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In-Person Worship
8:30am & 10:30am
YouTube Livestream at 10:30am
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Guest Preacher Next Sunday
We are looking forward to having Pastor Jim Bear Jacobs preach at St. Barnabas on Sunday, January 11th about the role of Christian churches in promoting reconciliation between Native Americans and non-Native Americans and how we can constructively move forward with these efforts. Pastor Jacobs served the Minnesota Council of Churches as a co-director of Racial Justice from 2018 through December 2025, and has spoken thoughtfully on how and why Native Americans have felt alienated by traditional Christian Churches. We hope that he will also help our Congregation understand how we can welcome the spiritual journeys and special experiences of Native Americans in our area into our own Faith Community.
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Are You a Sunday Morning Volunteer?
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we use the Ministry Scheduler program! We are currently scheduled through February 1, 2026 and know there are adjustments happening each week.
If you see an open volunteer position on a Sunday when you are here and can help, please feel free to step in. You can always reach out to Karl Smith (ksmith@stbarnabaslutheran.org) if you have questions.
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Hospital Visitation
If you or someone you know will be hospitalized and would like a visit from a pastor, please reach out directly to the church office or one of the pastors. HIPAA confidentiality laws prohibit hospitals from sharing patient information.
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The Prayer Chain
If you would like to participate in praying for our members and friends, please talk with Pastor Tom. If you would like to request prayer from our Prayer Chain, contact Brenda in the church office or talk with Pastor Tom or our Pastoral Assistant Bryce. Please indicate if you would like your prayer request to be shared with the congregation, or if it is confidential.
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Morpheus will be providing music for your listening (and maybe dancing) enjoyment this Saturday evening at 7pm.
It's an easy drive, right here at St. Barnabas!
It's a great cause - proceeds benefit Luther Park!
We'll feature our good friend - the "Man in Black" (Clint Faust) as a special guest singer!
Beer, Wine and Soda will be available for purchase!
A Suggested donation of $20 is requested if you purchase tickets ahead of time, using this link: https://givebutter.com/bA8KxC or starting at 6:30pm on Saturday, the suggested donation at the door is $25. Please don't let the money deter you; all are welcome and anything you feel good about giving for Luther Park will be most appreciated!
Inviting friends to attend is a comfortable way of exposing them to St. Barnabas hospitality!
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Cross+Generational Ministry
Join us on Wednesday, January 7th from 5:30pm-7pm for January’s
Cross-Gen event! As always, dinner will be provided at 5:30pm and then we will transition into making vision boards for the new year. You can sign up at the Welcome Center. Join us!
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Seniors and Friends
Please join us on Tuesday, January 13th at 11:00am for a worship service followed by a meal together in the Ministry Center. Stick around after lunch for a fun activity or to work on a service project. You can sign up at the Welcome Center.
The deadline to sign up is January 7th.
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Christmas Poinsettias
If you paid for a poinsettia and would like to take one home, please feel free to do so at any time. Brown plant bags are located behind the Welcome Center.
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Luther Park
There are informational and registration materials in the Narthex for youth and families of all ages to attend Luther Park Bible Camp in Danbury, WI this coming summer 2026! Materials are located under the Youth Bulletin Board. Please let Bryce know if you have any questions.
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Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner
Saturday, January 17th
First Lutheran Church Columbia Heights.
Cost is $25 per person.
Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
You can sign up at the Welcome Center. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, January 10th.
Contact Sandra Halvorson with questions at (612) 387-8412.
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IOCP Christmas Food Drive
Thank you to everyone who donated items for IOCP's Christmas Food Drive. All together YOU DONATED 388 LBS OF FOOD to help feed families in our community this holiday season. The following photos only show a portion of what was donated.
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January "Gift of Love"
San Pablo/St. Paul
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1887 to meet the spiritual needs of the Swedish Lutherans of the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. Much has changed in the neighborhood, but their purpose remains strong- to meet the needs of the neighborhood and faith community, through weekly worship as well as deep community involvement. They are a central fixture in the neighborhood, with their building hosting one medical clinic, daily Spanish-language AA meetings, and the Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts.
| | January Events at St. Barnabas | | |
January 3rd ~ Morpheus Concert
January 7th ~ Cross+Generational Ministry
January 10th ~ P.E.O. Women's Group
January 13th ~ Seniors & Friends
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Donation Station (Updated 12/31/25)
Here is what we're currently collecting at our Donation Station in the Narthex.
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Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
Most Needed Items
Food, Beverages, Toiletries, Supplies
- Diced Tomotoes
- Canned Salmon
- Diapers (size 6)
- White Rice
- Hearty Brand Name Soups (Progressive, Campbell's Chunky)
- Paper Grocery Bags
Winter Wear (new or like new)
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Snow Pants, Gloves, Boots (for kids in grades K-12 waterproof styles intended for playing outside)
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Winter Coats (for men and women warm, waterproof styles intended for being outside (sizes large-3XL are needed most)
Donation Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am – 5pm.
Donations can be dropped off at the east side of their building at
1605 County Road 101 N Plymouth, MN 55447
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Spread the Word!
Have you Liked and Followed our Facebook and Instagram pages? No? Go there right now and do it! (Please.) When you like our pages, they show up for the people you know, and we can extend our reach. Plus, the more you engage (like commenting, liking, and sharing posts), the further the word gets out! It's an easy way to tell everyone you know about St. Barnabas!
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Want something in the E-News?
Do you want your small group information, community activities or church news in the
weekly E-News? Please email your articles to Brenda Ericson with all the details by Wednesday morning of the week you want it shared.
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Church Council Minutes
Copies of the minutes are available in the narthex. They are also located on our website.
If you'd like to be added to the email list, call the church office at 763-553-1239
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Bulletin Delivery
Want a Bulletin Delivered? For those who are not able to access the worship video, some of our BeFrienders will deliver printed copies of the bulletin on Friday's.
If you'd like to have a bulletin delivered, you can call the church office at
763-553-1239.
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