Every first Sunday of the month
Our most informal and interactive service, using the screen in church, though orders of service are available for those who wish.
Although we don't have many children, families are always welcome, and we don't mind at all if the children are noisy. There are toys available for preschool children.

St B’s Baby Group runs every Tuesday, including half-term breaks, 10-11.30 for babies and toddlers and their carers. Lots of toys for the children to play with, time for you to chat and have a coffee and biscuit and relax. £1 per family group to cover costs. Please contact Jane on 01433 621172 for more information.
We look forward to seeing you!

Shared communion rotating around the three churches in the Benefice.
December 14th - Hope
January 11th - Bradwell
February 8th - Castleton
March 8th - Bradwell
April 12th - Castleton

Informal, cafe-style service, with pastries and drinks on arrival. The service includes:
'Soft start' with craft activities as people arrive
Gathering and welcome
Saying sorry together
Interactive Bible story
Prayer activity
2-3 simple worship songs with actions
Interactive response with movement
Everyone is welcome.

Carols and readings, lit by the Christmas Trees
Guest singer - Barbara from Edale

An opportunity to join in with this monthly service led by The Hub at Hope, at the Methodist Church on Edale Road.
Service of music, reflection and praise, with an informal communion.
All are welcome.

DIY Nativity
Come along (dressed up as your favourite character from the Nativity story, if you wish) and join in our no-rehearsal Nativity. Short readings and favourite carols.

Traditional First Communion of Christmas

Informal Christmas Day worship, with communion

Celtic style worship, taking place outdoors for most of the year, and focused on finding God in the world around us.
Location moves around the benefice, usually in the grounds of one of our churches.
We move indoors during the winter months (and if the weather is very inclement), but still use a Celtic style worship.
Always includes time for individual, themed exploration of the surroundings.
For more details, contact Rev'd Louise.

Locations for the next few services will be:
December 28th - no Celtic service - see details for Covenant service at Edale
January 25th - no Celtic service - Plough Sunday service at Hope at 11.00 am
February 22nd - Bradwell
March 22nd - Hope
April 26th - Bradwell

Traditional Methodist Covenant service, shared with our Methodist sisters and brothers.
At Edale (Parish Church or Methodist Church to be confirmed)

Shared communion rotating around the three benefice churches.
December 28th - no 4pm Communion
January 25th - Castleton
February 22nd - Bradwell
March 22nd - Castleton
April 26th - Hope

St Barnabas is part of the Hope, Castleton and Bradwell Benefice
Traditional Holy Communion service, followed by refreshments.
Everyone welcome

Following shared breakfast

Traditional Communion service with Ashing

For all the family

Mothering Sunday service for those who find Mothering Sunday a difficult occasion

Benefice service rotating around the 3 churches of Bradwell, Castleton, and Hope, led by visiting clergy from one of our local churches.
Locations for 2025 /2026 are
December 28th 2025 - no Benefice service - Covenant service at Edale
March 29th - no Benefice service - Palm Sunday procession at Castleton
May 31st - Hope
August 30th - Castleton
November 29th - Bradwell

Follow the donkey and Castleton Band from St Edmund's Church, through the village to Castleton Methodist Church.
Palm Sunday service at the Methodist Church, with family friendly Palm Sunday activities in the churchyard

Good Friday meditative service of readings, hymns, reflections and silence
Ends at 3 pm

Greet Easter Day with a Dawn Communion at Odin Mine Castleton
Optional Walk of Witness leaves St Edmund's at 5.55 am

Family Communion to celebrate Easter