Every Family has a Story: Habitat Build 2023
Meet Carmen and Josephine. This mother and daughter will soon become Habitat
homeowners together. Josephine (mother) works at the University of Cincinnati. Carmen (daughter) has two daughters of her own. The youngest, Kamya (17), lives in the household and enjoys doing hair. Carmen describes her family as outgoing. They like to have fun together talking and really enjoy dancing.
Soul Collage
During the 2023 Women's Retreat, Rev. Jane invited everyone to explore their inner self through the practice of Soul Collage. This month, we are honored to offer the personal collages from women in our congregation on the Art Exhibit wall.
The St. Barnabas Endowment Fund: Questions Answered
The Endowment Committee is committed in assisting parishioners in making end of life giving decisions.
Todd the Tektōn
The Ancient Greek noun tektōn is a common term for an artisan/craftsman, in particular a carpenter, woodworker, or builder. In Matthew 13:55 we find that Jesus was the son of a carpenter which would make Joseph and Jesus the sort of men you called when something needs to be fixed.
Animator Among Us
This month we are celebrating the talent of Marius Chertock. Born into a multi-talented family, Marius has found his own passion and talent in the Art of Animation.
Captain Kirk Leads Our Prayer Vessel
When Kirk Murray was in the Air Force and achieved the rank of captain, it’s no surprise that everyone called him Captain Kirk. The name needs no explanation, but if you’ve lived in a cave for the past 56 years, Captain Kirk was the chief officer on the Star Trek starship Enterprise.
Artist-in-Residence: Erika McCoy
As our Director of Children and Family Ministries Erika has filled our lives with creativity and love. And now we have an opportunity to see the passion she exudes through her watercolor paintings.
Courage to Connect
St. Barnabas is a “community of encouragement,” a place where we share our hearts with one another, loan each other courage, and work to share God’s love with all people. We are launching a new Tuesday evening discussion group, Courage to Connect. This is a place to practice having courageous conversations, hosted by the Rev. Daniel Hughes.
Finding a Via Media
We are constantly bombarded with more information than most of us know how to process. Our political leaders continue to fight, and many people feel scared that rights they once had are being taken away. Certainly, in the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, we find ourselves hearing stories on all sides about what is lost and what is gained in this moment.
A New Way to Pray
Growing up, there was one dinner, that I absolutely hated. Whenever my mom, would make fish for dinner, I have memories of complaining and refusing to eat, and crying at the dinner table about how terrible this meal was and how I couldn’t possibly eat it. It wasn’t until I eventually moved away from Ohio, living on the East Coast and for a short while in France, that I began to even try fish again.
Baymiller Houses Restored: A Unique Episcopal Connection
A 19th century building that had been in danger of collapse in recent years has been renovated to provide permanent new homes for residents of Cincinnati's West End.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati dedicated the three townhouse units on Friday, May 13, along Baymiller Street near the St. Barnabas-supported Seven Hills (Findlay Street) Neighborhood Houses ministry.
Seeing the Face of God
A group of us traveled to see an art exhibit at Christ Church Cathedral downtown yesterday. The exhibit is called Icons of Transformation by artist Ludmila Pawlowska. She was inspired by Orthodox Christian icons but presents her contemporary icons as a way to see the divine presence, a kind of window that points to a reality beyond the image itself.
Rising from the Ashes
Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father.
Shining Bright: New Art Installation at St. Barnabas
When you walk into the Great Hall, you may notice new artwork hanging from the rafters. Two 12-foot tall chandeliers of golden stars cascade from above and shimmer in any breeze from the room.
Sermon Share: Be the Good News
There are those moments in life, where it seems like everything goes in slow motion and each and every moment counts. Everyone sits up and holds their breath, before there is an explosion of emotion.
"Guiding Lights": Be part of our Epiphany Art Installation
As we enter this season of Epiphany, we are looking for ways that God is made manifest among us. This project allows us to create a tangible and visible sign of how God's Spirit is inspiring us and calling us into the future together. I hope you might join us in creating and praying together throughout the season of Epiphany.
What's in a Name?
As we enter the season of Advent, we hear about the hope that God’s people had for a Messiah, one who would make all things new. The prophet Isaiah speaks of “a child born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” In Hebrew, each word and name is significant. Each name unfolds a piece of the identity of God’s chosen one.