Becoming a Theologian: How I Got Like This
The Reverend Dr. Gary Dorrien, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary, discusses themes from his recent memoir, Over from Union Road: My Christian-Left-Intellectual Life.
Every Sunday at 10 am
Each week, guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines join the Reverend Peter Thompson and other St. Bart's clergy for deep and insightful conversations about topics that matter to our lives as responsible citizens and people of faith. Speakers in recent years have included winners of the Tony Award, the Emmy Award, the MacArthur Fellowship, and the Pulitzer Prize, professors from prominent universities like Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Columbia, and journalists from New York, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Everything You Wanted to Know About Passover (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Rabbi Sarah Berman of Central Synagogue explores the rituals of Passover and its significance in Jewish tradition.
Upcoming at The Forum
Sunday, MARCH 29, 2026
Palm Sunday Fête for All Ages
In lieu of the Forum, come to the Great Hall for a special Palm Sunday Fête for All Ages featuring traditional palm cross making, hot cross buns, coffee, tea. Also at 12:15. The Forum will return after Easter Sunday.
Watch or listen to The Forum from previous weeks below.
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The Future of Education: Sowing the Seeds of Renewal through a National Tutoring Corps - Michael Duffy
11.15.20 | Articles | The Forum
Michael Duffy, who as President of the Great Oaks Foundation oversees five public charter schools, explores how an emphasis on tutoring could transform our approach to education.
Heaven and Hell: Contemplating the Ultimate Future - Bart Ehrman
11.01.20 | Articles | The Forum
Bart Ehrman, the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, chronicles the historical development of Christian ideas about the afterlife.
The Greatest City in the World: The Future of the Big Apple - Fred Cerullo
10.25.20 | Articles | The Forum
Fred Cerullo, Executive Director of the Grand Central Partnership and a Commissioner on the New York City Planning Commission discusses the future of New York City in the wake of COVID-19.
The Digital Cathedral: The Future of the Church - Rev. Keith Anderson and Prof. J. Patrick Hornbeck II
10.18.20 | Articles | The Forum
The Reverend Keith Anderson, author of The Digital Cathedral: Networked Ministry in a Wireless World, talks with Professor J. Patrick Hornbeck II of Fordham University about the future of the Church beyond 2020.
It Ain’t Easy Being Native - Rev. Dr. Bradley Hauff
10.11.20 | Articles | The Forum
Indigenous People, The Doctrine of Discovery, and the Episcopal Church: On the eve of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, The Episcopal Church’s Indigenous Missioner, The Reverend Dr. Bradley Hauff, examines the Church’s problematic...
Christianity and Animals - David Clough
10.04.20 | Articles | The Forum
David Clough, Professor of Theological Ethics at the University of Chester (UK) and the co-founder of https://www.becreaturekind.org/, outlines the responsibilities Christians have to protect and care for non-human animals.
The State of St. Bart's - The Clergy of St. Bart's
09.27.20 | Articles | The Forum
The clergy of St. Bart’s reflect on the parish’s response to COVID-19 and share plans for the coming year.
@BlackLiturgies: Black Voices, Worship and Prayer - Cole Arthur Riley
09.20.20 | Articles | The Forum
Cole Arthur Riley, the creator of the Instagram account @blackliturgies, shares some of her beautiful prayers and speaks to the importance of amplifying Black voices in the liturgical life of the Church. https://www.instagram.com/blackliturgies/
Who Is My Neighbor During a Pandemic? Part 2: Vaccines and Public Health - Dr. Jamie Ferrara and Dr. Jim Marion
09.13.20 | Articles | The Forum
After an initial overview of COVID-19 in June, Dr. Jamie Ferrara and Dr. Jim Marion return to discuss progress being made towards a vaccine. Dr. Ferrara and Dr. Marion suggest reviewing this article in Foreign Policy for background on the topic.
Not of Charity, but Justice: Labor Rights and the Common Good - John Wirenius
09.06.20 | Articles | The Forum
On Labor Day weekend, the Reverend John Wirenius, Deacon of St. Bart's and the Chair of the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, discusses the importance of securing labor rights as part of our effort to build a just society. Read a...