Holy Week: 24 – 31 March 2024

Holy Week: 24 – 31 March 2024

Everyone is welcome to join us for our Holy Week services and activities.

Holy Week is a journey from Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, through the events of the Last Supper and Garden of Gethsemane to the Cross and on to the joy and wonder of Easter Sunday.

We would love you to join us for this journey, or for as much of it as you are able to manage. Most of our services are suitable for older children, and we would love them to participate in the week with us. Please note that many of our services are Benefice Services, and a number are held at St Luke’s Church on the Avenue.

Palm Sunday, 24 March, 10am. Benefice Eucharist and Procession with Palms, starting from St Luke’s and moving to the Barn Church

followed at 11:30am by the making of Easter Gardens in the Barn Church Garden. We will also be making an Easter Garden for the sanctuary of St Luke’s Church.

Monday 25 March, 7:30pm. Benefice Compline at the Barn Church,

followed at 8pm by Christian Meditation at the Barn Church

Tuesday 26 March, 7:30pm. Benefice Compline at the Barn Church

Wednesday 27 March, 7:30pm: Tenebrae, Service of Shadows at St Luke’s

Thursday 28 March, 7:30pm: Maundy Thursday Eucharist with foot washing at St Luke’s

Good Friday, 29 March, 10am-noon: Children’s Easter Craft session at St Luke’s

Good Friday, 29 March, 2pm. Meditations with Music at St Luke’s

Easter Sunday, 31 March, 8:30am: Outdoor Easter Eucharist in the Barn Church Garden, followed by breakfast.

Silent Disco!

Silent Disco!

Come and support the Barn Church by getting your grove on at the Silent Disco on Saturday 23 March 2024

Tickets £10/£5 from 07725705092.
Food, snacks, and drinks available to purchase (licenced bar)

Lent Bible Study

Join us for our Benefice Lent Bible Study on Meeting God in Mark

Hosted at St Luke’s Church (The Avenue, Kew) on Thursdays, 10-11am, weekly from 15 February – 28 March.

In this year’s Lent Bible Study we’re going to be using Rowan Williams’ little Lent Book, Meeting God in Mark. Mark is the gospel that the Church of England’s lectionary focuses on this year, so it’s a great opportunity to read the whole of the (shortest) gospel and explore it in more depth with the help of the insight of Bishop Rowan.  

We’ll be following the daily reading plan and Sunday reflections that the book includes, and those hosting the sessions will draw on the lectures in the book in facilitating discussions.

You don’t have to buy the book as we will provide some material from it to cover the course, but if you do, you can find it in a lot of bookshops for around £10.99. You’ll be able to get the Reading Plan and Reflections as a pdf from the Parish Office.

Advent and Christmas Services

Advent and Christmas Services

Advent and Christmas are always a highlight of our year. All are welcome to any of our services in this season.

Please note that many of our services are Benefice Services and take place at our sister church, St Luke’s, on The Avenue, Kew

Sunday 3rd December

6pm – Candlelit Advent Music and Readings

Sunday 17th December

6:30pm – Nine Lessons and Carols at The Barn Church, Atwood Avenue

Sunday 24th December, Christmas Eve

3pm – Crib Service at The Barn Church

4pm – Crib Service at St. Luke’s

11:15pm – Midnight Mass, Benefice Service at The Barn Church

Please note, there is no morning service on Christmas Eve

Monday 25th December, Christmas Day

10am – Christmas Day Eucharist, Benefice Service at St. Luke’s

Sunday 31st December, New Year’s Eve

9:30am – Sunday Eucharist, Benefice Service at The Barn Church

Encounters in Carolling: Benefice Advent Bible Study

Encounters in Carolling: Benefice Advent Bible Study

Join us this Advent to explore the ways our Carols shape our faith.

During these studies, the congregations of St Luke’s and St Philip’s (The Barn Church) come together to explore the Christianity and the Bible. This year we will be reflecting upon some of our favourite carols and the ways in which they form our understandings of Advent and Christmas.

The Study will be hosted at St Luke’s Church on Thursday mornings

  • 10-11am on Thursday 30 November, 7 December, 14 December
  • 11am-12 noon on Thursday 21 December, followed by Eucharist and a shared lunch*

The Study Guide will be available for collection at the service on Sunday 26 November and as a digital version from the office. You’ll find it helpful to have both versions in order to access better quality pictures for the study.

*Lunch (two courses and wine) will cost £20 but if this would be a barrier for you and you would like to come, please speak to one of the clergy or wardens. Please reserve your spot at lunch in advance by emailing the office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frost Fair 2023

Frost Fair 2023

Join us at The Barn Church for our annual Frost Fair on 25 November 2023.

We’ll be open from 11am-2pm, with stalls, live music, a cafe—and most importantly, Santa!

If you’re a crafter or maker, then there are still stall spots available, call 07725 705092 for more information.