St Barnabas Church

St Barnabas Church

We aim to fulfil the great commandment:
1 We seek to love God. Our community centre hosts a very large array of groups and parties.

We hold services of worship and praise in a style that is traditional and liberal.
2 We seek to love our neighbour.

19/09/2024

On Sunday, we celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.
I've uploaded a service transcript with a good sermon from Matt Sanderson, who is now worshipping with us. The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-09-22%20--%20Trinity%2017.pdf
I really hope it's useful. Please share generously. Thank you.
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18/09/2024

This week, we celebrate one of the very first of the great Celtic saints of early Briton.
I've uploaded a service transcript in his memory. The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-09-16%20--%20St%20Ninian.pdf
I really hope you find it useful. Please share it widely.

13/09/2024

This weekend, we worship on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. I've uploaded a service transcript; the link ishttps://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-09-15%20--%20Trinity%2016.pdf
Please share generously. Thank you.
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10/09/2024

Later this week, the church remembers the amazing John . I've uploaded a service transcript: the link is:https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-09-13%20--%20St%20John%20Chrysostom.pdf
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07/09/2024

More details will follow. The service at 3:00 pm at Waterhead is the main leaving event.

04/09/2024

This weekend, we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. I;ve uploaded a service transcript: the link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-09-08%20--%20Trinity%2015.pdf
Please share generously.
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03/09/2024

Today, the Church celebrates the groundbreaking Gregory the Great, who transformed Christianity in Britain.
I've uploaded a service transcript: the link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-09-03%20--%20St%20Gregory.pdf
Please share widely.
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Photos from St Barnabas Church's post 01/09/2024

The magnificent Marshall concert at Parish Church just now. Just superb. Diocese of Manchester - Deanery of Oldham & Ashton I love Oldham

01/09/2024

Today! An afternoon of perfect music with the Marshall family in concert at Parish Church. All welcome. Tickets cost £10 on the door.
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28/08/2024

This weekend we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. I've uploaded a service transcript -- the link ishttps://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-09-01%20--%20Trinity%2014.pdf
Please share widely. Thank you.
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27/08/2024

On Wednesday 28 August, the Church remembers the spiritual colossus St Augustine.
I've uploaded a service transcript exploring his famous statement, 'Make me holy ... but not yet'!
The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-08-28%20--%20St%20Augustine.pdf
Please share generously. Thank you.
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24/08/2024

I've uploaded St Barnabas Church's September magazine. As usual, I've prepared two versions:
Full colour for viewing online:https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/magazines/2024-HTW/2024-09%20(HTW%20--%20colour).pdf
Black and white for affordable printing:https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/magazines/2024-StB/2024-09%20(StB%20--%20b&w).pdf
I hope it's useful and offers spiritual food for everyone. Please share it widely.
I love Oldham Diocese of Manchester - Deanery of Oldham & Ashton The Diocese of Manchester

23/08/2024

I've uploaded a service transcript for Sunday, with a sermon discussing Ephesians 6, new prayers, and music choices.
The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-08-25%20--%20Trinity%2013.pdf
Please share generously. Thank you.
I love Oldham Diocese of Manchester - Deanery of Oldham & Ashton The Diocese of Manchester

15/08/2024

This weekend, we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity.
I've uploaded a sermon exploring my statement, "Wisdom is to faith what rules are to a religion" in the context of Jesus being the Bread of Life who tells us to feed on Him. I've include new prayers and good music choices.
The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-08-18%20--%20Trinity%2012.pdf
Please share generously. Thank you.
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12/08/2024

On Thursday 15 August, we celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary. I've uploaded a service transcript with links to super music, interesting sermon, and good prayers.
The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-08-15%20--%20BVM.pdf
Please share generously. Thank you.
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11/08/2024

Part of a slightly longer announcement read aloud in the services this morning.
Huge thanks in advance for your prayers and help.
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Photos from St Barnabas Church's post 09/08/2024

Prayers please for baby Asher, who was baptised in the Church yesterday morning.
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08/08/2024

On Sunday, we celebrate the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity.
I've uploaded a transcript with a good sermon, prayers, music links, and liturgy. The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-08-11%20--%20Trinity%2011.pdf
I hope it is useful. Please share generously. Thank you.
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07/08/2024

St Barnabas Church in reinforcing its commitment to community relations and mutual flourishing in : leaders of St Barnabas Church and of the al-Bilal mosque.

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05/08/2024

Tomorrow the Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration💚
I've uploaded a service transcript with Gospel message about seeing Jesus as he truly is. It's accompanied with music links and prayers.
The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-08-06%20--%20Transfiguration.pdf
Hope it's mega-useful, Please share widely.
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Photos from St Barnabas Church's post 01/08/2024

A room heaving with happy children and the smells of good food.
Today's wonderful at the Barnabas Centre in
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Photos from St Barnabas Church's post 31/07/2024

Our holiday club is open today at the Barnabas Centre in Clarksfield! Open to absolutely everyone. Please book to avoid disappointment.
Please click on the poster for more details.
And please share with all your friends. I love Oldham Diocese of Manchester - Deanery of Oldham & Ashton The Diocese of Manchester

31/07/2024

This weekend, we celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Trinity.
I've uploaded a service transcript with sermon, nice music, and good prayers. The link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-08-04%20--%20Trinity%2010.pdf
Please share generously. Thank you.

30/07/2024

Today, the Church remembers the amazing William Wilberforce, who helped abolish slavery in Britain. I've uploaded a service transcript with prayers and Gospel message. Good music too.
The link ishttps://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-07-30%20--%20William%20Wilberforce.pdf
Please share generously.

26/07/2024

On Sunday, we celebrate the Ninth Sunday after Trinity.
I've uploaded a service transcript with excellent sermon, music, and prayers. The link ishttps://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-07-28%20--%20Trinity%209.pdf
Please share generously. Thank you.
Diocese of Manchester - Deanery of Oldham & Ashton

25/07/2024

I've uploaded our August magazine.
I've produced two versions:
● Full colour, for viewing on-screen:https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/magazines/2024-StB/2024-08%20(StB--%20colour).pdf
● Black and white, for affordable printing:https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/magazines/2024-StB/2024-08%20(StB--%20b&w).pdf
I hope there's something here for everyone.
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Photos from St Barnabas Church's post 24/07/2024

Free fun, food, friendship at our wonderful HAF day at the Barnabas Centre in today.
There are still time and places is you'd like to join us.
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Photos from St Barnabas Church's post 23/07/2024

Breaking news:
Valencia Communities Fund has awarded us £100,000 toward the cost of replacing the main roof. Praise the Lord!

22/07/2024

Today, the Church remembers the magnificent Mary Magdalene, apostle to the Apostles.
I've uploaded a service transcript: the link is,https://www.medlockhead.co.uk/resources/2024-07-22%20--%20Mary%20Magdalene.pdf
Please share widely.

08/07/2024

Starting later this month: the Barnabas holiday club. Open to absolutely everyone. Please book to avoid disappointment.
Please click on the poster for details.
And please share with all your friends.

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