Blood Drive | October
2026-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Wednesday, October 28, 8am to 12 noon | The Music Center
This is one significant way to help our community friends and neighbors. Scroll down for helpful links with important information on Donor Eligibility, Donor Preparation, Parental Consent forms (for 16 – 17 year olds), general information, and even a Self-Scheduling link. Appointments are required to participate in this Blood Drive. No drop-ins will be allowed to donate.

Please contact the church office, and we will connect you with Kim McClintic at 480-213-2629 for any assistance.

*Please note one essential requirement: All donors (and volunteers) must wear a protective mask at the blood drive.
Give blood, save lives! Thank you for your generosity!
Click below to learn more about donor eligibility:

Donor Eligibility Phone: 877-258-4825

Donor Preparation:

Appointments are required.
#1 deferral for women is low iron. Women begin eating iron-rich foods.
Begin drinking lots of water – hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Eat before donation (no fasting).
Bring a photo ID reflecting first and last names.
Visit the restroom before beginning the blood donation process.
Due to updated CDC regulations, all donors (volunteers) must wear a protective cloth covering (bandana) or mask at the blood drive.

Parental Consent Form Link (16 & 17-year-olds):
https://www.vitalant.org/getattachment/Resources/Donor-Forms/Minor-Donor-Permit/BS_319RS_rev6.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US

Visit https://www.vitalant.org/home.aspx– The landing page offers the most updated information regarding COVID-19 and donations.
Registration will become available closer to the date. Once available, click the link below to schedule your appointment.
or Visit: www.bloodhero.com and select “Blood Drive Code” then enter code: SaintB

For help with scheduling, please contact the church office and we will put you in touch with Hank Parker.

Location: Saint Barnabas
6715 N. Mockingbird Ln.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Taizé Worship | November
2026-11-03 19:00
Monthly Taizé worship at Saint Barnabas on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
Experience the serenity of Taizé worship, a meditative gathering inspired by the renowned Taizé community in France. Join us for a liturgy infused with the songs from Taizé, accompanied by scriptures, periods of silence, and prayers. Taizé-style liturgy provides the opportunity for a tranquil and serene worship experience.
For more information, contact the Rev. Jennifer Tucker or call the church office.
Click HERE to learn more about Contemplative Life
Can’t make it? Look below for our bulletin, insert, and stream!
Taizè Bulletin Taizè Insert
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Exploring Poetry as a Spiritual Practice | November
2026-11-05 10:00 - 11:30
Exploring Poetry as a Spiritual Practice
Meets on Google Meet, First Thursday of every month, 10:00 – 11:30am
Not a writing workshop, not a book club, we are a circle of poetry lovers into whose midst the guiding presence of the Holy Spirit is invited. Our format is simple: we each share a poem that speaks to us on a spiritual level, taking turns reading our selections and sharing our reflections. Energizing and uplifting conversations emerge and, more often than not, so does a sacred theme that connects our diverse offerings. For more information, or to join the next meeting, contact Mary Stone, 480-993-4507.

Location: Google Meet

Book Club | November
2026-11-19 09:30 - 11:30
Join in!

Love to read? In the grand tradition of passing on a great book to a friend, we invite you to share and discuss your reading experience with fellow book lovers. Our Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am in The Other Cup, September through May. Even if you haven’t read the book we’re discussing, you may still enjoy the conversation. You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 am for fellowship; our discussion begins at 10 am. All are invited to join our book club, a beloved group that has been part of life at Saint Barnabas for over 30 years. Read below for this month’s book reading. Questions? Contact the church office.
See our 2026/2027 schedule and reading list by CLICKING HERE.
November 19, 2026
The Dentist: A DS George Cross Mystery by Tim Sullivan (Mystery: 362 pp.)
“A perfect detective for our time and for all time”
Questions? Please email Karen Talus
Location: Saint Barnabas

Grief Circle | November
2026-11-22 11:45 - 13:00
Coping With Grief
If you find yourself journeying through the path of grief while carrying the weight of a departed loved one, we extend our heartfelt invitation to unite in a space of solace. Here, we aim to offer both solace and guidance, sharing strategies to navigate this challenging journey. Your presence is cherished, and we warmly welcome you to join us at any of our monthly gatherings, fitting them into your own schedule as needed. These gatherings, held in the quiet haven of the Spiritual Direction room at the end of Sean’s Place, will take place from 11:45 am to 1 pm.
For additional details and inquiries, please contact Rev. Pamela Bell. As a deacon, Spiritual Director, and Chaplain of the Community of Hope, she will guide the sessions with care and compassion. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to provide support during this challenging time.
For more information please contact The Rev. Pam Bell, Deacon, or call the church office at (480) 948-5560.

Location: Sean's Place, Spiritual Direction Group room
(East building on North end of our grounds)

Taizé Worship | December
2026-12-01 19:00

Exploring Poetry as a Spiritual Practice | December
2026-12-03 10:00 - 11:30

Book Club | December
2026-12-17 09:30 - 11:30
Love to read? In the grand tradition of passing on a great book to a friend, we invite you to share and discuss your reading experience with fellow book lovers. Our Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am in The Other Cup, September through May. Even if you haven’t read the book we’re discussing, you may still enjoy the conversation. You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 am for fellowship; our discussion begins at 10 am. All are invited to join our book club, a beloved group that has been part of life at Saint Barnabas for over 30 years. Read below for this month’s book reading. Questions? Contact the church office.
See our 2026/2027 schedule and reading list by CLICKING HERE.
December 17, 2026
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Christian Faith: 111 pp.)
“Explores themes of morality, faith, and human nature”
Questions? Please email Karen Talus
Location: Saint Barnabas

Blood Drive | December
2026-12-23 08:00 - 12:00

Book Club | January
2027-01-21 09:30
Join in!

Love to read? In the grand tradition of passing on a great book to a friend, we invite you to share and discuss your reading experience with fellow book lovers. Our Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am in The Other Cup, September through May. You may still enjoy the conversation even if you haven’t read the book we’re discussing. You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 am for fellowship; our discussion begins at 10 am. All are invited to join our book club – a beloved group that has been part of life at Saint Barnabas for over 30 years.
See our 2026/2027 schedule and reading list by CLICKING HERE.
January 21, 2027
Song in a Weary Throat: Memoir of an American Pilgrimage by Pauli Murray (Memoir: 624 pp.)
“A prophetic memoir by the activist who ‘articulated the intellectual foundations’ (The New Yorker) of the civil rights and women’s rights movements”
Questions? Please email Karen Talus
Location: Saint Barnabas

Book Club | February
2027-02-18 09:30 - 11:30
Join in!

Love to read? In the grand tradition of passing on a great book to a friend, we invite you to share and discuss your reading experience with fellow book lovers. Our Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am in The Other Cup, September through May. Even if you haven’t read the book we’re discussing, you may still enjoy the conversation. You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 am for fellowship; our discussion begins at 10 am. All are invited to join our book club – a beloved group that has been part of life at Saint Barnabas for over 30 years.
See our 2026/2027 schedule and reading list by CLICKING HERE.
February 18, 2027
The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride (Memoir: 295 pp.)
Questions? Please email Karen Talus
Location: Saint Barnabas

Book Club | March
2027-03-18 09:30 - 11:30
Join in!

Love to read? In the grand tradition of passing on a great book to a friend, we invite you to share and discuss your reading experience with fellow book lovers. Our Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am in The Other Cup, September through May. Even if you haven’t read the book we’re discussing, you may still enjoy the conversation. You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 am for fellowship; our discussion begins at 10 am. All are invited to join our book club – a beloved group that has been part of life at Saint Barnabas for over 30 years.
See our 2026/2027 schedule and reading list by CLICKING HERE.
March 18, 2027
Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson by Claire Hoffman (Biography and History: 473 pp.)
“Chronicles the dramatic rise, disappearance, and near-fall of Aimee Semple McPherson, America’s most famous woman evangelist”
Questions? Please email Karen Talus
Location: Saint Barnabas

Book Club | April
2027-04-15 09:30 - 11:30
Love to read? In the grand tradition of passing on a great book to a friend, we invite you to share and discuss your reading experience with fellow book lovers. Our Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am in The Other Cup, September through May. Even if you haven’t read the book we’re discussing, you may still enjoy the conversation. You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 am for fellowship; our discussion begins at 10 am. All are invited to join our book club, a beloved group that has been part of life at Saint Barnabas for over 30 years. Read below for this month’s book reading. Questions? Contact the church office.
See our 2026/2027 schedule and reading list by CLICKING HERE.
Apr 15: Unbowed: A Memoir by Wangari Maathai (Memoir: 354 pp.)
“A remarkable memoir of courage, faith, and the power of persistence… from Kenya to the world stage”

Questions? Please email Karen Talus
Location: Saint Barnabas

Book Club | May
2027-05-20 09:30 - 11:30
Join in!

Love to read? In the grand tradition of passing on a great book to a friend, we invite you to share and discuss your reading experience with fellow book lovers. Our Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am in The Other Cup, September through May. Even if you haven’t read the book we’re discussing, you may still enjoy the conversation. You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 am for fellowship; our discussion begins at 10 am. All are invited to join our book club, a beloved group that has been part of life at Saint Barnabas for over 30 years. Read below for this month’s book reading. Questions? Contact the church office.
See our 2026/2027 schedule and reading list by CLICKING HERE.
Please note: May is our last session of this season. We will break for the summer and resume in September.
May 20 – City of Falling Angels by John Berendt (History and Travel: 444 pp.)
“The magic, mystery, and decadence of Venice… the truth behind a sensational fire”
Questions? Please email Karen Talus.
Location: Saint Barnabas
