Father Barry Swain, New York

Published on 23 May 2011 by in Comments

ShareDear Friends, I visited St Barnabas’ in August 2008 and preached at High Mass of the Transfiguration.  As the American Superior of the Guild of All Souls, I was on a preaching visit to English Guild livings.  I remember very gratefully the warm welcome I received as well as your beautiful church, so similar to [...]

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From Revd Patricia Vowles

Published on 15 March 2011 by in Comments

ShareFrom Revd Patricia Vowles, Southwark Diocese  Please be assured of our prayers from St George’s Waddon at this time, be of good courage all will be well.  As the dust settles so you can begin to build up something new.  You have a lot of gifts and skills, with the supporting priests who will journey [...]

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Fr. John-Francis, I would like to add

Published on 14 March 2011 by in Comments

ShareI would like to add my message of support to those you have already received at this difficult time.  I feel an interest in you as I was born in an Emergency Nursing Home in Tonbridge Wells in 1946…  You are in my prayers, Fr. John-Francis Friendship SCP, ROMFORD http://www.standrewsromford.org.uk

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Anne, As a fellow member of Rochester Diocese

Published on 14 March 2011 by in Comments

ShareAs a fellow member of Rochester Diocese who watched with great disquiet the events through which you have gone in recent months, may I say how encouraged I am to see your new website, and your very evident determination and positive spirit as you rebuild your church’s life. I am sure that you will be [...]

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Fr Mark Osborne, you are much in my prayers

Published on 14 March 2011 by in Comments

ShareDear St Barnabas, You are much in my prayers as you begin this new season in your life as a Eucharistic community. My own church experienced 2 incumbents seceding to Rome so I know how tough it is to rebuild the life of a congregation. When I arrived as parish priest in 2001 I would [...]

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Fr Philip, Just a note

Published on 14 March 2011 by in Comments

ShareJust a note to assure you of my prayers at a very difficult time: the upheaval of recent months and pain of separation must be hard for you all to bear.  Contrary to what has been said, Anglo Catholicism in the Church of England is not dead but alive and flourishing, and I hope that [...]

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Margaret

Published on 12 March 2011 by in Comments

ShareI was sorry to hear on the BBC today programme about what has happened at your church. I don’t live close enough (Fareham) to visit you and encourage you all in person, but if any of your congregation would like to become my friend on Facebook, this is maybe a small way I could help. [...]

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Fr Trevor

Published on 11 March 2011 by in Comments

ShareFr Trevor:- I can’t begin to imagine the sense of loss, upheaval and uncertainty that those of you remaining at St Barnabas must be feeling at this time. Please be assured of my prayers and good wishes. I am sure that with the guidance of the Holy Spirit you will soon begin to think of [...]

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Anonymous

Published on 11 March 2011 by in Comments

SharePlease be assured of our prayers for the people of S. Barnabas Tunbridge Wells, and all churches that have gone into an interregnum at this time. I pray that God will bless you in this Lent season.

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Rev Brian Senior

Published on 11 March 2011 by in Comments

ShareDear people of St Barnabas, I want to assure you of my prayers and good wishes as you begin an exciting new journey of faith together. I am sure there is a bright future for you as you enter this next phase of your Christian life and witness. May you be blessed, and be a blessing [...]

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