13th September 2026
Welcome to St Barnabas in this autumn season, especially if you are visiting or here for the first time! Please introduce yourself to our host team so we can welcome you personally..
This Sunday we continue our new 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.
TODAY’S SERVICES
Called into Community - Following
Mark 3:13-19
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Stephen Buckley
Preach: Andy Buckler
10:30am Morning Worship
Lead: Amedee Ruey
Preach: Andy Buckler
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
Sunday 20th September
9am Holy Communion
10:30am Morning Worship
NOTICES
STBK Children's Groups: Welcome Back!
After time to pray, reflect, share with others and listen, the decision has come to change the name of the children's groups from Wildlife to STBK Children. The image of light has been a recurring one during this time - particularly Matthew 5:14-16 and the image of God's light and shining that to others as we glorify Him - so each group is rooted in these verses and has a title linked to light.
The new 0-2 group (twice monthly on first and fourth Sundays) are Sparks.
Little Lions become Glow (Nursery, Reception and Year 1).
Octopus become Shine (Years 2, 3 and 4).
Penguins become Ignite (Years 5, 6 and 7).
We hope that the children and families can be encouraged by the new name and can be lit up each Sunday in our time together to go out and shine Jesus' light!
STBK Children: This Sunday - 'Come, follow me'
The children will be following in the footsteps of the main sermon series 'Called into Community' as we start our new series 'Together'. As we start to think about community, we will be having a time to explore Mark 1:14-20 and what it means to follow Jesus. With some fishing inspired games and activities, we will be thinking about what Jesus means by sending us to 'fish for people'. The children will also be able to spend some time in the interactive prayer room that is set up from Friday evening for the Half Night of Prayer. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
STBK YOUTH
We are back with our activities at the youth ministry every Sunday at 10:30 am. Spread the news with a youth.
If you have a heart for young people and want to serve volunteering with us, send a message to mariane@stbk.org.uk
JAZZIFIED
What happens when West End performers and Jazz musicians walk into a church?
You get JAZZIFIED - an evening of musical theatre reimagined through jazz, soul, RnB and funk. Expect bold new arrangements of beloved songs whilst falling in love with original music from some of London's most exciting performers and musicians.
THE GATHERING
Our students and young adults community are taking time out together this weekend at the start of the Autumn period. Let’s pray for God’s blessings on them and on this growing ministry in our church.
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 at the beginning of October. 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 beginning on 13th October. Please note the dates! More details and sign up from next Sunday.
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
After three beautiful seasons of lunchtime concerts filled with wonderful music and moments that have touched many hearts, we are taking a quiet pause to listen for what comes next. Thank you for your support, your presence, and your love of music. We will use this time to rest, reflect, and explore fresh ways of bringing classical music to life in our church community.
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.