First Saturday Service

Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 1 hour
St Barnabas Eltham
Rochester Way Eltham London, SE9 6PH, United Kingdom
Each month on the first Saturday of the month we hold a service at 6pm in the church. The priority at this service is to learn more about the Holy Spirit from the scriptures, and to pray and praise together, to hear the scriptures read. We strive to be open to the Holy Spirit and to receive the gifts of the Spirit.

The music is led by a musician on an electro-acoustic guitar with support from the worship band.Sometimes we take a more contemplative approach to the service with time spent in silence and reflection together. We do not usually celebrate Holy Communion at this service, as it is increasingly an ecumenical gathering.

St Barnabas Eltham

St Barnabas Church Eltham is located in the district known as Well Hall in London SE9. The church is a landmark building on the A205 South Circular Road on the way to and from Woolwich, close to the A2.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Our worship services are generally quite relaxed and informal. We focus on the celebration of Holy Communion but the reading and study of scripture, and therefore preaching and teaching, is regarded as important at StB. Our music is a mixture of modern and traditional. Our services are liturgical but with a light touch, and the clergy are robed for services. 

All our services continue to be subject to strict infection control measures to keep you as safe and comfortable as we possibly can in this situation. 

WHAT ARE OUR SERVICES LIKE?

Our services are lively and led by a worship band made up of up to five musicians. The group is led by Maureen and we have two singers, and an electro-acoustic style.  We mix traditional hymns with music from an organ with modern music. There is an accent on preaching at St Barnabas. We try to involve children in the worship and in the music.  

Each week we enjoy a cup of coffee or tea after the service served at the rear of the church.

We also hold a weekly bible study on Wednesdays at 1.30pm. From the Spring to the Autumn this is held in the church as part of an open church, but in the winter months it is held in the vicarage next door.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The church is now on social media in two ways. We have a group on Facebook called 'St Barnabas Church Eltham'. Just search for that and it will take you to our page. You may also wish to follow the vicar on Twitter @VicarStBEltham. 

SAFEGUARDING

At St Barnabas we take very seriously the whole issue of safeguarding. Our two Safeguarding Officers are Lynne and Maureen, who can be reached 24/7 via email (cookmml@aol) or by phone (0208 856 8294), or you can reach the diocesan safeguarding contacts (0207 939 9400).

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Get in touch

Revd Stephen Cook

St Barnabas Vicarage, 449 Rochester Way, London, SE9 6PH

SE9 6PH
Vicar
(020) 8856 8294
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First Saturday Service

Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 1 hour
St Barnabas Eltham
Rochester Way Eltham London, SE9 6PH, United Kingdom

Each month on the first Saturday of the month we hold a service at 6pm in the church. The priority at this service is to learn more about the Holy Spirit from the scriptures, and to pray and praise together, to hear the scriptures read. We strive to be open to the Holy Spirit and to receive the gifts of the Spirit.

The music is led by a musician on an electro-acoustic guitar with support from the worship band.Sometimes we take a more contemplative approach to the service with time spent in silence and reflection together. We do not usually celebrate Holy Communion at this service, as it is increasingly an ecumenical gathering.