23rd November 2025
Welcome to St Barnabas, especially if you are here for the first time! Please introduce yourself to our host team so we can welcome you personally. This Sunday we are joining together in one celebration service at 10.30am to thank H for his ministry over 10 years as Associate Vicar here at STBK.
On this final Sunday before Advent, we traditionally reflect on Christ the King and so as we conclude our autumn series “Life in his name”, we will be reflecting on Jesus the King who passed from death to life to bring resurrection life to all who believe in him.
TODAY'S SERVICES
From Death to Life
John 19:16b-22; 20:11-18
10.30am Morning Celebration for the whole church, with Holy Communion
Saying thank you to H and Carol
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: H Miller
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
Tuesday 7:15pm - Alpha
Saturday 10am - Family Fun Day
Sunday 30th November
9am Holy Communion
10.30am Morning Worship
5pm French Connect
NOTICES
THANKSGIVING OFFERING
Thank you to all who contributed to last Sunday's special thanksgiving offering. For those who have not yet responded: it is not too late to give! We often say that we are a Barnabas church - not just because of our name, but also because like him we want to be people of encouragement, marked out by our generous character and full of the Holy Spirit and faith (Acts 11:24). This offering gives us a practical way to show generosity and to invest in God’s kingdom work here at STBK. We particularly encourage all our members to commit to regular giving - if you don’t yet give this way, perhaps now is the time to start! Above all, let’s remember that God loves a cheerful giver!
Details of how to give, together with Andy's letter about the Thanksgiving Offering, can be found at stbk.org.uk/giving or by following the QR code.
Wildlife: Lamps - Celebrating God's Light!
This week in Wildlife, we will be continuing to celebrate God's light in the lead up to Advent through our memory verse from Luke Chapter 8 verse 16: 'No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand so that those who come in can see the light.' We will be exploring this verse through games, activities, and by making our very own lamps to shine brightly. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
FAMILY FUN DAY - 29th November, 10am
You are warmly invited to join us at St Barnabas Church on Saturday 29th November for our Family Fun Day. There will be soft play toys, a bouncy castle, face painting, games and activities, and Advent themed crafts. It is taking place from 10am to 12pm. £5 entry per child. Come and join us for lots of fun! Please email nathalie@stbk.org.uk if you have any questions.
JAZZIFIED THEATRE NIGHT
Join us on Sunday, 23rd November for a Jazz and Musical Theatre Cabaret featuring an amazing mix of West End performers and friends from the Royal Academy of Music.
If you love jazz, musical theatre, and live music, come join us for a beautiful evening of performances with a live band!
For more information and to buy tickets please follow this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazzified-theatre-night-tickets-1940284797059
ADVENT SEASON KICK-OFF — YOU’RE INVITED!
French Connect — November 30th
Come and celebrate the start of Advent with us during a special service, and stay afterwards for a warm, relaxed raclette together.
A time of worship • community • good food
https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3282449
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Invitation cards for our Christmas services are now available at the back of church. Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus - so please use them to invite those around you to come to with you to church! More details at stbk.org.uk/christmas
Daphne Roth
Daphne, our oldest church member, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday 11th November, aged 101. Please pray for her sons David and Richard and all the family at this time. Her funeral will take place at 12pm on Monday 1st December at Putney Vale Crematorium. All are welcome.
CHRISTMAS CHOIR
We will be forming an ad-hoc choir for our special Carols by Candlelight service on 14th December. This doesn’t require any particular skill, other than singing in tune! Rehearsals will take place on Sundays 30th November and 7th December after the 10.30am service (lunch provided). Anyone interested, please see Chris Cole or let Heather know at info@stbk.org.uk
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
This year we want to organise a special Christmas lunch following the morning service on Christmas Day for all who would like to celebrate the joy of Christmas together. We will enjoy a full Christmas meal, with lots of fun and laughter. If you are interested in joining the fun and sharing in this special time with others, please let Andy or Uta know! We would also be delighted to hear of anyone who can offer practical help with this.
WOMEN OF STBK, Save The Date!
Join us for a weekend away from the to-do list at St. Columba's retreat centre in Woking, 6-8 February, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other women at STBK and be restored in a relaxed environment. Our speaker, author and editor Claire Musters, has written widely for women and describes herself as "a lover of words and music-and the way that God has worked his grace in my life." There will be time and space for prayer, contemplation, singing, walking, creating, playing and resting.
The full cost for the weekend will be £245 for a single en-suite room, with all meals included, £215 if you are happy to share a twin room. Partial bursaries may be available if cost is a barrier. Spaces will be limited due to venue size; hold your spot with a £50 deposit. Please contact Carolyn Green or Dana Irons for more information. Please register in advance here.
BAPTISMS
We are planning on organising adult baptisms in February 2026. If you haven’t been baptised and would like to take this opportunity to explore this, please let us know by emailing tania@stbk.org.uk.
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.