25th Anniversary Service of Remembrance

Friday, September 11, 2026 • 7:00 p.m.

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church invites the community to join us for a Service of Remembrance marking the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Together we will remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, honor the courage and selfless service of first responders, recovery workers, military personnel, clergy, and countless volunteers, and pray for peace, healing, and hope for our nation and the world.

This service has a special connection to our parish through the experiences of two members of our clergy.

The Rev. Art Knight served as one of the chaplains at Ground Zero, providing pastoral care, prayer, and a compassionate presence to firefighters, police officers, recovery workers, and families during one of the nation's darkest chapters.

Just four days after the attacks, The Rev. Dr. Candine E. Johnson began her first week at seminary in New York City. On her second day, she joined the volunteer ministry at St. Paul's Chapel in Lower Manhattan. Known as "The Little Chapel That Stood," St. Paul's survived the collapse of the nearby World Trade Center without major damage and became a 24-hour refuge for rescue and recovery workers. Volunteers welcomed thousands of exhausted workers with meals, clean clothing, places to rest, prayer, counseling, and unwavering hospitality. Candine served as part of this extraordinary ministry of compassion and hope during the months following the attacks.

As we mark this solemn anniversary, we invite all who remember that day—and those who have learned its history—to gather in prayer, reflection, and thanksgiving for the resilience of the human spirit. May we recommit ourselves to being instruments of God's peace, justice, and reconciliation in our communities and throughout the world.

All are welcome.