For decades, they have used the tagline “Apart from the Ordinary” to describe what makes St. Barnabas special, and it’s more relevant today than ever. Sponsored by St. Barnabas.

Marking Saint Patrick’s Day the bishops of Ireland encouraged the faithful to pray for peace in the world, especially in Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, and Sudan.

Robert Edwards, center, during church services at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on May 28 in Pasadena. Today the historically Black church is home to a rainbow coalition of worshipers.