St Barnabas church in Bexhill is a Grade II listed building on the At Risk register. We are in the process of transforming for the future, to increase use by the community and save our heritage.We are appealing for volunteers who may like to accompany us on this journey.We are looking for enthusiastic, committed people who can help as tour guides, and help with catering.There is also an opportunity to reasearch the history of the church and locality, and collect local stories and reminiscences.
St Barnabas Church Bexhill — We’re here to stay. We’re here for good. St Barnabas are pleased to announce that we have received a Gateway Grant of £9,000 from the National Churches Trust (NCT), towards an architect’s feasibility study of a design for the future of the church. St Barnabas has a rich history, both in the building and its presence in the local community. The Grade 2 listed building (Bexhill’s second largest) was designed by distinguished Victorian architect Sir Arthur Blomfield. Unfortunately it is on the English Heritage A list of heritage at risk. Major interventions will be needed to ensure the future of the building, both for repairs and to make it sustainable in the longer-term. The architect’s study starts a planned Transition Project, to enable the church to be a hub for the community, while also retaining worship space and the essence of the church’s heritage. The opening up of this spacious and sumptuous historic building and the surrounding land for a range of wider community uses will be a collaboration between the parish and the Diocese of Chichester. We are thankful for the support of the National Churches Trust (NCT) in helping us move forward.Please email judithdmeredith@yahoo.co.uk if you are interested in helping.See also the Barnabas Futures tab on the left-hand side.
A prayer for Ukraine from Christian Aid.Further, Bishop Martin has commended the pastoral letter issued by the archbishops of Canterbury and York to his parishes, adding that "This is a call to prayer, as the international community is confronted by the shocking news of military invasion in Ukraine, described by its President as the descent of a new iron curtain."
