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Rev. Nina's messages to the community
Rector's Letters


Caring for Our Congregation
Last weekend we unveiled our new Bartmobile, and the nearly universal reaction was “We have a new toy!” Indeed, it is very sporty and the color is amazing. Its arrival on our campus, however, is not about play, but about caring. The old Bartmobile had seen better days, and a couple of parishioners wanted something better—and safer—for you. St. Bart’s is blessed with a big parking lot, but it can be a long trek from the lower lot to the sanctuary. That’s why we have the Bartmo

The Rev. Nina Bacas
5 days ago


To Live a Life Worthy
On Monday, we held a Memorial Day service. Navy Chaplain Frank Muñoz, our lectors, our brass musicians, and the local Scouts provided a moving liturgy with tremendous respect and honor for the departed who served to protect our freedoms. I invite you read the sermon Chaplain Muñoz delivered at St. Bart’s on Memorial Day 2026: https://tinyurl.com/3726zh8n Blessings, Mother Nina+

The Rev. Nina Bacas
May 28


Grow like a Lobster
I asked AI to generate the image above of the world’s largest lobster on record, weighing in at 44 pounds! Why? I recently read a book that discusses the surprising parallels between lobsters and lifelong learners. And I noticed that, as we as Christians approach our green, growing season, lobsters have something to show us. Lobsters never stop growing. When a lobster outgrows its hard shell, it bends out of it, leaving it in a soft shell, which eventually changes into a hard

The Rev. Nina Bacas
May 21
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