Paul, Democracy, and the Corinthians
Larry Welborn, Professor Emeritus at Fordham University, highlights democratic impulses within the early Church and the New Testament.
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, November 8, 2026
Palliative Care in a Death Denying Culture
Professionals from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center speak with the Reverend Molly O’Neil Frank, BCC, about the importance of palliative care in a culture that routinely shirks from the reality of death.
Upcoming at The Forum
Sunday, November 15: Many Members, One Body
Members of St. Bart’s celebrate the remarkable diversity of our beloved community as the pledge campaign concludes.
Watch or listen to The Forum from previous weeks below.
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Uncovering Black History: Manhattan's African Burial Ground
02.12.23 | Articles | The Forum
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, as many as 20,000 people of African descent were buried in a cemetery located in lower Manhattan. Historical Consultant Peggy King Jorde speaks about her efforts to preserve that burial ground and the...
The Lunar New Year
02.05.23 | The Forum | Center for Religious Inquiry
As the celebration of the Lunar New Year comes to a close with the Lantern Festival, Ying Yen, Executive Director of the New York Chinese Cultural Center, provides background on the multi-week observance and its place within Chinese culture.
What Are Biblical Values?
01.29.23 | Articles | The Forum
Professor Emeritus at Yale Divinity School John Collins, author of the book "What Are Biblical Values?", tells us what the Bible really says about highly debated ethical issues.
Pilgrimage: Walking the Camino de Santiago
01.22.23 | Articles | The Forum
Rob Radtke, President & CEO of Episcopal Relief & Development, reflects on his recent sabbatical, during which he walked the famous Camino de Santiago in Spain.
The King's Vibrato: The Sonic Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
01.15.23 | Articles | The Forum
The Reverend Dr. Maurice Wallace, Professor of English at Rutgers, explains how Martin Luther King, Jr.'s voice served as an asset to him in his ministry.
A New Year at St. Bart's
01.08.23 | Articles | The Forum
Tara Marlovits, Bailey Regan, and Veronica Shea talk about their new roles on the St. Bart's staff and share their hopes for the year ahead.
An Endemic Church: Exploring its Perils and Possibilities
12.18.22 | Articles | The Forum
Scott Thumma, Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research at Hartford International University, looks at how the church has transformed in the COVID-19 period and contemplates its future.
The Light We Give: Lessons from Sikh Wisdom
12.11.22 | Articles | The Forum
Simran Jeet Singh, Executive Director of The Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program, talks about growing up as Sikh in South Texas and reflects on the lessons he continues to learn from the teachings of his tradition...
Understanding Jesus and Paul Means Understanding Jewish Practice and Belief
12.04.22 | Articles | The Forum
Amy-Jill Levine, prolific author and the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, places Jesus and Paul within their Jewish context and...
Putting the Episcopal in the Episcopal Church: The Role of Bishops
11.27.22 | Articles | The Forum
On the eve of the election of the next Bishop of New York, our Rector, Bishop Dean Wolfe, talks about why we have bishops and what they do.