Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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St. Bartholomews Church in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Phone: +1 212-378-0222
Site: http://stbarts.org/
Site: http://stbarts.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:10AM–2PM
- Wednesday:10AM–2PM
- Thursday:10AM–2PM
- Friday:10AM–2PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:8AM–1PM
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Comments (199)
Never a dull moment love the gift shop I really needed an angel for my home to remind us heaven on earth and to inspire & encourage all. From all walks of this wide diverse city of folks & good care. Peace to all .
.This Episcopalian Way Station in midtown Manhattan remains a beacon of light. Yes, it is a Church, but what a Place for God, Our Lord and Spirit to dwell..The Community Social Services and opportunities afforded by Saint Barts are quite realistically above average..Their childrens after school programs receive good marks. But, their Meal Service Outreach Program to those disenfranchised and wanting can and do warm the heart. In tandem with The Coalition for the Homeless, Saint Bartholomews use of their location and space just speaks volumes about their Christ-like attitude. While many of their Upscale Park Avenue corporate neighborhoods may snicker, St. Barts does their Christian duty. Too, many corporate executives who came up the hard way are financial givers to this excellent support program..Church still beautifully maintained, with restoration and basic maintenance above average. (Might be nice if a garden hose or pressure spray could be used regularly to wash down their side streets year-round.).Very good experience . . . ..
Truly stunning church. The place has the largest pipe organ set up in NYC area. The altar is also beautifully lit through stained glass windows.
For some reason my little one chosen this church among all others.community services are very peaceful, with wonderful speeches and kind thoughts. The building inside is kept well and is always very nice to revisit.
Beautiful magnificent Park Avenue Anglican Church. The inside is dark and lugubrious. They have an excellent food pantry open on Thursdays only. The best food pantry in all of the five boroughs.
Absolutely breathtaking church. Very wonderful! I am catholic by it still prayed inside because its so beautiful and I felt Gods presence there. Very calm and absolutely amazing!
Beautiful church peacefully lite. The inside is so sweet. I like this church and stop by whenever I am in the area. Its a nice place to just sit and reflect about things that are on your mind.
A nice place to meditate , at least for me. I would love to see more organ concerts there. An New York icon that we all should pay a visit once in a while
When I entered Camba a program at one of the drop in centers in Brooklyn because I was homeless, after some time I got a respite bed at St. Barts Church in Manhattan where they cater to women. I loved the historical exterior, so much history.
I don’t like this church because it raises the lgbt flag.
Absolutely beautiful church, celebrated the 1 yr anniversary of Hurricane Maria and the staff were beyond accommodating and friendly and loving. I would come here again such a beautiful church inside
This church is a stone’s throw away from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, located 2 blocks west, so if you like church architecture, you should visit. The pipe organ is the largest in NYC and in the 10 largest in the world (huh!). Leopold Stokowski was one of the church’s former choir directors. It’s free to visit, so I’d recommend a visit if you’re nearby.
Beautiful and historically important building. Warm and welcoming congregation. Wonderfully friendly clergy. A great, forward thinking Episcopal church.
I dont go to the services here or a lot of the activities but I do volunteer inside here with the Coalition for the Homeless nightly from Monday through Friday. Barts, as some call it, offers a room for the Coalition to serve dinner to the poor Monday night through Friday night at the 51st Street entrance from 5:30-6:30 before the Coalition goes on their 3 routes at night starting at 7pm. The 51st Street entrance is between Lexington and Park Avenues for the dinner program. (On Saturday and Sunday, the Coalition serves outside the church on 51st Street from 5:30pm-7pm unless its really hot or really cold outside; then they serve inside.) The church also give them food donations that are an overflow from distribution for their different programs.Aside from sharing a room and leftover/overflowed food donations to the Coalition, this church has breakfast Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday (dont know the schedule for this but clothes are also given out on Saturday I believe after breakfast and all breakfast days have a sit-down or takeout option), a food pantry on Thursday from 10:30am-2pm (registration and an appointment are required but if you come without an appointment, you have to wait until 2pm to receive what is leftover at the pantry), and a nightly shelter for up to around 8 women from a drop-in center in Brooklyn. The entrance for these programs are also on 51st Street between Lexington and Park Avenues.Note: this is not wheelchair accessible, but for the breakfast and dinner programs, a volunteer can bring out a bag meal to those in a wheelchair.Once a year this church has a special fundraising event called Fare Share Friday. It happens the day after Thanksgiving and about 500 tickets are available: 250 on sale for $125 each and 250 for poor people to eat at the event free (typically homeless but not always the case). Its a large sit-down, family style meal that sits 10 people a table: 5 who paid and 5 who didnt. There are 2 time slots available: 4pm and 7pm. The set-up is so the poor and the well-to-do (more or less) can mingle and get to know each other, to be on the same level for a time. About 4 hotels provide the full course meal and table service. Proceeds from the event cover the event expenses and to further fund the churchs food programs.Outside of these activities, I dont know much about this church. For more information about the church programs or questions, visit their website (which I dont know) or look for them on Facebook. They have a phone number and email address but I dont know their directory.
I went because my dad was involved in the LGBT symphony. It didnt dawn on me that I was in a church full of people who in previous years were exiled by the church. Im an atheist, but I am so so so happy this church embraces its community.
I heard about this church when first time in Nyc. St. Bartholomews Church, commonly called St. Barts. Ancient and Historic Episcopal parish founded in 1835. Stunning former structure.The music service is great, and the preacher is really normal. Im really excited about what theyre doing here and if youre looking for a spot to check out, so this church is this place definitely has a new spin..check out their website. Full of information. Staff isnt helpful.****
God speaks loudly (to me) at St. Barts on Park Avenue. A congregation that takes religion to a community level. All are welcome. Homeless shelter, soup kitchen, Mary Chapel. I was blessed to be part of The Saint Bartholomews Artist Guild in the 1990s, early 2000s. Inspiring children with art, through the artist in residence program was an empowering experience. May God speak loudly to you at Saint Barts.
I was employed with Chemico 50 years ago at 320 Park Ave. My 3rd floor office faced St. Bart s. To look across Park Ave. and always see a time and place for peace and reflection when a change of pace was needed after a hectic morning or afternoon at the office. Now that I am 80 years old and no longer live in New York the memories of St. Barts are still with me now in Florida and will never be forgotten.
One of the premier Episcopal churches in New York City with an incredible architectural infrastructure and equally important community non-for-profit offering called Crossroads Community Services. Quite a few of the undomiciled communitys needs are fulfilled at Saint Saint Barts. Ones quest for religious services can certainly be met here as well.
Beautiful grand old church. Thank Jackie O bc it doesnt have a gigantic high rise in the area where the community building is located to the South of the main building...Its a New York classic.
The experience I had at the pool in St. Barts Church was absolutely awful. On the first day my swim team swam there, there was a huge cockroach floating in the water, and the lifeguard did nothing. Multiple times, we have called out, Lifeguard! and the lifeguard on duty doesnt respond at all because he is on his phone with earbuds in. The water temperature is completely unbearable and is probably hot enough to shower in. On multiple occasions, we have found piece of food in the water, or other garbage. The locker room is extremely small and smells very bad, the first time I came there I wanted to gag. The lane lines are crooked pieces of rope with pool noodles on them. The pipes shooting water into the pool are rusty and disgusting. If I could, I would give this pool 0 stars, and I cant see why anyone would want to come here. I am utterly disappointed and angry at the quality of this awful pool.
A beautiful large space to relax and meditate. An added plus is when an organist happens to be practicing on one of the largest church organs in the city!
St Barts is a landmark of NYC with rich history. Start your tour with the mosaics, they are unbelievable. There are so many places to discover both inside and out that one could easily spend hours exploring. I cant begin to describe all of the different areas. They even have a swimming pool in the badement! If you are looking to spend some quality time in reflection and a learning experience too, visit this magnificent place. You will surely leave more spiritually fulfilled.
A wonderful church with a wonderful service. They are very inviting and inclusive. We have attended services and concerts several times. A great experience every time.
Rich in history a must visit for both the lover of architecture and religion. And yes if you are in to history there is so much more to see.
Beautifully restored churchCheck out the marble angle baptism fontBack left of churchStunning stained glassExcellent homeless programsJackie O’s favorite
Church was opened at 4pm on Sunday, so I stepped in for a visit. Very rude woman yelled at me to leave.
This church is absolutely beautiful, the age and details of the building are immense. Not seeming with tourists so its a quiet peaceful place as well
Always love my time there and go as often as I canA beautiful place and when in the City somewhere to relax and share your thoughts with our Lord God Bless
Incredible Byzantine Revival styled cathedral smack dab on Park Avenue, in the middle of super-corporate banking-headquarter-monoliths. A total departure from the surrounding buildings, this church is a breath of fresh ari in midtown.
We were warmly welcomed....the church is beautiful....the music inspiring.... and the sermon seemed to speak just to us. We look forward to returning when we next come to NYC,
Sirs I was stranded out of town, lost in manhattan given an SRO and survived for ten years. You deserve a thumbs up on your wednesday breakfast, when you get the chance look up Sam E Studio on your you tube or google account.Gentlemen, I visited N.I.T.and mormon church I hear NYC was not Frank Lloyd Wrights favorite town
A beautiful cathedral full of history!
Architecturally beautiful and well kept. People arent too friendly so avoid conversing with them and just enjoy the view. Bring your camera!
Beautiful church. Great archeticture. There is no charge to visit the church. Check the Internet for the times that they are opened. There is a 10 a.m. Sunday service.
Why does this church serve cocktails? Really? So, its a bar, too?
A good place to meditate in the middle of the nyc jungle . They used to have organ concerts but I cant get them anymore. ..
A short tour of the glorious art (24k gold mosaic) and stunning architecture of this church is given immediately after the Sunday 11am service.
Beautiful church! Lots of people miss it but its very close to St. Patricks and a must visit!
The church seems to supply the meal for homeless. There are many homeless people nearby
They feed the homeless daily very good meals,, beautiful church with school and restaurant and book store,,👍☕
I always come to sit in St Bartholomews to experience the peace and loving atmosphere there,a true house of the Lord served by true servants of the Lord,thank you !
A warm, welcoming church. We observed the Transgender Day of Remembrance there.
You feel like youre welcome there. It is sometimes about the place that brings calm to the mind and peace to the hart.
Beautiful church. Nice contrast to the Park Avenue high rises.
Beautiful church service on Sundays and weekdays evenings.Love the choir
Such a beautiful place and always a good chance to worship.
One of the most beautifil churches ive seen. Open to the public. Park avr
Convenient Midtown Manhattan location right here on the east side of Park Ave between 50th & 51st Streets adjacent to The Waldorf-Astoria!
A historical beauty, the architect is simply stunning. A sight to behold.
Beautiful Bertram Goodhue church. Excellent free Thursday afternoon concert series.
Its a great church service. Always leave there feeling whole
Beautiful place with beautiful helping souls. Couldnt live without them. 😊
Beautiful church.Can visit any time.
Great place to worship and find peace amid the chaos.
A wonderful place for prayer and contemplation. And they are very LGBTQ friendly!
Spiritually powerful place. The homeless out front sometimes are a little unusual.
I not even kidding, this place has awesome drinks and food during the summer. With an atmosphere of mostly park ave financial gurus
A most beautiful building, huge even for a bigger place, let alone Manhattan.
The best church and one of the most famous and epic churches in all of NYC.💖
Beautiful church. It was clean, architecturally wonderful, and a nice experience.
Very historical and beautiful holy place with huge contributions to community.
I love it because of my brother and sister of the church Thanks to be to God
The service was very nice, I might make this my home church
Beautiful interior, very nice decorated. Totally worth visiting
Gothic architectural beauty, and wonderful ministerial and administrative staff.
Nice Church and the people who work there was very polite
Take a minute and say a pray. Beautiful church.
The must amazing place on earth, where you can have a good encounter with God.
I love St.Barts. I always worship there when i NYC.
A place for everybody! Where you can find the real mean of the Gods love!
I love being in there I felt like a normal person and it was great
It is beautiful place where you can listen organ music
Beautiful Church. Looks like being in another country.
Thanks for allowing me to volunteer to assist in feeding the community. God bless you
Had not been there in many years. Looks very sad, needs lots of work.
Beautiful Romanesque churchSerene ambience inside.
Not religious but I was so astounded by the beauty of this church that I stopped in the street to take a picture.
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A quiet meditational, cool place in the middle of an overwhelming metropole
Great experience. Staff friendly, respectful and informative.
The Romanesque portal is imposing. The mosaics inside are also good.
Im not Christian but I pass this place near work, very pretty
Beautifully peaceful, welcoming, work of art!
One of the best soup kitchens in the 5 Boris.
It was beautiful but no hours posted.
Perhaps the most beautiful religious space in NYC
I only go for their daily soup kitchen meals. Plenty to go.
Impressive building.
Awesome place to go for a meal on Sundays
Beautiful church with great and helpful staff
Really super nice caring people.
Beautiful building with ornate features.
Hugh magnificent, hospitality, outstanding! Amen!
Beautiful and air conditioning 5 stars👍
A great piece of historical architecture!
Beautiful church great atmosphere
Nice church for family and friends
SO beautiful! A must see! :)
A beautiful church FULL of Love ❤
A very beautiful church!
Beautiful place and people to visit
We had a great event.
Clean and humble for the needy
Its a beautiful church
The Church should be open 24/7.
Wonderful place to worship!!
Its a beautiful church
Liked the celebrations on 25th December
Blessing of the Animals was heart felt.
Overwhelming building.
Great location. Food so-so
A great sanctuary in the city.
Excellent house of worship.
Gorgeous peaceful place.
Taught Scuba in the basement pool.
Come for the swimming, stay for salvation.
Super star cast lilan & dorothy
Best church in NYC!!
They ring bells at 15 minute increments.
Its a pity the door will be closed
Beautiful church !
Quiet place in a hurried city.
I love it like in the movies
Beautiful church!
A gem in the heart of Manhattan.
Historic Church&Tourist Attraction
Beautiful architecture!
Beautiful people, place
Very nice
Beautiful church!
Had my lunch on the steps
Very nice
Awesome detail inside.
Great church.
Beautiful old church
Very Good PLACE !!
Beautiful and peaceful
Not bad service
Everyone must experience for themselves
Amazing!
Great concert...
Absolutely beautiful.
Heavenly!
Great church.
Beautiful structure
Beautiful church
Serene beautiful!
Beautiful scenery
Nice atmosphere
Superb!
Too many people
Amazing pool
A quiet place in NY
Attended Christmas eve
The service is good
Ok
Beautiful inside.
Beautiful
Amazing sight
Beautiful
Beautiful
GREAT
Impressive Structure
Its my church.
Awesome church
Beautiful place
Love it there
From the movie Serendipity
Beautiful place
.very good
God
What an Organ!
Went for prayer.
Happy Easter
Great place.
Beautiful City
Good place
People with class
Nice community
Convenient
Very beautiful church. Do not miss the concerts (often free)
Very quiet. A good place to pray. We received the sound of the organ played in a masterly way
Beautiful Byzantine church in the heart of Manhattan, on Park Avenue. Very careful and very beautiful inside and outside.
Interesting as it is sandwiched between the immense skyscrapers of New York. But as a church it is just bare and without anything so exceptional artistically speaking. In short, allow me an Italian 3 ... we have churches that deserve 10 stars in comparison!
St. Bartholomews Church and Community HouseBuilt in 1903E50 street Park Avenue Manhattan
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Where Reem Acras 2020 spring bridal collection was announced.I was fascinated by the style that freely expressed the fashion, eliminating race, gender, and all those boundaries.
Beautiful place, very impressive, worth knowing. There are also other places that are worth knowing about the area.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for St. Bartholomews Church 2023:
Review №1
2019-08-14Absolutely Loved the space, its like no church Ive ever visited in my life. Most conciousnness was put into building this sacred space and was able to feel Holiness and Peace in this crowded and busy city. I recommend both a visit to Saint Bartolomé and Saint Patricks as you will be able to feel and sense the inspiration and spirit that was the bedrock foundation of NYC. Pictures do not render tribute to the beautiful mosaics and the inner experience. Visit, visit !
Review №2
2022-02-07I used to love this church. I am a lifetime member of the Episcopal Church. As an African American, I am now concerned with their constant rants on skin color. I have family that are white, somewhat white, and not white at all. This talk of racial divisiveness has ruined the church for my family. It is very traumatic to hear and see all of the racial and racist writings on all of the episcopal websites. Worst of all, the white priests are all teaching that one skin color is bad and the other skin color are victims. It is so terrible. The church ignores Jesus and bends the knee to a liberation theology that sound like Marxist gibberish to me. People will stop giving money to the church if it continues to sound like a leftist political party and dumpster fire? Bishop Curry may be bankrupting the entire church with this nonsense. It is time for love, it is time to bring people together. The hate is awful, and nobody will go to church anymore if you cant get any peace while there.
Review №3
2022-06-03One of the most beautiful spots in NYC..especially when the organist is in practice.
Review №4
2022-05-01Went into the church on Sunday mass. Great preacher, good choir, and very beautiful church.
Review №5
2019-09-23A beautiful cathedral, open to the public...go in and enjoy the lovely interior.
Review №6
2019-05-31Beautiful church, welcoming faith community.
Review №7
2019-06-25This cathedral is located near St Patrick Cathedral. Not as iconic but very nice to stop in for a rest and prayer
Review №8
2019-08-28Beautiful church. Im not Christian but wanted to be in a quiet space to chant on my beads. I stopped in this sanctuary and was at peace in this holy space. The church is a Episcopal parish founded in January 1835. The architecture is serene and comforting. The alter is majestic. All around a wonderful space.
Review №9
2020-01-23Beautiful gothic style building for this progressive Episcopal Church
Review №10
2019-08-30Church is very beautiful on the inside and outside. And there are a lot of activities carried out in the basement. Like swimming, karate and fitness training. You can look up online and there are a lot of these activities you can register for. There is a cafe/ restaurant next door too and a starbucks in the back. Beautiful place though.