St Barnabas, Gloucester

08/09/2026

04/09/2026

Happy Friday all. We have been asked to share a link to our newsletter on our social media, as well as a "What's On" post... so here goes...

This Sunday we start our new teaching series Re: Creation.

Here's when and where we are gathering...

09:00 Communion to start the day : St Barnabas
09:45 Breakfast at St Barnabas - all welcome
10:00 Communion at St Katharine's Church, Matson, Gloucester
10:30 All in to Worship

All other details of what's on this week as well other stuff is in our news sheet which you should be able to find here!

www.stbg.uk/post/news-for-the-week-beginning-6th-september

Hope to see you Sunday!

Here is this week's news sheet. We would love to hear from you, so don't hesitate to get in touch. If you want to be added to the mailing list, then please contact the office.Every blessing and see you soon, Rev Sarah and the team.

04/09/2026

Due to Hannah taking a well earned rest the news sheet is coming out later today rather than on its usual Thursday. Apologies for the wait!

03/09/2026

Praying for our school communities today.

02/09/2026

Re:Creation – God’s Repair Shop

Autumn is a season when we often think about creation; the world God has made, the gifts we have received, and our responsibility to care for them well.

However creation is not simply something “out there”. We are part of God’s creation too. Our lives, relationships, communities and the world around us are all caught up in God’s work of renewal.

Inspired by "The Repair Shop", our next five-week series starting this Sunday explores how God restores what is damaged, brings balance where things have become distorted, reconnects what has become separated, helps us imagine new possibilities, and teaches us to celebrate his goodness with gratitude and generosity.

ReStore – repairing what has been damaged

ReBalance – finding healthier rhythms and priorities

ReConnect – renewing our relationship with God, one another and creation

ReImagine – seeing new possibilities with hope

ReCelebrate – Harvest – The Man with Too Much Stuff
Receive with thanks. Share with joy.

Let's discover again that we are part of God’s good creation; loved, restored and called to share in his work of renewal.

01/09/2026

We always advise caution around any unusual emails you might receive as unfortunately there are all sorts of scams out there. Please be aware that someone using the email [email protected] but the name of our Vicar Sarah, is asking for people to buy gift cards from Amazon. Sarah will never ever ask anyone to send money, vouchers or anything else for her or for the church's mission and ministry. If you do want to find out about giving, visit our website to find out more. Stay alert friends!

01/09/2026

Good morning! Sadly we can't bring you morning prayer live this morning. Back tomorrow. Here is a worship song to begin the day together. What song or hymns are blessing you at the moment?

Music video by Keith & Kristyn Getty performing He Will Hold Me Fas...

28/08/2026

Please pray for all affected …

We are devastated by the serious incident that took place at Big Church Festival 2026 today, in which a sign fell, injuring at least seven people, one of whom tragically lost their life.

First and foremost, all of our thoughts are with those who have been affected, their families and friends, and everyone who witnessed what happened.

Following today’s incident, we have made the decision to bring Big Church Festival 2026 to a close.

For all future updates, please visit our website.

https://bigchurchfestival.com/2026-public-statement/

28/08/2026

🌈 It's a Baptism Sunday at St Barnabas – everyone welcome! 🌈

This Sunday we come to the final week of our summer series, Big Promises from a Big God, with perhaps one of the biggest promises of all:

❤️ “Nothing can separate us from the love of God.”
Romans 8:38–39

10.30 am – Holy Communion with the Baptism
We’ll worship together with children and young people (3 plus) invited to meet in the chapel space, share Communion and celebrate with Eliana and her family as she is baptised; a beautiful reminder that God calls us, holds us and promises never to let us go. Activities for our 0-2 year olds in the Snug! Just ask for directions.

11.45am – Cuppa, chat & welcome to Eliana
Stay afterwards and help us continue the celebration!

5.30pm – Evensong in the Chapel
A peaceful, traditional service of Book of Common Prayer Evensong to close the day.

Whether church is very familiar, you haven’t been for a while, or Sunday would be your first time, you are very welcome. Contact the page if you would like someone to meet you.

Big Promises from a Big God: Nothing can separate. ❤️