What is the catechumenate ? An organized preparation for baptism. What is the catechism ? The outline of our faith found on pages 845-62 of our Book of Common Prayer . What is the catechuminute ? A 60-second social media video that explains the catechism! (Get it? Father Jacob cleverly made this up.) At St. Bart’s, we are preparing not only for Easter but also for our bishop’s visitation. One of our youth, along with Father Jacob and me, are creating minute-long reels to

When Interfaith Shelter Network (ISN) approached us about hosting the rotational shelter again, I wasn’t sure. Personally, I had never been involved with a hosting. While St. Bart’s had experience, it was in the old parish hall. How would we manage with what we have now? Did we have enough space? What about shower facilities, all those meals and overnight chaperones? When God calls us forward to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world, it sometimes means we will need to step

In church life, the month of January is focused on governance. St. Bart’s holds its annual meeting, a vestry retreat, and a ministry fair to recruit more participation. We also submit a parochial report—a snapshot of our health—to the diocese and The Episcopal Church. Every church must submit one in order to maintain good standing. Ours is now ready to go to the vestry for approval. This report tracks all the numbers that reflect our overall health markers: worship services,