
December 2018
Solemn High Mass for the Feast of Thomas Merton
Join us at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church for on Monday, December 10th at 7pm as we commemorate Thomas Merton. Trappist monk, mystic, theologian, writer, social activist and interfaith pioneer, Merton was one of the most influential Christians of the 20th century. The story of his conversion, monastic vocation and social witness, cut short by an untimely end, left an indelible mark on the world. His writings continue to have an impact, inspiring successive generations of contemplatives, activists and seekers. On…
Find out more »June 2019
Safeguarding God’s Children
The Diocese of Olympia takes its responsibility for the safety of our people seriously. The Safe Church program teaches how to identify and prevent abuse within the church community, and is conducted several times per year, free of charge. The training consists of two sessions: Safeguarding God’s Children and Safeguarding God’s People. Safeguarding God’s Children and People is required for all canonically resident and licensed clergy. Safeguarding God’s Children is required for non-clergy who have a key to the church…
Find out more »Safeguarding God’s People
The Diocese of Olympia takes its responsibility for the safety of our people seriously. The Safe Church program teaches how to identify and prevent abuse within the church community, and is conducted several times per year, free of charge. The training consists of two sessions: Safeguarding God’s Children and Safeguarding God’s People. Safeguarding God’s Children and People is required for all canonically resident and licensed clergy. Safeguarding God’s Children is required for non-clergy who have a key to the church…
Find out more »November 2019
Seeing from the Eye of the Heart: Photography as Contemplative Practice
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island hosts a workshop exploring attentiveness to the natural world and how photography can be used as a contemplative practice.
Find out more »December 2019
Advent I
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for the first Sunday of Advent!
Find out more »Advent I
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for the first Sunday of Advent!
Find out more »Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island holds an Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols!
Find out more »Advent II
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for the Second Sunday in Advent!
Find out more »Advent II
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for the Second Sunday in Advent!
Find out more »Solemn High Mass for the Feast of Thomas Merton
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island celebrate a solemn high mass with incense and plainsong, weaving many of Merton's eloquent texts into a beautifully contemplative liturgy.
Find out more »Advent III
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for the Third Sunday of Advent!
Find out more »Advent III
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for the Third Sunday in Advent!
Find out more »Contemplative Holy Eucharist
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island hosts a Contemplative Holy Eucharist.
Find out more »A Quiet Christmas Holy Eucharist
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island hosts A Quiet Christmas Holy Eucharist for those grieving or suffering loss.
Find out more »Advent IV
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for the Fourth Sunday in Advent!
Find out more »Advent IV
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for the Fourth Sunday in Advent!
Find out more »Community Caroling Party
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island holds a night of caroling and hot chocolate in their parish hall!
Find out more »Family Christmas Service
This service begins with the children's pageant! Bring children to the Parlor to be outfitted in costumes -all are welcome!
Find out more »Festive Christmas Service
This service includes special instrumental music.
Find out more »Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Incense
Prelude of Carols at 9:30pm | Service at 10:00pm
Find out more »Christmas Day Service
Rite 2 Holy Eucharist at 10:00am with Christmas Carols
Find out more »January 2020
Are You Interested in Refugee and Immigration Issues?
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island presents a workshop where you can come and learn about our local situation and discover ways to take action on behalf of immigrants and refugees in the Pacific Northwest.
Find out more »February 2020
Contemplative Holy Eucharist
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island hosts a monthly Contemplative Holy Eucharist so you can steep yourself in Holy preparation for the week ahead.
Find out more »March 2020
Exploring the Mysteries of Holy Week: Entering the Way of the Cross
For five Wednesdays in Lent, St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island invites you to engage with the liturgies and theology of our holiest week, the dramatic and transformative journey from Palm Sunday to the cross—and Easter resurrection.
Find out more »Exploring the Mysteries of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday – Last Supper, First Eucharist
For five Wednesdays in Lent, St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island invites you to engage with the liturgies and theology of our holiest week, the dramatic and transformative journey from Palm Sunday to the cross—and Easter resurrection.
Find out more »Exploring the Mysteries of Holy Week: Good Friday – “Were You There?”
For five Wednesdays in Lent, St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island invites you to engage with the liturgies and theology of our holiest week, the dramatic and transformative journey from Palm Sunday to the cross—and Easter resurrection.
Find out more »Exploring the Mysteries of Holy Week: Easter Vigil (Part 1) – The Stories
For five Wednesdays in Lent, St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island invites you to engage with the liturgies and theology of our holiest week, the dramatic and transformative journey from Palm Sunday to the cross—and Easter resurrection.
Find out more »April 2020
Exploring the Mysteries of Holy Week: Easter Vigil (Part 2) – The Rites
For five Wednesdays in Lent, St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island invites you to engage with the liturgies and theology of our holiest week, the dramatic and transformative journey from Palm Sunday to the cross—and Easter resurrection.
Find out more »Palm Sunday, Holy Eucharist Rite I
Liturgy of the Palms, Passion Gospel and Holy Eucharist Rite I
Find out more »Palm Sunday, Holy Eucharist Rite II
Liturgy of the Palms, Passion Gospel and Holy Eucharist Rite II
Find out more »A Service of Healing and Reconciliation
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island holds a Service of Healing and Reconciliation.
Find out more »Maundy Thursday
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island holds a Maundy Thursday Service.
Find out more »Altar of Repose
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island invites you to keep vigil at the altar in the parlor throughout the night until noon on Friday, to watch and pray in the presence of the Sacrament.
Find out more »Good Friday, Spoken Liturgy
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island holds a Good Friday Service.
Find out more »Good Friday, Choral Liturgy
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island holds Good Friday Service.
Find out more »The Great Vigil of Easter
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island holds the Great Vigil of Easter.
Find out more »Easter Sunday Services & Festivities
St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island holds Easter Sunday Services & Festivities.
Find out more »April 2022
Palm Sunday
Jesus makes his triumphal ride into Jerusalem to the cries of “Hosanna, blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” Then suddenly everything changes and we hear the cries “Crucify him crucify him” as everything Jesus tried to do, seemingly comes apart. Come with open minds and open hearts, ready to pray and praise “Hosanna” and to follow that story to the cross. In-Person Only
Find out more »A Service of Healing and Reconciliation
“God’s forgiveness is not the reward for having changed one’s life, but the source and condition of that change.” Martin Smith, Reconciliation, Preparing for Confession in the Episcopal Church. Each Sunday before we come to the altar to receive communion, we make our public confession, asking God’s forgiveness for things done and left undone. And sometimes that public confession simply isn’t enough to restore us to peace. When we find ourselves confessing the same grievances, the same inability to forgive,…
Find out more »Maundy Thursday
At the last supper with his friends, Jesus showed them (and us!) what it is to be God’s love in the world. Maundy Thursday holds within its liturgy an unspeakable tenderness that invites us into humble and vulnerable love and reflection. We’ll break bread, sip wine, listen to the words Jesus said on that last night, share an agape meal together , and mirror one of the holiest and most tender gestures Jesus ever offered as we stoop to wash…
Find out more »Good Friday
Join us as we sit at the foot of the cross – not to glorify suffering but to come alongside it. We need to be able to be with suffering (the true meaning of compassion … com – with – passion – suffering) so that we can take our part in healing it. The noon service offers the traditional Good Friday liturgy with glorious music and veneration of the cross. In-Person Only
Find out more »Good Friday
The 7:00pm service offers a string quintet featuring St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island's own Judith Hanna, performing Joseph Haydn’s musical meditations on the seven last words of Christ, along with prayers and veneration of the cross. Come, and find the truth of the goodness that is “Good Friday.” Bring your worries, your sadnesses, and prepare to experience the deepest riches of God’s love. In-Person Only
Find out more »The Great Vigil of Easter
Passing through darkness into the risen life! Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for this most glorious, vibrant and important liturgy of the entire church year! Celebrate our passage through Holy Week with the first Eucharist of Easter in a visionary, multi-sensory, wondrous, festive, Spirit-filled evening of song, chant, story, drama, sacraments, processions, candles, bells fire, water, prayer, praise, baptism, bread & wine, joy and so much love! Bring your children! Let them wear their jammies and stay up late. It’s…
Find out more »Easter Sunday
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island for Easter Sunday worship at 9:00 or 11:00am, with an Easter Egg hunt, hot cross buns, mimosas, and coffee in between! Easter Sunday continues the great celebration begun at the Easter Vigil with glorious music, gorgeous liturgy and the boundless joy of resurrection. Reservations will be required for both the 9:00am and 11:00am Easter Sunday services. To make your reservation, please email info@stbbi.org or call the office 206.842.5601 with the number of people worshipping and…
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