St Barnabas Church. Darwen.

16/06/2026

🙏 Half Night of Prayer — Friday 26th June | 6pm–Midnight

We're setting aside this special evening to seek God together — and we'd love you to join us!

Drop into church any time between 6pm and midnight. Stay for half an hour, stay for longer, or stay the whole time — every moment matters.

Throughout the evening there will be guided activities for all-ages and different ways to focus your heart in prayer — whether you love silence, creative reflection, sung worship, or praying with others, there'll be something for you.

Come as you are. Come when you can. Let's pray together for the world, one another and for our community. ✨

📅 Friday 26th June
⏰ 6pm – Midnight
📍 St Barnabas Church
🚪 Drop in whenever suits you

13/06/2026

This week we'll be giving thanks for St Barnabas and reminding ourselves of why he is such a great example.

Join us for our services:

9.30am at St Paul's Hoddlesden
11am at St Barnabas
3pm at St Mary's Grimehills (near the old Crown and Thistle pub).

Or join us on Monday at 7pm at the Reach Hoddlesden (next to the churchyard).

12/06/2026

🎉 Youth Group is Back this Sunday 14 June 🎉

And we're opening it up to current Year 5s who are about to move up!

Join us Sundays during term time for fun, friendship, and faith.

When: Sundays at 4:30-5.45pm
Where: St Barnabas Church
Who: Year 5+
Games • Activities • Discussion • Snacks • Great People

Whether you're exploring faith or have been coming to church for years, you're welcome. 🙌

11/06/2026

Thank you to everyone from St Barnabas and St Paul's for your donations so far. Please bring any further donations to church THIS SUNDAY so that we can pass them on to Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise - DARE

💧We're collecting Bubbles for our friends at Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise - DARE , who do incredible work locally.

We need donations of:
🧴 Shampoo
🚿 Body wash
🍽️ Washing up liquid
🌀 Washing pods/laundry capsules

These are everyday essentials that so many of us take for granted, but which make a huge difference .

New, unopened items only please.
📍 Drop-off: at Church
📅 Collection running until: 14 June

09/06/2026

In a special service last night, with others from across the Diocese of Blackburn our re-elected church wardens for St Barnabas and St Paul's Hoddlesden were sworn in.

We are incredibly grateful for Tom, Sarah and Diane and all they do to support the mission and ministry of our churches.

05/06/2026

We continue to follow the amazing story of the first followers of Jesus in the book of Acts at Church this week.

9.30am Morning Worship at St Paul's Hoddlesden
11am Holy Communion at St Barnabas

Both with groups for children and young people.

Or join us on Monday at 7pm at the Reach Hoddlesden (next to the churchyard).

01/06/2026

Join us this Thursday as we praise God together, and pray for the Church, the world and one another.

Whether you've been to Prayer and Praise before, or this is your first time we'd love to see you🙏

31/05/2026

🧶 Knit & Natter 🧵

Looking for a friendly place to chat, relax, and get creative?
Join us for Knit & Natter — open to everyone in the community!

📅 Tuesday 2 June
🕥 10.30am-12pm
📍 The Reach, Hoddlesden (next to the churchyard).

Bring your knitting, crochet, or just yourself for a cuppa and a good chat. Run by church, for the whole community. 💒

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29/05/2026

We'd love to welcome you to church this week as we celebrate the Holy Trinity☘️

9.30am at St Paul's Hoddlesden
11am at St Barnabas
3pm at St Mary's Grimehills (near the old Crown and Thistle Pub).

Or join us on Monday at 7pm at the Reach Hoddlesden (next to the churchyard)

26/05/2026

We love welcoming children and young people at St Barnabas.

Can you help them guess who this is?

Hint: It's not Jesus!