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The Hand of God is My Refuge
Frank Wesley (1923-2002)
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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
October 18, 2026
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Holy Eucharist - Rite II | 9:30am
Celebrant - The Rev. Dr. John Rumple
Coffee Hour (October 18 Host - Beck/Hoffmann) -- Join Us! Formation for Youth, Kids, and Adults.
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Music Note: Please join us in person or on Zoom at 9:25am each Sunday morning to prepare for worship through musical meditation. This week: “Morning Mood (Morgenstemming)” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 by Edvard Grieg (1843–1907)
– Maureen Slaven, Dave Sampsell
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Taize Worship
on Friday, October 16 @ 7:30pm
3rd Friday of every month, a service of meditation, reflection, music, and prayer.
The worship tradition in this service began many years ago in the ecumenical French monastic community called Taizé... read more
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Glen House Food Pantry
October Food Drive
Next pickup: Sunday, October 18th
On the 3rd Sunday of the month, bring in food items to donate to Glen House, formerly called the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Click the link to view the "Top Needs" from Glen House.
You do not need to make a special trip for your donations, just bring them to the church and we'll deliver!
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St. B Ramble
Saturday, October 24 at 10am
A leisurely walk together in God's beautiful creation is a great way to ease into a busy weekend! All ages are invited!
Our next Ramble is Saturday, October 24, 10am at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Meet in the main parking lot via the main entrance off Warrenville Road.
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Bulb Planting
Saturday, October 24 at 12pm
Eric Seidelman and Lora Wiens are going to plant daffodil, grape hyacinths, and Squill bulbs all over the church lawn so they will come up next Spring. Join us and bring a spade if this sounds fun to you!
Lora Wiens at infjer@yahoo.com.
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Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) 555 Exchange Ct., Aurora IL
St. Barnabas is assembling a volunteer team to pack meals at Feed My Starving Children. The date is Saturday, October 24 from 5-6:30pm. Contact Jane Messah-Ericksen
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Parish Meeting
following worship: Sunday, October 25th
Please join us in the library next Sunday, October 25th for our quarterly parish meeting. Topics to discuss: search committee update, finance, growth committee.
Youth & Kids are invited downstairs for
Mini-Pumpkin decorating during the meeting.
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All Saints Day Ice Cream Social
Sunday, November 1
During coffee hour on 11/1, we will celebrate All Saints Day with an ice cream social in the narthex and saints themed games in the library. We look forward to sharing ice cream and fun with you!.
| Formation (Adults, Kids, Youth)
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Adult Formation Fall 2026
Sermon & Formation Series
Why We Worship
Encountering God in the Episcopal Liturgy
We will gather in the Library after the service each Sunday, September 20 through October 25.
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Kids Formation Fall 2026
Who: kids ages three through 5th grade
What: lessons from the Gospels and the lives of Saints paired with a variety of activities
Where: the KF classroom at the bottom of the stairs
When: six Sundays from September 13-October 18, 11:15am-12:15pm
Why: To be inspired by the things Jesus said and the things Jesus did just like the Saints who've come before us!
Questions? Contact Judi Horjus judihorjus@yahoo.com
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Youth Formation Fall 2026
Downstairs in the Youth Room
11:15am - 12:15pm
This fall, Youth Formation is studying Galatians, using a Bible study guide from the series, N. T. Wright for Everyone. Each week, we engage a Biblical passage and discuss the passage’s themes. We explore what Paul was saying to the Galatians in the first century, as well as what God is saying to us through the text today. The Youth Formation hour also includes time for fellowship and fun!
Youth formation needs a second adult for October 18th. The sign up sheet is by the youth room door. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Elspeth Keables.
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Pumpkin Decorating
After worship on October 25th
Youth and kids are invited to decorate mini pumpkins after coffee hour on October 25th, during the parish meeting. Pumpkins and decorating supplies will be provided.
Please find us in the lower level at the bottom of the stairs.
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PDO Daycare Program
PDO is in session! Monday-Thursday from 9am to 12:30pm.
Contact adonofrio@saint-barnabas.net
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Saint Wall Are you inspired?
Through the years we've collected the names of saints who inspire our church family! Check them out at the bottom of the stairs.
Are you inspired? Please consider submitting the name of your inspiring saint along with a few words of why they're inspiring to you. To submit or ask questions contact judihorjus@yahoo.com
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The Barnabas Project
Tuesday Nights on Zoom at 7-8pm
The spiritual practice of copying scripture is simple to start but powerful in the ongoing practice!
The Barnabas Project meets to encourage this spiritual practice. Participants copy scripture from the lectionary at home, send in a photo to our projectionist, Sandy Clapp sandesb12@aol.com, and then meet via Zoom on Tuesdays from 7-8pm for sharing and discussion. For more information click here
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Men's Bible Study
Saturdays 8-9:30am on Zoom
The Men's Bible Study is back in session after our August Break.
We are currently reading Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus. The books brings a lot of historical context to the stories of Jesus in the Bible, providing insights for modern readers. We meet every Saturday morning on Zoom.
8:00 - 8:30: Fellowship and conversation
8:30 - 9:30: We take turns reading from the book and discuss
as we go. (Read a little, talk a little, ...)
If you are interested in joining us, the Zoom link is in the link below
or you can see James Keables
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"Be Encouraged!" Gathering
Next Gathering - Friday, November 13th
Please join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for a time of reflection, conversation and prayer, focused on encouragement.
We'll share a simple potluck meal at 6:30pm, and then meet in the Library from 7-7:45pm. read more
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Search Committee
Breaking news! Our rector search is officially posted on the diocesan website. We should receive our first batch of inquiries in 30 days and another batch after 60 days. The Search Committee is busy working on logistics for interviews
so that we will be ready.
Please continue to pray for the Parish, the Search Committee, the Vestry, and the new Growth Committee. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit in discerning and responding to God's call to us.
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Altar Flower Sign-Ups
Check the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
Cost to donate an arrangement is $35 per Sunday.
Coffee Hour Schedule
Check the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex or click the link below. The time to gather together at coffee hour is truly at the heart of our St. Barnabas community. Email Anne McNamara to sign-up to host and coordinate scheduling changes.
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Coffee Hour Help
Subs are needed for coffee hour! If you are able to host coffee hour on November 22 or December 20, please let Anne (aimcnamara2@gmail.com) and Daniel (office@saint-barnabas.net) know.
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Get Ready for Convention!
News from the Diocese of Chicago
We are excited to announce the dates and location of the 189th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Like last year, the convention will be a two-day, hybrid event and will be conducted in two parts.
Part 1 will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 pm.
Part 2 will take place on Saturday, November 14, 9 am-4:30 pm, at Cliffbreakers Event Center in Rockford.
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Submissions and Deadlines
For "The Encourager" newsletter & for announcements spoken during the service.
Use the links below to submit your information for Encourager articles and for spoken announcements during worship.
The Encourager goes out on Friday afternoons.
Spoken announcements (to be read in church during worship) must be submitted no later than Thursday at 8pm. You can also email your announcement to the office.
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