December 7, 2025
The Second Sunday of Advent
Today's Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
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See our weekly eNews with information on classes and events coming up this week. Learn more about Advent and Christmas at St. Bart's.
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 (updated Fridays).
9:45 am Nursery Care (Children's Playroom)
Nursery care for children ages 0 - 4 is available in the Children's Playroom on the Basement Level of the Community House today from 9:45 until 12:45. Please register for the 2025-2026 school year so that we can keep you informed of all the latest updates!
10 am Kids' Club and Youth at the Center (Rooms 32 & 33)
All kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for St. Bart's Kids' Club! Through crafts, arts, and drama kids are immersed in the stories of the Bible and encouraged to make social-emotional connections while building community. All are welcome! At 10:50 am, kids are escorted to the main church for the 11 am worship service and Wonder Church.
All middle and high schoolers are invited to join Youth at the Center in Room 33 for conversation, spiritual exploration, games, and donuts. Please register for the 2025-2026 school year.
10 am The Forum (Great Hall)
Holy Waiting: Encountering Life's Beginnings and Endings in Advent
St. Bart’s parishioner Vivian Roston reflects on her work as both an OBGYN and end-of-life doula during the Advent season of beginnings and endings.
11 am Choral Eucharist (Church)
Awe-inspiring and Majestic
Our principal liturgy each Sunday, held in our resplendent main sanctuary, with multiple processions, music by St. Bartholomew’s Choir and Choristers, inspiring preaching, and the participation of children and youth. Livestream option available for online worshipers. Download our worship leaflet to follow along (available on Friday).
During the service: Wonder Church (formerly Kids' Church) for children in the chapel.
Gatherings after Church
- Coffee Hour, 12:30 pm in the Great Hall
- Living Christ Sangha, 3 pm via Zoom
See our weekly eNews with information on classes and events coming up this week.
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.