4th 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 we reflect on how the church is called to be a community rooted in prayer.
During our 10.30am service we will also be praying for Paul Thomas who is leaving us after 6 years as Production Manager. We are grateful to God for everything Paul has enabled over the years and pray for God’s blessing on him as he steps into a new chapter of life and ministry.
TODAY’S SERVICES
Called into Community - Praying
Luke 11:1-13
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Roger Hall
Preach: Andy Buckler
10:30am Morning Worship
Lead: Amedee Ruey
Preach: Andy Buckler
5pm: The 5pm Service
Lead: Mariane Sampaio-Tricker
Preach: Juliette Colas
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
Sunday 11th October
9am - Holy Communion
10:30am - Morning Worship
5pm - The 5pm Service
NOTICES
This Sunday's STBK Children's Groups: Together - Praying
'Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.' - Luke 11:1
Join us at our Families service this Sunday at 10:30am. We will enjoy a time of worship together before heading to our groups. As we continue with our STBK Children's series 'TOGETHER', we will be praying through the Lord's Prayer from Luke 11:1-10. We will also join together for 'Parachute Prayers' lifting our voices together in prayer to our loving God. Join us to Glow, Shine and Ignite in our children's groups for a time of fun, activities, and team games. Our 0-2 Baby and Parent Room, Sparks will be open too (with comfy seats and coffee for parents!) whilst the sermon is live-streamed.
If you want to be where the fun is on a Sunday morning and have a heart for serving our young disciples in the children's groups, please contact nathalie@stbk.org.uk. We would welcome new helpers once a month on Sundays during our 10:30am service.
STBK Youth - Serving Sunday
Starting this Sunday, the first Sunday of every month will be Serving Sunday!
Our youth will be serving across the church, you might see them on the Welcome Team, in the café, helping with different ministries, or serving in other areas.
If you see one of our young people serving, make sure you say hi and encourage them!
Serving Sunday is a chance for our young people to be part of the life of our church, serve our community, and put their faith into action.
THE 5PM
We’re excited to announce the launch of The 5pm, starting on the 4th October!
The 5pm is a one-hour evening service with contemplative worship and practical teaching. It is a space to pause, explore faith and connect with God. But the evening doesn’t stop there. After the service, The Overflow continues for another hour of discipleship, conversation and community. Each week offers something different:
1st Sunday - Café Night
A relaxed space to connect, chat and build community.
2nd Sunday - Check-In Sunday
Small-group conversations creating space to share, listen and encourage one another.
3rd Sunday - Pub Night
An informal evening to connect, enjoy a drink and spend time together.
4th Sunday - Bible Discussion
An opportunity to explore Scripture, ask questions and grow in discipleship.
5th Sunday - Shabbat
An evening to pause, rest, reflect and share in a meaningful rhythm of worship 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 at The 5pm and The Overflow. Come as you are, invite a friend and join us as we make space for worship, conversation, discipleship and community.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
MOVING ON
We are sad to be saying goodbye in October to Paul, who has been our production manager for the last six years. We are so grateful to God for everything he has given to our church and will be taking time to pray for him in our 10.30 service on 4th October. If you would like to contribute towards a leaving gift, please go to https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/paulthomas or follow this link.
Moving forward, we are looking to appoint a new person to this post. If anyone has contacts who might be interested, please contact Chloe: chloe@stbk.org.uk.
BELONGING COURSE
We are excited to be launching a new course in October for everyone who is already part of our church or would like to find their place in our church family. We will be exploring together what it means to belong to the church family, each with our place and growing in our God-given potential. The course will run for 3 weeks on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm beginning on 13th October. please register here: https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3898440
GIFT DAY
We will be holding a Gift Day on Sunday 18th October. This year our Autumn Gift Day comes at a particularly exciting time in the life of our church, as we start a number of new initiatives that build on areas of growth in our church, including: the new 5pm service (launching in October), Kids Matter (a new parenting course especially aimed at families from more deprived backgrounds), Bridge the Gap (a youth outreach initiative based around Football), Worship nights (bringing together French speakers from across the churches in London to equip and encourage for mission). This is in addition to the regular and growing ministry of our church! We are so grateful for the time and energy of those that are involved in these and other areas that make up our church life. But we also need the whole church to be engaged through financial giving. Please take time to pray over the next weeks, asking God how much you are able to give to enable our ministry and mission to continue and to grow. And let’s remember: God loves a generous and cheerful giver! Thank you!
It's Light Party Time! Save the Date Saturday 31st October
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!). Doors open at 5:15pm. Click here to find out more details and to register: Light Party! - STBK Church
IN OUR PRAYERS
The 5pm service
We dedicate our plans to God: please pray that they align fully with His plans.
Pray for everyone God is calling to this service, especially those joining us for the first time: may they feel welcomed, loved and that they belong.
Pray for protection for the team, practicalities, everyone attending and every aspect of these first services.
People
Chris & Lynne Cole, as they grieve the death of Chris’s mother
Roger & Andrea Hall, following the recent death of Roger’s mother
Different members of the church who are physically unwell or in need.
WORSHIP NIGHT
Let’s gather in unity to worship our God in French!
We invite all French-speaking Christians living in London to come together in faith, fellowship, and worship.
Everyone is welcome! Whether you speak French fluently or simply want to join us, come and experience a beautiful time of worship and community.
Please join us — we would love to have you with us!
Worship in French
Everyone is welcome
Register here
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.