SERMON SERIES

What do the rhythms of our faith actually do in our lives? In this four-week series, *If Grace Is Free…*, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most familiar practices of the church—worship, baptism, communion, and service—and explore why they still matter. Rooted in the promise of John 1:16 that we have all received “grace upon grace,” this series invites us to rediscover how these practices shape us, connect us, and draw us deeper into life with God and one another. Whether you’ve practiced them for years or are encountering them in a new way, come explore how these sacred rhythms continue to form our faith and guide our lives as we wrap up the series.

You can join us every Sunday at

Rock the Block

June 7 | 4:00pm | Parking Lot

Come join us for a summer kickoff event for the whole family!!

This will be an unforgettable evening of family, food, and fun!

Parking will be available at Martin High School and water activities are included, so bring a towel and a swimsuit. Also,don't forget to Invite family, a friend, or a neighbor all are welcome!

Volunteer:

We are hoping to welcome 1,000 people from our community. We need your help to make this happen. There are two shifts for the night, 3:45-5pm and 5pm-6pm. We have lots of places that you can serve! Please click the link below to sign up!

Intergenerational Game Night

June 13 |6:00pm | Barnabas Hall



Open to all! Bring a friend, your favorite board/card game, and a snack to share. There will be a sign-up list to host future Game Nights.

Convert Your Check Writing to Online Giving and Relax for the Summer!

As summer schedules change and many of us travel, one of the easiest ways to stay consistent with our generosity is to set up recurring giving. We can still support our ministries in a meaningful way even when we’re traveling this summer. Here’s how to set it up…

All you have to do is point your phone at the QR code shown below and click on the link that pops up. If you don’t like using QR codes, just go to our website, SBUMC.org, click on the Give button at the top right of the screen, and then click on the Online Giving link at the bottom of the page. Both methods will take you to the St. Barnabas UMC Giving page where you can make both Recurring and One-time donations.

To setup your monthly Estimate of Giving payment, select “Tithe/Offering” for the Fund box and enter the amount you plan to donate in the Amount box. In the boxes below you can specify how often your donation should be made (lots of options but monthly and quarterly are used most often), how many times you want to make donations of the amount specified (if you leave this blank, we’ll process them until the end of the year and then check with you for the future), and when you want the recurring donations to start. Below those boxes you can enter the information on how to process your donation: credit card, debit card or bank account. Once you’ve added the payment information, click on the Submit button at the bottom of the page to process and you’re done!

The whole process will take less time than it takes to write a paper check. And once you’ve completed the online process, you don’t have to worry about remembering to do it in the future. If you want to make change, whether it’s to increase your online donation, decrease it, or cancel it entirely, all you have to do is talk to Judy in the church office and she’ll take care of it for you.

No matter how you give, thank you for supporting the ministry efforts of our church!

Alan Martin

St. Barnabas UMC Treasurer

The Ulster Project Farewell Celebration

July 10| 6:00pm |

St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church

The Arlington Ulster Project is sad to announce that after 31 years of hosting teens from Belfast, Northern Ireland, the project has come to an end. In the words of Father John (Belfast), "the Ulster Project has had an indisputable positive impact on our young people, and [that] goodness has permeated throughout our society."  

To commemorate all that we have achieved over the years, they're hosting a farewell celebration in honor of our volunteers and host families. Everyone who has been involved with the project is welcome to attend. There will be a closing service, barbecue dinner, and Irish music. Beer and wine will also be provided. There will be door prizes too.  No cost to attend.

July 10th Friday | 6:00pm

St Vincent De Paul Catholic

5819 W Pleasant Ridge Rd

Arlington, TX, 76016

We'd love to know if you're going to make the celebration. We do need an accurate count to be prepared, so please RSVP if you plan to attend by register below:

Even if it's a maybe let us know so we can have a head count.

If you have any questions, give me a call 817-269-3686

Thank you for supporting the project all these years, 

Pete Sanders co president 

Grief Share

Wednesdays| 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm | E211

A new Grief Share, 13-week group is meeting Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm in room E211.

This group is for grieving any loss of a loved one.

Grief Share is open to the community as well as St. Barnabas participants.  You may register at www.griefshare.org or contact Judith Pickering.

If our meetings are not convenient for you, there are other groups in Arlington who might accommodate your schedule. 

VBS

July 27-30 | 9:00am-12:00pm

Snowball Mountain Challenge invites kids to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers, gearing up for frosty games, snowy surprises, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides, they can share their gifts, be brave, give their all, pray, and hope.

Your kids will be guided daily by the energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games. Using their Challenge Companion (the Bible), they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories, while connecting the learnings to Bible Stories and Lift Lessons (Key Learnings).

With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core, Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, NRSV).

To register your child and/or sign up yourself to serve in the amazing ministry, click below:

Modern Worship Service

Wednesdays| 7:00 pm | FLC

Join us for our Modern Worship Service every Wednesday at 7 PM! This dynamic, Spirit-filled gathering features live music led by a passionate band of both teenagers and adults, creating an atmosphere of authentic praise and worship. Whether you’re looking for a midweek refresh, a place to connect, or a space to encounter God in a meaningful way, this service is for you. Come as you are and experience uplifting worship, relevant teaching, and a welcoming community. We’d love to see you there!

Wiggle Church Worship Service

Thursdays| 5:00 pm | FLC

Youth

Sunday Night

6:00pm | FLC



This Sunday, we'll be having our annual NERF war. We have equipment for people to use, but people are more than welcome to bring their own NERF stuff. If they bring their own, it needs to be labeled, and we are not responsible if things get broken or lost.

Sunday School

9:30am | F-217/218



This week, we're continuing our journey through the book of Acts.

Mission Trip 2026

This year we're going to Stillwater, OK, June 14-20.

In the month of May, we dedicate Sunday nights to mission trip prep.

On May 17 and 24, we'll outfit the youth mission trip trailer with shelves and load the trailer with all our tools and totes. Youth and adults going on the trip need to attend the rules night and 2/3 of the build days.

If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn.

Summer Events

Our Servant and Leadership Team (SALT) has worked hard to make sure the summer is filled with great events that the youth will enjoy doing. We will have something almost every Sunday and Tuesday in June and July. This summer, we're starting a new Bible study series called drive-in devotionals, where we'll meet at the Sonic on Little Rd. twice a month, grab a drink, so a little devotional, and hang out together. This was something SALT spearheaded all on their own, and I'm very excited to get going. Signups will be coming in the next week or so.

Young Adult Activities

We have an event planned for the college-age students. In June, we're having a game night at the Norris Barn on Monday, June 22, at 7:00 PM. We'll have something in July, but it is still being finalized.

New Student Enrollment

St. Barnabas Early Education Center

We are currently accepting enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year for a few spaces in some of our classes. We offer 2 days Tuesday/Thursday, 3 days Monday/Wednesday/Friday, and 5 days Monday-Friday for infants 6 weeks of age through Pre-K 4-year-olds.

Our hours of operation starting August 12, 2026, with the upcoming school year, are 7am to 5:30pm for all children. We follow the Arlington ISD school calendar for holidays and closures.

We are currently accepting enrollment for the following spaces and offering a $50 discount off the registration/supply fee if you mention you saw this on Facebook and enroll by May 20!!

Age as of September 1st:

Duckies: 6 weeks old through 3 months: 1-M-F spot, 1-T/Th spots

Bunnies: 4 months through 9 months: 1-T/Th spot

Zoo Crew 10 months through 13 months: FULL CLASS (reach out to be added to waitlist)

Owls 14 months- 19 months: 1-M-F OR 1-M/W/F, 1-T/Th spot

Cubs 20 months-23 months: 2-M-F, 2-M/W/F and 2-T/Th

Monkeys 2-year-olds: 3-T/Th

Birdies 2-year-olds: 1-M-F, 1-T/Th

Busy Bees Young 3-year-olds: FULL CLASS (reach out to be added to waitlist)

Doodle Bugs Older 3-year-olds: FULL CLASS (reach out to be added to waitlist)

Foxes Pre-K 4-year-olds: 1-M-F, 1-M/W/F, 2-T/Th

Give us a call today at 817-476-6174 or email angela@sbumc.org for more information or to schedule a tour! We would love to meet you and tell you more about our program.