BLOGS & RECTOR’S MESSAGES
Inclusion, Acceptance and Community
It is with great pleasure that I welcome back beloved former rector, Charlie Colwell, to preach at the one combined 10am service on St. Barnabas Day this weekend. During his time at St. Barnabas, he...
St. Barnabas Day Approaches
A parishioner recently remarked that they were confused as to how exactly St. Barnabas is regarded in the overall context of his life and ministry. As we approach St. Barnabas Day on June 13, I thought it would be an ideal time to respond to that...
A Day of Peaceful Remembrance
As Memorial Day approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to recreation and the languid days of summer. I pray that, wherever you find yourself on Monday, take a moment to reflect on the liberties and freedoms we enjoy; acknowledge the debt owed to our heroic armed...
The Restoration of Parish Life & Beyond The Pandemic
The commonly held view is that restoration is all about reinstating things to their original form. But when you think about it, this is both impossible and not necessarily the best outcome. Having binge-watched a lot of restoration-themed car shows, I'm of the opinion...
The Restoration of Parish Life
There is an emerging semblance of normality as members make their way back to church. It has been a true tonic to see people's smiling faces, share a wave from afar or engage in a bit of banter. It has also been brilliant to welcome people in person back into the...
The Restoration of Parish Life
To the constant stream of motorists rolling along N. Broadway, our idyllic village church might look like a place of relative slumber. However, within these granite walls there is a growing sense of momentum and excitement at the prospect of fully welcoming...