Calendar: 11-17 May 2026
Services, Community Events, Activities
Coming up at St Barnabas.
Monday 11 May
- Mon 11 May at 09:00
- St Mary's Church, Church Road, Eversley, Hampshire, RG27 0PX
- Rev. Faith Bailey
- vicar@stbarnabastheencourager.co.uk
- 07949 839185
- Mon 11 May at 10:00 til 12:00
- The Honeycomb, St Barnabas Church, Darby Green

ALL WELCOME !
Good conversation, with lots of laughs – please come along and join in!
Organised by the ROYAL BRITISH LEGION in St Barnabas.
You do not need to be a member of the RBL to come along. EVERYONE is welcome.
- Mon 11 May at 13:30 til 15:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

The foodbank is open to fulfil food parcel requests and receive donations.
If you're in a crisis and need food help, please contact an accredited agency such as Citizens Advice, school office, case worker, etc. for a referral, or call our contact help line number below.
If you'd like to volunteer, please use the contact details or the link below.
- Hart Foodbank
- 07926 806256
- Mon 11 May at 19:30 til 21:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

A place for young people aged 12-25 to talk things through.
Take your first step to wellbeing by coming along.
- Vision for Youth
- office@vision4youth.org.uk
Tuesday 12 May
- Tue 12 May at 08:30
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT
Join us for a time of prayer. Held in the main church, lasting around 30 minutes.
- Rev. Faith Bailey
- vicar@stbarnabastheencourager.co.uk
- 07949 839185
- Tue 12 May at 12:00 til 14:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT
Come and join us from 12 noon in the Honeycomb Cafe for a light lunch, followed by Hot drinks and cake (suggested donation of £4).
- Amanda Clark
- admin@stbarnabastheencourager.co.uk
- 01252 873839
Wednesday 13 May
- Wed 13 May at 09:00 til 10:15
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

A group for pre-school children and their parent/carer group.
Every Wednesday during term time, 9am - 10.15am.
Stay and Play will start with breakfast in the Honeycomb Cafe followed by a time for the children to play and a short story.
£1 per child.
- Amanda Clark
- admin@stbarnabastheencourager.co.uk
- 01252 873839
- Wed 13 May at 19:00 til 21:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

Run by Vision 4 Youth.
Open to all aged 11-18.
Activities such as pool, table football, a chill out space and snacks,
- Vision for Youth
- office@vision4youth.org.uk
Thursday 14 May
- Thu 14 May at 08:30
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT
Held in the Upper Room at St Barnabas.
- Rev. Faith Bailey
- vicar@stbarnabastheencourager.co.uk
- 07949 839185
- Thu 14 May at 11:30 til 14:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

Community cafe - Come inside for a warm welcome and FREE refreshments. Available to anybody, it's particularly useful if you are are here and waiting for the Community Larder!
The FareShare Darby Green Community Larder is helping to reduce food waste, and also help support people in times of hardship, but it can be used by anyone in the community. You will need to register with FareShare on your first visit and then there is a small charge (£2.50 per single person, £3.50 per couple or £5.00 per family) each time you use the Larder. For more information just visit St. Barnabas on a Thursday and talk to the organisers by their van in the car park 12.00-2.00pm.
- Thu 14 May at 13:30 til 15:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

The foodbank is open to fulfil food parcel requests and receive donations.
If you're in a crisis and need food help, please contact an accredited agency such as Citizens Advice, school office, case worker, etc. for a referral, or call our contact help line number below.
If you'd like to volunteer, please use the contact details or the link below.
- Hart Foodbank
- 07926 806256
- Thu 14 May at 19:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

Are you curious about the Christian faith, or thinking about affirming your commitment through baptism or confirmation?
We’d love for you to join our four-week course, starting Thursday 23rd April, 7.00pm–9.30pm. Each evening will begin with a light meal and include videos, discussions, and plenty of time for your questions. Whether you’re just exploring Christianity or have already decided to be confirmed or baptised, this course is for you.
We’d really enjoy having you with us!
- Rev. Faith Bailey
- vicar@stbarnabastheencourager.co.uk
- 07949 839185
Saturday 16 May
- Sat 16 May at 10:00 til 13:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

Please join us as we complete jobs around the building and grounds to ensure we maintain a good and safe space for our mission in the community.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
- Amanda Clark
- admin@stbarnabastheencourager.co.uk
- 01252 873839
Sunday 17 May
- Sun 17 May at 10:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT

For several years a church from Trimphant Global Ministries (TGM) have met at St Barnabas church each Sunday afternoon. Those who attend are mainly expatriate Ghanaians or those with roots or links with Ghana.
On Sunday 17th May we are going to join together and have a combined service at St Barnabas at 10 am followed by a Bring and Share Lunch.
- Sun 17 May at 19:00
- St Barnabas Church, Brinn's Lane, Blackwater, Darby Green, Hampshire, GU17 0BT
Our monthly evening service with a worship band where we take some extra time to worship and pray. The service lasts for about an hour, with refreshments served afterwards.
- Rev. Faith Bailey
- vicar@stbarnabastheencourager.co.uk
- 07949 839185