24th May 2026
Welcome to St Barnabas, especially if you are visiting or here for the first time! Please introduce yourself to our host team so we can welcome you personally. We particularly welcome today the family and friends of those getting baptised during the 10.30am and evening services.
This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, the moment when the first disciples receive the promised Holy Spirit. Jesus had told his disciples that they would be ‘clothed with power from on high’ enabling them to be witnesses wherever God would send them. On the day of Pentecost, the images of wind and fire are used to describe the coming of God’s empowering presence. As we celebrate Pentecost today, we remember that the promise of the Spirit is not just for those early disciples, but for all those the Lord calls, for all who are far off. That includes us today! Let’s open ourselves to his power and allow his loving presence to fill us and make us joyful and confident witnesses of the Good News!
TODAY'S SERVICES
Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-21
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Grace Bally Balogun
Hymns: 427, 90, 356
10.30am Morning Worship, with baptisms
Lead: Amedee Ruey & Andy Buckler
Preach: Grace Bally Balogun
7pm Create & French Connect joint service
with baptisms
Lead: Paul Thomas
Preach: Mariane Sampaio
FARSI TRANSLATION ON SUNDAYS
Each Sunday we aim to offer live translation of the 10.30 am service into Farsi.
To access this, please follow this link at the time of the service:
عزيزانى كه در كليسا حضور ندارند مى توانند از لينك زوم استفاده كنند و به زوم وصل شوند و ترجمه مراسم را گوش كنند با
سپاس كليساى سنت بارناباس
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85271717355?pwd=Z2svWG9pYWRlSmdjMjJXV0NIejhrQT09
Meeting ID: 852 7171 7355
Passcode: 270176
THIS WEEK
Each morning at 8am – Morning Prayer on Zoom (link on Prayer Page)
Tuesday 7am – Early Morning Prayer
Tuesday 10am - Barnies Soft Play
Wednesday 10am - Women on Wednesday
Wednesday 7:15pm - Alpha
Thursday 7pm - Exploring Christian Leadership Course
Sunday 31st May
9am Holy Communion
10:30am Morning Worship
5pm French Connect
7pm Create
NOTICES
MICHAEL DENTON THANKSGIVING
A service of thanksgiving for Michael Denton’s life will be held this coming Tuesday 26th May at 2pm in church. Everyone is welcome to this special moment when we will be able to thank God for Michael and renew our own commitment to serve God’s purposes. Let’s pray for Avril, and their daughters Liz, Rebecca and Sarah at this time. Donations in aid of Tear Fund and Macmillan Cancer Support can be made at: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/michaeldenton
WildLife: Pentecost Sunday
‘This promise is for you.’ - Acts 2:39
Join us for our children’s groups during our 10:30am service as we explore the day of Pentecost through games, activities and craft. We’ll also be learning how to say ‘hello’ in lots of different languages and getting ready to share the wonderful news of Jesus with others!
EXPLORING LEADERSHIP COURSE
We recently started a new course exploring leadership from a Christian perspective. This exciting course led by Grace is for all who want to grow in the leadership gifts God has given them, whatever the context in which they are placed. It's not too late to join us on Thursday evenings.
Please register here https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3646950
BARNABAS SUNDAY
This year, we will be celebrating Barnabas Sunday on Sunday 7th June. This will be a wonderful opportunity for us as a church to come together and celebrate God’s goodness. There will be one special service at 10.30am followed by a church barbecue for everyone, plus games and activities. As well as being a moment of unity, this is also a great moment to invite friends. Invitation cards can be found at the back of church.
INAUGURAL ORGAN CONCERT - 4th JULY
Join us for an evening of music, heritage, and renewal as we celebrate the newly restored 1856 Walker Organ at St Barnabas Kensington. This inaugural concert brings together Joshua Gearing, the Willow Orchestra, and the Alyth Choral Society (Director: Alison Smart Fisher) for a vibrant programme centred on Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Strings, and Timpani, alongside works by J.S. Bach, Messiaen, Respighi, and more.
Experience the sound of a 19th‑century London treasure brought back to life, filling the church once again with colour, power, and beauty.
4 July 2026, 7.30pm — St Barnabas Kensington
Earlybird tickets are available now until 15 June.
We also warmly invite able singers to join the choir on the day, singing excerpts from Haydn’s Creation and Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. For more information, please get in touch with Tania at concerts@stbk.org.uk.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/made-new-tickets-1980367162493
At St Barnabas, we are a vibrant and diverse community, passionate about
WELCOMING all in Jesus’ name, GROWING TOGETHER as his disciples,
and STEPPING OUT in God’s mission to all nations.