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Organ Voluntary Partita on “Jesus, all my gladness Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

Welcome The Reverend Florence Ledyard

Opening Hymn Forty days and forty nights page 9

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. People His mercy endures forever.

The Decalogue

Celebrant Hear the commandments of God to his people: I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant You shall not make for yourself any idol. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant Honor your father and your mother. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant You shall not commit murder. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant You shall not commit adultery. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant You shall not steal. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant You shall not be a false witness. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. People Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8,9

ST. BAR THOLOMEW ’S EPISCOPAL CHURC H The First Sunday in Lent

February 21, 2021 10:00 am

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The Confession

Most merciful God, I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone. I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I am truly sorry and I humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; that I may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Kyrie Hymnal S-98

The Collect of the Day

Celebrant God be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

People Amen.

The Lesson Genesis 9:1-17, read by Lydia Sampson

God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will

Music: William Mathias (1934-1992) Copyright: Copyright © 1976 Oxford University Press.

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see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 25:1-9, all chant Chant Tone 2

T = treble (higher) voices L = lower voices

T: To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my / trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph / over me.

L: Let none who look to you be put to / shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed / in their schemes.

T: Show me your ways, O / LORD, * and teach / me your paths.

L: Lead me in your truth and / teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the / day long.

T: Remember, O LORD, your compassion and / love, * for they are from ever- / last-ing.

L: Remember not the sins of my youth and my trans- / gressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your good- / ness, O LORD.

T: Gracious and upright / is the LORD; * therefore he teaches sinners / in his way.

L: He guides the humble in / doing right * and teaches his way / to the lowly.

All: All the paths of the LORD are love and / faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant / and his testimonies.

The Epistle 1 Peter 3:18-22, read by James Sangree

Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you-- not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. People Thanks be to God.

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Sequence Hymn When from bondage we are summoned pages 10-11

The Holy Gospel Mark 1:9-15, read by The Rev. Neva Brown

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Reverend Ann Boyd

Nicene Creed, all stand

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People, led by Claudia Twist

Intercessor Brothers and sisters, Christ suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring us to God. Let us pray to the God of our salvation.

You, O God, have saved us through the cleansing waters of baptism. And you have called us to minister in the name of your Son. Send us out today to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God. Show us your ways, O God,

People And teach us your paths.

Intercessor Let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes, Righteous God. Deliver the vulnerable from those who would seek to exploit them. Work through us to bring about a just and peaceful world. Show us your ways, O God,

People And teach us your paths.

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Intercessor Almighty God, you have made a covenant of peace with every living creature that is on the earth. Make us mindful of those creatures with whom we share this planet. May we live in this world with greater respect for everything around us. Show us your ways, O God,

People And teach us your paths.

Intercessor Almighty God, you have blessed us in ways too numerous to count. We give you thanks, remembering _____. Show us your ways, O God,

People And teach us your paths.

Intercessor O God, defend those who are assailed by any variety of temptation. Give them strength in their weakness. Let none who look to you be put to shame. Show us your ways, O God,

People And teach us your paths.

Intercessor Remember, O God, your compassion and love. In your mercy, send your healing grace to those in need, remembering _____. Show us your ways, O God,

People And teach us your paths.

Intercessor Jesus Christ, all authorities and powers are subject to you, even the power of death. We pray for those who have died, even as we look in hope to the day of resurrection, remembering ____. Show us your ways, O God,

People And teach us your paths.

Intercessor God of wild beasts and of angels, of waters and wilderness, remember us; remember all whom we remember; remember the covenant you made with every living creature, for that is our bond with you now and forever.

People Amen.

The Peace, greet one another in the name of the Lord

Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you. People And also with you.

Things to Consider

Great Thanksgiving: Enriching Our Worship: Eucharistic Prayer 2

Celebrant Christ be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Celebrant We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love. And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:

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Sanctus and Benedictus Hymnal S-124

Celebrant Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God.

Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.

On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice.

Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made.

In the fullness of time bring us, with Bartholomew and all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever.

People Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer, contemporary

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

Music: From New Plainsong; David Hurd (b. 1950) Copyright: Copyright © 1981 GIA Publications, Inc.

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The Breaking of the Bread, followed by silence

Celebrant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast.

Prayer Over the Bread (said by all)

Blessed are you, O Lord our God; you bring forth bread from the earth and make the risen Lord to be for us the Bread of life: Grant that we who daily seek the bread which sustains our bodies may also hunger for the food of everlasting life, Jesus Christ our Lord . Amen.

Prayer Over the Wine or Other Libation (said by all)

Blessed are you, O Lord our God, creator of the fruit of the vine: Grant that we who share this drink, which gladdens our hearts, may share for ever the new life of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Prayer of Thanksgiving (Episcopal Prayer Book for the Armed Forces 1988)

In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. And since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen.

Blessing

Closing Hymn Jesus, all my gladness page 12

Dismissal

Deacon As we go forth into the world, refreshed and renewed, we reaffirm our commitment to our vision and mission as a congregation:

People We will, with God’s help, be a vibrant faith community that is a blazing beacon of God’s transforming love in the world. God is calling us to take righteous risks. We accept this call, and will respond by seeking and serving Christ in ALL people.

Deacon Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Postlude Jesus, all my gladness J. G. Walther

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Your prayers are requested for members and friends of St. B’s ...

Lucy Marshall; Doris Haughey; Vince Marsiglia; Donna Cartwright; Janet Churchill; Shirley Nathan Pulliam; Wyvetta Dupree; Mike Knudsen; Lillian Thomas; Celia Vismale; Ray Zeigler; Larry Brown; Sandra DeSilva;

Peter Griffin; Jon Davis; Young Sam; Michelle Haynie Madison; Mary Warfield; Ayodele House; Tom Cover; Jim Wright; Kathleen DeVale; David McClellan; Larry Bucher; John White; Steve Sprecher; Michele

Pearson; Melody Pitts; Anne Lane; Tim Wolf; Steven Johnson; Pam Hall and family; 40 West Assistance and Referral Center Clients; Hope Harbor partner families; Heidi; Theresa Thomas; Meg and Shaun; Kathy and

Andy; Don and Angel; John and Jean; Nathan; Sue Goodall; Amanda Ash Freeland; Kyle Yoder; John Mountain; Diane McPhillips; Ron Blouin; Mary Warren; Michael Pizarro; Robin Kaspar; Jerome Gray;

Patricia Martin; Rick M.; Priscilla W.; Carlson T.; Clay Shiflet; David Liscinsky; Joyce Stanley; parents of Kevin Markle; 65-year-old John; Jill Sandford; Laurel Vincenty; Juanita and Jim Schmitz; Chip Lee; Alan Varner; Nathan Battle; Karen Lee; Brian Campbell; Gart Kosaku Westerhout and family; Aminata Kabia;

Francine Neal; Dee Beilstein; Sara Fox Robinson; Sean Fitzsimmons; Dan Toomey; Gerry Ash; Timmy Johnson; Rick and Janet M.; Cheryl Horton; Gary and Cary Jackson; Sybil Imani; those affected by the

coronavirus; those in our midst who are un– or under-employed & the homeless; AND any others we name at this time.

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Opening Hymn Forty days and forty nights Hymnal150

Words: George Hunt Smyttan (1822-1870), alt. Music: Aus der Tiefe rufe ich, melody att. Martin Herbst (1654-1681), alt.; harm. William Henry Monk (1823-

1889)

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Sequence Hymn When from bondage we are summoned Wonder, Love, and Praise 754

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Words: Delores Dufner, OSB (b. 1939) Music: Haywood’s Home, Carl Haywood (b. 1949), from Tunes for Grace

Sequence Hymn When from bondage we are summoned (continued) WLP 754

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Closing Hymn Jesus, all my gladness Hymnal 701

Words: Johann Franck (1618-1677); tr. Arthur Wellesley Wotherspoon (1853-1936), alt. Music: Jesu, meine Freude, Johann Cruger (1698-1662), alt. Hymns and service music are reprinted with permission by arrangement with OneLicense.net, contract no. A-701446.

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Sunday Join us at 10:00 am when we “Zoom” into worship.

Introducing the Sunday Brunch Bunch, beginning today! The Diocese of Maryland Youth have moved their weekly gathering times into one! Please join us on Sundays from 12:30 - 2:30 pm for fun, fellowship, and formation. Open to all students from middle school to recent graduates and youth workers. Our first four weeks will be a Lenten program focused on intentionality. We will have guest speakers, special prayer practices, and games to play. Please sign up for a weekly reminder here. Use either of these links to join: http://bit.ly/sundaybrunchmd or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88505613100.

Join members and friends of the St. Bartholomew Choir for Virtual Choral Evensong at 4:30 pm. A traditional pattern of prayers, hymns, and choral music creates a moving and captivating experience of meditation and reflection. Lent is a particularly good season to carve out a moment for prayer. And evensong—prayer in song—has a special aura that many report is soul-enriching, and a lovely way to close the weekend and spiritually fortify for the week ahead. Check the church web page (www.stbs-md.com) for log-in information.

Children’s Word for Kangaroos! The Kangaroo Class (for children age 3 through 2nd grade) meets with Miss Ebony on Zoom from 5:00 to 5:30 pm. If you have not yet received a Spark Story Bible for your child to use or the Zoom link for the Kangaroo Class, please contact Steve Miller (stmiller@umbc.edu) or Maggie Caldwell (mcaldwell@stbs-md.org).

Youth Group, for those in grades 6—12, meets via Zoom on Sundays from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Please contact Youth Group Leaders Kathie or Marty Clark (peaceclark1@gmail.com) for the link to join. Come for fun, fellowship, and faith. And invite a friend!

Monday through Saturday at 12:00 noon, we hold a brief service of Noonday Prayer (at home). If you have specific prayer needs, please send them to Maggie Caldwell (mcaldwell@stbs-md.org).

Monday Episcopal 102 meets via Zoom on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. We’re exploring the Daily Office section of The Book of Common Prayer. Everyone is welcome. Want more information? Contact Carol Burnside at shinyredtruck@msn.com or text/call at 410-440-7394.

Tuesday ACT Now Baltimore, a group formed to ensure city leaders are accountable, credible, and transparent, is set to announce a network of diverse faith-based community hubs in each of Baltimore’s 14 Council Districts to create a new “covenant with government,” rescheduled for today at 9:30-10:15 am at Baltimore City Hall. St. B’s is the hub church for our City Council District.

At 6:15 pm, the Vestry meets. Everyone is welcome, as always. If you would like to come, please contact Maggie Caldwell (mcaldwell@stbs-md.org).

Children’s Word for Elephants! The Elephant Class (for children in 3rd through 5th grade) meets with Miss Jo Anne on Zoom from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. If you have not yet received a Spark Bible NRSV for your child to use or the Zoom link for the Elephant Class, please contact Steve Miller (stmiller@umbc.edu) or Maggie Caldwell (mcaldwell@stbs-md.org).

Wednesday Our Lenten Wednesday evenings begin at 5:30 pm with the Stations of the Cross on Zoom. This short service of prayers walks through the path our Lord took on the first Good Friday. The Zoom link is available here.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. B’S for the week beginning February 21, 2021

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Wednesday (continued): Our Christianity and Racism series begins with “Racism and the Bible,” led by Flo

Ledyard. Join us on Zoom at 6:30. You can find the Zoom link to the series here on our website.

Thursday The St. Bartholomew Choir (for older youth & adults) gathers via Zoom at 7:30 pm. All are welcome! Please contact Ted Davis (ted@stbs-md.org) or the church office for more information.

Community Notes …

We are grateful for all the Pledges made to St. B’s. If you have not yet sent in your Treasure or Time and Talent pledges, you may find copies of the pledge cards attached and on our website. Or contact Maggie (mcaldwell@stbs-md.org) or call the office (410-945-7263) and leave a message.

We will be creating a fresh Prayer List on Easter Sunday, April 4. If you wish to have a name remain on the

Prayer List, or if you wish to add a name, please email the Office (Office@stbs-md.org). Thank you.

Recordings of St. B’s worship services — including sermons — are available on the St. B’s website (https://stbs-md.org/). Look for the “MEDIA” tab under “WORSHIP.” That is also where you can find our digital devotion, “A Moment of Peace and Quiet,” just below the Sunday services.

The 40 West Assistance and Referral Center is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for food (for anyone in need) and financial help with utility turn-off and evictions (for clients living in Zip Codes 21229 and 21207).

A quick look at events in the coming weeks …

February 28 and March 14 On Sunday, February 28 and March 14, Faith Forum will explore the role of lament in our faith lives. Lament is an important part of our faith tradition and an intriguing way to understand God. Not to mention that there may be a lot of stuff that might be worth lamenting right now! So on the 28th, Ann Boyd will talk about what lament actually is and on the 14th Corinne Bowmaker will lead a discussion with some others on how to lament. After all, if we are going to lament, it would be nice to get it right! We gather on Zoom at 9:00 am — join us! You can find the Zoom link here on our website.

March 3 Our Christianity and Racism series continues with “The History of Racism and St. B’s — Part 1,” led by Corinne Bowmaker and Pat Alt. Join us on Zoom at 6:30. You can find the Zoom link to the series here on our website.

Wednesdays in Lent:

Our Lenten Wednesday evenings begin at 5:30 pm with the Stations of the Cross on Zoom. This short service of prayers walks through the path our Lord took on the first Good Friday. The Zoom link is available here.

Following the “Stations of the Cross,” the Adult Formation Committee is offering a series on “Christianity and Racism — Part 1.” Each evening begins on Zoom at 6:30 pm as we enjoy each other’s company over dinner. Ses-sions are from 7:00 to 8:15 pm. Each session will include a presentation, small group discussions, and will end with a bit of worship. Please see the flyer for all the details. The Zoom link can be found here on our website.

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Christianity and Racism is a complex topic. But it is an essential issue to understand in order to be faithful and responsible children of God. You might think it is abundantly clear, Not so much.

Ergo the Adult Formation team has crafted a curriculum to address this very topic. This year is Part One.

February 24: Racism and the Bible with Flo

• A complex truth in our Bible. We will look at the various types of enslavement in the Scriptures as well as the different words used.

March 3 & 10: The History of Racism and St B’s with Corinne Bowmaker and Pat Alt

• Announcing! All new! You may have heard St B’s history before, but it was not the whole story. There’s so much you haven’t yet heard. New research will add a much richer understanding of our church in its time..... from the founding Dashiell family settling in Somerset County in 1663, their plantation called Long Hill, and the question of this family using enslaved persons.... to Fells Point and the War of 1812, Captain Henry Dashiell and his daughter Alice Ann who bequeathed the land for the first St. B’s on North Avenue -- we have her startling diary. Privateers and Black shipbuilders and sailors, the Fells Point slave trade, the Civil War and Mobtown, the African-American community of arts and culture that grew in West Baltimore. From white flight to Ten Hills, redlining and blockbusting, to St. B’s part in the struggle for racial justice. Our story comes to life in a series of presentations on “St. B’s History in the Context of Its Times.” Come, join, and learn!

March 17: Personal Conversations with Heather Neil, Celeste Thurston, and Joe Twist

• Members of the parish who have experienced racism as well those who have chosen to confront racism in their daily lives will gather as a panel to discuss real and critical racial issues that are confronted in our daily lives. The panel will be moderated, but questions from the audience are not only welcomed, but encouraged.

March 24: Implications for Today with Daphne Cover and Nicete Moodie

• Leaders from the Faith Forum group will have an open and honest discussion regarding race and how it is interwoven in many aspects of our day to day lives. We plan to bring information that isn’t always on mainstream news outlets along with various guest speakers to hear an array of viewpoints on the topics. We ask that you come with an open mind and we hope that you leave with new ways to share the information that you learned.

We will gather by Zoom at 6:30 pm over dinner to enjoy each other’s company and no doubt admire what everyone else is eating!

Then begin our sessions at 7:00 pm lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes. So we will finish by 8:15 pm.

Our time together will include a presentation, small group discussions and the chance to end with a bit of worship.

There is lots to explore and share.

For St B’s, a multicultural congregation, this is pretty essential.

Christianity and Racism Part One — Spring 2021

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One Straw Farm CSA Returns to St. B’s

St. Bartholomew’s Church will again be a pick-up site for the One Straw Farm CSA this year, with fresh fruits and vegetables arriving every Thursday afternoon between 4:00 and 7:00 pm. They are using a program to better enable the customization of your share online

each week, so you do need to register for it at the link below. You can rate your preferences ahead of time, adjust your custom box each week online, and purchase extra items if you choose. Join with your friends, purchase a share (either small, large, or jumbo), and then volunteer to staff the pick-up site a few times during the 24-week season, from June 10 – November 18, 2021. A great chance to get excellent produce, support local organic agriculture, and meet your neighbors!

2021 CSA Details:

Small Share ~ 4-5 items/week = $408

Large Share ~ 8-9 items/week = $720

Jumbo Share ~ 12-14 items/week = $960

For 24 weeks (06/10—11/18)

With the new payment plan, you have a choice of paying in four installments, or paying in full at the sign-up. You can also choose to have it delivered every other week, purchase extras, put your box on hold, or move it to another week if needed. And the CSA will also offer other specials during the season.

Here is the link to join this year, be sure to use the Pickup Site button and sign up for the St. Bartholomew’s location: https://onestrawfarm.csaware.com.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a mutually beneficial relationship between farmers and the community in which participants provide funding for the farmer in advance in exchange for produce during the growing season. Items vary according to the season (with 30 fruits and vegetables overall). For example, greens for the whole time, strawberries and sugar snap peas in spring, tomatoes and watermelon in summer, and hard squashes in fall. Membership is accepted throughout the growing season, members who sign up after the season has begun may do so at a prorated price. If there are at least ten shares purchased at our site, One Straw Farm will provide some produce each week for a charitable organization (such as 40 West).

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Invite Task Force

Susan Goering Angel Jackson Dick Parker

Michael Sarbanes

Welcome Task Force

Mercedes Hill Nicete Moodie

Ben Smith Tim Wolf

A member of the worldwide Anglican Communion

OFFICERS

Angel Jackson, Senior Warden Michael Sarbanes, Junior Warden

Sarah Chard, Registrar John Schroeder, Treasurer

John DeVale, Assistant Treasurer

Florence Ledyard, Rector Fred Bolling, Sexton Neva Brown, Deacon

Ann Boyd, Clergy Associate Maggie Caldwell, Parish and Communications

Coordinator Ted Davis, Organist and Choirmaster

Ebony Ellard, Children’s Word Teacher Maria “Mitch” Fedock, Deacon

Steven Johnson, Coordinator of Youth Education

Jo Anne Kern, Children’s Word Teacher Bev Lohr, Office Volunteer

Dona McIntyre, Cribbery Caregiver Kathy Schultheis, Bookkeeper

Thelma Smullen, Clergy Associate Charles Sullivan, Verger

Mary Warfield, Faith Community Nurse

S T. B A R T H O LO M E W ’ S E P I S C O PA L C H U R C H 4711 Edmondson Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21229-1440 phone 410-945-7263

fax 410-945-7745 email office@stbs-md.org web http://stbs-md.org/

Service Recordings: http://stbs-md.org/media The Church Office is open M-Th from 8 am to 5 pm and F from 8 am to 1 pm.

STAFF

Connect Task Force

Stephanie Brooks-Wiggins Verna Harrison

Michael Mountain Rachel Sangree

Celeste Thurston

Pledge Task Force

Bonnie Kutch Gordon Piché

VESTRY