News, notices and reflections from St Barnabas Church, Ealing.https://www.barnabites.org/en-gbhttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-10-11/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-10-11/It is wonderful (if a little chilly) to return from my honeymoon and already to have seen so many of you.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-10-04/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-10-04/October has arrived, the leaves are starting to turn, Autumn feels like it's truly here (even with some perhaps unseasonably warm days!)Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-09-27/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-09-27/It was lovely to see the church so full (and to meet many of you) last Saturday to celebrate Rev Sarah's and Julian's wedding.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-09-20/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-09-20/Bishop Lusa appeared to enjoy his time with us last Sunday and it was remarkable how many of us managed to exchange some conversation with him in the time…Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-09-13/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-09-13/This Sunday we welcome Bishop Lusa to the parish as he presides and preaches at our 10.30 Mass.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-09-06/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-09-06/This Sunday 6 September: as well as baptisms and welcoming back the choir from their summer break, we have the annual Blessing of Backpacks for all school…Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-08-30/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-08-30/This week we learn once more to put our trust in Christ utterly, as we hear the gospel words "those who lose their life for my sake will find it".Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-08-23/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-08-23/We have enjoyed a cooling of temperatures this week and it has been good to see people out and about in the Lane.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-08-16/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-08-16/It has been a refreshing break for me over the past two weeks and I have enjoyed the time away with family and the change of pace in Amsterdam and in South…Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-08-09/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-08-09/Our newsletter comes to its Summer break.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-07-19/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-07-19/A short message this week as we pause and enjoy our Flower Festival.  The Mayor of Ealing, Faduma Mohamed, and the Deputy Lieutenant Richard Kornicki CBE DL…Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-07-12/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-07-12/As anticipated, St Barnabas is in its flurry of activities before the summer break.  We aim to be of service to the community around us.  Since I last wrote,…Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-07-05/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-07-05/Summer beckons us on.  For those of us tethered to the school and academic year, July both whips us into activity and also teases us with the prospect - "soon…Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-06-28/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-06-28/I write this note after a morning spent in the relative cool of the church space with Memory Cafe.  Guests braving the heat to get there, the atmosphere was…Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-06-21/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-06-21/Many thanks to everyone who came to our Summer Fayre last Sunday.  To the many  who set up behind the scenes on Saturday and Sunday, and packed away and…Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-06-14/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-06-14/Our Summer Fayre is on Sunday 14 June at 12noon-4pmSun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-06-07/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-06-07/Preparations continue at real pace for our Summer Fayre - next Sunday 14 June at 12noon-4pm.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-31/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-31/Preparations continue at real pace for our Summer Fayre - this year on Sunday 14 June at 12noon-4pm.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-24/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-24/This Sunday Pentecost arrives The season of Easter concludes, not with a whimper but many shouts of joy.  Mother Valerie will preach and we will be attentive…Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-17/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-17/This Sunday we welcome ten young people and their families and friends as they are admitted to Holy Communion, and also the family of William as he is…Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-10/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-10/As the month of May wends its way, and Pitshanger folk turn their thoughts to May Day and - at St Barnabas - the coming feasts of Ascension and Pentecost,…Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-03/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-05-03/Eastertide continues, and we are called to embrace this new life in all its challenges and joys, looking always for signs of the risen Christ in our midst, no…Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-04-26/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-04-26/Eastertide continues, and we are called to embrace this new life in all its challenges and joys, looking always for signs of the risen Christ in our midst, no…Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-04-19/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-04-19/As we wrapped up Holy Week and are now embracing Eastertide, a group of us met this week for supper and a chat about our Lent podcast and book, Listening to…Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-04-12/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-04-12/I am very largely not working this week, so a short update newsletter for now.  Our photos and round-up from Holy Week and Easter will follow in a later…Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-04-05/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-04-05/Warmest greetings for Holy Week and Easter,Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-03-29/https://www.barnabites.org/news/weekly-news-2026-03-29/We look forward as every year to greeting Palm Sunday with our procession for the Liturgy of the Palms and then the Mass in church.  Do note that this Sunday…Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeekly Newshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/st-barnabas-appoints-new-vicar/https://www.barnabites.org/news/st-barnabas-appoints-new-vicar/New Vicar announced for St Barnabas! Revd Sarah Howard-Jones We are delighted to announce that Sarah has been appointed as the next Vicar of St Barnabas and we look forward to welcoming her later this year. Sarah is currently serving as Curate at St Martin’s, Kensal Rise.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/memory-cafe-receives-a-warm-welcome-from-around-ealing/https://www.barnabites.org/news/memory-cafe-receives-a-warm-welcome-from-around-ealing/Here you can read the write up from Around Ealing on the Memory Cafe and the services it provides to members of the local community. You may even spot a familiar face or two in the video! The memory café is open on Thursdays from 10.30-midday and there is a pop-in session from…Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/come-thou-long-expected-jesus/https://www.barnabites.org/news/come-thou-long-expected-jesus/The Advent Season: Comprises the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas. A haunting and tentative time in the liturgical life of the church it is infused with apocalyptic visions of the world to come and tender prophecy of the coming Christ child. Christmas: The festival of the birth of…Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/q-a-food-pantry-tuesdays-1-4-pm/https://www.barnabites.org/news/q-a-food-pantry-tuesdays-1-4-pm/St Barnabas Food Pantry The demand for this initiative which we started in the front entrance porch of the church during Covid lockdown is increasing week by week. Anyone in need is welcome to come along on a Wednesday between 1:00–3:00pm and collect from our donated supplies…Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/memory-cafe/https://www.barnabites.org/news/memory-cafe/The Memory Café at St Barnabas Ealing is a meeting place for all in our local community, especially those suffering from any form of memory loss. We meet every Thursday morning from 10.30-12 in the church. While Memory Café is designed for those who are lonely or live alone and…Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/welcome-sanjit-sir-as-the-st-barnabas-operations-manager/https://www.barnabites.org/news/welcome-sanjit-sir-as-the-st-barnabas-operations-manager/It gives me great pleasure to let you know that we have appointed a part-time operations manager. Sanjit Sil will start work in the parish office on Monday 12 June. Sanjit says ‘My experience in the capacity of an Operations Manager began when running Empty Pockets Theatre…Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/curacy-in-coventry-for-robin/https://www.barnabites.org/news/curacy-in-coventry-for-robin/Dear Friends, It is with genuine sadness that I announce my departure from St Barnabas in the forthcoming weeks. Your warm and welcoming nature has profoundly shaped my experience here, enriching my future ministry in immeasurable ways. The valuable insights and lessons I have…Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/st-barnabas-appoints-new-director-of-music/https://www.barnabites.org/news/st-barnabas-appoints-new-director-of-music/St Barnabas is delighted to announce that the PCC has approved the appointment of Harry Guthrie as our next Director of Music. He will take up his role on Sunday, 21 May. The Vicar of St Barnabas, Fr Justin Dodd says: ‘Harry is a passionate young leader who believes in the power…Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/indaba-with-catherine-pepinster/https://www.barnabites.org/news/indaba-with-catherine-pepinster/Indaba with Catherine Pepinster: Sunday 23 April, 13:30–14:30 Catherine Pepinster is an editor, historian and writer who lives in Ealing. She was the first female editor of ‘The Tablet’ in its 176-year history. Catherine’s most recent book, ‘Defenders of the Faith’ explores the…Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/annual-meeting-sunday-21-may-2023-10-30-am/https://www.barnabites.org/news/annual-meeting-sunday-21-may-2023-10-30-am/This year the Annual Meeting and Annual Meeting of Parishioners will be underpinned by worship at 10.30am on Sunday 21 May. A visual summary report of the Social Impact of St Barnabas 2022-2023 can be found here. The revised Electoral Roll for 2023/2024 can be found here. The…Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/prayer-vigil-for-the-living-in-love-and-faith-process/https://www.barnabites.org/news/prayer-vigil-for-the-living-in-love-and-faith-process/On Tuesday evening, a stalwart bunch of people braved the inclement weather and the vagaries of strike-prone public transport, to hold a prayer vigil outside St Paul’s church in Covent Garden, also known as the Actors’ church. Why should we do such a thing, you might be asking…Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/nominated-charities/https://www.barnabites.org/news/nominated-charities/St Barnabas is supporting the following two nominated charities and this year this includes all giving to Advent Boxes. English classes for Women at St John’s Southall ‘English classes for Women at St John’s Southall is a vital support for women who came as refugees from war torn…Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/two-ministry-team-announcements/https://www.barnabites.org/news/two-ministry-team-announcements/Dear friends, I’m delighted to announce two new appointments on our Ministry Team. Mthr Jenny Krige, an existing member of the team, has been appointed to the role of Assistant Priest for Families and Children and Stephanie Alvis, has recently joined the team as an ordinand…Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/giving-campaign-2022/https://www.barnabites.org/news/giving-campaign-2022/The harvest is plentiful but… On Sunday 18 September we launched a 5-week giving campaign. Each week we will be exploring an aspect of building a stable and flourishing suburban church with God in the suburbs of London. See themes below. At present, St Barnabas is a story of two…Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/remembering-her-majesty-the-queen/https://www.barnabites.org/news/remembering-her-majesty-the-queen/Dear friends, We join the nation in mourning for our longest reigning monarch. Her example of steadfastness, duty and dignity reflected her deep faith and commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Here are some of the ways we will be…Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/annual-meeting-sunday-29-may-2022-10-30-am-please-note-postponed-date/https://www.barnabites.org/news/annual-meeting-sunday-29-may-2022-10-30-am-please-note-postponed-date/This year the Annual Meeting and Annual Meeting of Parishioners will be underpinned by worship at 10.30am on Sunday 29 May. The revised Electoral Roll for 2022/2023 can be found here. The 2021 Trustees Report (with corrections) can be found here The 2021 Accounts can be found…Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/housing-living-wages-mental-health-sen-for-ealing/https://www.barnabites.org/news/housing-living-wages-mental-health-sen-for-ealing/‘We have only five loaves of bread and two fish-’ Luke 9:13b Dear friends, This is the response of the disciples when Jesus challenges them to feed a large hungry crowd. Jesus pushes on. Blessing and breaking this basic offering, he instructs the twelve to distribute it to the…Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/ukraine-crisis-appeal/https://www.barnabites.org/news/ukraine-crisis-appeal/Christian Aid is working with the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) and partner organisations in their ACT Alliance (a global faith-based coalition), to offer assistance to Ukraine refugees fleeing deadly violence. So far, one of their ACT partners have distributed 28 tonnes of…Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/introducing-jazz-on-the-lane-nights/https://www.barnabites.org/news/introducing-jazz-on-the-lane-nights/Winnie AMA sings jazz & soul with Henry Tozer & his band | Friday 22 April | 7:30 pm Jazz-on-the-Lane Nights is proud to present ‘Winnie AMA sings Jazz & Soul with Henry Tozer & his band’ on Friday 22 April at 7:30 pm. With vocal stylings resonant of Ella Fitzgerald and Nina…Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/a-message-from-robin-griffiths/https://www.barnabites.org/news/a-message-from-robin-griffiths/Dear Friends, I am delighted announce that Robin Griffiths joins the Ministry Team as an ordinand this week. Robin is currently training for full time ministry at St Mellitus College in the contextual scheme. This means that training takes place in dual mode between the college…Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-citizens-local-jobs-secured-and-commitments-for-living-wage-roles/https://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-citizens-local-jobs-secured-and-commitments-for-living-wage-roles/Ealing Citizens secure 90 local jobs and commitments for thousands of new living wage roles. Ealing Citizens, an alliance of 8 organisations that are part of West London Citizens, representing 8000 local people, hosted a Living Wage, Employment and Green Jobs Fair at St Anselm’s…Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/parish-outing-to-st-paul-s-advent-carol-service/https://www.barnabites.org/news/parish-outing-to-st-paul-s-advent-carol-service/Unfortunately we will not be holding an Advent Carol Service this year. However, we are making a parish outing to the Advent Carol Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday the 27th of November, 5:30pm. This will be a truly moving experience: ‘One of the year’s most dramatic…Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/st-barnabas-artist-in-residence-program/https://www.barnabites.org/news/st-barnabas-artist-in-residence-program/Appointments with Helen Charlemagne – Artist in Residence How do I make an appointment to see Helen? Email Helen directly to book a 20-minute visit. Where will the sessions take place? Helen is located in the upper room of St Barnabas. Once you have booked, an email with further…Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/recruitment-willesden-area-finance-adviser/https://www.barnabites.org/news/recruitment-willesden-area-finance-adviser/The Diocese of London is recruiting for the role of Willesden Area Finance Adviser. Click here to view the job specification. Applications can be made via Pathways. (New users to the system will need to register to create an account.) The application expiry date is 5 November…Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/volunteer-mentors-needed-plias-resettlement/https://www.barnabites.org/news/volunteer-mentors-needed-plias-resettlement/Plias Resettlement is looking to recruit volunteer mentors for their young people. They are a charity that supports offenders’ rehabilitation. Mentors will possess the following: Characteristics Reliable, Committed, Flexible, Respectful, Empathic, Sense of Humour, Patient, Open…Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/introducing-mtr-jenny-krige/https://www.barnabites.org/news/introducing-mtr-jenny-krige/A message from Jenny Krige Hi everyone, My name is Jenny and my husband, Paul, and I have recently moved to the UK from Johannesburg, South Africa. We have three daughters living in and around London and a son in Melbourne. We decided to make the move to be closer to our 5…Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/henry-returns-to-noisy-mass/https://www.barnabites.org/news/henry-returns-to-noisy-mass/That’s right! Henry is back at Noisy Mass, every Sunday at 10.30am in the hall, to lead favourite music for the littles during the service. Check out him warming up with the much loved calypso doxology:Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/hallowe-en-special-screening-of-the-hunchback-of-notre-dame/https://www.barnabites.org/news/hallowe-en-special-screening-of-the-hunchback-of-notre-dame/Join us Sunday 31 October, 7:30pm for a special screening of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Don’t miss this silent version of a classic love story with a twist of Gothic horror and live music on the organ. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are £10 each and can be purchased…Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/revision-of-all-souls-list-2021/https://www.barnabites.org/news/revision-of-all-souls-list-2021/This year we are planning to revise the All Souls’ list and wish to do this digitally. We are asking everyone to ‘opt in’ to the existing list. If you would like your loved one(s) to remain on the list, please email Felicity Mather (felicity@hughmather.uk). Please respond by…Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/curious-about-christianity/https://www.barnabites.org/news/curious-about-christianity/Would you like to explore the Christian faith with us? The Exploring Faith Course offers a gentle exploration of the inclusive, sacramental, and positive approach to Christianity we aim to foster at St Barnabas. It’s particularly created for those who are exploring for the first…Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/late-summer-bbq/https://www.barnabites.org/news/late-summer-bbq/Join us Friday 27 August at 6pm for a family friendly event on the church lawn. Henry Tozer will perform music and there will be vegetarian meal options.Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/volunteers-needed-at-new-c-a-p-debt-centre/https://www.barnabites.org/news/volunteers-needed-at-new-c-a-p-debt-centre/A new C.A.P (Christians Against Poverty) Debt Centre, based in Oaktree Fellowship, Acton, is in need of volunteers who can provide ongoing support. They are currently looking for people to volunteer for the following roles: Prayer Team - People who have a heart to pray for the…Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/sign-up-for-the-psalmathon/https://www.barnabites.org/news/sign-up-for-the-psalmathon/St Barnabas Psalmathon Saturday 17 July - 10am to 5.30pm A fundraiser for the church’s new live streaming system We’re inviting you to join us as we make our way through the whole book of Psalms. This is an opportunity to get creative and have some fun. You can read, sing, rap…Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/remembering-john-mcglashan/https://www.barnabites.org/news/remembering-john-mcglashan/JOHN McGLASHAN 1934 – 2021 John was an only child, born to parents who ran an isolated sheep farm in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. He spent an idyllic childhood roaming the hillsides, and helping his father muster sheep on horseback. Inspired by seeing Casablanca to seek a job in…Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/race-equality-commission/https://www.barnabites.org/news/race-equality-commission/The Race Equality Commission was set up in January 2021 to work with residents to carry out a review to understand the impacts of racial inequality in Ealing and how it can be reduced. By November 2021, the commission intends to recommend ways Ealing Council can act to reduce…Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/london-mayoral-assembly-and-evening-prayer/https://www.barnabites.org/news/london-mayoral-assembly-and-evening-prayer/Evening Prayer for the Mayoral Assembly Wednesday 28 April, 5–5:45pm Christian leaders from London Citizens are hosting an evening prayer open to Christians across London before the accountability assembly with mayoral candidates Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey. Join Christians from…Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/church-electoral-roll/https://www.barnabites.org/news/church-electoral-roll/What is the Electoral Roll? The church’s Electoral Roll is the register of its voting members; it is a list of those qualified to attend and to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Electoral rolls provide an indication of the real membership and strength of the church…Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/extra-surge-testing-for-ealing/https://www.barnabites.org/news/extra-surge-testing-for-ealing/Ealing residents are being asked to get tested over the next month to help drive down the borough’s COVID-19 rates and identify people with the South African variant. How to get tested People over the age of 16 who do not have symptoms and are leaving their home for any essential…Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/pcc-induction-pack/https://www.barnabites.org/news/pcc-induction-pack/Here are a series of documents which you may find helpful during your time on PCC. CommonFund for PCC Induction CoE Governance Explained Overview Mission Action Plan Trustee BookletThu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/lent-a-season-of-recovery/https://www.barnabites.org/news/lent-a-season-of-recovery/‘He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.’ Matthew 8: 17b Each of us is a precious and holy vessel of embodied love. We have been through a harrowing time since last Lent that has shattered our sense of wholeness–body, mind, and spirit–like a glass or porcelain vessel…Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/sunday-indabas-after-covid-reorientation-and-renewal/https://www.barnabites.org/news/sunday-indabas-after-covid-reorientation-and-renewal/After COVID - Reorientation and Renewal How can we begin to reflect on the experience and impact of the coronavirus pandemic as a Christian community? In the next series of Indabas, Fr Justin will be in conversation with theologians, journalists, and spiritual writers about…Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/online-celebration-assembly-community-organising-during-lockdown/https://www.barnabites.org/news/online-celebration-assembly-community-organising-during-lockdown/Community organising is at the heart of mission and ministry of St Barnabas. These principles include listening, organising, acting, and evaluating together in order to make a real difference to the common good in our congregation, community and city. It’s how we identify leaders…Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/parent-support-group/https://www.barnabites.org/news/parent-support-group/What is the parent support group? This is a group to provide a safe and non-judgemental space for parents to support each other. It will take the form of a 45 minute Zoom call every two weeks with a focus on parents of children that are preschool and primary school age. (Parents…Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/farewell-gift-for-jill-scott/https://www.barnabites.org/news/farewell-gift-for-jill-scott/Contribute to a farewell gift for Revd Jill Scott for her years of service on the Saint Barnabas staff by clicking here.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/opening-the-church-for-private-prayer/https://www.barnabites.org/news/opening-the-church-for-private-prayer/Dear Friends, You may have seen the recent advice from the government and the Church of England that churches can begin opening for private prayer next week. I know that offering access to our sacred space will be a great comfort for many people, particularly given the…Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/join-a-pastoral-care-group/https://www.barnabites.org/news/join-a-pastoral-care-group/There are a number of pastoral care groups that connect parishioners to one another broadly within their neighbourhoods. The purpose of each group is to be mutually supportive through prayer and undertaking simple acts of kindness. If you aren’t already in a group we would be…Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/remembrance-sunday-for-children-s-church/https://www.barnabites.org/news/remembrance-sunday-for-children-s-church/Children’s Church: Advent 4, 20 December streaming from 10:00 am Children’s Church: Advent 3, 13 December Children’s Church: Advent 2, 6 December Children’s Church: Advent Sunday, 29 November Children’s Church: Christ the King, 15 November Children’s Church: Sunday 15 November…Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/sacred-sounds/https://www.barnabites.org/news/sacred-sounds/The Journey to Bethlehem A new season for Advent and Christmas begins Thursday 3 December at 6 pm. Sublime Sacred Sounds is a weekly dose of sacred word and music. Presented online by the musicians and clergy of St Barnabas Ealing, each weekly episode explores a specific theme…Sat, 24 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/harvest-donations/https://www.barnabites.org/news/harvest-donations/The Food Pantry at St Barnabas Church has been working really well, receiving and donating food and other essentials for those who are struggling to provide for their families in these difficult times. Thank you so much for all you have done so far. Most Needed Items Rice, pasta…Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/viewing-sublime-sacred-sounds/https://www.barnabites.org/news/viewing-sublime-sacred-sounds/Sublime Sacred Sounds - Incarnation In ‘The Journey to Bethlehem’ we explore four themes relating to Advent and Christmas: Prophecy, the Forerunner, Annunciation, and Incarnation. In this sequence of sacred word and music we explore ‘incarnation’ in the overall theme of Advent…Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTOnline Serviceshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/climate-listening-groups/https://www.barnabites.org/news/climate-listening-groups/Are you anxious about the climate crisis but feel powerless to make a difference? Do you want to influence the climate policies of the next Mayor of London and St Barnabas? Come share your stories, fears and hopes in our climate listening groups: Thursday 15 October at 11 am Sign…Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/sunday-indabas-copy/https://www.barnabites.org/news/sunday-indabas-copy/Community Organising as a Spiritual Practice - an Interfaith Exchange Sunday 19 July, 13:30 - 14:30 by Zoom Webinar and streamed to Facebook Passcode: 508412 Joined by a talented interfaith panel, Fr Justin Dodd will host a discussion on the connection between community…Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/q-a-outdoor-mass-tuesday-1-pm/https://www.barnabites.org/news/q-a-outdoor-mass-tuesday-1-pm/Where and when will the outdoor Mass take place? The outdoor Mass will be offered on Tuesdays at 1pm, on the front lawn of St Barnabas Church. (PLEASE NOTE - The High Mass will resume Sunday, 6 September at 10.30am in the church. This will mean that the outdoor Mass on Sundays…Sat, 11 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/mydearnewfriend-project/https://www.barnabites.org/news/mydearnewfriend-project/Dear Parent, We wondered whether your child(ren) would like to take part in this project? The idea developed after two children gave an interesting interview on Radio 4 a while ago and set up mydearnewfriend.org The project has been taken up by the National Literacy Trust who…Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/anti-racism-resources/https://www.barnabites.org/news/anti-racism-resources/‘When the word of the prophet comes true’ - Fr Justin Dodd’s sermon on Sunday 28 June 2020 in response to #BlackLivesMatter protests. Continuum on Becoming an Anti-Racist Multicultural Organisation - from CrossRoads Antiracism Organising and Training, Chicago, USA Black Lives…Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/listening-organising-and-responding-to-covid-19/https://www.barnabites.org/news/listening-organising-and-responding-to-covid-19/The long-term damages of Coronavirus continues to affect our congregation and community, many of it growing and unseen. There are a number of ways you can get involved, volunteer, or connect with others as we seek to serve each other and our neighbour at this time. 1) London…Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/church-reopen-for-private-prayer-on-tuesdays/https://www.barnabites.org/news/church-reopen-for-private-prayer-on-tuesdays/The church will be open on Tuesdays from 10 am to 4 pm and on Sundays from 2 to 5 pm for private prayer. Proper provision has been made for the safety of all visitors including demarcated pews, the provision of hand sanitiser and separate entry and exit points which have been…Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/fr-gerald-reddington-rip/https://www.barnabites.org/news/fr-gerald-reddington-rip/Dear Friends, It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Fr Gerald Reddington, a former vicar of St Barnabas Ealing. He had been in hospital with a respiratory problem but died peacefully at home yesterday evening (Wednesday 17 June). It is very likely that there will…Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/welcome-amy-merriman/https://www.barnabites.org/news/welcome-amy-merriman/A Message from Amy Merriman ‘Hi everyone: my name’s Amy. I’ve been a part of the Ministry Team here at St Barnabas for over a year, now, and am delighted that I can continue to serve in the parish as I train for the ordained ministry. Thank you to everyone who has helped me feel…Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/holy-week-services/https://www.barnabites.org/news/holy-week-services/All of the below will be available on Facebook here and the St Barnabas Website here EXCEPT for Tuesday Morning Prayer here. Mon - Wed, 8 pm: Stations of the Cross and Compline Tues, 9:30 pm: Morning Prayer Instructions for connecting are here. Please note that you can now phone…Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTOnline Serviceshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/covid19-guidance/https://www.barnabites.org/news/covid19-guidance/‘The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. He shall refresh my soul’ Psalm 23:1-3 Find details about our online worship here. Are you self-isolating, alone or just needing support. Please let…Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/lent-at-st-barnabas-2020-7-sacred-spaces/https://www.barnabites.org/news/lent-at-st-barnabas-2020-7-sacred-spaces/Lent at St Barnabas 2020 – 7 Sacred Spaces This year we are introducing an overall theme for Lent that will be reflected in our Lent course and also in our main Sunday services. The former of Archbishop of Wales wrote: ‘The sense of a place being sacred or set apart in some way…Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/noisy-mass/https://www.barnabites.org/news/noisy-mass/A short, lively and interactive service, yummy breakfast and STAY & PLAY! Come to our child-friendly space with lots of toys and fun to be shared. It's a great opportunity for parents to chat over tea and coffee, while little ones are having fun with their friends. And it's FREE!…Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/noisy-mass-copy/https://www.barnabites.org/news/noisy-mass-copy/Come join in a short, lively and interactive service at 10 am every Sunday for families with little ones. Virtual Noisy Mass takes place by Zoom and runs for 10–15 minutes including action songs and a fun, interactive bible story. Have a little piece of bread ready to share…Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/advent-and-christmas-2019-copy/https://www.barnabites.org/news/advent-and-christmas-2019-copy/From the intimate and informal to the grand and traditional, there is something for everyone this Advent and Christmas at St Barnabas. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the infinite love of God made real in flesh and blood. Advent…Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/hymns-pimms-2019/https://www.barnabites.org/news/hymns-pimms-2019/Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-activities-november-2019/https://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-activities-november-2019/We have a variety of regular activities and events at St Barnabas. Here are some of our main events running during the month of November: Memory Café | Every Thursday, 11.30am-1pm The Memory Cafe will be open in the church each Thursday from 11.30 am to 1pm. Come along for…Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-november-2019/https://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-november-2019/Regular Services in November: 8am Low Mass | This is a reflective service using the beautiful language of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting approximately 45 minutes. 10.30am Sung High Mass | Our main service of the day combines transcendent music, beautiful ceremonial and…Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/sunday-indabas/https://www.barnabites.org/news/sunday-indabas/Introducing The Sunday Indabas Join us as we gather in Indaba for stimulating conversation, food and fellowship on the 2nd Sunday of the month,. This is an exciting new opportunity to explore the intersection between the Christian faith, contemporary issues and our world as well…Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-and-activities-july-2019/https://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-and-activities-july-2019/We have a variety of regular activities and events at St Barnabas. Here are some of our main events running during the month of July: Memory Café | Every Thursday, 11.30am-1pm The Memory Cafe will be open in the church each Thursday from 11.30 am to 1pm. Come along for…Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-july-2019/https://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-july-2019/Regular Services in July: 8am Low Mass | This is a reflective service using the beautiful language of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting approximately 45 minutes. 10.30am Sung High Mass | Our main service of the day combines transcendent music, beautiful ceremonial and…Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/jazz-on-the-lane-2019/https://www.barnabites.org/news/jazz-on-the-lane-2019/Join us for a fantastic day, in celebration of the patronal festival of St Barnabas, at Ealing’s favourite summer event! 10.30am JAZZ MASS A lively Jazz Mass to celebrate St Barnabas day led by a jazz band and extended choir. It’s a very energetic service that is suitable for ALL…Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/come-and-sing/https://www.barnabites.org/news/come-and-sing/Dear All, This Saturday is our Come & Sing Vivaldi Gloria led by our Director of Music Kavi Pau. It’s a fantastic opportunity to sing with St Barnabas Choir as well as singers from Ensemble 1517. If you enjoy singing or have always wanted to try singing a choir, come and join in…Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/christ-and-the-chocolaterie-lent-course/https://www.barnabites.org/news/christ-and-the-chocolaterie-lent-course/Following the success of last year’s Lent Course, The Mystery of Everything, this year we will be following another of Hilary Brand’s courses, Christ and the Chocolaterie. This innovative and lively Lent course is inspired by the film Chocolat, based on the bestselling novel by…Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-activities-and-events-march-2019/https://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-activities-and-events-march-2019/We have a variety of regular activities and events at St Barnabas. Here are some of our main events running during the month of March: Lent Course - Christ and the Chocolaterie | Every Sunday, 12.30pm-2pm Following the success of last year’s Lent Course, The Mystery of…Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/sermon-nine-lessons-and-carols-20-december-2018-fr-justin-dodd/https://www.barnabites.org/news/sermon-nine-lessons-and-carols-20-december-2018-fr-justin-dodd/Nine Lessons and Carols: 20 December 2018 Fr Justin Dodd If you’re anything like me, you might feel that there is a lot of pressure to be happy during the festive season. ‘Tis the season to be jolly’ can really grind on your nerves when you’re feeling anything but that. And ‘Tis…Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTSermonshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/advent-app/https://www.barnabites.org/news/advent-app/You may have seen Bishop Sarah launching the new app for Advent with Christian publisher SPCK: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/a\good\advent We all know how important it is for us to help our people to pray and reflect during the Advent season. So, on Christ the King this Sunday…Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/week-of-giving/https://www.barnabites.org/news/week-of-giving/Week of Giving | Sunday 2 December to Sunday 9 December St Barnabas is a thriving community hub. Over 500 people come through our doors every week and we subsidise the work of 7 charities on site. We are proud to be a place of worship, fellowship, and care for people of all ages…Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-november-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-november-2018/Regular Services in November: 8am Low Mass | This is a reflective service using the beautiful language of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting approximately 45 minutes. 10.30am Sung High Mass | Our main service of the day combines transcendent music, beautiful ceremonial and…Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/to-live-again-advent-course/https://www.barnabites.org/news/to-live-again-advent-course/To Live Again: Advent Course Just as Christmas can promise so much yet sometimes deliver so little, our own lives can seem bittersweet when we consider dreams we may have had that never came to pass. Join us for our Advent course based on the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful…Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/bangers-sparklers/https://www.barnabites.org/news/bangers-sparklers/Bangers & Sparklers| Saturday 3rd November, 5.30-7pm The perfect bonfire night for the smallest ones among us. Come along for a wonderful time at our Bangers and Sparklers! A ’bang-free’ evening with a giant bonfire, sparklers, hot dogs and marshmallow roasting! It’s a great…Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-food-bank-donations/https://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-food-bank-donations/Each Harvest festival, we invite you to bring offerings of food and household products to donate to the Ealing Food Bank. They do a wonderful job helping those in our community who are in need, providing support and nutritionally balanced emergency food. Please help us support…Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/pilgrimage-to-westminster/https://www.barnabites.org/news/pilgrimage-to-westminster/3 Ways to Join the Edwardtide Pilgrimage to Westminster Abbey Saturday 13 October 1. Full Pilgrimage (stopping for breakfast Paddington Canal) Depart 7 am outside the church We leave the church and walk along the Grand Union Canal at a consistent but moderate pace. We stop for…Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-activities-october-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-activities-october-2018/We have a variety of regular activities and events at St Barnabas. Here are some of our main events running during the month of October: Memory Café | Every Thursday in October, 11.30am-1pm The Memory Cafe will be open in the church each Thursday from 11.30 am to 1pm, beginning…Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-october-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-october-2018/Regular Services in October: 8am Low Mass | This is a reflective service using the beautiful language of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting approximately 45 minutes. 10.30am Sung High Mass | Our main service of the day combines transcendent music, beautiful ceremonial and…Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/pitshanger-pictures-even-when-i-fall-12a/https://www.barnabites.org/news/pitshanger-pictures-even-when-i-fall-12a/Pitshanger Pictures - Even When I Fall (12a) Wednesday 10th October, 8.15pm Come along for a screening of the critically acclaimed film telling an incredible story of Saraswoti and Sheetal, trafficking survivors in Nepal. We are also honoured to have one of the directors of the…Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/back-to-school-celebration-mass-10-30am-9th-september/https://www.barnabites.org/news/back-to-school-celebration-mass-10-30am-9th-september/Come along and join us for our Back to School Celebration Mass! Bring along your school bags, bikes and scooters to be blessed before the start of the new academic year. (Adults are also welcome to bring along any mobility aids for a blessing too!) We look forward to seeing you…Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/late-summer-ball-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/late-summer-ball-2018/29th September | 7.30pm Join us for a great evening at our Late Summer Ball with live music. Tickets are £25 each. We have two live bands playing as well as a paid bar throughout the evening. Tickets can be purchased online on our website : https://pay.churchdesk.com/r1o... or…Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/the-way-introducing-the-riches-of-christianity-33083/https://www.barnabites.org/news/the-way-introducing-the-riches-of-christianity-33083/’Would you describe yourself as spiritual but not religious?’ ’Do you have questions (or niggling reservations) about religion, spirituality and the big philosophical issues?’ Tuesday 11 September to Tuesday 9 October ‘The Way’ is an opportunity to explore the beauty of the…Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-activities-august-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-activities-august-2018/We have a variety of regular activities and events at St Barnabas. Here are some of our main events running during the month of August: Memory Café | Every Thursday in August, 11.30am-1pm The Memory Cafe will be open in the church each Thursday from 11.30 am to 1pm, beginning on…Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-august-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-august-2018/Regular Services in August: 8am Low Mass | This is a reflective service using the beautiful language of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting approximately 45 minutes. (During August, we will be celebrating the 8am service as Communion by Extension.) 10.30am Sung High Mass | Our…Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/choir-survey/https://www.barnabites.org/news/choir-survey/As many of you will already know, we are recruiting a new Director of Music. To help us with our job description please fill in the survey below. Your responses are very helpful and much appreciated. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk...Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/pop-in-day-at-the-seaside/https://www.barnabites.org/news/pop-in-day-at-the-seaside/July 12th saw 14 people from Pop-In board a minibus bound for Brighton. The black cloud that greeted us as we arrived soon dispersed and we took a stroll on the pier. After coffee, the more intrepid among us, rolled up their trousers and went paddling. Lunch at a café on the…Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/mozart-festival/https://www.barnabites.org/news/mozart-festival/Join us for Pitshanger Pictures’ Mozart Festival |16th August - 19th August 2018 Thursday 16th August | The Marriage of Figaro (E) (181 min) 7.00pm - £10 + supper from 6pm Friday 17th August | Don Giovanni (12) (169 min) 7.00pm -£10 + supper from 6pm Saturday 18th August | Cosi…Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-july-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-july-2018/Regular Services in July: 8am Low Mass | This is a reflective service using the beautiful language of th e1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting approximately 45 minutes. 10.30am Sung High Mass | Our main service of the day combines transcendent music, beautiful ceremonial and…Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-activities-july-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-activities-july-2018/We have a variety of regular activities and events at St Barnabas. Here are some of our main events running during the month of June: Ealing Gospel Choir | 8th July & 15th July, 3 - 5pm Join the Gospel Choir every second and third Sunday of the month for a great time of energetic…Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/reflective-morning-oxygen-for-the-soul/https://www.barnabites.org/news/reflective-morning-oxygen-for-the-soul/The Royal Foundation of St Katherine, Saturday 7 July, 2018, 9.30 am arrivals. Finish 2 pm £15 per person incl. lunch (Please do speak to the clergy if cost is a barrier for you) Time and space to reflect, pray and just be. This reflective morning will offer a very gentle…Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/the-way-introducing-the-riches-of-christianity/https://www.barnabites.org/news/the-way-introducing-the-riches-of-christianity/’Would you describe yourself as spiritual but not religious?’ ’Do you have questions (or niggling reservations) about religion, spirituality and the big philosophical issues?’ Sunday 24 June to Sunday 22 July ‘The Way’ is an opportunity to explore the beauty of the Christian…Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-and-activities-june-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-events-and-activities-june-2018/We have a variety of regular activities and events at St Barnabas. Here are some of our main events running during the month of June: Ealing Gospel Choir | 10 June & 17 June, 3 - 5pm Join the Gospel Choir every second and third Sunday of the month for a great time of energetic…Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-june-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-june-2018/Regular Services in June: 8am Low Mass | This is a reflective service using the beautiful language of th e1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting approximately 45 minutes. 10.30am Sung High Mass | Our main service of the day combines transcendent music, beautiful ceremonial and…Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/jazz-on-the-lane/https://www.barnabites.org/news/jazz-on-the-lane/Join us for our annual Jazz on the Lane on 10th June! 10.30 | A Lively Jazz Mass An exciting mass to celebrate the patronal festival of St Barnabas. The band will be playing the Bob Chilcott Mass setting making it a joyful services with great energy and swing! Come along and…Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/poetry-by-candlelight-daphne-gloag/https://www.barnabites.org/news/poetry-by-candlelight-daphne-gloag/Sunday 3rd June, 7pm after Choral Evensong Local poet and congregant, Daphne Gloag, reads a small selection of poems from her most recent published collection, How Long is Not Long. She will also be in brief conversation with Fr Justin. 20 minutes.Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/the-big-brekkie-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/the-big-brekkie-2018/Join us for a Big Brekkie on Fathers’ Day, 17th June at 10am to raise money for Christian Aid. Treat your Dad on Fathers’ Day and make a difference! https://www.facebook.com/10000... Come along and join us for teas, coffees, toast and other breakfast treats with your dads…Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-activities-events-may-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/regular-activities-events-may-2018/We have a variety of regular activities and events at St Barnabas. Here are some of our main events running during the month of May: Ealing Gospel Choir | 13th May & 20th May Join the Gospel Choir every second and third Sunday of the month for a great time of energetic singing…Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-may-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/worship-may-2018/Regular Services in May: 8am Low Mass | This is a reflective service using the beautiful language of th e1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting approximately 45 minutes. 10.30am Sung High Mass | Our main service of the day combines transcendent music, beautiful ceremonial and…Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/thykingdomcome/https://www.barnabites.org/news/thykingdomcome/In the days between Ascension (Thursday 10 May) and Pentecost (Sunday 20 May) we will be joining in the global prayer initiative - #ThyKingdomCome. During this time Christians of different denominations around the world will be praying for the health and mission of the Church…Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/housing-follow-up-action-at-ealing-town-hall/https://www.barnabites.org/news/housing-follow-up-action-at-ealing-town-hall/Tuesday 22 May, 6.30pm After our very successful Ealing Housing Assembly in April, we now need to ensure the council delivers. Join us and other Ealing Citizens as we gather outside Ealing Town Hall to welcome the council leader and new cabinet. We’ll be handing out pledge cards…Fri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-at-the-tate-making-sacred-space-18th-may-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-at-the-tate-making-sacred-space-18th-may-2018/Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/plant-sale/https://www.barnabites.org/news/plant-sale/Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-housing-assembly-30050/https://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-housing-assembly-30050/West London Citizens Make a lasting difference to affordable housing in our borough! In the lead up to the local elections in May, West London Citizens Housing Accountability Assembly was held on Wednesday 18 April at Twyford High School. The assembly brought together hundreds of…Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/godparents-sunday/https://www.barnabites.org/news/godparents-sunday/Godparents’ Sunday On Sunday 6th May at 10.30am, we will be celebrating Godparents’ Day here at St Barnabas along with many other churches around the UK. This is a great opportunity for families to invite Godparents to come along and worship with their godchildren, and to involve…Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/gdpr/https://www.barnabites.org/news/gdpr/GDPR GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation which comes into effect on 25 May this year. It brings into effect a number of changes to Data Protection law. The biggest change is that it is now necessary to opt in to receive information from charities such as St…Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/data-protection-notice/https://www.barnabites.org/news/data-protection-notice/GENERAL PRIVACY NOTICE.pdfWed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/games-night-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/games-night-2018/Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/holy-week-a/https://www.barnabites.org/news/holy-week-a/Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/easter-egg-hunt-2018/https://www.barnabites.org/news/easter-egg-hunt-2018/Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/evensong/https://www.barnabites.org/news/evensong/Sermon: 4 March 2018 by John Martin Since we’ve began to offer Choral Evensong & Benediction we’ve had several sermons on the meaning of Benediction. That’s important because it’s probably new to many of us. This Evening I want to look into the origins and significance of…Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/the-pain-of-failure/https://www.barnabites.org/news/the-pain-of-failure/…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3 :23) We all fail often in our lives, in our relationships with parents, siblings, partners, employers, employees; it’s part of the human condition. Stephen’s wife, Jane Hawking, says in the film ‘I have loved you…. I…Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/children-s-activity-morning/https://www.barnabites.org/news/children-s-activity-morning/Join us from 10am to 11.30am on Saturday 10th March for Children’s crafts and daffodil bunching in the Church. Everybody is welcome!Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/the-need-for-dignity/https://www.barnabites.org/news/the-need-for-dignity/The third weekly reflection based on our Lent course ‘The Mystery of Everything’. If you read Stephen Hawking’s autobiographical work, My Brief History, he speaks very little about marriage and family or his illness. It is noticeable that he gives his ex-wife Jane no credit…Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-housing-assembly/https://www.barnabites.org/news/ealing-housing-assembly/West London Citizens Make a lasting difference to affordable housing in our borough! What’s happening? In the lead up to the local elections in May, West London Citizens will be holding a Housing Accountability Assembly on Wednesday 18 April, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm (7pm start) at…Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/female-helpers-for-overnight-urgently-needed/https://www.barnabites.org/news/female-helpers-for-overnight-urgently-needed/The Night Shelter is well under way, offering a warm and safe haven to our homeless guests during this cold period. However, we are looking for some ladies who might do an overnight shift or two in the Shelter. Four volunteers are required (two female and two male) for each night…Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/the-problem-of-suffering/https://www.barnabites.org/news/the-problem-of-suffering/The third weekly reflection based on our Lent course ‘The Mystery of Everything’ In 2009 a group of atheists, including Richard Dawkins, backed by the British Humanist Association, started what was called the Atheist Bus Campaign. Several London buses could be seen with the…Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/the-magic-of-stuff/https://www.barnabites.org/news/the-magic-of-stuff/‘And I have felt a presence that disturbs me with the joy Of elevated thoughts; a sense sublime Of something far more deeply interfused, Whose dwelling is the light of setting suns, And the round ocean and the living air, And the blue sky, and in the mind of man.’ Wordsworth…Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/40-ideas-for-keeping-lent-holy/https://www.barnabites.org/news/40-ideas-for-keeping-lent-holy/40 Ideas for Keeping Lent Holy In the season of Lent, here are some ways in which we can keep the season Holy, as suggested by Nadia Boltz-Weber of House of All Sinners and Saints.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/bread-of-life-da/https://www.barnabites.org/news/bread-of-life-da/A reflection on the last supper, celebrate the meal of bread and wine with Jesus, the ever present King, through the medium of dance performance. It is a stirring depiction of how God is building a community of love with Jesus himself at the centre. The performance by Springs…Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/lent-boxes/https://www.barnabites.org/news/lent-boxes/Lent Boxe are now available at the back of the church. Donations made will be in support of our chosen charities, Prospex and the Nepali Children’s Trust. Please take a box and complete the accompanying sheet with your name and telephone number. If you are a taxpayer, please also…Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/more-questions-than-answers/https://www.barnabites.org/news/more-questions-than-answers/‘The finest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. He who does not know it and can no longer wonder, no longer feel amazement, is as good as dead, a snuffed-out candle.’ \- Albert Einstein…Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.barnabites.org/news/pancake-evening-volunteers-needed/https://www.barnabites.org/news/pancake-evening-volunteers-needed/We are having a Pancake Party on 13th February (5-7pm) and are looking for volunteers to help with making pancakes, serving, taking money and offering games. Pancake Evening falls in half-term this year so any help would be much appreciated. Please speak to JJ after the 10.30am…Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTNews