and found holy ground. And what we do is often based on really ancient patterns—worship and music; loving service to the poor, the hurting, the lonely; working for justice and peace; lively, fearless education and formation of minds and souls. And that faith is also completely contemporary, engaged in the culture and the needs of the moment.
WHAT WE ARE FOR
The dignity and worth of every person. An open minded, passionate commitment to truth. The importance of everyone’s own spiritual journey. God’s friends wherever we find them. Seeking Christ in every person who comes through the door. The sacredness of life’s rites of passage. The value of community. The hard work necessary to make sure that all are welcomed. Telling the truth about life’s challenges. A “user-friendly” church experience. Children, youth and families.
WHAT WE ARE AGAINST
Claiming to have all the answers. Elitism and exclusivism, especially in church. Bigotry for any reason. Authoritarianism. Indifference to injustice and suffering. Certitude in the face of ambiguity and superficial answers to hard questions. Boring sermons, bad music and general cluelessness.
(So, God help us, because we don’t always avoid these!)
WHAT WE VALUE
Community, open hearts, open minds, open arms. Faith. Fortitude. Staying current, but equally staying rooted in tradition. Reason and honesty. Civic responsibility as New Yorkers, Americans and global citizens. Debate that allows for mutual respect. Music and beauty for their own sake. Joy in God’s creation. Anyone who makes an effort to get to know and follow Jesus.
WELCOME
Learn more here