Sundays at St Barnabas Church

On Sundays, there is one service at 10 am, where all are welcome to attend. 

We follow the Church of England's guide to worship, Common Worship, with most weeks a service that includes Holy Communion. The style of the service is approachable and welcoming to all, and you are welcome to join in as you feel able. 

So what happens in a service?

When you arrive, you will be welcomed by one of the team and offered a copy of our weekly news sheet, which details the church service, Bible readings, notices and other relevant information.

If you are attending St Barnabas for the first time, please do make yourself known to the greeter or priest conducting the service. 

During the service, there will be a mixture of prayers, readings and songs. Usually, on the screens, you're invited to join in. Most weeks, we are able to offer children and youth activities. If it is your first time, please do ask teh welcome person to introduce you to the kids & youth team. During the service, there will be a prayer and an invitation for them to leave for their own activities.

After the main Bible reading set for the day, the priest, or a guest, will deliver a reflection on it. The talk will be around ten minutes long, and this will be followed by a time of prayer and reflection.

If the service includes Holy Communion, the priest will invite those in attendance to join in the words of preparation. At the point of receiving, there is an invitation for all to receive either the bread and wine or a prayer of blessing. There is non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread available; please let the priest know.

After the service, everyone is invited to gather in the entrance lobby for a time of refreshment, with an opportunity to get to know one another better.

We look forward to welcoming YOU to your local church.