The Reverend Kevin Barnard
The Reverend Kevin Barnard, Associate Priest of St Luke (Cranham Park) has been appointed Vicar of the Benefice of Swanland.
the announcement was made at St Barnabas’ on Sunday 26th November.Kevin was Instituted by the Bishop of Hull on Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 7.30pm at St Barnabas Church. You can watch it here
"Hello to everyone at St Barnabas.
"It’s a pleasure to be able to say I will be joining you soon as your next vicar. I have met a few of you already and look forward to meeting everyone else.
"Little did I know when I was at Hull University studying geography (quite a few years ago!) that I would be returning to the area. Things have changed a little though; I lived in Needler Hall in Cottingham, which has since been demolished and an Aldi built on the site!
"So, what else can I tell you about myself? I was born in Essex and I’ve spent most of my life so far down south. Before I was ordained, I worked as a computer programmer and project manager in London for investment banks and software companies. After training at Ridley Hall in Cambridge I did my curacy in Warwick, and then became a vicar in Kent before moving to my current post of associate minister of St Luke’s church in Cranham.
"I have been married to Carolyn for 35 years. We have 3 grown up children who are all married now and living in different areas of the country. So it will just be us in the vicarage – and Jess the cat. But that means there will be plenty of space to welcome visitors for coffee and cake!
"We are both really looking forward to joining you and getting to know you all as we seek God’s plan together for the next step at St Barnabas.
"Have a great Christmas in Swanland; we can’t wait to join you.
Kevin and Carolyn Barnard
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St Barnabas Swanland
St Barnabas is a Church of England (Anglican) church in the village of Swanland, East Yorkshire, 7 miles west of the city of Hull.
Our church is made up of ordinary people; we're not perfect but are continuing to discover the changes that Jesus can have in our lives. We offer a warm welcome to anyone to come along to any of our meetings and experience this themselves.
Our Sunday services are lively and informal, and we offer activities for different age groups throughout the week. As part of the local community in Swanland, we love to share happy events such as weddings and christenings as well as being here to help during some of life's difficult times.
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Revd Kevin Barnard (Vicar)
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- 1st Sunday - Family Service
- 2nd Sunday - Traditional Service usually with Communion
- 3rd Sunday Service - Mixture of Traditional and All Age Worship, sometimes with Communion
- 4th (&5th) Sunday Service - Mixture of Traditional and All Age Worship, sometimes with Communion
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St Barnabas Church, Main Street,
Swanland, East Yorkshire HU14 3QP