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
Sermons | November 9, 2025
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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
Sermons | October 12
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Blessing Our Beloved Animals
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Revisiting Blessing of the Animals Service | October 5, 2025 A Joyful afternoon with the Rev. Jennifer Tucker and Our Beloved Animals On a cool late afternoon, the Saint Barnabas community gathered beneath the Ramada for this year’s Blessing of the Animals, finding joy and connection in the company of our beloved pets. Led by … Continue reading Blessing Our Beloved Animals
Saint Barnabas All-Parish Retreat at Chapel Rock – 2025
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Saint Barnabas at Chapel Rock All-Parish Retreat A Retreat of Renewal, Friendship, and Faith Scroll down to see the photo gallery photo by Scott Williams On September 19 through the 21, our Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church community came together for a relaxing and joy-filled retreat at Chapel Rock in Prescott, Arizona. It was an excellent … Continue reading Saint Barnabas All-Parish Retreat at Chapel Rock – 2025
Sermons | September 21, 2025
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WELCOME SUNDAY 2025
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WELCOME SUNDAY Welcome Sunday is a special day of regathering for worship and fellowship, as we look to the months ahead as a community. As we look to this year, we are reminded that we are always invited to draw near to Jesus, who always calls us into a deeper relationship and discipleship. This is just as … Continue reading WELCOME SUNDAY 2025