News and Events
Click on the items below for our recent newsletters and other church communications. Scroll down for News and Events.
Click on the items below for our recent newsletters and other church communications. Scroll down for News and Events.
News
Sunday Services and Sunday School are in-person at 9 AM through the Fall
Our Services start at 9 AM in person, masks are now optional. Masks are provided for those who would like to wear them. Click here for further information on protocols to maintain the well-being of our parishioners. Click here for information on each Sunday's service. Sunday School and Daycare start at 9 AM as well.
Important News from the Education Committee
The new school year is here, and we are looking for additional volunteers to join our group of Sunday School teachers. Each volunteer will rotate throughout the year, leading one combined Sunday School class beginning on September 11th. Materials and teacher instructions will be provided. To volunteer, please speak with any member of the Education Committee.
Due to some recent change in events, we are also now looking to hire a new Youth Education Leader to lead us for this school year. This is a paid, part-time position. The Youth Leader is responsible for managing the Sunday School program as well as youth and family events outside of the Sunday service schedule. This is a rewarding and important role in our community as we bring families back to church after the pandemic to rediscover and grow their faith.
Click here for a further job description and reach out to anyone on the Education Committee with further questions: Jean Burr , Pal Covie , Harriet Davis , and Carla Hunt.
Welcome to our new Organist and Choir Director Dr. Christina Scott Edelen
We are delighted to announce Dr. Christina Scott Edelen is now on board as our new Organist and Choir Director. Christina has been a church musician and choir director for the last 33 years. Most recently she has served the Anglican Church of St. John’s and St. Philip’s in The Hague, Netherlands since 2006. Christina and her husband now have resettled back in Maine. She is excited to be joining us. Choir rehearsals have started in preparation for the Fall season.
Adult Education ramps up for the year
Adult Education programming for 2022-23 will focus on challenging conversations about our lives as Christians as we engage with the world. Look for announcements of details regarding multiple opportunities coming up soon. Anyone interested in the work of the Adult Education Committee may contact Stephen Hahn as the committee chair at hahns@wpunj.edu.
Volunteers needed for Maine Marathon Water Stop at St Bart's October 2nd
St Bart's is a water stop host for the Maine Marathon on Sunday, October 2nd from 8:30 am - 11 am. Duties are easy, it's fun and a great way for all age groups to serve our community. New procedures call for all volunteers to be registered in advance. Click here for details on how to register and let Peter Sillin know you'll be there!
Sunday Services and Sunday School are in-person at 9 AM through the Fall
Our Services start at 9 AM in person, masks are now optional. Masks are provided for those who would like to wear them. Click here for further information on protocols to maintain the well-being of our parishioners. Click here for information on each Sunday's service. Sunday School and Daycare start at 9 AM as well.
Important News from the Education Committee
The new school year is here, and we are looking for additional volunteers to join our group of Sunday School teachers. Each volunteer will rotate throughout the year, leading one combined Sunday School class beginning on September 11th. Materials and teacher instructions will be provided. To volunteer, please speak with any member of the Education Committee.
Due to some recent change in events, we are also now looking to hire a new Youth Education Leader to lead us for this school year. This is a paid, part-time position. The Youth Leader is responsible for managing the Sunday School program as well as youth and family events outside of the Sunday service schedule. This is a rewarding and important role in our community as we bring families back to church after the pandemic to rediscover and grow their faith.
Click here for a further job description and reach out to anyone on the Education Committee with further questions: Jean Burr , Pal Covie , Harriet Davis , and Carla Hunt.
Welcome to our new Organist and Choir Director Dr. Christina Scott Edelen
We are delighted to announce Dr. Christina Scott Edelen is now on board as our new Organist and Choir Director. Christina has been a church musician and choir director for the last 33 years. Most recently she has served the Anglican Church of St. John’s and St. Philip’s in The Hague, Netherlands since 2006. Christina and her husband now have resettled back in Maine. She is excited to be joining us. Choir rehearsals have started in preparation for the Fall season.
Adult Education ramps up for the year
Adult Education programming for 2022-23 will focus on challenging conversations about our lives as Christians as we engage with the world. Look for announcements of details regarding multiple opportunities coming up soon. Anyone interested in the work of the Adult Education Committee may contact Stephen Hahn as the committee chair at hahns@wpunj.edu.
Volunteers needed for Maine Marathon Water Stop at St Bart's October 2nd
St Bart's is a water stop host for the Maine Marathon on Sunday, October 2nd from 8:30 am - 11 am. Duties are easy, it's fun and a great way for all age groups to serve our community. New procedures call for all volunteers to be registered in advance. Click here for details on how to register and let Peter Sillin know you'll be there!
Events
14th Annual Art Show to be held in October
The Yarmouth Art Festival is a premier juried showcase for Maine artists since 2009. This year’s 14th annual show will be a hybrid of in-person and fully virtual: in-person Oct. 19-22, and online Oct. 19-Nov. 5. The show will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Click here for more details.
Welcome Back Sunday September 11th at 9 am
We had a wonderful turnout to celebrate a new church year kicking off with the Creation Season, welcoming back our children to Sunday School and our choir with our new Organist and Choir Director Christina Edelman. After the service we shared a delicious potluck meal with outdoor lawn games for all ages.
We had a wonderful turnout to celebrate a new church year kicking off with the Creation Season, welcoming back our children to Sunday School and our choir with our new Organist and Choir Director Christina Edelman. After the service we shared a delicious potluck meal with outdoor lawn games for all ages.
Welcome Back Sunday fellowship, food and games
Annual Lobster Bake Fundraiser--We sold 99 dinners!
This year's Lobster-Bake-to-Go was another success. We raised about $4,000 and our net proceeds will be going to our Outreach program YCHI (Yarmouth Compassionate Housing Initiative). Fun was had by all as we prepared the meals and delivered them as cars pulled up. Thanks to Captain Jeff, his deck hand Tom and all the volunteers who put together the Lobster dinners to go.
This year's Lobster-Bake-to-Go was another success. We raised about $4,000 and our net proceeds will be going to our Outreach program YCHI (Yarmouth Compassionate Housing Initiative). Fun was had by all as we prepared the meals and delivered them as cars pulled up. Thanks to Captain Jeff, his deck hand Tom and all the volunteers who put together the Lobster dinners to go.
Cap'n Jeff assisted by Tom, bags lined up to go, curbside service, Rev Amanda checks in with Cap'n Jeff
Spirit Walks planned throughout the fall
A series of "Spirit Walks" have been planned for the summer and fall. The first was held at the Spear Farm Estuary in Yarmouth and the second was held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Portland. There are so many lovely places to explore...why not discover them together and meet more of our church community?
A series of "Spirit Walks" have been planned for the summer and fall. The first was held at the Spear Farm Estuary in Yarmouth and the second was held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Portland. There are so many lovely places to explore...why not discover them together and meet more of our church community?
A beautiful morning for Spirit Walk participants at the Spear Farm Estuary
Celebration of New Ministry held June 12th
The Celebration of New Ministry for our new Priest-in-Charge, The Rev. Amanda Gerken-Nelson was held at St. Bart's on a beautiful afternoon at 4PM . The Rev. Cn. Michael Ambler presided with many Diocesan clergy in attendance. A joyful outdoor reception followed the service. As Amanda said in her introductory letter: “My calling in life is to preach the good news of Christ’s love, to care for God’s people who diligently seek to live out their grace-filled callings as disciples, to wrestle with God’s people as we explore the scriptures and ponder what holy texts are being written today, to administer the sacraments as they reveal God’s presence in our lives: I am called to be a pastor.” Visit our Clergy page to learn more about Amanda and or other team leaders.
Spring 2022 Youth Service Program
Each spring the Youth program at St. Bart's chooses a community outreach organization to support. This year we chose the emergency domestic violence shelter, Through These Doors, located in Portland.
The response from the congregation was so generous and we filled an incredible amount of their wish list items! Our congregation donated comforters, bed sheets, pajamas, coffee maker, coffee press, packs of diapers, potholders, underwear/bras, body wash, conditioner, lotion, deodorant and toothpaste.
Thank you for keeping the “light” of love and hope and peace shining for those experiencing domestic violence in our community!
Recent Visitations by our Priest-in-Charge
Our Priest-in-Charge, Amanda, has been busy visiting our parishioners outside of church as well as our Outreach programs. Visits this year included a trip to Oceanview, where several of our parishioners live, and to St. Elizabeth's Pantry. Our St. Elizabeth's volunteers help supply diapers and other essentials.
Our Priest-in-Charge, Amanda, has been busy visiting our parishioners outside of church as well as our Outreach programs. Visits this year included a trip to Oceanview, where several of our parishioners live, and to St. Elizabeth's Pantry. Our St. Elizabeth's volunteers help supply diapers and other essentials.
Visitations to our senior community and St Elizabeth's with Amanda, Priest-in-Charge
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