Dear Brothers and Sisters, We find ourselves in strange times as we are all grappling with the new reality in the Covid-19 pandemic. I am urging all of us, to take heart, keep ourselves and others safe and that we continue to be the close and caring community we are, even in these difficult times. … Continue reading IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING SUSPENSION OF SERVICES & MINISTRIES AT ST. BARNABAS
Important Information from Archbishop Skelton: Covid-19
Our Archbishop, The Most Reverend Melissa Skelton, has issued several statements regarding the Covid-19 outbreak and how we as a faith community can best cope. These contain guidelines and directives for us to follow in our worship, in our ministry, and as a community. The links below are to the most recent, please take the … Continue reading Important Information from Archbishop Skelton: Covid-19
$5 a Bag Clothing Sale at our Thrift Store
Saturday, February 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It's time to clear out our racks to make room for Spring. Clothing for everyone must go - kid's, women's, teen's, men's, and plus sizes. We will provide the bag for you to fill for only $5.00! See what else you can find for a great … Continue reading $5 a Bag Clothing Sale at our Thrift Store
Ash Wednesday
Join us this Wednesday, February 26, at 11:30 a.m. for our mid-week Eucharist service when we will observe Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The service will include the ceremony of The Imposition of Ashes in which participants receive a mark of ashes on the forehead as a token of penitence and mortality. Stay afterwards … Continue reading Ash Wednesday
Sacred Singing Circle – Seeking Shelter
Sunday February 23rd at 2:00 p.m. We gather once again to sing, share prayers, hold silence, and break bread together—to connect with our deepest selves, with our circles of community, and with the Divine. Everyone is welcome to join us and seek shelter in our sanctuary. Being a “good singer” is not required; your voice … Continue reading Sacred Singing Circle – Seeking Shelter
Friday Letter, January 17, 2020
“There he is, the Lamb of God!” Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! I pray that this week you were able to stay warm and dry, that you weren’t stuck in the white stuff, or pushing your car out of a snow bank. It almost always snows in Vancouver, at least once … Continue reading Friday Letter, January 17, 2020
Friday Letter, January 10, 2020
You are my child, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. Beloved friends, This date is important to me. On the 10th of January, 1999, I was baptized. I was 35 years old, and the summer before, after many long days of questioning and struggle, I had decided that I could indeed say, “Yes.” … Continue reading Friday Letter, January 10, 2020
Friday Letter, January 3rd, 2020
New Year, New Beginnings, New Friends It was silly -- as I cycled through the sloshing rain on my way to church I was inexplicably singing: Overtures! Curtains, lights! This is it, we’ve hit the heights, and oh what heights we’ve hit. On with the show this is it! Many of us who grew up … Continue reading Friday Letter, January 3rd, 2020
New Year, New Beginnings, New Friends – Join us for a special service January 5th
New Year ~ New Beginnings ~ New Friends Are you curious about Church? Join us for a special service, where we will explain what’s going on Sunday, January 5th at 10:00 am Come and experience church in a beautiful, welcoming setting. Explore spirituality, learn about what we do. Make new friends. Stay for lunch! Families, … Continue reading New Year, New Beginnings, New Friends – Join us for a special service January 5th
Friday Letter, December 27th, 2019
Beloved Family in Christ, The baby has arrived. The time of waiting has passed, and now we are busy in a different way, cleaning up and helping the world return to some semblance of order. Christmas, we know, has become loaded with meaning far beyond the original story. It is true: we should emphasize the … Continue reading Friday Letter, December 27th, 2019