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The First Sunday of Lent

Dear all Greetings on this First Sunday of Lent! This morning, it was wonderful to say Morning Prayer at St Barnabas Church, praying for our congregations and wider communities of Gorse Hill and Ferndale. This afternoon at our online service,

David Robinson February 21, 2021February 22, 2021 News Read more

Ash Wednesday

Dear all Hope you all enjoyed your pancakes yesterday on Shrove Tuesday. What exciting toppings did you have? Please do feel free to share your pancake stories with me. Well, today, on Ash Wednesday, we embark on our Lenten journey.

David Robinson February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 News Read more

Racial Justice Sunday

Happy Valentines Day! Today we marked Racial Justice Sunday, and reflected on God’s call to ‘listen to his Son, Jesus Christ’ (Mark 9:7) who teaches us to love one another as he has loved us (John 13:34). On this Sunday,

David Robinson February 14, 2021February 15, 2021 News Read more

Benefice Magazine February Edition Now Available!

The February edition of the All Saints & St Barnabas Magazine is now available! If you would be interested in receiving a copy, or in subscribing to the magazine, please email Janet Sullivan on jansulli@yahoo.com or call 01793 531831 (do leave a

David Robinson February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 News Read more

The Second Sunday before Lent

Dear all Hope you’re all keeping well on this Second Sunday before Lent. This morning, it was good to offer up prayers for our benefice and wider communities. And this afternoon, it’s been a joy to gather together as a

David Robinson February 7, 2021February 8, 2021 News Read more

The Feast of Candlemas

Dear all Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday! My goodness, I can’t believe that we’ve come to the end of January already. Although there are signs of hope in the battle against Covid-19 with vaccines being administered nationwide, there is

David Robinson January 31, 2021 News Read more

Jesus’ First Miracle

Dear all, This week, Brenda brought us God’s word. She spoke of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding at Cana. John said that it was through this “sign” that Jesus revealed his glory for the first time. John saw glory

David Robinson January 24, 2021 News Read more

Hearts for the NHS

Following the success of our recent blankets project, we are currently making pairs of knitted/crafted hearts for the Great Western Hospital to give to families who have been bereaved due to Covid-19. One heart is given to the family, and

David Robinson January 23, 2021January 27, 2021 News Read more

Blankets for the Hospital

Members of our Benefice community recently knitted 35 colourful blankets for the Great Western Hospital. Made from many squares that have been sewn/crocheted together, the blankets will be used to give comfort and cheer to patients who are close to

David Robinson January 19, 2021January 27, 2021 News Read more

The Great Shepherd

Dear all This week, Judy brought us God’s word. She linked that beautiful Psalm 139, in which we are comforted by the knowledge that God knows us and loves us as we are, to the gospel reading about Nathaniel and

David Robinson January 18, 2021 News Read more
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Latest News

  • The First Sunday of Lent
  • Ash Wednesday
  • Racial Justice Sunday
  • Benefice Magazine February Edition Now Available!
  • The Second Sunday before Lent

Events

  • Service of the Word

    will take place at Online (Zoom) on 28/02/2021 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Morning Prayer

    will take place at Online (Zoom) on 01/03/2021 at 9:00 am - 9:30 am
  • Lent Reflections Course

    will take place at Online (Zoom) on 03/03/2021 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • all events
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