by Rector Gareth | Mar 13, 2021 | Rector's Message
One year ago this week, I had the terrible realization that not only had the coronavirus arrived in the US and into New York, but it had arrived at St. Barnabas, and I was the host. This most unwelcome of guests arrived on the heels of a large charitable event held at...
by Rector Gareth | Mar 10, 2021 | Rector's Message
I was surprised this week by the announcement that six Dr. Seuss titles are being withdrawn from publication, chief among them, And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street. As a good liberal, albeit with an antiquarian bent, I felt upset given that my children are...
by Rector Gareth | Mar 10, 2021 | Rector's Message
By now, you should all have received the Lenten devotions for 2021 entitled, A Story to Tell. I chose it because it focuses intelligently on texts from the Gospel of Mark that show Jesus’ journey from his baptism to the cross. This is also the gospel that we are...
by Rector Gareth | Feb 19, 2021 | Rector's Message
The “no” list during the pandemic has included: no hugs, no school, no visits, no church, and no choir. For each of us, there’s the ongoing pandemic “no list” that feels like a global Lent and a prolonged slowing down of...
by Rector Gareth | Feb 17, 2021 | Rector's Message
The Church’s Communication Management Intern, Hope, with the Rector discussing “Ash Wednesday” programs. This year the Episcopal Clergy of the Diocese of New York will not be distributing ashes, based on a ruling by Bishop Andrew Dietsche intended to...
by Rector Gareth | Feb 12, 2021 | Rector's Message
These days, Valentine’s Day can be quite the production. This is certainly true in our household, where the children (three of them; 10 and under) make individual cards for Mommy and Daddy, and we return the favor. They also...
