This is Us
We are excited to introduce another exhibit to our Gallery Wall, created by one of our newest members, Anaïs Alexandre-Reverendo, whose passion for people is truly unwavering.
Anaïs started attending St. Barnabas in October 2024 after befriending Bill Talbot, a longtime member, while working at his senior living facility. During her time there, she connected with residents and developed a passion project, which she has brought to St. Barnabas to showcase the hearts and hands of the congregation.
Our Stephen Ministers
Stephen Ministers are companions who offer one-to-one care to people in the congregation experiencing life difficulties. Each Stephen Minister has received extensive training and they are looking forward to beginning their ministry to members of our congregation. Over the next several weeks, we will be introducing our Stephen Ministers and sharing a bit about why they decided to offer themselves to serve our St. Barnabas community in this capacity.
Visio Divina
Visio Divina is an ancient spiritual practice that invites us into a “divine seeing,” using art or images to contemplate God’s presence with us. Over the next few weeks, we will be practicing Visio Divina as part of our Sunday Morning Reflection Group. You can join us in person at 9 a.m. or practice at home.
Advent Artistry
As we begin our journey through advent we welcome a new addition to our sanctuary. With a vision from Rev. Jane and the artisanal skills of member Andrea Anderson, a new installation of beautiful tapestries adorn our altar.
Upcoming Advent & Christmas Events
Find invites to Advent activities like our Annual Advent Party, St. Nicholas Sunday, Community Outreach, Concerts, and Parties.
Red Door Kitchens Presents: A Night in Paris with Diane
Diane grew up with French cuisine and for many years during her childhood, they spent 3-4 weeks at her grandparents house in Paris. “I have so many memories at my grandparents table…going to the bakery, going to the market and sourcing our food everyday.
Discovering Dementia
Join us Sunday, November 17 following the 10am service as we welcome Shannon Braun, Director of the Episcopal Retirement Services for Memory Support & Inclusion. We will share lunch as Shannon leads us in the first of a series of forums dedicated to the impact of dementia on the person who is experiencing it and the loved ones who are touched by it in our families and our congregation.
Challenge Coins
One special kind of award is a challenge coin. A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion, bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. These coins are a physical symbol of appreciation and recognition of a job well done or exemplary service.
Camp Changes Lives
Over the summer, OGB launched their first ever summer camp experience for the 50 students that are part of their tutoring program.
To Build a Swing
I love these lines from the poet Hafiz, a Persian mystic, who lived 700 years ago and yet still speaks to us today. One of the things I love about our St. Barnabas community is the creativity and generosity that is so evident at every turn. We are a people who love to make things together, whether art or music, cooking up food, building houses, making plans, dreaming big.
Small Groups at St. B.
A small group is a place where you can be known and know others and listen for God’s movement in your life through connecting for meaningful conversation and to grow in your faith and understanding of God’s call in your life.
Children & Youth Fall Events
Need to keep track of all the activities going on for children, youth and families? Here is a calendar of fall events for kids and families, with links to register all in one place!
Congratulations Mary Beth
We celebrate Mary Beth Dauner as she retires after 34 years on staff at St. Barnabas. As Mary Beth prepares to fall back into the role of parishioner and not employee, she agreed to an interview where she shared her life and how she came to be an integral part of our church family.
Our Chief Termite Retires
David Browe writes to share with the people of St. Barnabas about a leadership transition as he steps down as MCL for Buildings and Grounds and hands over the reins to Bert Nelson, our former senior warden.
Welcome our new staff members - Alex and Victoria
We welcome two new staff members to our St. B. team this fall. Learn more about them and stop by to say hello!
Summer Sabbath
In the busyness of modern life, we have lost the rhythm between work and rest. All life requires a rhythm of rest. There is a rhythm in waking and sleeping, of nature growing and laying fallow, there is a rhythm of the tides coming in and going out. There is even a rhythm to our breathing in and out, in each inhale and exhale.
God’s Handiwork: Meet Mary Ellen Baude and Elizabeth Fallon
Two of our crafters of the month are a mother-daughter team: Mary Ellen Baude and her daughter Elizabeth Fallon, both accomplished knitters. Mary Ellen’s mother taught her to knit when she was nine years old. “I’ve been knitting ever since,” she said.
Stephen Ministry Program for St. Barnabas
One of the best ways to tell that our congregation cares for its members is its new commitment to developing a Stephen Ministry Program for the members of St. Barnabas. Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation experiencing life difficulties.