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Articles written by members of the congregation

All Emojis welcome at the 3rd Space

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Derek Chandler

Fourteen children accompanied by seven adults were greeted by the welcoming team for the first ever 3rd Space (Café style church) at St Barnabas Church, Emmer Green at 2pm on Sunday 27th January, and what fun we had! After a … Continue reading →

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PCC ‘away’ day – Engaging with our neighbours

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Roger Moore

PCC ‘AWAY’ DAY St Barnabas Church Parish Centre,  27th Jan 2017 Engaging with our neighbours Introduction Derek started the day’s deliberations by asking those present to consider   John 1, v1 -14 and in particular the term ‘dwell’. He explained that … Continue reading →

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“Sing to the Lord a new song”

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Jean Rae

  The welcome Eucharist for the Rt Revd Steven Croft the Bishop of Oxford on the 5th October in St. Mary’s Church Reading was an extremely special service. The Bishop preached a most challenging sermon with excerpts from Psalm 96. It … Continue reading →

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Thank You Very Much!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Elizabeth Gash

Christian Aid Collecting and fundraising did extremely well overall. Collectively  we raised over £3000!!!  I would like to thank all those who helped to raise the money by helping with the launch, those who collected, and everyone both at church … Continue reading →

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MAP day musings

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Felicity Chapman

Rob Page tells us his thoughts on the recent MAP day In all honesty I was a little reluctant to give up my Saturday morning, however, I went along to make my contribution. The day was very well put together … Continue reading →

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Thoughts & scribblings

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Felicity Chapman

Ron Saban tells us his thoughts on the recent MAP day Yesterday, Saturday 5 July, I attended a parish meeting entitled “Mission Action Plan” (MAP for short). I had given this a lot of thought and did not think that … Continue reading →

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Summer newsletter 2013

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Felicity Chapman

The Summer newsletter was published on 14th July. There are copies available to pick up in Church or alternatively, you can read it online here: Summer newsletter 2013

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St Barnabas of yesteryear

Posted on May 20, 2013 by 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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Easter newsletter 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Felicity Chapman

The Easter newsletter was published on 31st March. There are copies available to pick up in Church or alternatively, you can read it online here: Easter 2013 newsletter

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