Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church

Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church is an Episcopal parish located in Odessa, Texas, serving the community with a spirit of unconditional welcome to God's table. The parish emphasizes faith sharing, spiritual growth, worship, stewardship, education, and outreach as the core pillars of its common life. Its home page motto of radical, unconditional welcome reflects a congregation intentionally open to all who seek a place at the table.

The parish is led by Priest-in-Charge Father Ricardo Lopez, who was ordained on May 22, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas, and has served St. Barnabas since October 2020. Father Lopez serves in a multi-parish capacity, reflecting the collaborative structures common to smaller Episcopal congregations in West Texas. Lay and clergy leadership structures are documented through the Church Leadership page, which continues to be developed.

Worship at St. Barnabas centers on the Sunday Holy Eucharist, celebrated at 10:45 AM in a liturgical style that closely mirrors the Catholic tradition. The service is also available via Facebook livestream, extending the parish's reach beyond its physical walls. Complementing Sunday worship are two active formation ministries: a Thursday morning Book Study at 10:00 AM and a Sunday evening Bible Study, both providing ongoing opportunities for scriptural and theological engagement.

Practical information for visitors and parishioners—including driving directions, contact details, frequently asked questions, and giving options—is maintained through dedicated pages on the parish website. The parish has also demonstrated pastoral attentiveness to community needs, as evidenced by a January 2026 weather cancellation notice that included information about local warming center transportation, underscoring St. Barnabas's commitment to the broader Odessa community.