St Barnabas Knowle West

St Barnabas Proud to be serving the people of Knowle West

For more information please contact the Priest in Charge - Rev Clive Hamilton 

email: [email protected]

Welcome to St Barnabas

We are a small but growing, lively, informal church with modern worship, accessible teaching, and Sunday School for children. 

At St Barnabas you’ll receive a warm welcome, and meet people of all different ages and stages of life.

Sunday Services

Sunday Services are at 10.00am with Sunday School for Children. On the 4th Sunday of the month we have a Family Service for all ages.  The usual pattern of services is:

1st  Sunday - Holy Communion 

2nd Sunday - Morning Praise 

3rd  Sunday - Holy Communion 

4th  Sunday - Family Service


DURING THE WEEK

Monday 

- Barneys Toddler Group

- Safe Hang Out Space 


Tuesday's 

Purple Shoots / 

Men's Shed - 10am to 2pm (approx), a group of people starting a Men's Shed in our upcoming Sensory & Peace Garden. This is a safe, welcoming space where we work, talk and share hospitality.It is creating space for change and support. All are Welcome!

Wednesday's - 

12:30am to 2:00pm - BS4 Foodbank; in conjunction with South & East Bristol Foodbank and inHope Bristol, church is open for #morethanfood support  please note this service is run on a by referral support basis.  Referral via support agencies or our Vicar  

7pm - Cafe Church, Fellowship, Bible Study, Discussion, Prayer. 7.00pm weekly (During Term Time)

Thursday's - 9:30am to 1:30pm  - A Welcome Space /Place of Welcome - a safe space for all ages to meet for refreshments, warm drinks, food, fellowship.  There is a small knit and natter group but other activities take place including painters and table games. (Please contact the Priest in Charge for information).                                                                      

Friday's - MESSY CHURCH - For Families Crafts, Bible Story, Singing & Meal 3.30pm to around 5:30pm. Messy Church is generally on the 4th Friday of the month during term time although we sometimes move the date to avoid school holidays. This is followed by an all-age service on the 4th Sunday of the month. 

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Get in touch

Rev Clive Hamilton

St Barnabas Church
Daventry Road
Knowle
Bristol

BS4 1DQ
Priest in Charge
01275 544045
Warden
0117 977 9094
What's on

St Barnabas Messy Church

Monthly. Every Last Friday at for 2 hours
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 27 Mar 2026
St Barnabas Knowle West
Daventry Road Knowle West Bristol, BS4 1DQ, United Kingdom

Messy church is a FREE monthly event that gives families the opportunity to do church together. We usually focus on a particular theme and present it with lively interactive Bible stories, crafts, games, songs, food, & lots of fun!
The session is aimed at 4-12 year-olds and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session. Doors open at 3:30 (no problem with late arrivals, get there when you can after the school run!) and we finish at 5:30pm.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MESSY CHURCH IN MARCH 2026.

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Children are the responsibility of their parent/carer throughout the session.

News

Prayer Space at St Barnabas each Thursdays at 11 am.

Need to pray?
Want to pray but not sure how?
Or would like to join others in prayer?
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"He paid attention to my prayer." Psalm 66:19

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding

"The parish of Filwood Park is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of Bristol’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Keeping People Safe

At St Barnabas we want to do everything we can to keep people safe when they use our buildings, or take part in our groups and activities. We are especially mindful about the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our policy is to ensure those in a leadership role working with children, young people or vulnerable adults have an up to date Enhanced DBS check.

​Bristol Diocese

For more information about our safeguarding as part of the Diocese of Bristol, please visit the Diocesan website https://www.bristol.anglican.org/safeguarding

Questions or concerns?

If you have any concerns or questions about keeping people safe, or would like to report a concern. Please contact St Barnabas Safeguarding Officer Tim Jones on 0117 971 1693

For more urgent enquiries please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding officer Adam Bond on: 0117 906 0100