On several Sundays in the year we like to welcome newer folks who have become part of our community here at St. Barnabas. On Sunday, November 13th at 11:30 am we will do just that at both of our morning services. In addition, after the 10am service we will have a catered lunch outside in the Courtyard where newcomers can meet one another and ask their questions of the Rector. Please let us know if you consider yourself a newcomer at St. Barnabas’ and would like to be included in this lunch.
SLO Deanery continued offering of
“A Storied Pilgrimage on Race”
Our Diocese has put together a twelve session series which explores the personal stories of those across the diocese on issues of race. Each session will be one hour on Zoom and will be led by the clergy of the Deanery. The sessions will be every other Thursday evening at 7:00pm and running through February. The next session is, Thursday, November 17th. Each session is stand alone, so you are welcomed to attend even if you have not attended prior session. No reservation is needed, just join the Zoom meeting shortly before 7:00 pm.
ZOOM LOGIN
We will use the Zoom video conferencing service for this gathering. Click this link to attend via your computer or device bit.ly/sbstoriedpilgrimage
To dial in call 1-669-900-6833. When prompted put in the meeting id of 811 5036 9907# and when prompted for a password put in 136424#, and then hit # a second time.
SENIORS AGED 60 AND OVER
The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, Area Agency on Aging is conducting an assessment of the needs of senior citizens in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
The goal is to reach and receive the ANONYMOUS survey from as many people 60 years of age and older as possible. Receiving surveys from people with different economic, social, physical, and emotional needs provides a balanced result.
The Nominating Committee will begin its work at the end of October to identify and recruit three new Vestry members for three-year terms. In addition, five people to be nominated to represent St. Barnabas at the Diocesan Convention. Terms begin with the Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 29th. If you have someone that you think should be considered by the Nominating Committee then please let them know. The committee includes Paul DeTilla, Georgianna Gleason, and David Ottesen.
Lay Preaching Course Applications Open
for 2023 Cohorts in Spanish & English
The Diocese of El Camino Real School for ministry is now in partnership with the dioceses of Northern California and San Diego as The West Coast Collaborative. There are big plans for 2023 including the development and launch of a program for individuals preparing for ordination as Deacons. We are currently accepting applications for our course opening in the winter of 2023 to prepare individuals to apply for a Lay Preaching license. Similar to 2022, we are forming cohorts of students in Spanish and English and seeking adult learners of all ages and educational backgrounds who are actively involved in ministry in their congregations and demonstrate gifts in lay leadership.
Who is this for? Lay members of our congregations with gifts for preaching and leadership in ministry.
What will we study? Biblical exegesis and preaching theory and practice.
Where will we meet? On Zoom
When will we meet? Once each month on a weekday evening
What else will I need to do? Prepare for each Zoom session by watching video lectures and completing assigned reading and written reflections before we meet.
How much time will the preparation take? Every student is different but at least 4 - 12 hours per month
What if English is not my first language? We are currently designing the program for speakers of Spanish and English. If you need support in another language please contact us.
How long is the course? 12 Months (February 2023 - January 2024)
What will it cost? $180 and scholarships will be available. Congregations will be encouraged partner in supporting their students if needed. The intention is for this to be an affordable opportunity for any students who show the gifts for lay preaching and leadership.
Is there anything else? The course will culminate in an in-person preaching retreat
Request a letter of recommendation from your Rector/Vicar/Priest in Charge.
Questions? Contact The Rev. Katherine B. Doar, School for Ministry Dean, Diocese of El Camino Real at katherine@realepiscopal.org.
Hygiene Assembly
On Friday, November 18th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm we will be meeting to assemble bags for our homeless neighbors. We meet in classroom 3 & 4 at the church. Call Marilyn Cockshott for more information.
Flower and Candle Dedications
Candles are lighted by David and Susan Murray in celebration of their anniversary; by Bill and Marilyn Cockshott in celebration of their anniversary.
The flowers have been placed on the altar by David and Tricia Ottesen to the glory of God.
Please sign up for an open slot to host a coffee hour in the following weeks - there is a clipboard on the ushers table in the Narthex. There are openings after the 10 am service available. Contact the church office if you have questions to be answered by the Kitchen and Hospitality team.
Thank you to last week's hosts!
8 am:Michele Davenport, Ann Mathias 10 am:Pano Family
Sunday morning worship at 10:00 am
Our Sunday 10:00 am worship services are live-streamed on the St. Barnabas’ Facebook page. facebook.com/StBarnabasAG/
A recording of the live-stream will be posted on the St. Barnabas YouTube Channel (bit.ly/StBYouTube) following the service. You can download the bulletin for the upcoming week below.
Tuesday Morning Prayer at 9:30 am and Bible Study Hybrid in-person (church library) and Zoom.
Morning Prayer will begin at 9:30. Bible Study will start at 10 AM. The group will explore Paul’s letter to the Romans. The guide has been updated to include material on Martin Luther and the Reformation since this is the 500th Anniversary.
Click this link to attend via your computer or device: bit.ly/stbarnabasmorningprayer
To dial in call 1-669-900-6833. When prompted put in the meeting id of 878 6513 4138# and when prompted for a password put in 365072#, and then hit # a second time.
Friday afternoon Centering Prayer at 4pm
Our Centering Prayer Ministry is a small ecumenical group meeting weekly to study Christian mysticism and practice contemplative methods of prayer, primarily using the Centering Prayer method as taught by Fr. Thomas Keating OCSO and The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal priest.
After first gathering for a few minutes we practice our 20 minutes of silent Centering Prayer. Following the practice we will be reading and discussing a passage from Evelyn Underhill, a modern spiritual writer. We’ll be using Grace Through Simplicity, an edited collection of her prayers and reflections.
To dial in call 1-669-900-6833. When prompted put in the meeting id of 867 7756 1670# and when prompted for a password put in 034979#, and then hit # a second time.
Thoughts from the Loft
(Things I learned this week)
The first Book of Common Prayer was approved in 1549. That's a while ago. In true church fashion there was a revision that was approved only three years later in 1552. Apparently there were extensive updates and changes, some of which included, "The exorcism, annointing, the chrism, and triple immersion were omitted from the Baptism service." Just under seven years later a third Book of Common Prayer was approved in 1559 and somehow that one lasted over a hundred years until 1662. Although the Puritans outlawed it 1645. I wonder what folks did for those 17 years...
Learn more on the wonderful timeline of the Episcopal Church here:episcopalchurch.org/who-we-are/history-episcopal-church/timeline/
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