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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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December 1: First Sunday of Advent
- 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.
December birthdays, anniversaries, and travelers will be prayed for this Sunday.
October approved vestry minutes.
To view the St. Barnabas Profile, click here.
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Anglican Prayer Beads for Advent
Sunday, December 1
11:00 in Lukens Wing
Our children and youth have been busy learning how to make and use Episcopal Prayer Beads in their gatherings this fall. The congregation is invited to join them on the First Sunday of Advent, December 1, after the worship service to make your own prayer beads to use during Advent. They, along with their leaders, will lead us in this event! There will be treats and hot beverages to go along with this meaningful Advent activity led by our youth.
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St. Barnabas Budget Presentation
Sunday, December 8 at 11:00 am
The Finance Committee will present the tentative 2025 St. Barnabas budget. The Finance Committee, the Vestry, and staff members have been working hard over the last two months and we hope you will attend to learn about the financial status of the church--past, present, and projected future--and some of the changes that have occurred in 2024. Attached are links to three PDF files for your review. Hard copies will be available at the meeting.
Exh. 1: A 1-page summary of the 2025 budget and year-end projections for 2024 plus the status of the Ministries Fund.
Exh. 2: A 1-page summary of the Source of Funds to meet our projected 2024 year-end expenses.
Exh. 3: A 5-page detailed spreadsheet of the 2025 budget.
Jamie Henderson, Treasurer
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World Aids Day
Sunday, 6:00 pm, December 1
Park Hill United Methodist Church
St. Barnabas Choir to sing
Several members of St. Barnabas' Choir will be joining a larger church choir to take part in the World AIDS Day service held at Park Hill Methodist Church on December 1st. Participating members are Mikolaj Bandosz, Michael Jordan, Janet Manning, Chris Schmidt, Stan Siefer, Scott West, Linda Wisler, and Nichole Young. Gathering together with the wider Denver interfaith community for an event like this feels very special! Click here for more information and to register to attend.
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Giving-2-Others December
An Organization New to
St. Barnabas
The Denver Black Reparations Council
The Mission of the Denver Black Reparations Council is to rebuild and sustain institutions and traditions that were destroyed, damaged, or prevented from thriving as the result of the enslavement of African and African descendant people and the aftermath of slavery in the U.S. The Council carries out its mission by awarding grants to community organizations that work to build and strengthen the black community. To read more click here.
The Council will receive all Giving-2-Others gifts donated during December. To donate online click here. Or earmark a check to St. Barnabas for “Giving-2-Others” and place it in the offering plate or mail.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
To learn more about our Giving-2-Others outreach and why it matters, click here.
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Lend a Hand After Coffee Time
Before heading out for the day, please consider helping stack chairs, put away card tables, rinse out coffee pots, and fold tablecloths (taking home any that need washing). As they say, many hands make light work.
Photo: Alexander Grey on Unsplash.
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Celebrations This Week
Happy Birthday to:
Ron Minobe.........December 1
Amelia Whitney...December 4
David Ford...........December 5
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Sand Creek Massacre Candlelight Vigil
Friday, November 29, 6:00-7:00 pm
West Steps of the State Capitol, 200 East Colfax Avenue
On November 29, 1864, around 675 volunteer cavalry attacked a peaceful village of 750 Cheyenne and Arapahoe people along Sand Creek in southeastern Colorado territory. The vigil is to confront the haunting reality of history. For more information click here. Additional resources can be found here.
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Christmas Tree Cutting
and a Festive Get Together
Saturday, November 30, and Saturday, Dec 7
1179 Robinson Hill Rd, Black Hawk
Parishioners Becky & Brent Sanders & Diana Whitley invite you and your family to their Cabin in Black Hawk to cut a Christmas tree. Hot Chocolate, Wassail, Wine & Cheese They hope visiting and cutting a tree (or not) will become a tradition for your family. Parking is limited, so call to schedule. Diana (830) 857-6238 Becky (303) 748-3269. Directions will be emailed.
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Patti Walter Health Update
I recently had my 90-day post CAR-T cell therapy checkup in which my medical team reviewed the various tests to see if the CAR-T cells had successfully attacked the cancer. And, the good news is that all tests showed that I am cancer-free! During this week of Thanksgiving, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of your prayers and support during my treatment time away this past year. I thank God for my medical team and you for restoring my health. May you be blessed this season with a sense of God's presence in your lives.
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Christmas Hymn Sing
Friday, December 13, 7:00 pm in the Iliff Chapel.
For details, click here.
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Ways To Support the Larger Community
Many marginalized communities are bracing for the potential impacts of a new presidency. For more information on policy changes and how to get involved, click here.
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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, Jim Esten, Anne Wolfrum, Mat Gere, Rob, Jane Schmitz, Diana Whitley, Marcia Doty, Edmond, Magda, David and their children, 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
Allison, friend of Janet Frazier.
Those who have died
Charles Warhola. Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.
Prayer Requests
For prayer requests please email us at office@stbdenver
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Parish Office Hours
9:00 am -12:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday (303) 388-6459
The office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week.
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, December 1: First Sunday of Advent
- 9:20 am: Children's Spiritual Formation in the Godly Play Room
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9:30 am: The Holy Eucharist (sung) in the Sanctuary.
- 11:00 am: Making Prayer Beads with the youth in Lukens
Tuesday, December 3
- 10:00 am: Staff Day.
- 2:00 pm: BUG group meeting via Zoom.
- 4:00 pm: Community Life via Zoom.
- 5:30 pm: Leadership Team meeting via Zoom.
Wednesday, December 4
- 10:00 am: Bible Study in the Brady Room.
Thursday, December 5
- 7:00 pm: Choir rehearsal in the Sanctuary.
Friday, December 6
- The Lunch Brigade meets in front of the church.
Sunday, December 8: Second Sunday of Advent
- 9:20 am: Children's Spiritual Formation in the Godly Play room
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9:30 am: The Holy Eucharist (sung) in the Sanctuary.
- 11:00 am: 2025 Budget presentation 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
October approved vestry minutes.
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