Parish Life & Lay Ministry

There are many opportunities for participation in the daily workings of St. Barnabas Church. In the span of a year many different parishioners volunteer for some special responsibility.

Parish Life

The Parish Life Committee offers an ongoing ministry of hospitality with the goal of providing fellowship opportunities through such activities as the annual parish picnic, featured speakers at parish suppers, and regular events focusing on building relationships between all who worship here at St. Barnabas.

Coffee Hour follows the 10 A.M. service and gives parishioners an opportunity to socialize and to greet and welcome visitors and newcomers. Refreshment is provided by a rotating group of volunteers.

The Parish Picnic, an annual event, is eagerly anticipated by both children and adults.


Potluck Suppers, featuring a wide variety of interesting speakers, are held occasionally throughout the year.

Trinkets to Treasures is our triennial tag sale that raises money for parish projects and outreach concerns. It involves the volunteer efforts of many church parishioners and provides a much needed source of low cost goods for local communities.

Lay Ministry

Many of our parishioners regularly volunteer to perform the tasks that enhance both the physical and spiritual aspects of the church. This activity by volunteers occurs on Sundays and also on many days of the week, as groups and committees plan gatherings and prepare the altar and church for regular services, weddings, and funerals.

Whether it be the caring efforts of teachers, outreach groups, or others who host or assist with coffee hour, usher, read at the lectern, or sing in a choir, there is a daily sharing of tasks vital to the life of the church.

Information on the many specific opportunities to serve on the Altar Guild, as Church School Teachers, Acolytes, Lay Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Greeters, or other lay ministries is available through the church office.


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