--- title: "Worship with Rev Matt- Courage" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-08-worship-with-rev-matt-courage" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Worship with Rev Matt- Courage ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_9507.jpeg) 8 January 2026 This morning, we were delighted to welcome Rev. Matt for our whole school worship. We spent time exploring our current Christian value of Courage, using the story of Epiphany as our inspiration. Through the journey of the Wise Men, we discussed how they demonstrated incredible bravery. It wasn't just the long journey that required strength, but their decision to listen to God’s warning and defy King Herod’s orders. They showed us that courage often means doing what is right, even when it feels difficult or uncertain. We reflected on how God can provide us with the inner strength to face our fears. And how courage isn't something we have to find alone; we can encourage and support each other to be brave in our daily lives. Like the Wise Men, we can choose to do the right thing, even when faced with pressure. ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_9507.jpeg) [Worship](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/worship) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_0261(1).png)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-07-year-6-nspcc-speak-out-stay-safe) Previous ### [Year 6 - NSPCC Speak out stay safe ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-07-year-6-nspcc-speak-out-stay-safe) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/3DDBB286-7B66-4FF8-A7A7-D926A6BC035F.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-09-friday-celebration-worship) Next ### [Friday Celebration Worship ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-01-09-friday-celebration-worship) ### Personal Development - [News](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)