Welcome
Holy Week is March 29 through April 5.
Gather with us as we journey with Jesus through his passion, death, and resurrection. Everyone is welcome.
We look forward to being with you this season.
Saturday, April 4 at 7 pm (Church)
The Great Vigil of Easter
The Great Vigil of Easter is the official beginning of the Easter season and a favorite service of many. Featuring the lighting of the Paschal fire, stirring stories from the Hebrew Bible, the renewal of our Baptismal Vows, and the first “Alleluia” of Easter, it is the most dramatic liturgy of the year. Bring bells and noisemakers or have them at the ready! Music will be offered by the St. Bart's Singers, St. Bartholomew's Choir, and artists from Imagine Worship NYC. With a special performance by students from the Joffrey School. This service will be livestreamed on our website, Facebook, and YouTube. A festive reception follows.
Free parking is available at the garage at 136 E. 51st Street. Voucher required. (Pick up a voucher from St. Bart's Central or one of our ushers.)
Sunday, April 5
Easter Day
Alleluia! Christ is risen! Celebrate and rejoice in the triumph of life over death.
Free parking is available at the garage at 136 E. 51st Street. Voucher required. (Pick up a voucher from St. Bart's Central or one of our ushers.)
9 am and 11 am (Church) Festival Eucharist
On Easter Day, our 9 am and 11 am services are identical with brass, timpani, and combined choirs of St. Bartholomew's Church offering music to uplift the soul.
Music prelude begins 30 minutes before each service.
Wonder Church will be offered during the 11 am service only (scroll down for more information.)
Come early, bring a friend, and share the joy. (Pro tip - you can skip the crowds and see the same festive service at 9 am!)
The 11 am service will also be livestreamed.
Join us via Livestream Download the service Leaflet
Wonder Church for Easter Day
At the 11 am services on Easter Day, kids in grades K - 5 are invited to a special children's worship service in the chapel, featuring a retelling of the Easter story, egg hunt, and a traditional “flowering of the cross.”You are invited to bring extra flowers from your home or flower shop if you would like. Those who wish to participate will be dismissed during the second hymn and escorted back to the church during the welcome and announcements before communion. Parents and guardians are welcome to join. Activity bags will be provided for those who wish to stay in the main worship service. Please note Nursery Care, Kids Club and Youth Group are on hiatus for Easter
While not mandatory, your RSVP will help plan and prepare for everything to run as smoothly as possible. All are truly welcome as we gather to celebrate Christ's resurrection with joy, hope, and community.
5 pm (Chapel) Contemplative Eucharist
Join us for an intimate service of holy communion in our candlelit chapel. At this service, rhythms of silence, singing, scripture, and prayer are woven together into an intimate hour of spiritual renewal— the perfect way to end the weekend and prepare for the week ahead.