We have been chosen as joint winners of the Animal Friendly Church 2023 by the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals. ASWA work to promote animal welfare, on the basis that care for all God’s creatures is a non-negotiable part of our faith. St Barnabas was recognised as an ASWA Animal Friendly church earlier in the year and we continue to include consideration and compassion for animals in all we do.Now we have been declared Joint Winners 2023 of the ASWA award for which we received a hamper of Fairtrade goodies to use in the church and a brass plaque to display.
Notices are displayed in the church porch and further details are published in the Four Parishes News Magazine for April 2024.The APM is to elect Churchwardens and may be attended by all persons:- whose names are entered on the church Electoral Roll of the parish and - resident in the parish whose names are entered on a register of local government electors by reason of such residence.The APCM covers several aspects relating to the parish including:- the election of parochial representatives of the laity; - a report on changes to the church Electoral Roll since the last APCM;- an Annual Report on the proceedings of the parochial church council and the activities of the parish generally.To be eligible to vote, you must have your name on the church Electoral Roll of the parish.
St Barnabas Church relies on the generous giving of its supporters to maintain the fabric of the church and its continued presence as a place of worship in the community.Donations can be made using the attached form, either on a 'one-off' basis or more regularly through creating a standing order. For UK tax payers, it is also possible to reclaim a further 25% for every £1 donated, by signing the 'gift-aid' section of this form.Please contact our Treasurer at stbarnabaspcchcs.treasurer@gmail.com for further information.
The website for the Benefice contains details of all church services, contacts in each parish and copies (current and past) of the Four Parishes News Magazine. We are fortunate to have a supportive community across the four villages of Beckley, Forest Hill, Horton-cum-Studley and Stanton St John. Go to: fourparishes.org.uk
