14th June 2026
This Sunday we begin a new series looking at the letter of James, a letter that offers spiritual and practical wisdom for living lives that are in line with our beliefs. Written by the brother of Jesus, the letter is interested in how faith impacts our everyday choices and outlook, thoughts and words, attitudes and behaviour. It is down-to-earth and very challenging. So let’s get ready to hear God speak to us and together see how “Faith Works” in practice!
This Sunday is also (sadly!) Grace’s last Sunday with us after three rich and fruitful years as curate at St Barnabas. As God leads her into a new chapter of her life and ministry, we will be taking special time to thank and pray for her during our 10.30am service.
TODAY'S SERVICES
Faith Perseveres
James 1:1-18
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Charles Irons
Preach: Grace Bally Balogun
10:30am Morning Worship
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Grace Bally Balogun
5pm French Connect
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Corinne Chellembrom
7pm Create
Lead: Kidia Luvai
Preach: Nathalie Whittington
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 21st June
9am Holy Communion
10:30am Morning Worship
5pm French Connect, with baptism
7pm Create
NOTICES
WildLife - Creation Champions: Animals
The children will be returning to learning more about God's creation through Genesis Chapter 1. This week we are focusing on animals of the land and sea through Genesis 1:20-25. There will be lots of animal inspired games as we play Animal Antics charade, design animal masks, and much more. We will also be thinking about our responsibility as God's Creation Champions as we learn about some endangered animals and what we can be doing to help protect them. We are also going to have a visit from our very own STBK arctic explorer! We look forward to seeing you at our 10:30am service on Sunday.
SCHOOL BALLET AND PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE
We are delighted that the ballet and percussion performing groups from St Barnabas and St Philip’s school will be performing on Sunday 28th June after the 10.30am service. We are particularly excited about deeper connections that God is opening up for us as a church with our primary school, and this performance offers us a wonderful opportunity for outreach as we welcome in families from the community who don’t otherwise come to church. Please stay for this performance if you can, and make a special point of welcoming those who come. Let’s pray that this, alongside our other outreach activities aimed at families in the local area, will create connections that will bear fruit for God’s kingdom.
LAUNCH NIGHT - THOMAS BUCKLER NEW EP
Come and celebrate the launch of Thomas's new EP “Tree Of Life Vol. 2: Home” with this special musical event in church on Friday 19th June from 7pm.
Please register in advance here: https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3667022
CREATE CELEBRATION - Sunday 5th July
Contrary to the announcement in last week’s news sheet, the last Create service before the summer break will be on Sunday 5th July at 7pm. Apologies for the confusion! Join us at this special opportunity to give thanks for the past 4 years of Create. Worship, testimonies, fun, prayer. Don’t miss out!
AMEDEE ORDINATION - Saturday 27th June
We are excited that Amedee will be being ordained deacon (curate) at St Paul’s cathedral on Saturday 27th June at 3pm. All are welcome to attend and support him and Sylvie on this special day, but make sure you arrive early at the cathedral to get a seat! We will then be praying for him during the 10.30am service on 28th June as this new chapter of his ministry at STBK opens up.
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.