Author Archives: Robin Kent

Participation In Worship

A very useful and encouraging discussion took place at the APCM last night about how we could assist the clergy team by participating in the preparation and delivery of Services at St Barnabas.  The notes of the meeting are below … Continue reading

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The Parishioners Meeting and The Annual Parochial Church Meeting

The Parishioners Meeting andThe Annual Parochial Church Meeting  will be held on Wednesday 18thth April 2012 at 8pm in the CHURCH AGENDA Opening prayer PARISHIONERS MEETING 1.         Minutes of the meeting held on 10th April 2011 2.         Election of Churchwardens … Continue reading

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Reasons To Celebrate

Sunday 5th February was ‘Celebration Sunday’ at St Barnabas.  That time of year when we celebrate and give thanks for all the gifts we have received in the past year and look forward to the coming year. This used to … Continue reading

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Fish & Chip Supper Review

Saturday 18th February saw over 100 members and friends of St Barnabas of all ages gather for the annual Fish and Chip Supper. Thanks to the organisation of the catering team the 100 portions of fish and chips were delivered … Continue reading

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Christmas Started With Christ

Over 1,000 People Attended Christmas Services at St Barnabas The front cover of the December edition of the St Barnabas newsletter carried the message: “However You Dress It Up, Christmas Starts With Christ”.  That message obviously struck a chord as … Continue reading

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New Parking Restrictions

The Borough of Reading (Grove Road) (Waiting Restrictions) (Experimental) Order 2011  Reading Borough Council (RBC) has brought in the above order with effect from 23 December 2011.  You may have noticed the double yellow lines that have been painted for … Continue reading

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The Encouragers at Greyfriars 700

On Saturday 9th July The St Barnabas Encouragers helped Greyfriars Church celebrate their 700th anniversary.  Jessie and Harry, with the help of Brother Francis, told the story of Greyfriars history.  They then heard Richard, with the help of the stick … Continue reading

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Annual Parochial Church Meeting

The APCM was held in St Barnabas Church on Sunday 10th April.  After the formal business was concluded a presentation was made about the future Mission of St Barnabas and an interesting discussion followed. The presentation can be viewed here. … Continue reading

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Fridays For You

New activities are taking place at the Parish Centre on Friday afternoons! Living with Loss – a small, informal get-together to share the experience of loss with others who have lost too for mutual support and companionship.  (2.00 – 3.30 … Continue reading

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New Hall Manager

Jon Barclay has taken over as the manager for St Barnabas Church Hall.  For Hall bookings please contact Jon on 07580 029910 or email him.

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