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Family Promise November Update
News, by Saint Barnabas
Our November week program with Family Promise Q: How many Saint Barnabans does it take to host Family Promise families for a week? A: As many as would like to participate! Over the week of Sunday, November 17, to Sunday, November 24, more than 70 parishioners offered a “boundless Welcome”—food, fellowship, and shelter—to five families … Continue reading Family Promise November Update
Messy Arts Picnic 2024
News, by Saint Barnabas
Splashes of Creativity: Recap of the Messy Arts Picnic on Our Saint Barnabas Courtyard Last Sunday, March 17, was not your typical afternoon at Saint Barnabas Courtyard. Instead, it transformed into a vibrant canvas of creativity and laughter as families and friends gathered for out Messy Arts + Crafts Picnic. Following the 10:15 am service, … Continue reading Messy Arts Picnic 2024
Celebrating High School Graduates with Scholarships
News, by Saint Barnabas
Our Saint Barnabas community has always been committed to nurturing the future leaders and young members of our church, and one of the ways we actively support the aspirations of young individuals is through our scholarship aid program. This initiative aims to empower deserving candidates by providing them with the financial means to pursue higher … Continue reading Celebrating High School Graduates with Scholarships
Becoming a Healing Presence in a Traumatized World
News, by Saint Barnabas
On March 18, 2023, Dr. James Finley joined Saint Barnabas via livestream in our Sanctuary to lead us in a prayerful reflection on the healing stories in the Gospels that reveal and heal the truth of us as God’s beloved. We explored the mystery of God as a Presence that protects us from nothing yet … Continue reading Becoming a Healing Presence in a Traumatized World
God is Holding Me All the Way
Spotlight on Ministry, by Saint Barnabas
Liza Bell has been involved in Contemplative Life Ministries at Saint Barnabas for the last 15 years. A central practice of contemplative life is that of centering prayer. Liza explains that this practice is all about learning to be present to the moment. “It’s changed my life, and I’ve watched it change the lives of … Continue reading God is Holding Me All the Way
Celebrating Absalom Jones
News, by Saint Barnabas
Celebration of Absalom Jones “What we do for the African American community benefits everybody. Anything that knocks down barriers is a good thing.” -Br. Lee Hughes, OP Bl. (Blessed) Absalom Jones holds a special place in history as a pioneer in civil liberty and service. Born into slavery in Delaware in 1746, Jones purchased freedom for his … Continue reading Celebrating Absalom Jones
The Peace that Surpasses Understanding
Sermons, by Saint Barnabas
“If we are absolutely grounded in the absolute love of God that protects us from nothing even as it sustains us in all things, then we can face all things with courage and tenderness and touch the hurting places in others and in ourselves with love.” -James Finley, Intimacy: The Divine Ambush (DVD, Center for … Continue reading The Peace that Surpasses Understanding
Quarterly Magazine
News, by Saint Barnabas
What’s happening at Saint Barnabas? Explore and connect with our new Quarterly Magazine, and see how our faith influences every aspect of our life together. Scroll down to read, or download. February 2024 Click control arrows below the image to change pages Or, Click below to open all PDF pages: OPEN ALL PAGES
Children’s Pageant Recording
Sermons, by Saint Barnabas
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Breaking Down Barriers, Expanding Welcome
News, by Saint Barnabas
“What we do for the African American community benefits everybody. Anything that knocks down barriers is a good thing.” This is the central message from Br. Lee Hughes, the Vice President of the Karl and Virginia Washington chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) in Phoenix. Historically, African Americans have been “outcasts” – both … Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers, Expanding Welcome