St. Barnabas, Southfields : News and Events

News & Events

Celebrating after Ian's induction in June

Rotas
I will be doing the new rotas during August - we have rotas for Young Worshipper teachers and helpers, crèche, readers, intercessors and welcomers. Please let me know if you are unable to carry on in any capacity, or would like to volunteer for any of the tasks. Email office1@stbarnabas-online.org, or phone me in the office (on Thursday mornings) 020 8480 2290. Thank you. Carolyn Larcey

Vicarage and Garden
The vicarage and vicarage garden have now been sold to Servite Houses and we no longer have access to them. Please could you tell your children that they are not allowed to play in the vicarage garden. Thankyou.

Preparation for First Communion
We will be starting First Communion preparation lessons in September and October on Saturday mornings. Dates will be announced shortly.

Newsletter editor required
The Southfields Grid Residents Association urgently needs someone to edit the newsletter that is distributed to the Grid three times a year. If you can help in any way please contact Mike Caswell on 8874 6715 or at mike@mcaswell3.fsnet.co.uk.

New Testament Book Club - autumn dates
We will be running a New Testament Book Club in the autumn. Two dates for your diary : 16th September - Letter to the Hebrews 14th October - Letter of Jude Meetings will start at 8.00 pm at 144 Elsenham Street. All welcome.

Rainbow Children in July/August
The Young Worshipper groups have now finished for the summer, but we will be making provision for the children to come out of the service for some fun activities. Extra help may be required today. If you are able lead or help with the childrens’ activities during the coming weeks, please would you indicate which week(s) you are available on the list at the back of church, either as a leader or helper. Thank you.

Welcomers
One of the key jobs at St Barnabas is that of Welcomer. We are really grateful to everyone who has been helping with this and are looking for more volunteers. Please have a word with Ian, Andy or Margaret for details and sign up on the sheet at the back.

The week ahead
Sunday 24 August - 14th after Trinity 9 am Eucharist 10.30 am Parish Eucharist and Baptism *Mon 25 Aug No services Tues 26 Aug 5.15 pm Eucharist Wed 27 Aug 9.00 am Eucharist 3.00 pm Funeral (Edith Emily Martin) Thurs 28 Aug 9.30 am Morning Prayer Sat 30 Aug 10.00 am Morning Prayer Sunday 31 August - 15th after Trinity 9 am Eucharist

Barnabas Youth Club (Parents & Members)
On Saturday, 6th September between 11 and 12 noon, there will be an opportunity for 8 children from the Youth Club (School Year 6 and above) to do an hour’s canoeing on Wimbledon Park Lake. Cost is £6.50 per person. If you are interested, parents/guardians will need to complete the St Barnabas Youth Club form in the tray at the side of the church. Contact details : Lynda Salter - tel. 020 8946 5214.

07 Sep 2008 Dr Peta Dunstan
On 7th September we welcome Dr Peta Dunstan, who will preach the first of our annual Henry Scott Holland sermons on the subject of ‘Being a liberal catholic Anglican in the 21st century’. Dr Dunstan is a Fellow of St Edmunds College, Cambridge, and runs the University’s Divinity faculty library. Dr Dunstan is a church historian with a particular interest in Anglican religious communities.

Dates for your diary:
6 September -11 am Youth Club canoeing 7 September - 10.30am Guest preacher Peta Dunstan 8 September - 8pm PCC 14 September - 3 pm, Penny Seabrook’s licensing at All Saints, Fulham 16 September 8 pm New Testament Book Club, 144 Elsenham Street 20 September - 10.30 am pre-Harvest church cleaning 21 September - Harvest Festival - Bring and Share lunch 24 September - 8pm Talk by Mark Vernon 29 September- 1.30 pm, Summer Holiday - presentation by the RahRah Theatre Company 14 October - 8 pm New Testament Book Club, 144 Elsenham Street 23 October - 8pm Talk by Robert Maniura 2 November - 6pm Fireworks and Fancy dress party 29 November - Christmas Fair 2008

14 Sep 2008 Penny’s Licensing
Penny will be licensed as Associate Vicar at All Saints, Fulham, on Sunday 14th September, at 3pm.

24 Sep 2008 Talk
Mark Vernon, Philosopher, whose recent books include The Philosophy of Friendship; 42: Deep Thought on Life, The Universe, and Everything. Thought on Life, The Universe, and Everything. The title of his talk will be - Happiness, Philosophy and life in all its fullness

23 Oct 2008 Talk
23 October - Robert Maniura will be talking about Art in Church. Robert is a Lecturer in Medieval and Renaissance Art at Birkbeck College.

	Rotas I will be doing the new rotas during August - we have rotas for Young Worshipper teachers and helpers, crèche, readers, intercessors and welcomers. Please let me know if you are unable to carry on in any capacity, or would like to volunteer for any of the tasks. Email office1@stbarnabas-online.org, or phone me in the office (on Thursday mornings) 020 8480 2290. Thank you. Carolyn Larcey
	Vicarage and Garden The vicarage and vicarage garden have now been sold to Servite Houses and we no longer have access to them. Please could you tell your children that they are not allowed to play in the vicarage garden. Thankyou.
	Preparation for First Communion We will be starting First Communion preparation lessons in September and October on Saturday mornings. Dates will be announced shortly.
	Newsletter editor required The Southfields Grid Residents Association urgently needs someone to edit the newsletter that is distributed to the Grid three times a year. If you can help in any way please contact Mike Caswell on 8874 6715 or at mike@mcaswell3.fsnet.co.uk.
	New Testament Book Club - autumn dates We will be running a New Testament Book Club in the autumn. Two dates for your diary : 16th September - Letter to the Hebrews 14th October - Letter of Jude Meetings will start at 8.00 pm at 144 Elsenham Street. All welcome.
	Rainbow Children in July/August The Young Worshipper groups have now finished for the summer, but we will be making provision for the children to come out of the service for some fun activities. Extra help may be required today. If you are able lead or help with the childrens’ activities during the coming weeks, please would you indicate which week(s) you are available on the list at the back of church, either as a leader or helper. Thank you.
	Welcomers One of the key jobs at St Barnabas is that of Welcomer. We are really grateful to everyone who has been helping with this and are looking for more volunteers. Please have a word with Ian, Andy or Margaret for details and sign up on the sheet at the back.
	The week ahead Sunday 24 August - 14th after Trinity 9 am Eucharist 10.30 am Parish Eucharist and Baptism *Mon 25 Aug No services Tues 26 Aug 5.15 pm Eucharist Wed 27 Aug 9.00 am Eucharist 3.00 pm Funeral (Edith Emily Martin) Thurs 28 Aug 9.30 am Morning Prayer Sat 30 Aug 10.00 am Morning Prayer Sunday 31 August - 15th after Trinity 9 am Eucharist
	Barnabas Youth Club (Parents & Members) On Saturday, 6th September between 11 and 12 noon, there will be an opportunity for 8 children from the Youth Club (School Year 6 and above) to do an hour’s canoeing on Wimbledon Park Lake. Cost is £6.50 per person. If you are interested, parents/guardians will need to complete the St Barnabas Youth Club form in the tray at the side of the church. Contact details : Lynda Salter - tel. 020 8946 5214.
07 Sep 2008	Dr Peta Dunstan On 7th September we welcome Dr Peta Dunstan, who will preach the first of our annual Henry Scott Holland sermons on the subject of ‘Being a liberal catholic Anglican in the 21st century’. Dr Dunstan is a Fellow of St Edmunds College, Cambridge, and runs the University’s Divinity faculty library. Dr Dunstan is a church historian with a particular interest in Anglican religious communities.
	Dates for your diary: 6 September -11 am Youth Club canoeing 7 September - 10.30am Guest preacher Peta Dunstan 8 September - 8pm PCC 14 September - 3 pm, Penny Seabrook’s licensing at All Saints, Fulham 16 September 8 pm New Testament Book Club, 144 Elsenham Street 20 September - 10.30 am pre-Harvest church cleaning 21 September - Harvest Festival - Bring and Share lunch 24 September - 8pm Talk by Mark Vernon 29 September- 1.30 pm, Summer Holiday - presentation by the RahRah Theatre Company 14 October - 8 pm New Testament Book Club, 144 Elsenham Street 23 October - 8pm Talk by Robert Maniura 2 November - 6pm Fireworks and Fancy dress party 29 November - Christmas Fair 2008
14 Sep 2008	Penny’s Licensing Penny will be licensed as Associate Vicar at All Saints, Fulham, on Sunday 14th September, at 3pm.
24 Sep 2008	Talk Mark Vernon, Philosopher, whose recent books include The Philosophy of Friendship; 42: Deep Thought on Life, The Universe, and Everything. Thought on Life, The Universe, and Everything. The title of his talk will be - Happiness, Philosophy and life in all its fullness
23 Oct 2008	Talk 23 October - Robert Maniura will be talking about Art in Church. Robert is a Lecturer in Medieval and Renaissance Art at Birkbeck College.