October 4, 2026
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: St. Francis Sunday
Today's Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-14, Philippians 3:4b-14, Matthew 21:33-46
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9 am Eucharist in the Round (Chapel)
Lively and Bright
A joyful celebration of holy communion, held in the round, including congregational singing and fresh, new ways of talking about God and faith. The St. Bart’s Singers offer musical leadership in our beautiful chapel. Download the leaflet here.
Children and Youth Activities Hour
9:45 am - 12:45 pm: Nursery Care in Children’s Playroom
10 am: Children, Youth, and Families Breakfast in Room 33
10 am: Youth at the Center for Grades 6-12 in Room 32
10 am The Forum (Great Hall): Flood
Filmmaker Katy Scoggin tells a very personal story about dialogue across difference ahead of a screening of her new documentary. The documentary will be shown at 1:30 pm in the Chapel.
11 am Choral Eucharist and Blessing of the Animals (Church)
Awe-inspiring and Majestic
Our principal liturgy each Sunday, held in our resplendent main sanctuary, with multiple processions and inspiring preaching.
- We recognize St. Francis of Assisi and the whole of God’s good creation with the Blessing of the Animals at our 11 am service of Holy Eucharist. You are welcome to bring your furry, scaly and feathered friends (or a photo) along with the appropriate restraints to be blessed by the clergy.
- The 11 am service includes a 25-30 minute Wonder Church program designed for kids in grades K-5 during the sermon and prayers. Wonder Church for Kids will be visited by the New York Art Farm this week in celebration of St. Francis Sunday! Children and families are invited to join us during the sermon at the 11 am Choral Eucharist for a special program with live animals in the chapel.During the announcements, all children return to the church to receive communion with their families. While designed with elementary-aged children in mind, toddlers, teens, and parents are all welcome to take part!
Livestream option available for online worshipers. Download our worship leaflet to follow along.
Gatherings after Church
- Coffee Hour, 12:30 pm on the Great Terrace
- Screening of the documentary Flood, 1:30 pm in the Chapel
- Living Christ Sangha, 3 pm via Zoom
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5 pm Contemplative Eucharist (Chapel)
Serene and Candlelit
An intimate service of holy communion held in our candlelit chapel. Rhythms of silence, singing, scripture, and prayer are woven together into a quiet hour of spiritual renewal — the perfect way to end the weekend and prepare for the week ahead. Download the worship leaflet here.