Upcoming Events
JustGifts Market
The JustGifts Market is celebrating its 21st Anniversary! Please help us celebrate by visiting the market this weekend!
JustGifts Market
The JustGifts Market is celebrating its 21st Anniversary! Please help us celebrate by visiting us today from 9am-12pm!
Yogadevotion
We are so happy to announce the return of Yogadevotion to St. Barnabas! Using breath, devotions and gentle movement we will open ourselves to the awareness of God’s healing Presence. This class is open to all. This is a hybrid class, so you can attend in person or via Zoom. Recording of each class will be sent out to participants each week.
8 week session $88.00
Please register at www.yogadevotion.com.
Just For Fun Community Event
Join us today for music, food, beer, and fun!
We will be hosting Big Red Wagon Food Truck and have Luce Line Beer on tap.
We will have inflatables for kids, as well as crafting for all ages!
Admission is FREE!
Vacation Bible School/Summer Stretch Cancelled
We are very sad to have to let you know that we are canceling VBS and Summer Stretch for this year. We were looking forward to spending time with everyone in this fun setting, but the low registration numbers have made it not feasible for us this year.
West Suburban Grief Coalition
This group meets every Thursday to provide caring support and education for persons who are grieving the death of a loved one. Exceptions: on June 20th the group will meet at Medicine Lake for a picnic. No meet on July 4th in observance of the holiday.
New Member Information Class
We will have a new member class on Sunday, June 9th at 9:30am in the Alcove.
Popsicles on the Playground
The school year is almost over, and we’re going to celebrate with Popsicles on the Playground! Join us on June 5th between 3pm and 6pm, and we’ll celebrate together with a sweet treat.
Clothing Drive
Redeemer Lutheran Church is our “Gifts of Love” recipient for June so, in addition to a pulpit-swap and monetary collection, we will be participating in a clothing drive.
New Member Classes
Join us on March 10th & 17th between worship services from 9:30-10:30 to learn how you can become a member of S
Yogadevotion
Practice in the Presence with Yogadevotion
We are so happy to announce the return of Yogadevotion to St. Barnabas! Using breath, devotions and gentle movement we will open ourselves to the awareness of God’s healing Presence. This class is open to all and lead by Emily Rickaby. This is a hybrid class, so you can attend in person or via Zoom. Recording of each class will be sent out to participants each week.
8 week session $88.00
Please register online at our QRCode or email lisa@yogadevotion.com.
St. Barnabas Annual Meeting
We will be having one service at 8:30am. After worship, we will hold our annual meeting and look back at our 2023 year, discuss our 2024 church budget, and bring important votes for open council positions and our annual church budget. This is our important work of the church, and you are an important part of this process.
We will also elect voting members for the Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly, May 2nd-4th. This year’s Assembly will be exciting, since we’ll be electing a new bishop! We are able to bring two lay voting members, as well as an additional youth voting member. Talk to Pastor Stephanie if you’re interested!
Immediately following the meeting we will celebrate together with a brunch potluck. Bring something to share! Yes, it's a good old fashion potluck!
St. Barnabas Spotlight
Rock Around The Clock “A 50’s /60’s Music Review” will be held here at church.
Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased at church before the event starts each day.
This event will be located in the Ministry Center.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Join us for a service of thanksgiving and contemplation on the night before our holiday. We will also have fellowship time of pie and coffee following the service. We would welcome any pie donations for this event. Let us know in the office if you would like to donate a pie.
Women’s Retreat Opportunity
Calling all women interested in both hiking and art, and who are interested in spending time with others with those interests. We will meet in the Alcove at 11:45am on Sunday, November 19th to learn about a women’s retreat opportunity. Talk to Pastor Stephanie if you have any questions.
Generosity Milestone Class
We have begun talking about Stewardship a little more around here recently, as we prepare the budget and our commitments for giving in the next year. But Generosity is something that we can practice and grow all year. It’s a practice of discipleship that all of us can work on! Join us on November 8th,
5-7pm for an evening of intergenerational activities that will explore together what practicing generosity looks like to each of us. Dinner will be provided. Please register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/StBarnabasLutheranChurch/GenerosityMilestoneRegistration
Trunk-or-Treat
October is Spooky Month! Help make spooky fun safe by participating in Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 29th, from 3-5pm. Little ghosts and ghouls will trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks and can enjoy yummy treats, cider and spooky fun games.
This is a free fun event for EVERYONE! Bring your family, bring your friends…and don’t forget to wear your costume.
Word for Women
Word for Women will return to meeting weekly on Thursday, September 14th at 9:30 AM.
Seniors and Friends
Our next Seniors and Friends event will be Tuesday, September 12th at 11:00 AM.
Bible Milestone Class
The Bible is a really big collection of books and can sometimes be overwhelming and hard to read. That’s why we will be holding Bible Milestone Classes to prepare 2nd and 3rd graders to receive Bibles in worship on September 24th.
Ministry Fair
Join us between services on September 10th for a Ministry Fair! Learn about the many different ministries we offer and earn fun prizes.
