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AN EVENING WITH ANNE MACE

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jean Rae

At a recent meeting of the Study and Discussion Group Anne who is a member of St. Barnabas Church gave a most illuminating and insightful talk about her time in Africa working for VSO. For the occasion Anne had dressed … Continue reading →

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Centre redecoration

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Felicity Chapman

Now that we have finally identified and fixed the source of leaks from the roof, we need to redecorate the walls that suffered from water damage. Unfortunately this means that the Parish Centre will be closed on the following three … Continue reading →

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St Barnabas of yesteryear

Posted on May 20, 2013 by John and Margaret Notton

Last Autumn Margaret and I were invited to St Peter’s Rectory to see a collection of 90-plus old documents relating to the time when St Barnabas was a part of the Caversham parish. Most are plans and letters from the … Continue reading →

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NEW – St Barnabas postcards

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Felicity Chapman

Following on from John and Margaret Notton’s careful photographing of all the old records of St Barnabas found at St Peter’s church, we have printed a set of postcards to celebrate the continually evolving community at St Barnabas. The postcards … Continue reading →

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Organ appeal launched

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Felicity Chapman

This morning, as we celebrated the coming of Pentecost, Robin Kent told us of the current perilous state of our organ. It has been leading worship at St Barnabas since the day of dedication in 1929 with no maintenance beyond … Continue reading →

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Minutes Of May PCC Meeting Now Available

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Robin Kent

The minutes of the meeting of the PCC on May 8th 2013 are now available on the PCC page of this web site.

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THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND CORONATION

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Jean Rae

A special service is being arranged at 9.30.a.m. on the 2nd June to mark the Queen’s Diamond Coronation. The suggestion was first mentioned at the APCM in March and since then it has become increasingly obvious that the occasion will … Continue reading →

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Tea and evensong

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Felicity Chapman

We are celebrating Pentecost with afternoon tea, choral evensong and the launch of our Organ Regeneration Appeal. Do come and join us for refreshments, company and music. Tea will be served from 3pm on 19th May in the Parish Centre … Continue reading →

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AN EVENING TO REMEMBER

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jean Rae

It was encouraging to see such strong support for the talk given by Michael Penny in the Parish Centre on the 2nd May. As would be expected of someone who combines such a plethora of talent including teaching, writing, broadcasting … Continue reading →

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89th Scouts St George’s Day Parade Service

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Robin Kent

On the 21st April, the nearest Sunday to St. George’s Day, the annual church parade from the 89th Reading Scout Group took place. There was a good representation from within the Scout movement relating to the different sections, which increasingly … Continue reading →

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