25th October 2026
We are continuing our sermon series ‘Called into community: the church through the eyes of Jesus’, exploring how the call of Jesus draws his disciples to be shaped together by the radical values of God’s kingdom. In today’s world where factions and interest groups abound, and with it much pain and rejection, it is truly Good News that God calls us to learn together a different way marked by belonging and love. This Sunday our focus turns to the forgiving character that the church takes on as we spend time with Jesus.
TODAY’S SERVICES
Called into Community - Forgiving
Matthew 18:15-35
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Tim Buckler
Preach: Audrey Linton
10:30am Morning Worship
Lead: Juliette Colas
Preach: Audrey Linton
5pm: The 5pm Service
Lead: Juliette Colas
Preach: Naomi Adakolu
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 7:30pm - The Belonging Course
Saturday 5.15pm - Light Party
Sunday 1st November
9am - Holy Communion
10:30am - Morning Worship
5pm - The 5pm Service
NOTICES
GIFT DAY
A huge thank you to all those who have responded to the Autumn Gift Day that we held last Sunday. So far £60,000 has been given or promised towards our target of £100,000! This is a wonderful encouragement. For those who have not yet responded, please take time to pray and give generously. This Gift Day comes at an exciting time in the life of our church, with many flourishing areas of ministry and mission, but practically this is enabled through the giving of its members. We need to respond together, each one according to our means. However large or small, in God’s hands our gifts can grow like seed sown for his kingdom. So please consider how you can give generously. Thank you.
For more details, go to https://www.stbk.org.uk/onlinegiving
THE 5PM
What a wonderful start we have had over the last two weeks to the new 5pm service! Thank you to everyone who is involved. Let’s continue to pray and support this new initiative, asking God to use it to draw many to him.
The 5pm is a one-hour evening service with contemplative worship and practical teaching. It gives a space to pause, explore faith and connect with God. Following the service, The Overflow offers a further hour of relaxed discipleship, conversation and community.
Whether you’re exploring faith, wanting to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus, or simply looking for community, you are very welcome - we would love to see you! Come as you are, invite a friend and join us as we make space for worship, conversation, discipleship and community.
BELONGING COURSE
Last Tuesday evening our second evening explored how at STBK we seek to grow together as disciples. A particular focus was on Table Groups, and on encouraging church members to establish healthy spiritual Patterns of life. Do join us this coming Tuesday for the final of the three evenings. The evenings are aimed at everyone who is part of our church or would like to find their place in our church family.
Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. If you have not yet done so, please register here: https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3898440
CHRISTMAS
We are hoping once again to organise a special festive Christmas lunch following the morning celebration on Christmas Day. Last year, this lunch was an amazing success with over 60 people enjoying a wonderful Christmas lunch together. So full of joy! If you would be interested to attend this year and/or help with this meal, please see Andy or Uta Buckler.
PARKING
We have a new system in place for parking in the spaces behind the church. You can either pre book a space or pay as you go if space is available. The parking uses the Ringo app, Just Park or a QR code on the boards which are visible around the parking spaces. Please make sure you use this system and don't just park there or you may find you receive a ticket and block someone else who has already booked the space. This is a change for us, but the new system is working really well and bringing in an encouraging amount each month, which goes directly towards our mission as a Church. Any questions, please email chloe@stbk.org.uk
Light Party Saturday 31st October - Please Register Now!
Join us for a party bursting full of light and fun! Games and activities, bouncy castle, glow-in-the-dark sweet hunt, snacks and refreshments (for the adults too!). From 5:15pm to 7pm. You can register here: Light Party! - STBK Church
Please also extend a warm invitation to other friends and families. We look forward to seeing you there! If you are able to help at the Light Party, we would welcome more pairs of hands. Please email nathalie@stbk.org.uk
IN OUR PRAYERS
- Andy, who is speaking at a church weekend in Switzerland
- Cheryl Stafford, following the recent death of her mother
- Simon and Jo Lilley, as they adjust to Jo's recent diagnosis of Huntingdon’s disease
- Roger & Andrea Hall, following the recent death of Roger’s mother
- Sue Butt, who is physically fragile at home and for those supporting her by regular visits
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.