Community Life at St. Barnabas
Social groups
ARTISTS' SALONS
The Artists' Salon is a conversation about creativity and spirituality, with artists and appreciators of art engaging each other. Artists play musical instruments, read poetry, perform monologues, sing, dance, and show artwork. A discussion with the artist follows each presentation. Edible art in the form of appetizers and beverages also makes us appreciate everything more! A signup sheet will be available in the Narthex. Meets quarterly.
Next Artists’ Salon is on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 7 pm.
Coordinator: Ashley Gieschen
FOYER GROUPS
Table ministry is an effective way to start a relationship or deepen an existing one. Parishioners who join a foyer group meet in each other’s homes to share meals and fellowship and to feed their relationships. The groups meet four to five times a year September through May.
Foyer Groups are currently on hiatus due to Covid 19.
Coordinator: Ginger Cantu
ETHNIC DINING
Eating out together is another good way to deepen relationships. Why else would God have put so many excellent restaurants in the area? Come try out various ethnic restaurants with us every second Friday of the month! Reservations are at 6:30 pm.
Ethnic dining has resumed after its Covid hiatus!
March 11, 2022 - India Palace April 8, 2022 - Benihana’s
Coordinator: Ginger Cantu
BOOK CLUB
Reading a book together is a great way to get to know each other and can spark interesting discussion. The St. Barnabas Book Club meets one Sunday a month, September-November and January-May. We discuss a different book each month from a variety of titles that have been suggested by and voted on by the group. We meet from 3-4:30pm via Zoom. Group members take turns leading our discussion. All adults are welcome at any time! Click here to see our current schedule and also what we’ve read in past years!
Coordinator: Judi Horjus
TWO THUMBS UP GROUP
Movies are the storytelling medium of our time and a part of what shapes our view of the world. Movie lovers at St. Barnabas gather in the warmth of each other’s homes to watch some of the great contemporary films, and then discuss thoughts and insights over a shared meal. Have a request? Let Marie know!
Meets September through June, subscribe to the Encourager for dates and times.
Two Thumbs Up is currently on hiatus due to Covid 19.
Coordinator: Marie Czech
Spiritual Formation
TAIZÉ PRAYER
This is a contemplative service that involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, and liturgical readings. These services meet every third Friday of the month, at 7:30PM. For more information, contact Richard Shields, or read about this tradition on your own here.
Next Taizé Prayer is on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 7:30pm.
Coordinator: Richard Shields
SUNDAY ADULT FORMATION
Parishioners discuss a variety of topics after our Sunday service, now at 11am-12 noon, in the Donne/Herbert Room.
Adult formation resumes on February 27, 2022 with a special Lenten series on Plato and Genesis.
Coordinator: Rodney Clapp and Fr. Tim
YOUTH FORMATION
The program for youth from 6th grade to 12th grade is currently in planning stages. Check back soon for updates!
KIDS’ FORMATION
Kids from three years old to 5th grade meet downstairs every Sunday at 9:30am.
Kids’ Formation is currently happening via weekly videos due to Covid 19.
Videos are available on our YouTube channel here:
Coordinator: Judi Horjus
The Barnabas Project
All are welcome to join us as we pursue the spiritual practice of copying scripture by hand. Copywork is done whenever you like during the week and then we meet every Tuesday at 7:00pm to share our work, discuss the process, and encourage one another. For details and instructions click below.
The Barnabas Project meets via Zoom.
Click here for project details and Zoom meeting links.
Coordinator: Fr. Bob Trask
EFM
EfM (Education for Ministry) is a four-year educational program that gives parishioners the education and skills to think theologically, reflect faithfully, and speak civilly about the Christian faith. Trained mentors and participants from local Episcopal churches meet on a weekly basis during the school year. The local class is facilitated by St. Mark's in Glen Ellyn. Please email office@saint-barnabas.net for more information.
EfM is meeting via Zoom due to Covid 19.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
This Bible study for men meets every Saturday from 8:00am-9:30am, and runs from August-June.
Men’s Bible Study is currently meeting via Zoom due to Covid 19.
Coordinator: Fr. Bob Trask
THEOLOGICAL THURSDAYS
All people of faith are welcome to this Thursday morning prayer and study group. Prayers begin at 8:45 a.m., followed at 9:30 a.m. by lively and insightful conversations about current books on Christian spirituality. Please join us as we explore and expand our faith.
Theological Thursdays meet via Zoom due to Covid 19.
Click here for Zoom meeting links.
Coordinator: Ginger Cantu
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Daughters of the King is a spiritual sisterhood of women dedicated to a life of prayer, service, and evangelism. We meet every 4th Sunday of the month at 9:15 AM in the Vestry Room.
Daughters of the King are currently meeting via Zoom due to Covid 19.
Subscribe to the Encourager for Zoom meeting links.
Coordinator: Gail Hanzlik