“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 family and … Continue reading Celebrating 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 Saint Barnabas is blessed to host the Diocese of Arizona’s annual observance of the Feast Day of Absalom Jones, the first African American Episcopal priest. In preparation for welcoming the diocese to … Continue reading African American Spirituality and the Episcopal Church
AT SAINT BARNABAS, NO ONE SUFFERS ALONE On March 5, Saint Barnabas will commission our class of six Community of Hope Lay Chaplains. Our new Lay Chaplains are available to serve the community as guides and companions throughout all of life’s ups and downs. Help us celebrate these ministers at our 10:15am service. Lay Chaplains, … Continue reading Community of Hope Commission of New Lay Chaplains
THIS RETREAT IS FULL Registration is now Closed Click here for details about our next retreat in May 2023. March 23-26 | Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ Over the course of four days, refresh your soul through three periods of shared silence each day, plus the morning and afternoon group conferences with The Rev. Jim … Continue reading Silent Directed Retreat
ENVISIONING A SPIRITUAL MOSAIC The African Diaspora Ablaze In Our Beloved Community April 20-22 | Church of the Epiphany, Tempe, AZ Please join the Western Region Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) and Province VIII Black African Ministries (BAM) for our Annual Conference. Guest speakers will be Rev. Mary Tororeiy, Ph.D, Rev. Canon C. K. “Chuck” … Continue reading ENVISIONING A SPIRITUAL MOSAIC
CONVERSATIONS SUNDAYS, at 9 am | IN THE LEARNING CENTER (Library) Join us this Sunday, with The Rev. Jennifer Tucker. and The Rev. Robert Berra Conversations continues through the summer. We will be discussing: Sin and Virtue: Ethics in Everyday Life This Sunday's topic: "Wrath" Open to all, Conversations is a class led by a … Continue reading Conversations – wrath
CONVERSATIONS SUNDAYS, at 9 am | IN THE LEARNING CENTER (Library) Join us this Sunday, with The Rev. Jennifer Tucker. and The Rev. Robert Berra Conversations continues through the summer. We will be discussing: Sin and Virtue: Ethics in Everyday Life This Sunday's topic: "Meekness / Patience" Open to all, Conversations is a class led … Continue reading Conversations – Meekness / Patience
Saint Barnabas Women's Chorus Rehearsal + Worship Love to sing? Join in for Women’s Choir Sunday: Come for the choir rehearsal on Wednesday, July 5 from 7-8pm and sing at the 10:15 service on Sunday, July 9 (rehearsal at 9am that morning in the Sanctuary). All treble voices are welcome to join for this event … Continue reading Women’s Chorus
CONVERSATIONS SUNDAYS, at 9 am | IN THE LEARNING CENTER (Library) Join us this Sunday, with The Rev. Jennifer Tucker. and The Rev. Robert Berra Conversations continues through the summer. We will be discussing: Sin and Virtue: Ethics in Everyday Life This Sunday's topic: "Sloth" Open to all, Conversations is a class led by a … Continue reading Conversations – Sloth
Saint Barnabas Men's Chorus Rehearsal + Worship Once the women have lifted us up in worship, it’s the men’s turn on July 16! Join the choir this week to sing in worship: rehearsal on Wednesday, July 12 from 7-8pm and then again on Sunday the 16th at 9am before leading worship at the 10:15 service. No … Continue reading Men’s Chorus