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WELCOME!
At St. Barnabas, we experience God’s redeeming love in all and through all and respond to that love through faithful worship, life-long spiritual growth, and committed outreach.
Our community shares a progressive faith, opens our arms to all seekers, and works to make the world more just. We invite you to walk with us! Read more.
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January 12: The First Sunday After The Epiphany
- 9:30 am: The Holy Eucharist (sung) in the Sanctuary.
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For the bulletin, click here.
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For the live-stream, click here.
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For the Lectionary, click here.
Here are the Vestry Minutes for November.
To view the St. Barnabas Profile, click here.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF
ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL PARISH
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 AT 11:00 AM
IN GRANT HALL.
This will be held by Zoom and in-person, although those who wish to vote must attend in person. As we gather together, we will celebrate all that God has done in and through St. Barnabas the past year. We hope to see you there! There will be a link to the annual report in next week's newsletter as well as a Zoom link for the meeting.
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Barnabas Forum
Sunday at 11:00 in Grant Hall
Led by the Social Justice Committee
Responses to the Policies of the Incoming Administration: The Social Justice Committee will hold a community conversation on responses to the incoming administration. We invite everyone to share their feelings, thoughts, and plans. The SJ committee will share resources: what local nonprofits and faith communities are planning to do—prayers, volunteer work with marginalized groups, petitions, and protests. In this time of remembering the life of President Carter, we hope to honor the principles he maintained (in the words of his grandson, Joshua): truth, human rights, service, democracy, and peace. Here is a link to a comprehensive list of organizations mobilizing, an excerpt from an article you will find helpful, and other information.
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Do I Stay Christian?
Book Read
Discussion begins February 9
During these cold winter months, the Barnabas Forum is giving us the opportunity to delve into a stimulating book read together as a community. Brian McLaren, former pastor and prolific author, provides incisive insights that will help us all to rethink our Christian identity in light of what understandably repels so many from faith today (including ourselves). Books can be purchased for $15 at the Book Table in Lukens after worship throughout January. The Forum will host discussions on the book beginning February 9. Join us as we learn and grow together!
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The Second New Member Class
Is This Sunday, January 12
Pastor Stephanie will offer a New Member Class to people new to St. Barnabas. If you are curious about this parish, would like to formally affiliate, or simply have questions about who St. Barnabas’ parish is and how you fit in, please join us following the 9:30 a.m. service. We will meet in the Chapel upstairs.
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JANUARY
Giving-2-Others
The Absalom Jones Fund
We are beginning the New Year's Giving-2-Others with support for the Absalom Jones Fund for Episcopal historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Two of them - St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, NC and Voorhees University in Denmark, SC - have been affiliated with the Episcopal Church since the 1800s. This fund honors Absalom Jones, the first African American to be ordained a priest in The Episcopal Church. These HBCUs provide an excellent liberal arts education to thousands of students, preparing leaders who will continue the work of building a more just and humane society. Our support of the fund reflects our parish’s priority of promoting racial justice.
For more information click here. All donations in January will be sent to the Episcopal Church in time for the Feast of Absalom Jones on February 13. Please be generous by giving online in January or earmark a check to St. Barnabas with “Giving-2-Others.”
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
To learn more about our Giving-2-Others outreach and why it matters, click here.
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Celebration of the Arts
February 7
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
in Lukens
St. Barnabas is once again hosting the arts and crafts of those connected to this parish at our Celebration of the Arts. Do you have art or craft that you'd like to display? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact Patti Walter at patti.walter@stbdenver.org to let her know. The Community Life Committee will be putting this enlivening event together for all of us to enjoy.
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A Prayer for Those in the Path of Fire
Almighty God, who is our strength and our refuge; be with those who are besieged by fire, guide those who evacuate so that they may find care and comfort in a safe place; protect their homes and their pets, their neighbors and their friends, so that they may return home to a loving community. We ask this in the name of Jesus your son, who abides with you and with the Holy Spirit. Click here to join the larger Episcopal community in prayer.
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Join the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Denver "Marade"
Monday, January 20 beginning at 9:30 am
in Denver City Park
Click here for the full schedule and more information.
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Celebrations This Week
Happy Birthday to:
Lena Potyondy............January 13
Pat Long......................January 14
The Rev. Bill Miles......January 16
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THE BARNABAS 2025 AUCTION
WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
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In Preparation for the Epiphany...
The Chalking of the Doors last Sunday, and Diana Whitley's Magi collection shared during her engaging StB Forum presentation.
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A Prayer for St. Barnabas in Transition
From the Book of Common Prayer
O God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Pastoral Care
For your pastoral care needs and concerns this week, please contact Pastoral Associate Patti Walter at (720) 299-3657 or Pastor Stephanie Kopsch at (720) 231-1150.
Those in need of prayer
The Hayes family, Dennis Kennedy, Marty and Diana Flahive, Larry Volmert, Carol Wier and family, John and Patrice Hayes, Andrea, Selah Kay, Claire Hayes, the Long family, Atlee Witt, Meghann and Kai, the Alden family, Brian Reid, Greg Roosevelt, Kate, Jill Schlegal, Charles Michael Goodall, Joy Sandoz, Margaret Noteman, Darryl Searuggs, Anne Wolfrum, Mat Gere, Rob, Jane Schmitz, Diana Whitley, Marcia Doty, Edmond, Allison, Irene Shepard, Matt and Suzy Stolwyk, Frank Baker, Tom Potter, Ellen Janasko, Skyler Spettle, Steve Murray and his mom, the people of Ukraine, the people of Sudan, all victims of gun violence, the people in the Middle East, those who suffer from conflict and natural and human disaster.
New to the prayer list
Skyler Spettel, grandson of Sally Megeath, Terry Bird and family, friends of Cheryl and Larry Volmert, Steve Murray and his mom (online prayer request).
Those who have died
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Prayer Requests
For prayer requests please email us at office@stbdenver
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The Episcopal Church in Colorado offers a weekly eNews. Check this space for the latest information, news, letters, and updates.
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Parish Office Hours
9:00 am -12:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday (303) 388-6459
Julia Wade, Parish Administrator: julia.wade@stbdenver.org
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Creation Care Resources
A list of ways that you, as individuals, and as a parish, can responsibly use, access, and recycle items and resources. Please send updates to the list to Julia.
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, January 12: The First Sunday After The Epiphany
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9:30 am: Holy Eucharist (sung) in the Sanctuary.
- 11:00 am: Inquirer/New Member Class in the chapel upstairs.
- 11:00 am: Barnabas Forum in Grant Hall.
- 11:00 am: Youth Group at St Barnabas.
- 12:30 pm: Vestry meeting in the Chapel.
Tuesday, January 14
- 10:00 am: Staff meeting in the Workroom.
Wednesday, January 15
- 10:00 am: Bible Study and Holy Eucharist in the Brady Room.
- 11:30 am: Caring Ministry meeting in the Brady Room.
- 7:00 pm: Finance committee meeting via Zoom.
Thursday, January 16
- 7:00 pm: Choir rehearsal in the Sanctuary.
Sunday, January 19: The Second Sunday After The Epiphany
- 9:20 am: Children’s Spiritual Formation in the Godly Play room.
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9:30 am: Holy Eucharist (sung) in the Sanctuary.
- 11:00 am: Barnabas Forum in Grant Hall.
*Here is the link to the live-stream on YouTube. It can also be found on our website.
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St Barnabas Four Ministry Priorities
Racial Justice, Creation Care, Ministry to the Unhoused, and Family Ministry.
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Vestry Minutes
November approved vestry minutes.
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