Presbyterian Church of Barrington

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 →