‘Opening Doors’ is an exciting project that will enable us at St Barnabas to bring our church building into line with our vision to be ‘a kingdom community welcoming all in Jesus’ name, growing together as his disciples and stepping out into God’s mission to all nations’ starting with our local neighbourhood.

This happens firstly through the people God gives us. But it is also made possible thanks to a church building that combines old and new to marvellous effect.

Built in 1829, the building has developed over time to become a beautiful and flexible space for worship, alongside many activities aimed at children and youth, serving those in need, valuing music and the arts, celebrating cultural diversity... It is a wonderful asset for the whole local community.

However, practical aspects of the building prevent us today from using it to its full potential: the steps are a barrier to many, our heating is costly and outdated, and our historic organ is in urgent need of repair.

This building project is our response to this urgent need.

Over the next year, new energy-efficient heating will be installed, the organ will be rebuilt and step-free access will be provided to all levels of the church. These much-anticipated works will release our building to be used to its full potential for both worship and witness.

This is why we have entitled the project ‘Opening Doors’. It will enable us to open the doors of our building to all, but also the doors of opportunity to reach out to those around with the love of Jesus.