<span style="font-size: 1rem;">St Barnabas Church, Middlesbrough is a lively evangelical Anglican church of 300 people. We are in an exciting chapter of church life, being in the process of setting a new vision for the next 5 years. We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic and faith-filled person to join our growing staff team as a worship leader. Set in a town which includes some of the poorest parts of the UK, we are passionate about Jesus and his good news and sharing God’s love with all. This is a half-time post, but could be full time, if the applicant takes on additional responsibilities within church life, appropriate to the skill-set of the applicant. The salary is £20 000 per annum full time.</span>The successful candidate will combine:A passion for Jesus and his church and a readiness to give a spiritual lead as part of the wider staff teamstrong musical gifts and the ability to lead worship with energy, heart and creativitythe ability to discern, nurture and release the gifts of a large group of musicians of varying abilities and backgroundsFor further information and an informal conversation, contact the vicar of St Barnabas, David Goodhew on 01642 817306 or via david@st-barnabas.net.Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2020
These are difficult, unprecedented days. Psalm 55 says ‘Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.’ We need to take this to heart especially when we feel overwhelmed. We may feel unsure, but we have hope in Christ.Following new guidance from the government and the Church of England, as vicar and churchwardens of St Barnabas, we met this morning and agreed for following:- With great regret, all public worship and church activities are suspended until further notice. You can find more details from this letter from Archbishops Justin and Sentamu here: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/archbishops-call-church-england-become-radically-different-public-worship). <span style="font-size: 1rem;">This</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> means there will NOT be communion on Wednesdays, starting from tomorrow, 18th March, nor will there be public worship on Sundays, starting from 22 March.</span>- ‘Immeasurably More’ on 28 March has been postponed. It will still happen, but we cannot yet give a date.- However, prayer and worship will continue and are crucial in these days. Daily prayer will be taking place in St Barnabas. You will not be able physically to attend the daily prayer.- A short act of worship will be live-streamed from church this coming Sunday. We plan to offer a growing diet of worship online. You will not be able physically to attend the live-streamed worship.In addition, we are creating four ‘taskgroups’:- Pastoral Taskgroup, led by David and Lindsey Goodhew, to oversee care for all members of the church, especially the most vulnerable- Children, Young People & Families Taskgroup, led by Mark Walley, to oversee the support and Christian nurture of children and families who are part of St Barnabas- Social Action Taskgroup, led by Lindsey Goodhew, to oversee support for vulnerable people in the wider community via Foodbank and other agencies- IT Taskgroup, led by David Goodhew and Mark Walley, to oversee enhanced use of IT in church life in coming monthsChurch life will be overseen in the immediate future by the churchwardens and vicar meeting regularly together. If you have any concerns, whether about the church or specific individuals, please get in touch with us – details below.You are much in our prayers, please keep us in yours.Yours,David Goodhew 01642 817306 or david@st-barnabas.netMel Downs mel@st-barnabas.netGraeme Malyon gmalyon2001@yahoo.com
First Fridays are for adults and children to come along to together. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">We will share Gods love with all who come by p</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">roviding a warm welcome, g</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">ood food, </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">activities and fun for children.</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">First Fridays have been happening for over a year now. We have approximately 40 people who are coming regularly. First Friday in December will include a Christingle service.</span>Friday 7th December, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm in church. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
