Children's Ministry
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Children from the age of 3 years meet during the 9.00am service on Sunday at The Ministry Centre in the room adjacent to the worship space.
The education program, 'Seasons of the Spirit' is based on the same bible readings as are used in the communion service enabling the family to share what they have learnt.
The children return to the service to go forward for communion with their parents or teachers. Morning tea for everyone follows the service.
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Prayer Ministry
During and after Sunday Communion at
St Barnabas, members of our Prayer Ministry Team are available to pray with those who are in need, would like to give God thanks, or ask for prayer for someone else.
Members of our Prayer Link may be contacted any day of the week with requests for prayer.
Cursillistas meet weekly during school term for a group reunion and time of reflection and prayer.
A weekly gathering prays specifically for the ministry of the parish and the people of our local area. Saturday morning's Hospitality of Silence is a time of meditation in the Christian contemplative prayer tradition.
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Music Ministry
Music is an important part of our worship and at St Barnabas we have an enthusiastic group of musicians and singers who lead our worship with keyboard, violin, oboe, flute, and sometimes piccolo.
The children join in following children's ministry with a variety of percussion instruments.
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Women's Gatherings
The women of the parish enjoy dinner together at various restaurants throughout the year and invite guest speakers to special breakfasts/suppers at the Ministry Centre.
All women, from Yr 7 high school age and up are most warmly invited to join us.
Our next get-together will be a scrumptious banquet at Monkey Magic, Josephson St, Belconnen, 6.30pm on Thursday 18th March.
Please contact the Parish Office on 6258 6088 by 16th if you would care to come along or for more information. Transport can be arranged.
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Men's Group
The men of the parish meet monthly for dinner at one of the local Clubs just to enjoy each other's company. Some months we invite a guest speaker with a focus on community issues. From time to time we organise working bees, sausage sizzles and other activities.
All men, from Yr 7 high school age and up are most warmly invited to join us. Phone Barry 6258 1195 or Michael 6258 7773 if you are interested.
At our first meeting for 2010 Tim Gulliver gave us a fascinating insight into "Life in the Old Bill". Details of our next dinner will appear soon.
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Seniors - Barney's Open House
Barney's Open House welcomes men and women to enjoy a weekly get-together over morning tea, Thursdays 10am till 12 noon at the Ministry Centre in Charnwood.
We have an interesting and varied program including singalong entertainment with The Brite Notes, Connections, Egyptian Belly Dance, trips down Memory Lane with Elizabeth Burness, to mention just a few. Once a month we enjoy an outing together.
Transport is provided and if you are interested in coming along or know someone who would enjoy a morning with a warm community, please contact the Parish Office at stbarnabas@bigpond.com.au or 6258 6088. We would love to welcome you.
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Study / Discussion Groups
Each year we run a number of different kinds of groups on a variety of topics.
In 2009, following our Lenten Study we held a series of Film and Theology evenings. Lively discussion over a light dinner covered the themes of 'Amazing Grace', 'The Darjeeling Limited', 'Babette's Feast' and 'The Castle'.
Spirituality and Ageing was explored under the leadership of Rev'd Professor Elizabeth MacKinlay, Director of CAPS (Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies) and in preparation for Christmas we explored themes of Advent.
Our 2010 Lenten discussions will explore "Finding our anchor points in a world of change."
Community Lunch
On the third Wednesday of each month a group of people meet at St Michael's in Hall village to enjoy lunch together. Everyone is invited to come along any time between 12noon and 1.00pm. Tea, coffee and cake are provided; just bring your own sandwich.
During the winter months a superb roast lunch is shared with villagers from Hall at the local pub restaurant.
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Throughout the year we hold mini retreats, quiet days and prayer breakfasts focussing on themes for reflection and spiritual nourishment.
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These are for all members of the parish and are usually held in the beautiful grounds at
St Michael's in Hall Village or in the Ministry Centre.
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