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4worldlovers: Profile in service and dedication. — Tammy Underwood and her family joined Saint Barnabas in 1983 and immediately became contributing members of the church. In 1986 Tammy took over the position of St Barnabas Bookstore Manager and has held that job ever since. At that time the bookstore was in a small one-room space off … Continue reading Tammy Underwood

The Bookstore is currently open on Sunday mornings, from 8:30am to noon. The Saint Barnabas Bookstore, located across the courtyard from the main Sanctuary doors, opened in 1979. Parishioners came together to purchase and install everything from the showcases to the shelving, and the store has been run by a team of volunteers ever since. … Continue reading The Saint Barnabas Book & Gift Shop


Re-Discovering Saint Barnabas: Becoming a More Fruitful Church We encourage you to join us on Sunday mornings at 9am to engage in conversations, led by The Rev. Jim Clark, about the culture of Saint Barnabas. Rev. Jim will lead us through the thoughtful engagement of our mission and vision statements, the five ways of discipleship, … Continue reading Re-Discovering Saint Barnabas


Cooks and Kitchen Helpers are NEEDED! Wednesday nights– We have teams of 3-4 people each Wednesday night to cook dinner for the Wednesday night program attendees. You would be scheduled once a month and each month you would serve the same meal. Everything is provided for you in the kitchen (food and cooking instructions)! 3rd Thursday … Continue reading Kitchen Helpers are NEEDED!


Our Saint Barnabas community has always been committed to nurturing the future leaders and young members of our church, and one of the ways we actively support the aspirations of young individuals is through our scholarship aid program. This initiative aims to empower deserving candidates by providing them with the financial means to pursue higher … Continue reading Celebrating High School Graduates with Scholarships


Saint Barnabas Arts Camp has grown each year since its inception in June 2016. This year we will have more than 185 young people participate in this creative, enriching experience at Saint Barnabas. Eighteen of those kids are actually Junior Counselors (JCs) who filled out an application, completed an interview, and already participated in a … Continue reading Saint Barnabas Arts Camp Junior Counselors

Celebration of Absalom Jones “What we do for the African American community benefits everybody. Anything that knocks down barriers is a good thing.” -Br. Lee Hughes, OP Bl. (Blessed) Absalom Jones holds a special place in history as a pioneer in civil liberty and service. Born into slavery in Delaware in 1746, Jones purchased freedom for his … Continue reading Celebrating Absalom Jones


We are about to embark on the next phase of our capital project, to refreshing our grounds. (Click here to learn more about Welcoming the Neighborhood!) Construction begins THIS Monday, April 24. The first thing you need to know is Hutton Hall will be closed for the summer.* Look for signs around the church that … Continue reading Construction Watch

Jim and Donna Piscopo are the co-founders of Bridging Arizona, a non-profit dedicated to improving veterans’ lives one bed at a time. For over 20 years, the Piscopos have developed a grassroots model providing donated furniture, both new and gently used, to the large population of veterans who need it. Extending a compassionate helping hand … Continue reading Bridging Arizona


Click here to register for Summer Camp. Summer Music + Arts Camp is an opportunity for kids ages 3 through those entering 6th grade to explore the world of fine arts and creativity with Saint Barnabas where all are welcome. Gently faith-based, this one-week camp is filled with fun and engaging activities focusing on the creative … Continue reading A Summer Camp Experience

On March 18, 2023, Dr. James Finley joined Saint Barnabas via livestream in our Sanctuary to lead us in a prayerful reflection on the healing stories in the Gospels that reveal and heal the truth of us as God’s beloved. We explored the mystery of God as a Presence that protects us from nothing yet … Continue reading Becoming a Healing Presence in a Traumatized World

4worldlovers: The faith tradition of the Episcopal church is centered in Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. Our primary books are The Holy Bible and The Book of Common Prayer, We also offer educational opportunities for all ages.

The church is not a building, but a community of disciples of Jesus who aim to love God and to love their neighbors as themselves. Everyone is welcome! We provide an assortment of community events, programs, and options for every stage of life.

Everyone is called to serve in a rich variety of ways - how do you like to serve? Christ Church of the Ascension offers many opportunities to get involved through service within the church, to our local community, and throughout the world.

4worldlovers: We welcome and include everyone, especially those who may have felt unwelcome in other churches.

If you want to spend some quiet time with God, you are always welcome.

If you want to dive right into the life of a church, we can help you find ways to connect with other people, deepen your spirituality, and serve the local community.

If you have been away from church and want to give it another try because of an important event in your life like a wedding, new baby, or some other reason, we want to be there to help.

This is a place where questions are expected, where discovery and adventure are normal, and where stillness and growth can flourish.

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We hope you will join our St. Mark’s family for worship and other church and community events. As a church family, we strive to care for each other, be a joyful place to worship and serve God, serve as a missionary outpost in the heart of Mesa, and embrace and serve our neighbors as Christ himself.