News & Updates | February 19, 2025 | www.dioala.org

He was kind, compassionate and very present to me. She was reflective, content and very caring to me.

I feel incredibly blessed and am eternally grateful that the last moments I had with my parents before they passed into God’s greater glory gave me a deep sense of love and connectedness with my father and my mother.



“I wish there was a do-over…there are things, actually relationships, that I would have been much more attentive to.” Sitting there next to this gentleman in the hospital I felt a strong sense of sorrow for him. He had just learned that his situation was terminal and a nurse had called me as the very young chaplain on duty to see if I would come and be with him...

An anonymous donor is matching gifts up to $1 million for the Equipping the Saints campaign. When we unlock this gift, we’ll reach the campaign’s goal. A gift of any size will make a positive impact on our beloved church.

Are you age 18-24 or the parent of someone age 18-24? Please take a few minutes to fill out the Diocese of Alabama Campus Ministry Interest form. This will help the Department of Campus Ministries create a database for college chaplains to reach out and get you plugged into the programs around our diocese for this age group!

You do not have to attend an institute of higher learning to participate in these retreats and programs! For questions or additional information, please contact Jen Manning, Diocesan Missioner for Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries, at jmanning@dioala.org.

All women (clergy and lay alike) in the Diocese of Alabama are invited to gather at Camp McDowell for a weekend of fun, fellowship, relaxation, and leadership development with Tasha McDonald Carter, CEO and Owner of Maximized Growth, LLC.

Be sure to register by Friday, February 21, to reserve your spot!

The Music at St. Mary’s series continues with EVENSONG FOR THE FEAST OF ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE Sunday, February 23 at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s on the Highlands Church. The St. Mary’s Choir is directed by John Lowe, accompanied by organist Trevor Kahlbaugh, and features music of James Cryer, Trevor Kahlbaugh (Birmingham premiere), and Basil Harwood.

The service is followed by a free ORGAN CONCERT at 5:45 p.m. by Christopher Henley, organist at Mountain Brook Baptist Church of Birmingham, on the church's Casavant Organ. 

A reception (wine and hors d'oeuvres) follows the concert. The concert is live-streamed at www.stmarysoth.org under 'Watch Online.'

2025 ECW Scholarship Program Open

You are invited to apply as a graduating senior or current student attending an institution of college rank. We will begin accepting applications on Friday, February 21.

All applications must be received no later than Wednesday, April 30. We encourage you to review the entire packet of information needed. If we receive an incomplete application, we will not be able to evaluate it.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Kathleen Franklin at kathleenfrnkln@gmail.com. Visit alabamaecw.org for more information.

Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to join their Youth Ministry team and work with their young women in grades 7-12. This is a full-time Youth Minister position with benefits. For more information, please contact the Rev. David Hall at dhall@saint-lukes.com. 

St. Thomas Church, Huntsville, is looking to hire a Youth Director to create and organize youth gatherings, oversee youth acolyte scheduling, and youth Sunday School teachers. View the job description here.

St. James in Alexander City is searching for their next organist and music leader. Interested individuals can contact the Rev. Robert Iler at frrob7@gmail.com

All Saints Church in Homewood is hiring a Director of Finance to partner closely with their clergy, staff, and church leadership to manage and oversee all financial operations. Apply today here: https://indeedhi.re/3VAoYc0

The Church of the Nativity, Huntsville, is hiring a Director of Parish Engagement. This position will also serve as the point of contact for all non-parish events held at Nativity. View the job description here.

St. Philip's Church in Fort Payne is seeking a pianist to play on Sundays and special services. This is a paid position. Sunday service begins at 10:00. Please contact Ellen Brewer, music director, at breweredd@gmail.com or call the church at 256-845-1192.

St Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Chelsea, AL, seeks college students to work as staff singers in their choir for the 2024-2025 academic year. $75 honorarium per church service on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Interested students should email a resumé to mwestsoc@gmail.com.

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