Presbyterian Church of Barrington

I have been called to serve as a Deacon for Parish 8 for another three-year term, and I accepted in spite of my limited time constraints as a single, working … Continue reading →

These past months have been different for all of us. 2020 will forever be the year of the pandemic. We are all learning about the seriousness of a virus that has … Continue reading →

January:  A time to “take stock” on the past year and ways we can improve and embrace the good things we have accomplished. New Years resolutions can do just that. … Continue reading →

After my church closed three years ago, I decided to take my time finding another congregation to join. I visited many different churches in the area, small, large and too … Continue reading →

OCTOBER 2019 Job 8:7 – Your beginnings will be humble, so prosperous will your future be. In life we face many new beginnings. The start of school, a new job, … Continue reading →

A PENNY IN THE CLOTH As a young child growing up in rural Iowa, I have many fond memories associated with the Moffit farm and surrounding area. I remember going … Continue reading →

Amy Carder (Parish 3) It’s hard to believe that my daughter, Lauren, is graduating from Barrington High School in just a few weeks. On the one hand, it seems a … Continue reading →

Although protestants are not required to give up anything for Lent, I sometimes try to do it as a way to remember what Jesus went through before his crucifixion.  Rather … Continue reading →

I recall my grandfather was a deacon at his church, so when I was called again to be a deacon here, I immediately said yes.  I said yes because I … Continue reading →

We are 15 Deacons devoted to our mission of caring for the sick, the heartbroken, the needy and the lonely of our congregation. We are in contact with our Parish … Continue reading →

My family and I moved to Barrington from Ohio 34 years ago. Without extended family and no knowledge of the area, it was so hard to become part of the … Continue reading →

My husband, Stan, and I have been members of PCB since 2009.  One of the things that attracted us to this church was the music program.  It is truly one … Continue reading →

As this article is appearing in the enewsletter, Barrie and I will be on an Alaskan cruise in celebration on our 50th wedding anniversary. We were married in the Presbyterian … Continue reading →

Now that I am a Deacon, I can truly understand their importance in our church along with the ministers and congregation during a difficult time. Our family was grateful to … Continue reading →

As I’m writing this article, it’s the end of March and the temperature is fluctuating between the 30’s and the 50’s, but will not stay warm after only flirting with … Continue reading →

Deacons Article by Orisha Kulick (reprint from August 2017) The Book of Order defines the ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture as one of compassion, witness and service, … Continue reading →

Deacon Article by Ginger Glantz Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters.  Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without … Continue reading →