St Barnabas, Emmer Green

Come and join in - find activities for all the family
Come and visit - find friendship
Come and worship - find hope in an uncertain world
Come and celebrate - find space to host your events
St Barnabas is participating in A Rocha's Eco Church scheme.

We aim to be a seven days a week church with something for you whether you’re looking for company and friendship, a quiet place for reflection, or want to find out more about God’s love.

There’s a variety of activities and we’re sure that you’ll find something that suits you. You’re welcome to join us at any or all of our services, either in church or online: for details, see worship. Our weekly notices are available on our News page.

Latest

Eco Church Silver Award

We are delighted that St Barnabas has achieved an Eco Church Silver award. This is the result of a year of dedicated work by our Green Group. We have brought about changes in many areas of church life: recycling, energy use, how we use our grounds, rainwater harvesting, also worship and prayer. There are further improvements still in the pipeline as we seek to constantly improve our environmental footprint.

Parish Reorganisation

As of 1st August 2024, we are officially the parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park. This was confirmed by the Church Commissioners under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011, signed by the Bishop of Oxford. This is the conclusion of a lengthy process, but from a day-to-day perspective, it’s very much business as usual at St Barnabas!

Toddler Thursdays

We now have a Toddler group meeting in the Parish Centre from 8:45am (following the school drop-off) until 10:00am. Toys, refreshments, all available, just come along – all toddlers must be accompanied by a parent/carer.

Busy Bees

Busy Bees meets every Monday during Term Time, including Half Term Holidays and Bank Holidays.

What’s special about St Barnabas?

We’re friendly — welcoming everyone with a smile.
Our door is open to everyone whatever their age or background.
We’re part of the community offering friendship and refreshment to all, as well as supporting local charities and hosting the meetings of local groups.
We hold out hope in an uncertain world and encourage questions on life’s big issues.
We have a variety of services to suit or challenge everyone.

From our Facebook page

Who was Barnabas?

Barnabas lived at the same time as Jesus and during the life of the early Christian Church he became instrumental in the spreading of the Christian gospel throughout the Mediterranean. His name means ‘encourager’. Encouragement forms an integral part of our church community at the crossroads in Emmer Green.

Like Barnabas we want to encourage and support you. Also like Barnabas we believe we have a message we want to share with you, the good news of the gospel which opens up a whole new way of life.

Welcome

Latest

Eco Church Silver Award

Parish Reorganisation

Toddler Thursdays

Busy Bees

What’s special about St Barnabas?

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