Lent is a Holy Season in which we are asked to strip away our masks and anything else that separates us from God and one another, so that we may fully experience the joy of Easter.  Join us on Thursday evenings during Lent, to share a simple meal and appreciate musical performances and presentations by fellow parishioners and friends, who will share about their passion for their craft and how the highs and lows of their journey reveal their true self, in God.

Thursdays: February 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. 

5:30 p.m. Supper
6:00 p.m. Program

Childcare will be provided during the Program, from 6-7:30p.m.

We are thankful for our Kitchen Manager, Elizabeth Loggie, and to all of our volunteers, for assisting with food preparation, set-up and clean-up. 

We also express our gratitude to the following individuals for leading us in music and reflections:

Brynn Bowyer
Emily Bowyer
Dan Dyer
Ben Edgerton
Jeff and Graham Hammond
Duncan Holmes
Bette Jacob
Landon Miller
Knox and Anna Marie Schroller
Taylor Tatsch
Jackson Wynne

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Join us on the second Sundays to enjoy supper with your church family. All are welcome! Meal is provided, and a free will offering will be accepted.

Lent is a Holy Season in which we are asked to strip away our masks and anything else that separates us from God and one another, so that we may fully experience the joy of Easter.  Join us on Thursday evenings during Lent, to share a simple meal and appreciate musical performances and presentations by fellow parishioners and friends, who will share about their passion for their craft and how the highs and lows of their journey reveal their true self, in God.

Thursdays: February 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. 

5:30 p.m. Supper
6:00 p.m. Program

Childcare will be provided during the Program, from 6-7:30p.m.

We are thankful for our Kitchen Manager, Elizabeth Loggie, and to all of our volunteers, for assisting with food preparation, set-up and clean-up. 

We also express our gratitude to the following individuals for leading us in music and reflections:

Brynn Bowyer
Emily Bowyer
Dan Dyer
Ben Edgerton
Jeff and Graham Hammond
Duncan Holmes
Bette Jacob
Landon Miller
Knox and Anna Marie Schroller
Taylor Tatsch
Jackson Wynne

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Lent is a Holy Season in which we are asked to strip away our masks and anything else that separates us from God and one another, so that we may fully experience the joy of Easter.  Join us on Thursday evenings during Lent, to share a simple meal and appreciate musical performances and presentations by fellow parishioners and friends, who will share about their passion for their craft and how the highs and lows of their journey reveal their true self, in God.

Thursdays: February 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. 

5:30 p.m. Supper
6:00 p.m. Program

Childcare will be provided during the Program, from 6-7:30p.m.

We are thankful for our Kitchen Manager, Elizabeth Loggie, and to all of our volunteers, for assisting with food preparation, set-up and clean-up. 

We also express our gratitude to the following individuals for leading us in music and reflections:

Brynn Bowyer
Emily Bowyer
Dan Dyer
Ben Edgerton
Jeff and Graham Hammond
Duncan Holmes
Bette Jacob
Landon Miller
Knox and Anna Marie Schroller
Taylor Tatsch
Jackson Wynne

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Season of Lent, is on Wednesday, February 18, and three services will be held at St. Barnabas with the imposition of ashes. 7:00 a.m., noon, and 6:00 p.m. Childcare will be available during the 6:00 p.m. service.

Come for fellowship and pancakes as we gather in celebration before the penitential season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Tuesday, February 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Youth volunteers are needed! Please reach out to Chris Acton if you can assist.

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Please join us for our second annual Sing-Around as we follow in the footsteps of St. Valentine and share some love across our Fredericksburg community. Children and families are invited to gather following the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, February 15, for a picnic lunch (please bring your own!) on the patio outside the Parish Hall. From there, we will caravan to several local retirement homes to sing, enjoy fellowship, and pass out handmade Valentines.

We kindly ask all parents to stay and participate with their children. For questions, please contact Emily Bowyer (emily@stbarnabasfbg.org) or Alison Acton (theactons@gmail.com).

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Join us on the second Sundays to enjoy supper with your church family. All are welcome! Meal is provided, and a free will offering will be accepted.

Plan to wear a favorite team jersey or garment (not necessarily the Seahawks or the Patriots) for fun, and bring a favorite tailgate snack to share! At church, we'll provide Wings, Frito Pie, and Cowboy Soup (veg.) with mac & cheese. We'll arrange the Parish Hall toward the big screen with chairs, tables, and lounge furniture, but bring a blanket or camp chair if you and children want to sit on the floor or in your own seating. 

The Kitchen team always welcomes helpers for prep and set-up. If you are interested in volunteering for this Sunday evening or future events, reach out to Elizabeth Loggie, our Kitchen Manager, at celoggie@gmail.com.

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Join us on Sunday, February 1, as we celebrate the Camps and Conferences Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas and highlight the opportunities for children, youth, and adults at the diocese’ three camping and retreat centers: Camp Capers, Mustang Island Conference Center, and Duncan Park in Colorado. For more information on these opportunities, visit www.dwtx.org/what-we-do/camps-conferences.

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Join us for Family Fun Night on Wednesday evening, January 21. Supper at 5:00 p.m., followed by board games and card games! In the Parish Hall.

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Plan on joining us for the Annual Parish Meeting on January 18, following 11:00 a.m. worship. Father Jeff and Senior Warden Katharine Brundrett will review the past year and tell us about plans for the future. We will elect new Vestry members and delegates to the Diocesan Council. Lunch will be served!

St. Barnabas Yoga: Embodied Prayer

We are excited to launch a weekly space for the practice of yoga in the New Year!

When & Where:

• Day: Every Tuesday

• Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Start Date: January 13th

• Location: Parish Hall

What to Bring: Please bring your own mat.

About The Yoga Practice:

This practice is an intentional time to connect, to heal, and to find peace and freedom in body and mind. The core intention is to actively work out our prayers in our bodies—releasing tension, anxiety, pain, and grief while finding rest, joy, peace, hope, and love through embodied prayer.

Who It's For:

• Newcomers: The practice is gentle, inclusive, and a wonderful foundation for those new to yoga.

• Veterans: We especially welcome veterans, offering an invitation to go where you need to go within a supportive and gentle practice.

• Everyone: We hope you will find this a welcoming space for community, wellness, and spiritual practice.

Instructors: Hosted and instructed by Michelle Papan, Alison Pounds, and Laurie Avery-Cohen.

Questions?

Please reach out to the parish office or contact Alison at alisonpoundsyoga@gmail.com.

Join us on the second Sundays to enjoy supper with your church family. All are welcome! Meal is provided, and a free will offering will be accepted.

On Saturday, January 10, the St. Barnabas Chapter of the Daughters of the King (DOK) will hold their annual membership meeting. A prayer service will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the church, and the meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. the Parish Hall. DOK members will talk about various aspects of being a Daughter from their personal perspectives. Refreshments will be served. All St. Barnabas women are eligible for membership in DOK. If you would like to attend the meeting on January 10, please contact Leslie Washburn (leslielykes@hotmail.com or 830-998-5002) or Carol Schreider (carol@stbarnabasfbg.org or 830-997-5762). Attending this meeting does not obligate you to join.

St. Barnabas will host an Epiphany service, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., meditating on Christian themes of pilgrimage and encounters with God. All will be invited following the service to quietly walk a labyrinth set out in the Parish Hall in an exercise of embodied prayer, encountering the mystery of faith.

Christmas Day at St. Barnabas - Worship service at 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve at St. Barnabas - Christmas Eve Family Service at 4:00 p.m., additional services at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

The community Church-to-Church Walk hosted by the Gillespie County Ministerial Association is an annual, community-wide Christmastime service for all ages. Tuesday, December 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Order of churches: Zion, Bethany, Holy Ghost, St. Mary’s. Click here for more information!

St. Barnabas has volunteered to make cookies for the final gathering of the evening at St. Mary's. If you are willing to make the time to bake cookies for the Church to Church Walk, please place your contribution in the freezer, labeled “Church Walk,” by noon on Tuesday, December 16. They will be delivered to St. Mary's with joy and thanksgiving!

Join us on the second Sundays this fall to enjoy supper with your church family. All are welcome! Meal is provided, and a free will offering will be accepted.

December 14—Children’s Christmas Program at the 11:00 a.m. service in the sanctuary. Reach out to Emily if your child would like to take part!

• Sunday, December 7, 10 a.m.—Rehearsal in the Sanctuary between services

• Sunday, December 14, 11 a.m.—Christmas Program (arrive at 10 a.m. for costumes)

  This annual Christmas program will feature our children as angels and shepherds surrounding The Holy Family—Joseph, Mary, and the Baby Jesus. Members of our Youth Group will tell the Christmas story from scripture.

All are invited to join us again for a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, December 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the St. Barnabas Parish Hall and on the lawn. Dinner will be provided, as well as more lawn games (weather pending)!

Our families are partnering with the Brothers and Sisters Ministry to provide handmade Christmas cards for inside the stockings that we gift to folks at Advantage Care Services, New Horizons, and Living Well. We will have cards and supplies out at Family Fun Night on December 3, and hope to achieve our goal of making 75 cards! Please plan to join us if you can.

Dr. Rick McMinn will lead a memorial service for all those mourning losses by suicide. Held Monday, December 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall, this service will provide a gentle space to name and remember loved ones and share in fellowship with others who bear this grief on life's journey.