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A National Call to Prayer on Lent 5

BY LINDA NICHOLLS ON MARCH 19, 2020

All around us, while many are in quarantine or self-isolation, the church is blossoming with prayer. We are digging deep into the heart of our faith to lift our voices in the sure and certain knowledge that the Holy Spirit hears our intercessions, thanksgivings and even our groans.

Please join me in a national day of prayer on Sunday, March 29 (Lent 5), as we join the Anglican Communion in a day of prayer for repentance—to pray for the whole Communion and for the whole world engulfed in COVID-19.

Tune in live to join me in prayer on Sunday, March 29 at 4pm (PDT) on the Anglican Church of Canada Facebook page*, or whenever is best for you (following the broadcast).

Light a candle of hope in the window of your home or on the porch—and join me as we pray:

  • for repentance as we look at ourselves and ask how we have shared in the divisions and pain of difficult conversations across the Communion in recent years (see resources);
  • for the whole Anglican Communion as we seek to support and care for one another as siblings in Christ in the midst of this and other crises (see resources);
  • for the whole world as we share in the effects of COVID19 – for health care workers; researchers, those who are ill, those are quarantined or in isolation and those who are abandoned and alone in this time; and
  • for our hope in the gospel—that God is with us now and always.
+Linda Nicholls


The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls
Archbishop and Primate
Anglican Church of Canada

*Note: You do not need a Facebook account to access the live stream. Just go to the Facebook page on March 29 at 4pm PDT and find the video on the page.

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IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING SUSPENSION OF SERVICES & MINISTRIES AT ST. BARNABAS

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.

Our Archbishop Melissa has directed us to suspend all person to person services, church services,food ministries an all meetings in our buildings. This will include our Wednesday and Sunday services, our Sacred Singing Circle, our Thursday Lunch and our Friday Emergency Food Cupboard and our Thrift Store, all recovery and other meetings in the hall or church until May 6.

Please read her directive: https://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/news/suspension-of-in-person-worship-and-parish-and-diocesan-activities

The wardens and leadership of the Parish will be exploring remote and virtual ways to hold church services, keep in touch, check up with everyone and respond in these challenging fast changing times.

We will be strategizing with other community groups, in the delivery of needed food to those most vulnerable in our community. Please check our website and Facebook page.Please continue in your giving by PAR or e- transfers or by mail or dropping your offering by the office mail box.

Thank you to the leadership, Wardens, Parish Council members, Terri in the kitchen, Donna in the Thrift Store and to Rev. Shannon Tennant and our United Church friends for your support and creativity this last week. You are all amazing.In Lent sometimes we use the metaphor and image of being in the desert or the wilderness to focus our devotions. This pandemic feels like the wilderness, Jesus taught us that even in his 40 days in the wilderness he was never alone… holy angels attended him and we have each other.

May Jesus and His Holy Angels attend to our small committed community,to bolster our hearts as we are called to attend to ourselves, each other and the wider community in new ways of being and and new ways of caring. Please stay safe, wash your hands, practice self isolation and take this opportunity to get out in nature and this wonderful sunshine.

Yours in Christ,

The Venerable Mavis Brownlee
(filling in for the Rev. Emilie Smith)
March 17, 2020

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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, seniors, singles, doubters, wonderers, wanderers, seekers…

EVERYONE IS WELCOME at St. Barnabas!

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December & Christmas Events

Here are some of our special events to celebrate the Christmas season. You are welcome to join us any time!

Saturday, December 7th – Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale, 10am to 2pm

Sunday, December 8th – Trip to Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel, 1pm

Saturday, December 14th – Quiet Afternoon, a time of quiet contemplation, 1pm

Sunday, December 22nd – Trip to Christmas Lights at Lafarge Lake, 4:30pm

Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve – Family Pageant Service 6pm, Anglican Traditional Service 8pm, United Church Service 11pm

Wednesday, December 25th, Christmas Day – Community Christmas Dinner ~ All are WELCOME!, 1pm

Saturday, December 28th – Family Movie Night, 6pm

Sunday, December 29th – Sacred Singing Circle, 2pm

For our regular events and service, click on Calendar above for more information, days and times.

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FRITZ IS FOUR! Join our celebration Saturday, July 20th

It’s Fritz’s 4th birthday and what better excuse to celebrate!

We will start the day with a Riverfront Walk along the Fraser in New Westminster (because what dog doesn’t like a healthy walk!) We will then head to the church for yummy hot dogs and treats… and patting and scratches and running and rolling in the grass (dogs are invited to participate in that last part also).

If you wish to join us for The Walk we will meet at the church at 9 o’clock sharp then head down the hill.

If you wish to just come for The Party we will be back at the church by 11ish.

Fritz has asked that you PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY PRESENTS as he has all the chew toys, balls, squeaky things, stuffies, and treats a dog could ask for. If you feel you simply must do something, Fritz would be so happy if you helped his pals at the SPCA or your local shelter with a donation in his honour.

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St. Barnabas Neighbourhood Fair ~ June 22, 11am to 3pm

Please join us for the St. Barnabas Neighbourhood Fair, Saturday June 22 from 11am to 3pm. We are celebrating St. Barnabas Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Summer Solstice, and the Official Launch of the new 5th Ave. Parklet.

Featuring “Internationally Renowned” Cosmo the Clown, Sing-a-long with The New Westminster Community Choir under the direction of Patti Powell, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Yummy Barbecue, and a Giant $5 a Bag Clothing Sale at our Thrift Store.

With special guests City Council Member, Chuck Puchmayr; Qayqayt Chief, Rhonda Larrabee; and YOU, our wonderful friends and neighbours.