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


Who Is Our Patronal Saint?
For those who have been at St. Bart’s for over a year, I’m sure you can easily recite the answer to this question. We have preached about “our” saint on his day every year that I’ve been here. This weekend I’m your preacher, but I’m not intending to provide a full sketch of Nathaniel Bartholomew this year. Having planned that, I do wonder how much our newcomers and new members over the past year may know about him. So, for those who missed the last St. Bart’s Day, or came to

The Rev. Nina Bacas
6 days ago


Praying Twice
Last Sunday, I had the privilege of officiating for Solemn Evensong at St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. It was a very powerful experience—the masterful harmonies of the choir, the light flowing through the stained glass onto the stone walls, the rising cloud of incense, and the reverberation of the whole congregation singing hymns and prayers all helped to lift our hearts heavenward, allowing the beauty of the service to point to the beauty of God. Surrounded by such splend

The Rev. Jacob Robling
Aug 20


Welcoming Our New Ministry Colleagues
By St. Bart’s Day, we will have a new clergyperson with us, along with a children’s minister! Last Sunday, Father Frank Muñoz joined us as a nonstipendary priest associate. Father Muñoz is a retired Navy chaplain, teacher, and Episcopal priest. You may read his full bio below! He and his wife, Estella, live in Escondido and seek to be a part of our faith community. Luca Delaney comes to us from Camp Stevens and SDSU Agape House ministry. Luca is a junior at SDSU studying chil

The Rev. Nina Bacas
Aug 13
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