Weekly News — 15 November 2026

Warm greetings to you all,

Advent advances!

This time of year seems to tumble forwards, each year causing us to say “now, what happened to November?!”

Amidst exciting new developments and relationships which are flourishing all the time at and around St Barnabas, we are also sparing part of ourselves to make sure we can align with the coming of Advent - the coming itself of God!

Soon of course we mark the beginning of the season with our Frost Fayre. Our posters are up and enquiries come in every day to the office as to the details of the event. Do share the word and bring your friends and family on the evening.

There are a lot of notices below, so may I draw your attention to those things that may interest you most:

- on Sat 21 Nov at midday we have a Celebration of National Tree Week - a short service for all ages

- our Advent programme of resources and gatherings begins on 29 Nov -check out what appeals to you

- keep an eye out for an amazing event on Sunday 6 December for families - truly remarkable…

- our Christmas schedule of services is about to be published - you can catch the flyer in advance below.

Until I next see you, with prayers and blessings,

Sarah

This week I am reading: The Prophetic Imagination - Walter Brueggemann

Seeking our new Noisy Mass leader!

We have gone out to advert to seek a new leader for Noisy Mass - you can read the details here. Share the word - and most importantly, pray for the right person to join us. Applications close on 23 November and interviews are the following week.

The advert is also on our website on this link.

As we prepare to say farewell to Mother Jenny on 13 December we are organising a farewell gift for her from the whole parish.

A card will find its way around in due course, but meanwhile if you would like to contribute to her gift you can do so here.

Come to our short celebration Sat 21 Nov, 12-12.30 of National Tree Week.

All welcome - all ages - all comers

Advent advances!

You can start registering an interest in our parish Advent offerings.  These will come in three formats - you can follow one or all three!

1 We will include in-person reflections on Wednesdays 12.30

2 From the Wilderness into the Light: receive weekly videos from the desert of Judea, give the questions some personal thought, and meet for a supper discussion in January

3 the return of the Virtual Advent Calendar in your pocket!

contact Mthr Sarah if you’d like to follow Wilderness and you will be first in line!

Would you - or someone you know - value a safe supportive space to navigate loss and grief?

Feel very welcome to chat to Mthr Jeanny to find out more beforehand.

Monthly on Wednesdays: 2-3pm. Next date 2 December.

We can of course feel a bit anxious or uncertain about these things - that’s very understandable - come and give it a try and be sure of a warm and supportive welcome. Light refreshments available.

Barnabas joins the Shelter. 2027 marks the return of the wonderful Barnabas hall hosting of the Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter. Thanks to Jean Norman and the team who are already on board. We are seeking more team members - the more the merrier and also the more choice of when you can help. We will host on Sunday evenings and overnight, ending with an early breakfast - lots of shifts within this! Talk to Jean (her photo is on the PCC board in church), email the office, or to any of Ministry Team and we will put you in touch.

Pitshanger Pictures - next Opera showing: A Masked Ball - Verdi.

DELVING DEEPER

This new corner of the newsletter is carved out for ideas to help you delve deeper in faith, feel God’s presence in your day, and to encourage us all to explore!

Muddled about Malachi? Absolutely no idea about Amos? Zzzzzz for Zephaniah?

The Old Testament books can seem a hidden mystery when we only hear a short bit at a time. But you can get a much better idea of their stories and the message of God through the excellent Bible Project mini-videos.

I’ll bet these have saved the skin of many a preaching clergyperson over time…!

And they are sound and reliable too. Give them a try, and learn about your prophets and kings.

Giving to St Barnabas - it costs £600 a day…

WE NEED YOUR FINANICAL HELP

It costs over £600 a day to keep St Barnabas going - every little helps…

Being part of something is a fabulous thing. Belonging includes helping in practical ways

- just like any valued relationship.

It takes 5 minutes to set up regular giving - and the benefit is limitless to this community.

our easy way to give can be found HERE

Thank you!

Notices

NEW Saturday short services at noon

We launched with our Pet Service in October a new series of services aimed at the wider community and those who wish to experience helpful and accessible worship for 30-40 minutes on a Saturday. They will be led by both lay and ordained people.

The next of the services marks National Tree Week and is on Sat 21 Nov, at 12 midday. All are welcome as we give thanks and pray for our natural world. Mother Jenny leads this service.

Donations for Food Pantry

Please consider donating items from the list in church. Donations may be left after church on Sundays or during Food Pantry hours on Wednesdays. If you would like to give a monetary donation specifically to the food pantry, please mark your green envelope ‘Food Pantry’, or use this link.

Small amounts of fresh produce can be accepted ONLY when the Pantry is open on Wednesdays.

Worship and Activities this Week

Sunday

Sung Mass 10:30 - in person and online. Noisy Mass, CC and Youth Groups

Monday

Morning Prayer at 9:30 on Zoom.

Tuesday

Morning Prayer at 9:30 in the Lady Chapel.

Wednesday

Morning Prayer at 9:30 in the Lady Chapel.

Midweek Mass at 12.30 in the Lady Chapel

Food Pantry is open from 1-3pm.

Thursday

Morning Prayer at 9:30 in the Lady Chapel.

Memory Cafe open 10.30-12

Sunday

Sung Mass and baptism at 10.30 - in person and online. Noisy Mass, CC and Youth Groups

Forward Look - coming dates

DiD you KnoW?

All our events are now listed on our website - Whats On - Full Calendar of Events

This includes concerts and events held here by community organisations and ensembles

• Sat 21 Nov, 7pm, doors 6.30 - PITSHANGER PICTURES - Verdi, A masked ball
• Fri 27 Nov, 5.30pm - FROST FAYRE
• Sun 13 Dec, 6pm, Nine Lessons and Carols