St Barnabas Church and Church Hall
Abbot’s Road.
The Parish Church of Old Heath
There is a warm welcome for all at the Parish Church (Church of England).
Sunday Services 8am Holy Communion
10am Main Parish Sung Eucharist (Mass)
6.30pm Evening Worship.
Weekday Masses Monday 6pm (BCP) Monthly Charles Smith House 10.30
Tuesday 10am followed by morning coffee
Wednesday (monthly) Heathfields House 10.30
Thursday 7pm followed by Choir Practice.
Activities in Church hall
Monday
9.30am – 11am Baby and Carer Drop in 2nd 4th and 5th Monday
9.30am – 11am Baby Clinic 1st and 3rd Monday
Line Dancing 7.30pm
Tuesday
Sewing Group 7.30pm
Wednesday
Weight Watchers 6.30 – 8pm
Clog dancing 8.30 - 9.30pm
Thursday
Beavers 5.15pm
Cubs 6.30pm
Ladies Group 8pm (twice monthly)
Friday
Scalextrix Club 7pm
Sunday 2 -6pm Drama group.
WHAT'S ON? Scroll to bottom
Father Richard, Vicar of Old Heath
The Church and hall, Abbot's Road.
Interior of church looking East.
The Community Garden at the East End.
Interior of Church Hall.
BAPTISMS
Baptism, sometimes called Christening, takes place during the main service on Sundays. Families and individuals should contact the Vicar to arrange for Christenings in advance. There is no charge for this 'sacrament' and everyone who lives in the Parish is entitled to baptism. Children usually have 'God Parents' and these God parents must ,themselves, have been baptised.
We usually welcome at least 25 people both children and adults , for baptism each year.
CONFIRMATION
If you feel called to the Christian faith and would like to be confirmed in that faith and so receive Holy Communion call Fr Richard and he will prepare you for confirmation by the Bishop.
WEDDINGS
Everyone who lives in Old Heath is entitled to be married at St.Barnabas Church providing that they have not previously been married and there is no 'impediment' or lawful reason why they should not be married. Marriage is the union of a man with a woman in the eyes of God and the church.
COST
Wedding Service £250
Banns called £34
Organist £40
Total £324
If you are considering marriage why not think of being married in your parish church? Photos may be taken in the Community Garden or in the Vicarage garden and will be just as 'beautiful' as pictures taken at an expensive hotel!
At least 6 weeks notice is required for a wedding ceremony.
FUNERALS
Father Richard will make every effort to be available to conduct the funerals of people who have lived and died in the parish regardless of whether they have been church goers. Many funerals are conducted in the Cemetery/Crematorium Chapel by Fr Richard but if you prefer (or would like) the funeral to take place in the Church you will be very welcome. The Funeral Directors will advise you concerning the practicalities of the funeral but Fr.Richard will always visit the bereaved to discuss the service and cremation or burial with you and to offer pastoral support.
WHAT'S ON ?
COFFEE MORNING MACMILLAN CANCER 24th september 10.30 - 12 noon. ALL WELCOME.
SUMMER FETE what a wonderful event it was £1,120.00 raised for the work of the church.THANKS to all who supported us.
See Parish magazine available from Post office, Church, Church hall, Community Hall and Vicarage.All details are published monthly.
September magazine out NOW get your copy from post office or the Church for all details of what's on.
HARVEST 26th September 10am All gifts to Homeless Shelter and Beacon House.
ART SALE in aid of Army benevolent Funds 2nd/3rd October Church hall.
For regular activities, scroll back up
Thinking of being Confirmed? Call Fr Richard
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