Community Hub
Thursday 7th, 14th & 21st August 2025
10.30am-12.30pm

As part of our Thursday Community Coffee Mornings, we are delighted to welcome Arts Therapies UK for a series of creative family art workshops designed to support wellbeing through artistic expression.

These fun, hands-on sessions are suitable for children aged 5+ and parents/carers must remain with their children throughout. Come along and get creative!

Full Building & Churchyard
Saturday 16th August 2025
10am-3pm

St Barnabas Church is a well-used space with lots of activities happening all the time. As such, it occasionally needs a deep clean to complement the regular cleaning done by our wonderful cleaners, Laverne and Stephen.

We are looking for volunteers to come and help either for the morning slot (10am-12pm) or the afternoon slot (1pm-3pm) to help give the church a good clean and tidy.

As part of the day, we will also be organising a litter pick around the churchyard and tackling a few small maintenance tasks.

Cleaning materials will be provided, but please wear suitable clothing.

If you are able to help, please let Steve know at opsmanager@stbarnabaserdington.org.uk or sign up on the sheet at the back of church.

Main Church Space
Monday 1st September 2025
7.30pm

We believe God is calling us into deeper prayer for our city, churches, and communities. The Bishop’s Prayer Network will bring together at least 24 committed intercessors (and many more are welcome) to pray regularly for lives transformed, justice restored, and the name of Jesus lifted high across Birmingham and beyond.

Those who join will take part in four Prayer Weeks each year, including 24-hour prayer vigils, and be ready to respond in times of urgent need. This is about making prayer the heartbeat of our diocese.

Join us for the launch event as we pray together, hear the vision, and renew our commitment to God. Whether you're an experienced intercessor or simply sensing a call to deeper prayer, all are warmly invited. Open to all traditions.

Chapel
Tuesday 2nd September 20252
2pm

The Mothers’ Union movement was founded in 1876 by Mary Sumner to support family life through faith, fellowship, and action. We have an active branch here at St Barnabas, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm in the chapel for prayer, a hymn, a topic of discussion, and a cuppa! Gatherings are all-inclusive, men and women, welcoming everyone who wishes to join.

Chapel
Saturday 13th September 2025
10am-12pm

If you are currently on the welcome rota or are interested in joining the welcome team, we would love for you to join us for a training morning led by Erol and Becky (our Churchwardens) and Emma (our Vicar).

We believe that a warm welcome plays a vital role in church life. It helps people feel seen and valued, and it reflects the radical welcome God offers to each of us. This session will be a chance to revisit why welcome matters and explore how, when done well, it can help the church grow.

Main Church Space
Tuesday 30th September
10am-1pm

Looking for a job or new training opportunities? Join Erdington Jobcentre for their Annual Seasonal Jobs Fair at St Barnabas Church Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet local employers and training providers who are eager to connect with you. Plus, it’s completely free! Bring your CV and come and see what opportunities await.

St John’s & St Peter’s Church, Darnley Rd, Ladywood, B16 8TF
Saturday 4th October 2025
10am-1.30pm

With a mixture of speakers, presentation, and marketplace, this event aims to connect churches and individuals with organisations that are seeking to address the housing crisis. It hopes to inspire churches, individuals and communities to see what’s possible, explore the part they can play, and connect them to people who can help.

Please book a place using this LINK.