
Tips for Meaningful Online Worship
Whether you join us from New York or anywhere around the world, you are part of our worshiping community. These simple practices can help you create a prayerful and engaging experience when you join St. Bart’s online.
Prepare Your Space
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Create a sense of calm. Light a candle to give your worship experience a sense of centeredness
Follow Along With the Service
- Download the leaflet before the service. You can view it on your phone or tablet or print a copy at home. The links to the leaflets will also be posted in the notes and comments on Facebook and YouTube streams.
- Use the largest screen you have.
- Watching on a TV can make worship feel more immersive.
- On most smart TVs, open the YouTube app and search for stbartsnyc
- On Roku, use the YouTube channel.
- With Chromecast, cast directly from the YouTube app on your device.
Engage Fully in Worship
- Say the responses and sing with us. Your voice is part of the worship wherever you are.
- Share the Peace and offer prayers. Greet others in the comments, and use the chat to offer prayers. (available only on YouTube and Facebook desktop and mobile)
- To submit names for the Prayers of the People, use our online prayer request form.
- Pass the plate — digitally! Make an offering at stbarts.org/give.
Stay Connected
- Be sure to read our weekly e-news to learn about online gatherings after church and throughout the week. If you don't already receive the St. Bart's Weekly E-news click here to subscribe.
