St. Barnabas Church, Downham

As part of our care for creation, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and meeting the target of Net Zero Carbon Neutral by 2030.

To help achieve this we aim to replace the lighting in the Church with LED lights which are more efficient and cheaper to run. 

We are part of the Give to Go Green Campaign whereby the Church of England will match fund donations up to a maximum of £10,000 during the Campaign.

Our Campaign will run from 6th October to 17th November and if you would like to give please follow the link below: -

https://givealittle.co/c/3Ss98a2rKM5MWLhVW35WEj

The QR code is available in the Information and Downloads Section.

We aim to raise £20,000, including matched funding, to help with the costs and every contribution is important and valued.

If you are able, please Gift Aid your donation. Whilst this is not eligible for the matched funding we will receive the Gift Aid on your donation from the Government at no additional cost to you.

Any surplus funds raised will be used to further our move to net zero.

The last day to donate to receive the matched funding is 17th November.

We are looking to recruit a P/T Church Administrator to help with the smooth running of the Church.

Full details available on the Information and Download Section.

Closing date: 30th November 2024

Saturday 7th December - Christmas Bazaar

2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. in the Hall

St. Barnabas is open for public worship and private prayer and our usual services are:-

Main service - Sunday - Sung Mass at 9.30 a.m. 

Friday 10.00 a.m. - Said Mass followed by refreshments

The schedule of week day services will be shown on the Worship and Music page and on the weekly sheet.

Refreshments are served in the Church or Hall after the service.

If you would like to give to support the mission of the Church in the local community please click on the following link:-

https://givealittle.co/campaigns/d43ff7a9-0c73-48fd-9c31-2caab0c4c3a4

Please also see the "How can I help the Church?" page on the website.

If you would like to enquire about hiring the Church Hall please e-mail barnabashalldownham@gmail.com.

Full details regarding the Hall are on the Church Hall section of this website.

The Church will usually be open for private prayer on  Saturdays between 10.00 a.m. - 12 Noon. 

Please see the weekly sheet to confirm whether the Church will be open.

Team Clergy Contacts

If you need to contact a priest and cannot contact Fr. Stuart please contact:-

Rev Peter Organ 020-4541-8384 or revpeterorgan@gmail.com

Rev Nick Walsh 07774-516204 or revnickwalsh@gmail.com

Funeral Resources

A resource to use at home at the time of a funeral is available in the Information and Downloads section.

Church of England Resources

The Church of England has launched a telephone number to access recorded services and prayers on the telephone. This is particularly designed for those who are not on-line. Please pass the information on.

The number is:-

0800 804 8044

Local Resources

A useful resource for the provision of food to the vulnerable within the Borough of Lewisham is Lewisham Local.

They can be accessed at www.lewishamlocal.com

or 03330 150378 

Mental Health Support

If you are struggling with your mental health a useful resource is the Mind Charity.

Their website can be accessed via:-

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/

The SLAM 24 hour Mental Health phone line is:-

0800 731 2864

In an emergency please dial 999.

Do let me know of any concerns, etc that can be included within our times of prayer. Please e-mail me at:-

revdstuartleck@btinternet.com

Please indicate if you wish them to remain confidential.

Please contact me in the first instance before making any firm arrangements and I will be happy to discuss the service with you.

The Novemberedition is available on the Diocesan website and hard copies are in the Narthex in Church.