Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the church. The bond that God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. It is appropriately administered within the Eucharist as the chief service on a Sunday or other feast. Infants, youth, and adults may be baptized. Baptism into the church involves a commitment by all members of the congregation to educate and nurture the newly baptized in faith. The aim of that process is two-fold: to celebrate and support the person in the life of the church at every stage of his or her development and in the case of children, to nurture the child into mature adult participation in the worship, service, and witness that mark the life of the Eucharistic community.

One of the most significant and moving rites of the church is the Rite of Burial. The occasion of a funeral or memorial service provides an opportunity for friends and family to gather and give thanks for a life. It is the holy privilege of St. Bartholomew’s Parish, Staff, and Clergy to be present with families as they grieve the loss of loved ones. Detailed information about funerals and memorial services at St. Bartholomew’s may be found in our Burial Planning Booklet.

Confirmation is the liturgy where an individual makes an adult affirmation of faith, accepting the baptismal vows made on his or her behalf as an infant or child, and receiving a prayer from the bishop for the Holy Spirit’s strength and guidance. Prior to being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, the individual receives instruction in the basic doctrines of Christianity through the CATECHUMENATE.  

Pledges to the 2025 budget can be made:

• Online here
• Pledge card (see below)

Place completed card in the offering plate, bring it to the church office, or mail pledge card to St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 2897 N Druid Hills Rd, #508, Atlanta, GA 30329

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Reimbursements may be requested by using this form Reimbursement Form.

 The Rite of Reconciliation is a sacrament of healing and forgiveness. It is a continuation of the ministry of forgiveness that Jesus inaugurated in his preaching, teaching and healing. Like all sacraments, it finds its roots in the Gospels and relates directly to the ministry that Jesus enjoined upon the Apostles to bring about reconciliation and peace between all people and God.   

The Episcopal Church honors the union of two persons in marriage with a ceremony that is both solemn and joyous. As a couple exchanges vows, they pledge to love each other in the same way that Christ loves the Church, and to live in faithfulness, as God is faithful to God’s people. The celebration of Christian Marriage is an occasion of great joy! The Clergy and Staff of St. Bartholomew’s are pleased to celebrate with you on your wedding day.

Membership in the Episcopal Church is through Holy Baptism, Confirmation or Reception.

Holy Baptism: Complete and return the Baptismal Form to the Reverend Dr. Angela F. Shepherd at admin@stbartsatlanta.org.

Confirmation: Complete and return the Confirmation Candidate Form to the Reverend Dr. Angela F. Shepherd at admin@stbartsatlanta.org.

Reception: The service of reception is for those who have been both baptized and confirmed in another Christian denomination and who wish to become a member of the Episcopal Church. These persons will be “received” into the Episcopal Church at a service with a bishop.

Members and non-members may reserve the facilities. Please complete this Facility Use Application and send to admin@stbartsatlanta.org.