Sanctuary
Eugene Nam, Chief Counsel of the Interfaith Center of New York, discusses the ongoing challenges faced by immigrant communities, as well as how we can help.
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, September 13, 2026
Understanding Ourselves in the Age of AI
Dr. Clay Williams, a St. Bart’s parishioner who completed his dissertation on artificial intelligence, contemplates the impact that AI is making on our efforts to understand ourselves.
Upcoming at The Forum
Sunday, September 20: Women, Art, God
The Reverend Dr. Ayla Lepine, Associate Rector of St. James’s Piccadilly, introduces her new book which lies at the intersection of feminism, art, and theology.
September 27 Christian Nationalism in the UK
The Reverend Lucy Winkett, Rector of St. James’s Piccadilly, looks at Christian nationalism within the United Kingdom, contending that it represents both a political problem and a theological one.
October 4 Flood
Filmmaker Katy Scoggin tells a very personal story about dialogue across difference ahead of a screening of her new documentary.
October 11 Eleanor Roosevelt’s Nightly Prayer: The Religious Life of the First Lady of the World
Author Donn Mitchell examines the ways in which Eleanor Roosevelt’s faith informed her work and her life.
October 25 Caleb Maglaya Galaraga, journalist, The Living Church
November 1 Paul, Democracy, and the Corinthians
Larry Welborn, Professor Emeritus at Fordham University, highlights democratic impulses within the early Church and the New Testament.
Watch or listen to The Forum from previous weeks below.
Featured
Living the Virtues: Courage and Perseverance
02.14.16 | Articles | The Forum
Living the Virtues: A special Forum series on the so-called “cardinal virtues” and how to pursue them in everyday life. Today: Bob Dannals on the virtues of courage and perseverance. Forum handout
The Trafficking of Women and Girls
01.31.16 | Articles | The Forum
The trafficking of women and girls for sex is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world, yet it is an issue that remains in the shadows. Many believe sex trafficking is taking place only abroad, or falsely believe that individuals...
What We've Learned: A Briefing from the Rector Search Committee
01.17.16 | Articles | The Forum
On January 17, at the Forum, the Rector Search Committee shared the results of the parish surveys and roundtables. Click above for the copy of the PowerPoint presentation and an audio recording of the Forum.
Jay SIdebotham - What Contributes to Spiritual Growth? What Gets in the Way?
01.10.16 | Articles | The Forum
“What Contributes to Spiritual Growth? What Gets in the Way?: Learnings from Episcopal (and Other) Churches.” A Forum with Jay Sidebotham, Director of RenewalWorks, a Ministry of Forward Movement Jay’s work with Forward...
Lynn Sanders - Bowen Family Systems Theory
01.03.16 | Articles | The Forum
Do family interactions sometimes leave you wondering, “What just happened here?” Are you hoping to find a different, more satisfying way of relating for 2016? The Rev. Lynn Sanders presented a timely review of Bowen family systems...
Tis the Season,Part 4: Who Was Expected? What Did We Get?
12.20.15 | Articles | The Forum
Who Was Expected: What Did We Get? Our Interim Rector, the Rev. Dr. Bob Dannals, explored the three major themes of messianic expectation in first-century Israel, and then what happened in Bethlehem and beyond. Download the handout from...
Tis the Season, Part 1
11.29.15 | Articles | The Forum
Advent: ‘Tis the Season, Part 1 of 4. The Advent season is multifaceted, each offering its own gift to help us prepare our hearts and our hopes. During each Sunday Forum in Advent, we’ll explore a different, rich dimension of Advent...
Gratitude and Generosity - Dan Matthews
11.22.15 | Articles | The Forum
The Rev. Dr. Daniel P. Matthews, Sr., Rector Emeritus of Trinity Church Wall Street, is a nationally renowned preacher and teacher, a leader, visionary and vigorous proclaimer of a relevant gospel to the world. Dr. Matthews' inspirational message...
A Christian Spirituality of Restorative Justice
11.15.15 | Articles | The Forum
The Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D. spoke to us on "A Christian Spirituality of Restorative Justice.” Dr. Battle is the recently appointed Herbert Thompson Professor of Church and Society and Director of the Desmond Tutu Center at General...
Lynn Sanders, One of the Best Kept Secrets
11.08.15 | Articles | The Forum
The Rev. Lynn Sanders draws on the latest thinking and teaching of visionary Episcopal Church leaders to explore the birth and continual rebirth of The Episcopal Church. How did we get here? Where are we going? Why might this be true: “The...