Bishop Dean E. Wolfe

12/14/2024

⛪️ Come join us this Sunday, December 15 for the Third Sunday in Advent, (in person at Park Avenue at 51st street or online). The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe, Rector, will preach 9 am and 11 am. The Reverend Zack Nyein, Senior Associate Rector will preach at 8 am and 5 pm.
🎤At The Forum at 10 am, The Reverend Dr. Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary speaks to the challenge of living in times of social uncertainty and points to the Christian tradition as a source of hope and strength.
🙌 At the 11 am service of Choral Eucharist today and at Coffee Hour afterwards, join friends from The Episcopal Church Center in celebrating the Reverend Canon Stephanie Spellers' 9 years of service as Canon to the Presiding Bishop. We are happy to share that Canon Stephanie, who left her role on the denominational staff earlier this month, will remain an Assisting Priest at St. Bart’s.
🥗 At 12:15 pm All kids, youth, and their families (parents included!) are invited to join us for a free community meal in Room 33. Come eat, meet with other families at St. Bart's, and enjoy a time of conversation and connection. This Week's Menu: Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, & Salad.
🎄 Adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join the 20s/30s group for their annual Advent Party in Room 33 immediately following the 5 pm service.
Visit stbarts.org/Sunday for complete schedule and info!

09/30/2024

Dear Friends,

It is with a heavy heart that we write to say Kylie Mae Wolfe, the Wolfe family’s beloved Labrador Retriever, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was Ellen’s devoted companion and accompanied her tirelessly wherever she went.

Kylie came to the Wolfe household 15 years ago and brought much joy to the family. She enjoyed eating every meal she was ever fed, long walks in Central Park, and making new friends with other dogs. A life-long Democrat, Kylie felt strongly about any candidate who did not love pets.

Kylie was deeply committed to The Episcopal Church and spent many hours sleeping in diocesan and parish offices. She was particularly devoted to Saint Francis Day celebrations and enjoyed being blessed annually.

May Kylie rest in the blessed assurance that she brought joy and love to her human companions.
We will miss her enormously.

+Dean & Ellen

08/05/2024

🎣 Fly Fishing at Silver Creek, Idaho. Enjoying some quality time with William and the beauty of God's creation.

06/16/2024

Remembering my loving father on this special day for dads.

12/26/2023

06/12/2023

It was a joy to celebrate the Eucharist with Holy Land pilgrims from ST. BART'S-New York City in Emmaus. (Thanks to Bailey Regan for her assistance!) Our 11 day trip, with stays in Jerusalem and Nazareth, was a deeply meaningful experience for each of our 24 pilgrims.

12/18/2022

We hope you can join us this season -- in person or online. See all our offerings at stbarts.org/adventchristmas.

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