St. Barnabas takes very seriously the charge to be the hands and feet of Christ in the World.
Get involved in Outreach opportunities at St. Barnabas, such as…

 

 

SUPER SUPPERS

Every other month on the last Friday of the month, St. Barnabas provides a meal to those in need in the community. This outreach program hosted by Eagle Harbor Congregational Church and shared by other Bainbridge Island churches, volunteers provide food, setup, cleanup, and companionship to all in attendance at dinner at EHCC that night. Beautiful relationships have developed as a result of this endeavor, and we encourage people to participate if you have not yet done so. It is very rewarding. Aren’t a big cook? You can just bring bottled drinks and help serve! The more, the merrier!

Contact: Barbara Bolles or Laurie Fergusson

 

ST. BARNABAS KITCHEN OUTREACH

The St. Barnabas Commercial Kitchen is utilized for many outreach projects, serving those experiencing food insecurity in our community. St. Barnabas in collaboration with Kitchen Manager, Tim Shelly, have donated kitchen time to these charities:

Chilly Hilly

  • Used by BI Senior Center each February to prepare chili and cornbread.
  • Proceeds from the race are donated to 10 different charities.

Arms Around Bainbridge (AAB)

  • Used once a month for nearly 3 years (600 hours and 4,000+ meals as of July 2025).
  • Over 120 meals a month are provided.
  • Provides 4-8 healthy meals for each person in the AAB families.

Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC)

  • In June, 2024, the AAB was expanded to IVC.
  • Over 120 meals a month are given to their most vulnerable care recipients.

Helpline House

  • The Senior Soup and Sandwiches program began in November 2024, making and delivering 80 soup and sandwich combos twice a week. That’s 160 nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for people in need.
  • Kitchen time is also donated to Helpline House to create ready-to-eat meals utilizing donated food that can’t be distribute directly (dried beans, large quantities of frozen meats, bulk frozen pasta sheets, etc.). Another 200+ meals a month are provided this way.

Contact: Tim Shelly, Kitchen Manager

 

CHRISTIAN REIKI MINISTRY         

Christian Reiki is a form of gentle, non-invasive body work that promotes well-being on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Sessions are given at the church by trained Reiki practitioners who work in pairs, and are available for free to those interested in this form of healing and wellness. Occasional classes are also offered for those who are interested in training at Level 1, Level 2 or Reiki master.

Contact: Ric Cederwall

CHAPLAINS ON THE HARBOR

An outreach ministry directed by the Rev. Sarah Monroe.  This mission entails providing food, seasonal items, and general support for the many homeless men and women in the Aberdeen and Westport area. Sarah, designated as a Missioner of the Diocese by the Bishop, currently hosts her Chaplains on the Harbor ministry in Aberdeen out of St. Andrews Church. A similar ministry occurs in Westport and utilizes the former St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church that is owned by the diocese. We place a box in the Parlor twice a year. We ask the congregation if they would place seasonal items in the box, which will be taken to St. Andrews. These items will be listed in the bulletin and collected at church over a 5-week period. The collected items will then be delivered to the homeless community or used as the ministry seeks to serve the community. Donation items are collected and then delivered as we seek to serve our community.

Contact: Steve Schmitz

CARING COMMUNITY NETWORK

Participate in the prayer chain, offer transportation to homebound individuals, or deliver meals for families that are going through difficult times in their lives.

Contact: Deacon Dan Fowler

AA AND AL-ANON

Saint Barnabas supports several AA and Al-Anon groups as a way of promoting healthy life-styles among all members of our larger community. Contact the church office for meeting times and contact information for the groups. Currently, AA meets at St. Barnabas in the Parish Hall every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

If interested in renting a space for your meeting, email or call the church office, 206/842-5601.