Meet Rebecca Engsberg who joined the staff on July 7. 

"I am delighted to be your new Parish

Administrator! Let me introduce myself: My name is Rebecca Engsberg. My husband, Mark, and I have two adult children who live in the Atlanta area. We also have a 2 ½-year-old grandson with energy to spare! 

Previously, my nearly two-decade career as a librarian included academic and law school libraries, a church library, and a law firm. My husband and I are members of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church nearby. I look forward to getting to know you and serving you as Parish Administrator."

July Summer Sundays: Ask, Search, Knock

July is Plastic Free Month

Gather in the Meeting Room at 9:00 am, and we’ll get started at 9:15 am

July 13 “Single Use Planet” (documentary) reducing disposable plastics

July 20 “Preaching the Wounds” lecture by Dr. Ted Smith from the 2025 Festival of Homiletics

July 27 “For Such a Time as This”

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.

September 5-7 at Camp Mikell

where we gather, love, and laugh with our St. Bart's community.