About St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Our Church's History
In 1963, a small group of people broke off from another local Episcopal Church to establish a new congregation. St. Barnabas was built in 1968 on the three cornerstones of the Episcopal Church: scripture, tradition, and reason. We belong to the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana, under The Episcopal Church of America, and members of the Anglican Communion - the second largest Christian denomination in the world.
We are a people of faith, a parish where all are welcomed, families abound, and fellowship is celebrated. We are a congregation which values outreach and community education, a place where tradition and diversity are appreciated, a church which strives to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. At St. B, worship, liturgy, and fellowship bring us together as people of God.
We are a people of faith, a parish where all are welcomed, families abound, and fellowship is celebrated. We are a congregation which values outreach and community education, a place where tradition and diversity are appreciated, a church which strives to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. At St. B, worship, liturgy, and fellowship bring us together as people of God.
Our Church Now
We are a medium-sized congregation—small enough to feel like family, yet large enough to offer wonderful programs for all ages. For adults, we offer Christian education, Bible studies, supper clubs, choir, and small groups for women, men and the LGBTQ+ community. Our members are also involved in various mission-based outreach programs in our local community as well as abroad in Honduras. Children can participate in our Mother’s Day Out program, Sunday school, youth group for middle and high school students serving on the altar, Vacation Bible School, Camp Hardtner and more!
Sunday services are structured yet informal, and most of our members wear business casual attire, although it is not at all required. Our services follow the Book of Common Prayer and include new and old testament readings, a sermon, statements of faith, prayer, music, and the Holy Eucharist. Every Baptized person regardless of Christian denomination is welcome to receive communion. After attending one of our Sunday services, please join our Welcoming Committee and parishioners in the fellowship hall for coffee and refreshments.
If you have any questions, please contact our Church Office. We hope to see you soon!
Sunday services are structured yet informal, and most of our members wear business casual attire, although it is not at all required. Our services follow the Book of Common Prayer and include new and old testament readings, a sermon, statements of faith, prayer, music, and the Holy Eucharist. Every Baptized person regardless of Christian denomination is welcome to receive communion. After attending one of our Sunday services, please join our Welcoming Committee and parishioners in the fellowship hall for coffee and refreshments.
If you have any questions, please contact our Church Office. We hope to see you soon!
What We Believe
What we know: "nothing but Jesus Christ and him crucified" (2 Corinthians 2:2)
What we do: "devoted [ourselves] to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." (Acts 2:42)
As people of Faith our life revolves around worship and prayer, and through that worship and prayer we are empowered "to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6.8) But it all begins with worship, so the best way to find out what the Episcopal Church believes is to come and worship with us! We have a fancy saying, "lex orandi, lex credendi", roughly translated it means that the way we pray reflects the way we believe.
We believe that God is Three and that God is One. We believe that Jesus is fully God and fully human. We believe that Jesus died for our sins and that when he was lifted up on the cross he drew all people to himself. (John 12:32) We believe in the resurrection of the dead. We believe everything necessary for salvation is found in the Old and the New Testament. We believe in the sacraments handed down through the church. We believe that in Baptism we are made children of the Father and members of the Body of Christ. We believe that the Holy Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. And finally in the words of Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, "If it aint about Love, then it aint about God!" so therefore we are the church that loves!
If you want more info about our beliefs, our clergy are standing ready to answer any question you can ask! They may not always have the answer but they are always willing to have the conversation.
For other expressions of beliefs in the Episcopal Church, do check out the Nicene Creed and the 39 Articles of Religion.
What we do: "devoted [ourselves] to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." (Acts 2:42)
As people of Faith our life revolves around worship and prayer, and through that worship and prayer we are empowered "to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6.8) But it all begins with worship, so the best way to find out what the Episcopal Church believes is to come and worship with us! We have a fancy saying, "lex orandi, lex credendi", roughly translated it means that the way we pray reflects the way we believe.
We believe that God is Three and that God is One. We believe that Jesus is fully God and fully human. We believe that Jesus died for our sins and that when he was lifted up on the cross he drew all people to himself. (John 12:32) We believe in the resurrection of the dead. We believe everything necessary for salvation is found in the Old and the New Testament. We believe in the sacraments handed down through the church. We believe that in Baptism we are made children of the Father and members of the Body of Christ. We believe that the Holy Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. And finally in the words of Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, "If it aint about Love, then it aint about God!" so therefore we are the church that loves!
If you want more info about our beliefs, our clergy are standing ready to answer any question you can ask! They may not always have the answer but they are always willing to have the conversation.
For other expressions of beliefs in the Episcopal Church, do check out the Nicene Creed and the 39 Articles of Religion.
"Almighty and eternal God, draw our hearts to you, guide our minds, fill our imaginations, control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; give us courage to be like our patron St. Barnabas who gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; grant us the courage and grace to pursue your kingdom nd minister to the suffering, the friendless, and the needy. Make us of one mine, one body, one heart, united through Jesus Christ to be a beacon of love in this community. All this we pray for the love of Him who laid down his life for us, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
"Almighty and eternal God, draw our hearts to you, guide our minds, fill our imaginations, control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; give us courage to be like our patron St. Barnabas who gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; grant us the courage and grace to pursue your kingdom nd minister to the suffering, the friendless, and the needy. Make us of one mine, one body, one heart, united through Jesus Christ to be a beacon of love in this community. All this we pray for the love of Him who laid down his life for us, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
- St. Barnabas Mission Prayer
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Address: 400 Camellia Boulevard Lafayette, LA 70503 Phone:337-984-3848 E-mail: contact@saintbarnabas.us Little Lambs Mother's Day Out: Phone: 337-984-3887 Email: littlelambsMDO@saintbarnabas.us |
