St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

ALL ARE WELCOME AT ST. BARNABAS

Our aim is to follow Christ, in the belief that the Kingdom of Heaven is here, among us, now. We strive to nourish the Kingdom in our midst, and to spread it out into the world. So we make every attempt to be a church of hospitality and inclusion.

All people are welcomed and loved without regard to race, nationality, economic status, language, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and political or theological position.  We don't ask you to check your brains at the door when you visit.

We may be the most wheelchair-friendly church in North Carolina. 

Saint Barnabas is a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina and a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion. 

Come and join us!

HOW ST. BARNABAS

In the 1960s the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina decided to build a new church in northwest Greensboro. The end result was our mission, started by Father Jim Prevatt in 1967. Jim held Sunday services in local school buildings until the permanent St. Barnabas could be built on its present site. 

On May 23, 1971, the mission moved into its building, which was blessed by Bishop W. Moultrie Moore on June 11, the Feast Day of St. Barnabas. Due to the growth of the church, the chapel was extended about sixteen feet some five years later. An office and education building were later built next to the chapel. 

Father Prevatt served St. Barnabas through May of 2001. He enjoys his retirement with his wife, Muriel, in what was the original rectory for the church. Since his retirement, St. Barnabas was served well by several clergy serving for short periods of time. Father Keeney came to St. Barnabas in July of 2006.

ST. BARNABAS DIFFERENT EPISCOPAL EXPERIENCE

St. Barnabas may not be the easiest Church to find for it is nestled deeply off the road and situated on a mostly natural 8 acres of "wilderness" within the City. 

It is, however, a destination for many who are interested in Social Justice for All of God's children regardless of race, ethnic background, national origin religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  At St. Barnabas we take this seriously and are very active in racial equality,  

Exploring the property on foot you will find the formal memorial gardens with the open breezeways lined with ornamental plants and the columns are adorned with works of art produced by the children of the congregation. As you leave the built environment, you will notice the beautiful outside baptism font/fountain.  From the font you can walk down to the outside alter and gathering place, historically this is used for the Blessing of the Animals on St. Francis' Feast Day and for any Sunrise or Sunset services.  From there you will walk uphill toward a grove of pines that is a meditation spot and the resting place for our beloved pets.  Beyond the pet cemetery you find the Community Garden, here we have a vibrant working "farm" many plots are tended by parishioners while members tend others of our community or part of our missionary work.  As you leave the garden and head back toward the Church, you will see a tree line to the North that is a natural area undisturbed except for the simple trail cut through the woods that lead you down to a creek and back up to the church.

Please join us for fellowship on Sundays or just to meditate and rejuvenate your soul in one of many outside spaces.