Worship at St Barnabas
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Worship at St Barnabas is rooted in the Episcopal/Anglican traditions. Our weekly Eucharist (every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.) generally follows Rite 2 from the Book of Common Prayer as supplemented by the Supplemental Liturgical Materials (SLM). We celebrate this in the sanctuary every Sunday and certain Holy Day from September/October through Early June. From October through June we are privileged to have an inspired organist to lead our musical celebration.
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Normally, the Eucharist is held in the church but we have been experimenting with having the service in the Parish Hall in the summer with the thought of reducing electrical usage by not having to air condition the church. The summer service is informal, piano instead of organ, but hearty singing from the participants, and we use one of the alternative liturgies authorized by the Church. The small service in the Parish Hall has a more intimate feeling than Sunday Eucharist takes on a different character akin to a “Dinner Church.” Sunday Service is always followed by a communal coffee/snack hour which is either in the courtyard or in the Parish Hall depending on the heat.
We are blessed to have two gifted retired priests as members of our Congregation: Father George Keith (year round) and Father Michael Plekon (November through May). Together they have over 70 years experience as parish priests. Both Fr. George and Fr. Michael assist us by conducting services and/or preaching on any given Sunday. Often one while be the principal celebrant and the other will assist and preach the sermon. Their presence and assistance has been invaluable to us during the time of transition. They have generously volunteered to assist in any way they can with worship and pastoral care during the transition period and beyond. They are both desirous and willing to continue to assist our new rector in the conduct of our worship service as may be requested thus providing invaluable backup and relief not often available in a parish of our size.
We are most grateful.
We also enjoy having special services including Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, a procession from the palapa to the church on Palm Sunday, and, during Holy Week, we have the traditional services culminating in the Easter Vigil. On Easter Day, there is a widely attended ecumenical Easter Sunrise service on the hill behind the Methodist Church after which we have a simple communion service at our church as well as the regular 9:30 service.
The Sunday service is also available by Zoom for those who are unable to join us in person for whatever reason, from being away for the season to physical inability to make it to church or simple choice. This virtual service is particularly important to St Barnabas as we seek to keep our seasonal parishioners connected to St Barnabas during their time away from Borrego.
Fellowship follows each Sunday service with refreshments provided by parishioners. This is an opportunity to get to know some of the members of St. Barnabas and to welcome visitors. We take great pride in trying to make newcomers feel welcome.
We are blessed to have two gifted retired priests as members of our Congregation: Father George Keith (year round) and Father Michael Plekon (November through May). Together they have over 70 years experience as parish priests. Both Fr. George and Fr. Michael assist us by conducting services and/or preaching on any given Sunday. Often one while be the principal celebrant and the other will assist and preach the sermon. Their presence and assistance has been invaluable to us during the time of transition. They have generously volunteered to assist in any way they can with worship and pastoral care during the transition period and beyond. They are both desirous and willing to continue to assist our new rector in the conduct of our worship service as may be requested thus providing invaluable backup and relief not often available in a parish of our size.
We are most grateful.
We also enjoy having special services including Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, a procession from the palapa to the church on Palm Sunday, and, during Holy Week, we have the traditional services culminating in the Easter Vigil. On Easter Day, there is a widely attended ecumenical Easter Sunrise service on the hill behind the Methodist Church after which we have a simple communion service at our church as well as the regular 9:30 service.
The Sunday service is also available by Zoom for those who are unable to join us in person for whatever reason, from being away for the season to physical inability to make it to church or simple choice. This virtual service is particularly important to St Barnabas as we seek to keep our seasonal parishioners connected to St Barnabas during their time away from Borrego.
Fellowship follows each Sunday service with refreshments provided by parishioners. This is an opportunity to get to know some of the members of St. Barnabas and to welcome visitors. We take great pride in trying to make newcomers feel welcome.
Our assistant usher at our Pet Friendly Service
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