Repairing the World
Many people in western North Carolina feel forgotten, even now almost 9 months after the Hurricane devastated their beautiful mountain communities, they are struggling to have clean running water, safe roads to drive on, and to receive compensation for what they lost. They have lost their homes, their businesses, and in some cases loved ones and dear neighbors. And although we did our part over the days we were there, the most important thing we did was listening to stories and building relationships. Knowing people by name, sharing meals together, playing together, and realizing that we were more blessed by the hospitality and kindness of the people we met than we felt like we gave. Our youth saw firsthand the impact of being present with people.
Welcome Rev. Greg
We are very excited to welcome the Rev. Greg Williams to St. Barnabas!
Over the last year, Rev. Jane and our vestry have been working to find a new assistant priest. As our congregation grows, having additional clergy to support our community has been a priority and part of our 5 year strategic plan. Greg’s many gifts and his enthusiasm for ministry impressed us and we are eager for him to begin his ministry with us on July 1st.
Realm Service Volunteer Step-by-step Information
Realm is more than just a scheduling tool—it’s your personal hub for church life at St. Barnabas. Whether you’re managing your volunteer schedule, communicating with your ministry team, or updating your availability, Realm makes it easy to stay organized and engaged. Embracing Realm means fewer emails, clearer communication, and more time spent doing what matters most: serving together in community. Dive in and discover how simple it can be to stay connected and make a difference!
Sacred Spaces
Celebrate the artistic gifts of our very own Zig Main and his unique approach to creating sacred spaces. Throughout the month of May his chapels and churches will be on display in the Great Hall. We are excited to share his story and learn more about his passion.
God’s Dream
In our Lenten series, we talked about God’s dream as a string we held onto when we couldn’t see where we were going, when we were too tired to keep working or keep walking, or when we were too afraid of everything around us. We roleplayed a lot of these scenarios to recreate different moments in Exodus, holding on to a literal thread each week as we moved through the hallways of fake frogs and locusts flying. The thread itself was a poem—holding us together as we held on, letting it guide us despite and because of everything.
The Ongoing Exodus:
For thousands of years, communities have drawn wisdom and courage from the Hebrew stories of escape from enslavement. The burning bush. The plagues. The sea. The manna. The portable tabernacle. These scenes and so many more reward our attention, and during the first three Sunday evenings of Lent, an all-ages group gathered at St. Barnabas to imagine them together. In the late winter of 2025, their promise and encouragement felt as fresh as ever. Read more about our 2025 Lenten Series.
Ask the Priest: Making the Sign of the Cross
Someone asked recently: As a new Episcopalian, how do I know when to make the sign of the cross?
Making the sign of the cross is a prayer gesture, a way of praying with your body. In teaching children how to pray, it became important to me, to offer a prayer with both words and gestures. Sometimes, we don’t even have the words to pray, but we can still bow our heads, or bring our hands together, or make the sign of the cross as a way to offer our prayers to God.
Touched by the Spirit - Reflection from Author and Artist Kendra Lacy
Each of the Stations I created is an abstract representation of the story of Jesus’s final hours, and each Station invites you to touch it. No alarms will go off, I promise. But think about this … think about how the sense of touch was so important to Jesus’s ministry.
Read more of Kendra’s reflection.
Touched by the Spirit
A Journey of Calling, Creativity, and Connection: A Tactile Meditation on the Stations of the Cross. Meet Kendra Lacy and learn about her vision for creating an interactive Stations of the Cross. A prolific author, Kendra uses her gifts to bring us a beautiful way to experience this Lenten tradition in a brand new way.
Ask the Priest: Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is the English version of Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. It is the feast before the fast. Traditionally, it was a day to clean out the pantry and use up all the sugar and eggs and rich foods before the season of Lent. What are your questions about our worship, our faith, or The Episcopal Church?
Music in Motion
March 17th, 24th and 31st, we are honored to host a community collaboration between Episcopal Retirement Services and The Giving Voice Foundation. Both organizations are committed to enhancing the lives of older adults with this 45 minute program of music and yoga designed specifically for those living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and their Caregivers.
If you or someone you care about is living with or taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, please share this unique opportunity for them to meet others on the same journey in a casual and welcoming environment. We ask that you register so that we can make room for everyone. Register by emailing: kristin@givingvoicefdn.org
This is Us
We are excited to introduce another exhibit to our Gallery Wall, created by one of our newest members, Anaïs Alexandre-Reverendo, whose passion for people is truly unwavering.
Anaïs started attending St. Barnabas in October 2024 after befriending Bill Talbot, a longtime member, while working at his senior living facility. During her time there, she connected with residents and developed a passion project, which she has brought to St. Barnabas to showcase the hearts and hands of the congregation.
Our Stephen Ministers
Stephen Ministers are companions who offer one-to-one care to people in the congregation experiencing life difficulties. Each Stephen Minister has received extensive training and they are looking forward to beginning their ministry to members of our congregation. Over the next several weeks, we will be introducing our Stephen Ministers and sharing a bit about why they decided to offer themselves to serve our St. Barnabas community in this capacity.
Visio Divina
Visio Divina is an ancient spiritual practice that invites us into a “divine seeing,” using art or images to contemplate God’s presence with us. Over the next few weeks, we will be practicing Visio Divina as part of our Sunday Morning Reflection Group. You can join us in person at 9 a.m. or practice at home.
Advent Artistry
As we begin our journey through advent we welcome a new addition to our sanctuary. With a vision from Rev. Jane and the artisanal skills of member Andrea Anderson, a new installation of beautiful tapestries adorn our altar.
Upcoming Advent & Christmas Events
Find invites to Advent activities like our Annual Advent Party, St. Nicholas Sunday, Community Outreach, Concerts, and Parties.
Red Door Kitchens Presents: A Night in Paris with Diane
Diane grew up with French cuisine and for many years during her childhood, they spent 3-4 weeks at her grandparents house in Paris. “I have so many memories at my grandparents table…going to the bakery, going to the market and sourcing our food everyday.