By The Reverend John Burruss,
Rector of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Vestavia Hills
Over the past few months, a myriad of people near and far away have made their way to the nave of Saint Stephen’s. To pray, to walk forward to the table of God that feeds the broken and hungry and encourages us all to follow in the way of love. Continue reading.
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9am-6pm
Have you been curious about the Alabama Folk School? Join us Labor Day Weekend for a Sunday long sampler of folk school fun. Sign up for one of our day classes for an immersive experience or choose a demonstration pass to experience live music, teacher demonstrations in baking, preserves, pottery, and more! Options are available for lodging and meals throughout the weekend. Learn more here!
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All that is required is a willing heart and the ability
to lift 25 pounds.
In Matthew 25 Jesus proclaims that when we care for those in need we are caring for Jesus. Every week, Grace Church in Woodlawn’s Food Pantry provides food for those who are hungry. The parish is in great need of support from others in the diocese. Specifically, we need help unloading boxes of food and sorting them in the pantry on the second and fourth Mondays of every month between 9 and 11am. All that is required is a willing heart and the ability to lift 25 pounds. Volunteers could sign up for once or twice per month. If you are interested in volunteering, or have any questions, please contact The Rev. Deacon Charlie Venable. Thank you in advance for your support.
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There are many courses available that are sure to be a good fit for
your parish.
How do we sustain quality Christian formation in the 21st century? Many churches are finding the answer online. ChurchNext offers online Christian Formation that is led by experts in their fields of study and taught from a mainline Christian perspective to help you and your parish to: Form & Shape Disciples, Help People to Cross Important Thresholds, and Build Community. You're invited to learn more about the diocesan ChurchNext subscription.
The "For Groups" courses also contain facilitator and participant guides that you can download and print if you like. Reach out using the ChurchNext Contact Form to preview a course.
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We have been alerted that some parishioners have received text messages asking for help that appears to come from clergy in our diocese. The kinds of help requested may include purchasing Walmart or Visa gift cards. This is a scam!
Please be cautious about any emails or text messages asking for help. Clergy in the diocese will not seek assistance from you in this way. Do not respond to a text or email asking for assistance, and do not click on any links or attachments. If you are ever uncertain about a message, please call your church office.
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DOK Fall Assembly
October 15, 2022
9:00am - 3:00pm
St Mary's-on-the-Highlands, Birmingham
All members of the Order of the Daughters of the King are invited to the fall assembly. There is no charge for this event, and a continental breakfast as well as lunch will be served. If you are not a member we would love to talk to you about joining this group! You can contact either Miki Heaton or Yolanda Seabright to discuss what being a member means or for more information about the event. Visit https://www.doknational.org/ for more information about the organization. Bishop Glenda will be the afternoon speaker, and the day will end with Eucharist. There will be a shuttle to get attendees from the parking lot to the church. |
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You are cordially invited
to the Celebration of New Ministry for
The Reverend Ally Perry
Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Wetumpka
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Clergy: Red stoles
Reception to follow
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September 16-18, 2022
Crescent Hill Baptist Church
Louisville, Kentucky
You are invited to celebrate and explore the work of The Rev. Dr. John R. Claypool, pastor, preacher, theologian, teacher, and advocate for civil rights and women's leadership role in the church.
Rev. Claypool served as Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Birmingham from 1987-2000.
The Rev. Henry N. Parsley, 10th Episcopal Bishop of Alabama, and The Rev. Dr. Mark LaGory, Deacon, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Birmingham will be among the presenters at the symposium. For more information and to register click here.
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Last year the ECW was able to give all our seminarians $100 towards books to assist with their study and growth through the Church Periodical Club. This year they hope to double the annual CPC contribution for each seminarian.
Seminarians are usually responsible for paying for their books, and as a priest recently said, “The support from the ECW for my books was very helpful.”
Thank you for supporting this wonderful ministry. You can make a donation here, or mail a check payable to: ECW, Diocese of Alabama, "For CPC" in the memo line. Mail to: ECW, Carpenter House, 521 N 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203.
-Jennifer Douglass Alexander, CPC Diocesan Coordinator
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Full-time Clergy Job Postings in our Diocese
For more information about clergy jobs in the Diocese of Alabama please contact The Rev. Geoff Evans, Diocesan Deployment Officer.
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Part-time Clergy Job Postings in our Diocese |
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Lay job openings in the Diocese
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