31st 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.
As we continue this Sunday in the season of Pentecost, we follow the early church as they respond to the daily challenges of witnessing to Jesus in the power of the Spirit. Regularly they gather together and ask God to fill them afresh with his presence. We read that in response to their prayers ’the place where they were meeting was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly’ (4:31). We need that Holy Spirit boldness today more than ever. So let’s turn to God in prayer, expectant that he will pour afresh on us too his Spirit that makes us bold to speak and act in his name.
TODAY'S SERVICES
And the place was shaken
Acts 4:23-31
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Roger Hall
Preach: Amedee Ruey
10.30am Morning Worship
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Amedee Ruey
5pm French Connect
Lead: Corinne Chellembrom
Preach: Paul Orard
7pm Create
Lead: Sam Karimi
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
Wednesday 7:15pm - Alpha
Thursday 7pm - Exploring Christian Leadership Course
Sunday 7th June - Barnabas Sunday
10:30am Morning Worship
12:30pm Church lunch and activities
NOTICES
LUNCHTIME CONCERT - 3rd JUNE
We warmly invite you to our next lunchtime concert on Wednesday 3rd June at 1pm. With only two lunchtime concerts remaining this season, don’t miss these final performances. Join us for a wonderful midweek musical pause.
WildLife this Sunday: Half-Term Holiday Breakfast and Film
As it is the end of the Half-Term holiday, we will have a WildLife breakfast and film session this Sunday. As part of our Creation Champions series, with a focus on the seas and animals, we will be watching 'Finding Nemo' together. Once you have registered, please can the children head straight down to the Howard Hall; we will be starting the film at 10:30am. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
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 are available in church. Please use them to invite family and friends.
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
Family Fun Day - Saturday 13th June 10am to 12pm
You are warmly invited to join us at our next Family Fun Day on Saturday 13th June from 10am to 12pm. There will be a bouncy castle; soft play toys; games and activities; arts and crafts; and refreshments - fun for all the family. There is a suggested entry donation of £5 per child. Please come and join us and invite friends and neighbours too!
MADE NEW —A CELEBRATION OF THE 1856 WALKER ORGAN
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.