Faith in Action Team
08.05.22 | Volunteer | Serve the World
Join in shaping St. Bart's justice, reconciliation, and equity priorities and responding to the issues of our day.
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 1, 2026
The State of the Clergy
In a changing Church and a challenging world, how are our clergy holding up? The Reverend Dr. Craig Barnes, President Emeritus of Princeton Theological Seminary and Director of the Theologies for Pastoral Ministry project, outlines findings from recent research.
Upcoming at The Forum
Sunday, MARCH 8, 2026
Got Questions?
Peter, Zack, and Meredith reflect on the spiritual value of asking questions and address the questions shared this Lent on our community questions wall.
Watch or listen to The Forum from previous weeks below.
Grouped by: Pride Month 2021
Liturgical Ministries
08.05.22 | Volunteer | Serve the Church
Worship and spiritual practice is at the heart of our life together.
Stewardship Ministries
08.05.22 | Volunteer | Serve the Church
As a member of the Development Committee, through the giving of your time and talents, your service will advance and grow the church operating funds supporting the annual Mission Plan (e.g., budget).
Parish Life Ministries
08.05.22 | Volunteer | Serve the Church
Volunteer for ministries of hospitality and community building among those who call St. Bart's home.
Music and Performing Arts Ministries
08.05.22 | Volunteer | Serve the Church
"Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" through music and the arts.
Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
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It takes a village - be part of our village of faith for the next generation!
All Things Manhattan: A Discussion with Borough President Mark Levine
07.31.22 | Articles | The Forum
Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President, offers his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities currently being faced by our island home.
Disability in the Body of Christ
07.24.22 | Articles | The Forum
St. Bart’s parishioner and accessibility consultant Janina Sajka reflects on how the Church can become a more welcoming place for people with disabilities.
New Approaches to Autism and Neurodiversity
07.17.22 | Articles | The Forum
Hospital chaplain Zachary Fletcher shares new and liberative ways of understanding autism and neurodiversity, including through the lens of Christian spirituality. Please post your questions for our speaker in the comments section...
The Abortion Converts: Journeys out of the Right-Wing
07.10.22 | Articles | The Forum
New York magazine senior writer Sarah Jones chronicles the transition some conservative Christians make from pro-life to pro-choice. Jones has recently authored several relevant articles about moral approaches to abortion: Anti-Abortion...