Gratitude in Community: Embracing Our Blessings
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This Thanksgiving, The Rev. Bruce McNab offered a thoughtful message on hope, gratitude, and the grace we discover in community. His sermon invited us to notice our blessings with a steady and faithful heart. If you’d like to revisit his words, we invite you to listen to the sermon once more. Sharing More Than a … Continue reading Gratitude in Community: Embracing Our Blessings
A Joyful Day in the Courtyard
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The Saint Barnabas Annual Parish Picnic Our parish family gathered for another memorable Picnic Day. After the 10:15am service, everyone headed to the courtyard, ready for an afternoon of art, play, and good company. Kids and adults jumped right in. Sleeves were rolled up, tables filled quickly, and soon the courtyard was buzzing with paint, … Continue reading A Joyful Day in the Courtyard
A Moment of Joy with Habitat for Humanity
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We’d like to share an update from one of our mission partners, Habitat for Humanity, coordinated here at Saint Barnabas by parishioner Jay Harris. Below is a letter from a Habitat staff member we work with often, offering a warm reflection on last week’s dedication ceremony. It’s a meaningful snapshot of the partnership, the volunteers, … Continue reading A Moment of Joy with Habitat for Humanity
Our Mission Partner in the News: Watch Now
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We invite you to take a moment to read and watch a recent ABC News feature on Bridging AZ, one of our mission partners. Their commitment to serving veterans has made a real difference in our community, and we’re grateful for their steady, heartfelt work over the years. This story offers a thoughtful look at … Continue reading Our Mission Partner in the News: Watch Now
Sustaining Our Mission
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On Sunday, November 16, Saint Barnabas held a Financial Stewardship meeting to reflect on our shared mission and financial health. The conversation centered on transparency, sustainability, and faithful planning for the future. Financial stewardship isn’t just about balancing numbers—it’s about sustaining the mission that shapes lives. As we enter this season, we invite you to … Continue reading Sustaining Our Mission
Sermons | November 27, 2025
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Celebrating Katie Vinger’s Faithful Service
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With Gratitude… We give heartfelt thanks to Katie Vinger, our devoted Assistant to the Rector, who will retire on December 31, 2025, after nearly fifteen years of faithful service to the Saint Barnabas community. Katie’s steady presence, kindness, and dedication have touched countless lives. She has been a constant source of support, care, and joy … Continue reading Celebrating Katie Vinger’s Faithful Service
A Call to Generosity
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Dear Friends, As you know, the government shutdown has left many federal employees without pay, and SNAP benefits are no longer being renewed. Local food banks, already stretched thin, are preparing for a significant rise in food insecurity. Here in Maricopa County, that reality affects at least 500,000 of our neighbors—more than 10% of the … Continue reading A Call to Generosity
A Labor of Skill, Dedication, and Friendship
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Did you know? This past Tuesday, October 21, marked the beginning of the installation phase of our Sanctuary light canister refurbishment. The work started with carefully moving a lift into the Sanctuary and maneuvering it into position to reach each fixture as electrical cabling was installed. This project represents an actual act of stewardship and collaboration—an effort that … Continue reading A Labor of Skill, Dedication, and Friendship
Celebrating a Gift of Beauty
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Blessing Our New Liturgical Paraments Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Both Services We have something new in our Sanctuary! MAFA member and donor Nancy Harvey, together with her husband Tom, partnered with the Memorial Acceptance and Fine Arts Committee (MAFA) to commission liturgical artist Jenny Berk to design and create a new green set of … Continue reading Celebrating a Gift of Beauty