Who We Are at St Barnabas

St. Barnabas is an Episcopal community, inspired by scripture, informed by tradition, and enhanced by reason. The spirit of our Savior Jesus Christ guides our common ministries of service, compassion, and generosity, welcoming all who seek greater purpose in their spiritual and daily lives.

We are a parish within the Diocese of Southern Ohio, which is a part of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, and the worldwide Anglican Communion. We are delighted that you are interested in our church community. We are a community that desires to pray, grow in grace, and build disciples, both youth and adult, who seek to do Jesus' will and work in the world.

Learn more about our Church Family and how it all began, by reading Our History

Or find out more about our patron Saint: St. Barnabas

What to Expect When You Attend St. Barnabas

About the Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church celebrates diversity, honors tradition and transforms hearts and lives. We strive to live by the example of Jesus Christ, welcoming the stranger and the outcast, helping our neighbors and offering forgiveness and love. We walk the "middle way" between protestant and catholic traditions. The liturgy (the way we do church) and the sacraments (actions that we believe are visible signs of grace) are very important in the life of the Episcopal Church.

Often we also walk the "middle way" in our theology and debates. We don't believe that everyone has to agree with each other -- but that we can enter into thoughtful, respectful discussion on a range of issues.

The Episcopal Church has between 2-3 million members in about 7,500 congregations in the United States, the Virgin Islands, Haiti, Europe and other areas in North America. We are part of the larger Anglican Communion, which has 70 million followers around the world.