18th 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 our focus turns to the generous character that the church takes on as we spend time with Jesus.
We will be putting this into practice as we also mark our Autumn Gift Day, with a special offering at each of our services. What a wonderful opportunity to invest in God’s kingdom through overflowing generosity.
TODAY’S SERVICES
Called into Community - Giving
Luke 6:36-40
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Roger Hall
Preach: Stephen Buckley
10:30am Morning Worship
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Stephen Buckley
5pm: The 5pm Service
Lead: Luke Garrett
Preach: Naheed Amiaka
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 7:30pm - The Belonging Course
Wednesday 10am - Women on Wednesdays
Sunday 25th October
9am - Holy Communion
10:30am - Morning Worship
5pm - The 5pm Service
NOTICES
This Sunday: STBK Children TOGETHER - Rooted
We are excited to join together for our children's groups this Sunday. We will be exploring different activities around Matthew 13 and Jesus sharing the story about planting seeds. As we think about what it means to be good soil and rooted in God, we will also be thinking about the Fruits of the Spirit and how we may continue to grow and produce fruit. Weather dependent, we will also be out in the STBK Children's garden getting it ready for the autumn and winter months ahead so please dress ready for a little gardening, weeding and watering (with some warming hot chocolate and marshmallows afterwards)! So join us to Spark, Glow, Shine and Ignite in our children's groups for ages 0-12.
THE 5PM
What a wonderful start we had last Sunday to the new 5pm service! Thank you to everyone who is involved. Let’s continue to pray and support this new initiative, asking God to use it to draw many to him.
The 5pm is a one-hour evening service with contemplative worship and practical teaching. It gives a space to pause, explore faith and connect with God. Following the service, The Overflow offers a further hour of relaxed discipleship, conversation 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! Come as you are, invite a friend and join us as we make space for worship, conversation, discipleship and community.
BELONGING COURSE
Nearly 50 people gathered last Tuesday evening for a great start to our 3-week Belonging Course. We reflected together on what it means to be a welcoming church community. If you weren’t able to come, it’s not too late to come. Do try and join us this coming Tuesday for the second of the three evenings. The evenings are aimed at everyone who is part of our church or would like to find their place in our church family.
Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. If you have not yet done so, please register here: https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3898440
CHRISTMAS
We are hoping once again to organise a special festive Christmas lunch following the morning celebration on Christmas Day. Last year, this lunch was an amazing success with over 60 people enjoying a wonderful Christmas lunch together. So full of joy! If you would be interested to attend this year and/or help with this meal, please see Andy or Uta Buckler.
PARKING
We have a new system in place for parking in the spaces behind the church. You can either pre book a space or pay as you go if space is available. The parking uses the Ringo app, Just Park or a QR code on the boards which are visible around the parking spaces. Please make sure you use this system and don't just park there or you may find you receive a ticket and block someone else who has already booked the space. This is a change for us, but the new system is working really well and bringing in an encouraging amount each month, which goes directly towards our mission as a Church. Any questions, please email chloe@stbk.org.uk
GIFT DAY
This year our Autumn Gift Day comes at an 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 (launched 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 grateful for the time and energy of those involved in these and other areas that make up our church life. But our church life is also enabled through the giving of its members. Our financial needs this autumn are particularly clear: we need to raise £100,000 in order to fulfil the mission of the church this year. To meet this target, we need to respond together, each one according to our means. However large or small, in God’s hands our gifts can grow like seed sown for his kingdom. So please consider how you can give generously. Thank you.
Light Party Saturday 31st October - Please Register Now!
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!). From 5:15pm to 7pm. You can register here: Light Party! - STBK Church
Please also extend a warm invitation to other friends and families. We look forward to seeing you there! If you are able to help at the Light Party, we would welcome more pairs of hands. Please email nathalie@stbk.org.uk
IN OUR PRAYERS
- Simon and Jo Lilley - Jo has recently been diagnosed with Huntingdon’s disease. Please pray for both Lil and Jo as they process this and adjust to this new reality.
- Chris & Lynne Cole, as they grieve the death of Chris’s mother
- Roger & Andrea Hall, following the recent death of Roger’s mother
- Sue Butt, who is physically fragile at home and for those supporting her by regular visits.
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.