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Here are just a few highlights of upcoming events. Don't forget to check our Parish Calendar.
+ Summary from Lambeth Conference
+ 2008 Fall Sunday School Begins September 7th
+ Upcoming Youth Events
+ Health and Wellness Ministry Fall Programs
+ New Chapter of Bereaved Parents of the USA at St. Bart's
+ The Living Flame Spiritual Enrichment Program
at St. Bart's Starting September 20, 2008
+ Book Nook Makeover Project Update
+ Support Our Thrift Shop
Summary from Lambeth Conference
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, in his August 3 address to the Lambeth Conference 2008, appealed to bishops to make a prophetic choice and embrace a "covenantal commitment [with] … the potential to make us more of a 
church." Such a global church "understands its ministry and service and sacraments as united and inter-dependent throughout the world. The global horizon of the church matters because churches without this are always in danger of slowly surrendering to the culture around them and losing sight of their calling to challenge that culture," he said.
Williams said the communion "longs to stay together," and "We have not overcome our problems or reinvented our structures." Separately, Indaba groups also pleaded "for continuing moratoria" on the blessing of same-sex unions and ordination of partnered gay bishops, as well as unwelcome incursions from outside bishops. Williams said, "We may not have put an end to all our problems — but the pieces are on the board," he said. He outlined other goals, including creation of a "pastoral forum to support minorities, a strong consensus on the need to examine how the Instruments of Communion will best work, and a recognition — though still with many questions — that a covenant is needed."
For complete texts of the documents issued at the end of the Lambeth Conference, and extensive reports and video coverage of the event, click here to visit Episcopal Life Online.
A statement from The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop and Primate, The Episcopal Church, at the conclusion of the Lambeth Conference:
"Many bishops came to this gathering in fear and trembling, expecting either a distasteful encounter between those of vastly different opinions, or the cold 
shoulder from those who disagree. The overwhelming reality has been just the opposite. We have prayed, cried, learned, and laughed together, and discovered something deeper about the body of Christ. We know more of the deeply faithful ministry of those in vastly differing contexts, and we have heard repeatedly of the life and death matters confronting vast swaths of the Communion: hunger, disease, lack of education and employment, climate change, war and violence. We have remembered that together we may be the largest network on the planet — able to respond to those life and death issues if we tend to the links, connections, and bonds between us. We have not resolved the differences among us, but have seen the deep need to maintain relationships, even in the face of significant disagreement and discomfort. The Anglican Communion is suffering the birth pangs of something new, which none of us can yet fully appreciate or understand, yet we know that the Spirit continues to work in our midst. At the same time patience is being urged from many quarters, that all may more fully know the leading of the Spirit. God is faithful. May we be faithful as well."
2008 Fall Sunday School Program Begins September 7th
for 3 Year Olds - 5th Graders
Click here for the details of the Fall Sunday School Program and the 2008 - 2009 Sunday School Registration Form.
Youth Group Event News
+ September 6 and 7 - Youth Lock-In will kick-off with a family BBQ from 6 pm - 8 pm and then the Lock-In will start at 8 pm. For more information and to sign-up email kirplonk@yahoo.com.
Health and Wellness Fall Ministry Programs
We are pleased to provide the following programs to strengthen our Minds, Body and Spirits.
The Rev. Carolyn Richardson Wellness Tea is scheduled for October 4, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Whether male or female, all who have been touched by cancer – as survivors or as one presently living with cancer – are invited to attend. If you would like to attend, please also feel free to invite a guest or caregiver to accompany you. Beverly Wilson is returning to
provide another motivational presentation as our guest speaker for the day. This is an opportunity to retreat from the hurried pace of the world and enjoy supportive conversation, music, tea and delicious ‘goodies.’ Tea will be served on the Parish Hall Patio.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on October 5, 2008 from 7:30 am until 1:00 pm. This is our second blood drive of the year and we want to thank everyone who donated in May. Your
donation will help any St. Bart’s parishioner needing blood.
Our annual St. Bart’s Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for October 12, 2008 and will be held in the Conference Room from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The Women’s Personal Safety Class (which was postponed in the spring) is now scheduled for November 1, 2008 and will be held in the Parish Hall. This safety class is based on awareness, assertiveness, verbal confrontational skills, and physical techniques to avoid and to survive violent assaults. This class is for women and teenagers over the age of 13. Registration is necessary and costs $25 for adults and $15 for teenagers. Mothers and daughters are encouraged to attend together to learn these survival techniques.
New Chapter of Bereaved Parents of USA at St. Bart's
Bereaved Parents of the USA (BP/USA), announces the opening of a new chapter, the San Diego North Inland Chapter of BP/USA.
Bereaved Parents of the USA (BP/USA) is a national non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings.
We want bereaved parents to know you are not alone on your grief journey. BP/USA understands and cares about bereaved families and truly share “A Journey Together.” All facilitators for the San Diego North Inland Chapter are bereaved parents who have had group facilitators training. The San Diego North Inland Chapter will hold its meeting the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at St. Bart's in the Conference Room. For more information on this new chapter please contact the Chapter Leader, Kathleen Stark, at 858-966-8400, or e-mail bereavedparentsusa@yahoo.com.
The Living Flame Enrichment Program at St. Bart's
The Living Flame, which will be coming to St. Bartholomew's starting September 20, is a spiritual enrichment program presented by Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Living Flame gives its participants the opportunity to share their own experience of Centering Prayer in the context of a contemplative community.
It's designed a) to heighten one's awareness of the dynamic of contemplative prayer within spiritual journey, b) to offer the understanding to stay faithful to the Centering Prayer practice, c) to access a deeper understanding of the purification process, and d) to receive and share personal experiences in a community committed to Centering Prayer.
Sessions employ lectio divina, prayer practice, divine therapy and more. Scheduled dates here at church are the following Saturdays: 9/20/08, 10/25/08, 11/22/08, 1/31/09, 2/28/09, 3/28/09, and 4/25/09. A donation of $200 for the entire Living Flame program is requested. For more information, please contact Contemplative Outreach of North San Diego at consd@cox.net, or call Chris or Sue Hagen at 760-745-8860.
Book Nook Makeover Project Update
We have had such a wonderful response to our Book Nook Makeover Project. The books continue to filter in. We are still in need of a DVD player, DVDs, art for the walls, stuffed animals, BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, puzzles and games. We are carrying this project over into the school
year as we attempt to perfect the room and make the most of it. Please continue to put aside donations for this project that, in the end, will benefit not only our St. Bart’s kiddos, but also benefit the church during evening events. It will be a cozy retreat for the kids when the adults are busy with fellowship. Thank you in advance for your support!
Support Our Thrift Shop
Come visit the Thrift Shop at 12845 Poway Rd, Poway. We're open Monday thru Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday 11 am - 3 pm. Phone is 858-486-2110. Our Thrift Shop does great work, helps the community in its needs, provides financial support to our church, and is a fun place to volunteer your time and efforts. Support our Thrift Shop with your donations of resalable furniture, clothing, art works, collectibles, and other useful items.
Regular Meetings, Groups and Activities
Debtor’s Anonymous meets Sundays 4:30 pm, in the Parish Hall. For more information call Barbara at 858-451-3995.
ICS - Merle's Place: 5-8 people prepare and serve dinner for residents of Merle's Place from 4:30 to 7:00pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. Cal Jill Henderson at 760-807-8445 for more information.
Health and Wellness Ministry meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the Education Building, Room 3A.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mondays and Fridays 9:30am. Women only – Tuesday and Fridays, 12:00pm. All AA groups meet in the Parish Hall. For more information go to AA ministry page under A to Z Ministries
Boy Scouts meet Mondays at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. For more information go to the under A to Z Ministries.
Prayers and Squares meet Tuesdays, 6:30pm in the Quilting Room. New members are always welcome! For more information go to Prayers and Squares Ministry under A to Z Ministries.
Centering Prayer, a Christian Form of Meditation meets Tuesdays, 5:30pm and 6:30pm in the Education Building, Room 3A.
Daughters of the King meet the third Tuesday of each month in the Education Building, Room 3E at 1:00pm. We hope you will consider joining us in prayer and study and learning more about D.O.K. For more information call Carolyn Armstrong at 858-451-4537.
Thrift Shop Sorting Night is the first Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm. Please come and help us sort through the donations we receive.
Interfaith Community Services (ICS)...Feed the Homeless and Needy. A group from St. Bart's will serve breakfast at ICS on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00am. For more infromation, contact Denny Walters at 760-432-8518.
Youth Group meets Wednesdays at 6:15pm in the Youth Room. For more information go to the Youth and Families/Youth Group page.
Thrift Shop Work Night! We are looking for volunteers to help us on Work Night which is at 4:00 pm on the last Wednesday of each month at the Thrift Shop. Afterwards we have pizza and wine.
Book Guild meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month at members' homes. For more information, contact Joan Van Horne at 858-674-6055.
Grief Recovery meets Thursdays, 9:00am in the Education Building, Room 3E. Dr. Bob Fox is available to talk to anyone who has experienced a loss.
The local chapter of Bereaved Parents of the USA meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm at St. Bart's in the Conference Room. Let them know you are coming by calling 858-966-8400 or email bereavedparentsusa@yahoo.com. For information on this organization click www.bereavedparentsusa.org.