St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Bikes for Kids is an outreach ministry that repairs donated children's bicycles and provides them free of charge to children who need a bike.  The "Bike Guys" also repair bikes, charging only the price of parts.  A repair service for adult bicycles also is available.  Adult bicycles are sometimes available at a reasonable cost.  All income from bike repairs and sales goes to the Bikes for Kids ministry.  

Cross-country bicyclists are welcome to spread their sleeping bags on the carpeted floor of the Agape House or on top of a bed in one of the upstairs bedrooms.  They also are invited to enjoy the spacious and well-appointed kitchen.  Contact information is available at warmshowers.org.

The Prayer Fence is located on two trellises on the porch of the House of Hope.  Ribbons are available so that people can say a prayer and tie a ribbon on the fence.  When the fence is full of ribbons, members of the St. Clare of Assisi Chapter of the Daughters of the King hold a service and burn the ribbons.  Everyone is welcome to say a prayer and tie a ribbon on the fence.

Several opportunities are available for lay participation in our life together as the Body of Christ.  Lay worship leaders assist with the Eucharist or lead Morning Prayer and lectors read the scripture readings during services.  Volunteer sextons clean the church each week; volunteers also host the coffee hour after each Sunday service.  There also is a hospitality committee that coordinates special events and gatherings, such as our Easter Sunday brunch and the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper.  
Lay worship leaders, lectors, altar guild members, and sextons need to be trained before serving.  

Volunteers provide music for our services.  Volunteer pianists, guitarists, and other musicians are invited to share their talents with us.  Please visit with a clergy person to offer your talents.

Our Facebook page has reached people worldwide.  Church news, prayers, and meditations are posted daily.  The church also has a webpage.

The Facebook page may be found at https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabassaratogawy/

Our webpage is located at http://www.stbarnabas.diowy.org/

The Journey Labyrinth is a place where individuals or groups can take a small pilgrimage and encounter the holy.  The labyrinth is part of the Meditation Garden, where people can sit and pray or meditate on benches or in the gazebo.  The garden is available for weddings, retreats, and group prayer, as well as for quiet private prayer and reflection.  It provides a spiritual oasis in the heart of Saratoga.  

Clare's Cupboard, a Little Free Pantry, is a ministry of the St. Clare of Assisi Chapter of the Daughters of the King.  Snacks and easily prepared food items are placed in the cupboard for travelers or for those in need.  The cupboard is located on the east porch of the Agape House, facing First Street.

The St. Clare of Assisi Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King sponsors a Giving Tree, which is located on the east porch of the Agape House.  In colder months, the tree is 'decorated' with hats, mittens, scarves, and hand warmers.  Sundries and personal hygiene items also are placed on the tree throughout the year.

The congregation, in partnership with community members, hosts a Coat Tree at the corner of First and Main in downtown Saratoga.  Clean donated coats are hung on the tree, especially in the winter months, for those in need.