We’re delighted to welcome home the Rev. Mark Johnson today and next Sunday while Mother Angela is on vacation. 

He’ll be with us for all three services on both Sundays and will return for the 6:00 pm service on August 17.

Parish Weekend 2025

Friday, September 05, 2025 4:00 pm 

Camp Mikell - Camp & Conference Center 

237 Camp Mikell Ct, Toccoa, GA, 30577-7069 

Register here for a weekend of fun and fellowship with your St. Bart’s family at Camp Mikell in Toccoa, GA. The fun starts with dinner Friday night and ends with worship on Sunday morning. Registration ends on Sunday 8/24.

When registering for multiple people you can apply answers to all registrants when the answer is the same. Please make sure all questions are answered, even if the answer is N/A or No. There are some questions that require an answer before you can select "Review", these are marked with an asterisk.

The family cap of $500 will automatically apply at check out. Scholarships available, please reach out to the Rector. 

Register here !

Have you ever wanted to try out singing in the choir? 

Now through Sunday August 17th, you can simply show up on Sunday mornings at 9:45 and join in singing with the summer choir. 

We'll lead the congregational

hymns and prepare a simple choral piece each week. 

During the summer, things are more informal: we don't have a Wednesday rehearsal and we also don't wear choir robes. It's a simple way to try out singing with us! 

We'd love to welcome you. 

If you have any questions, please email Director of Music and Organist Stephen

Frketic here.

We’re excited to invite you to take part in a living expression of our shared faith, gifts, and service. 

The Stewardship Tree is an interactive display that grows leaf by leaf as we name the many ways we give of ourselves to

our church and the world. 

Each leaf represents a beloved member of our community and the unique ways they offer their time, energy, and care.

Here’s how it works: 

Simply write your name on one side of a leaf and list the ministries, activities, or acts of service you’re part of on the other.

As the weeks go by, our tree will grow with the richness of our collective offerings. Whether you serve on a ministry, bring snacks for coffee hour, volunteer at the food bank, offer prayers at home, or even bring your compost to the garden—every act of love counts. Let’s fill the branches

with gratitude, presence, and joy. Every leaf is a testament to how we embody the heart of St. Bart’s. 

Come add your leaf!

Save the date, Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m. for Mental Health First Aid Training.

In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, St. Bart’s will host a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, MHFA teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. 

Our goal is to form a ministry team. 

Please encourage someone from your ministry to attend. Space is limited to 35 and will be open beyond our congregation. For more information or to register contact Bobbi Geery here. 

Registration deadline is August 14.

Sunday, August 24!

• Breakfast returns at 9:00 am
• Festive Eucharist at 10:30 am with Incense and Bells

Make a special contribution to support the ministry of the Flower Guild! 

Each Sunday we are blessed with beautiful arrangements and special attention is given to St. Bart’s Day, Christmas, and Easter. 

Honor someone with a gift of thanksgiving or remembrance (be sure to note “flowers,” and “thanksgiving [name]” or “remembrance [name])”. Please contact us here to contribute. Hard copies are available at the church.

• Following the service Parish Life will provide fried chicken, shrimp, cake, and hot tea/coffee. 

See the list below to bring food and beverages to share:

1.  A-I Salads
2. J-R Sides (vegetables, savory, etc.)
3. S-Z Sparkling beverages (wine, cider, soda, tea, lemonade, etc.)

• •Please HELP with set up and/or clean up. We appreciate any and all assistance. Contact Cindi Knighton or Toni Caraballo here.

The 8 am and 6 pm services will be held as usual.