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Attention Week: Thursday | Bridge Ministries
Bridge Ministries works to prevent homelessness by providing direct emergency assistance to at risk individuals and families in the greater Birmingham area. Bridge Ministries is a front-line responder to crisis situations, and has provided a significant service to our church for years. Bridge staff members have a wealth of case management expertise, exercise creativity in working with […]
Attention Week: Wednesday | Restoration Academy
Restoration Academy is a Christian K-12 school in Fairfield, Alabama that takes a holistic approach to education with a mission for advancing the two greatest commandments in the life of each student. Through classroom instruction and life-on-life discipleship, RA seeks to equip students to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength, and […]
Attention Week: Tuesday | The Shyira Diocese
The mission of the Shyira Diocese is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, nurture believers, encourage and enable Christians to live after Jesus in obedience of the Holy Scripture. In 2015, the Advent hosted the Mugisha family as Sam began his doctoral studies at Beeson Divinity School. Our friendship with Sam and Jacky […]
Christ In The Christmas Church | December 6
Advent women and their guests are invited to take a break from all the hustle and bustle to enjoy a light breakfast at the annual Christ in the Christmas Crunch fellowship morning on Friday, December 6, 9:30 a.m. at The Club (1 Robert S. Smith Drive, 35209). Adventer Jane Menendez will speak. Contact Anita Gray […]
Coat Drive | December 8
This year’s Coat Drive will supply coats for those who attend our Thursday Morning Service. Mission and Outreach hosts a special Christmas Social on December 19. Those who attend this year will have the option of choosing their own coat from our makeshift coat store in Clingman Commons. Bring new or gently used coats to […]
Attention Week: Monday | Global Teams
The mission of Global Teams is to see the heart of Christ in the skin of every culture. Global Teams equips and sends teams of field partners from many nations to multiply disciples of Jesus within cultures least familiar with the gospel. The Advent has partnered with Global Teams for more than twenty years. As […]
Giving Attention Week
The week after Thanksgiving is set aside by many in America as “Giving Week” (made popular on social media via #GivingTuesday). It is a time of focus on how we might bless others out of the abundance we receive from God. At the Advent, we take this time to give our attention to our mission […]
Thanksgiving Closings
The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Advent Bookstore will be closed Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29. The office will reopen on Monday, December 2. The store will reopen on Sunday, December 1.
Advent Birmingham CD Release: Christmas Soul
We’re so excited to share that Advent Birmingham’s new album “The Christmas Soul: Lessons and Carols Live at the Advent” is now available for purchase. Pick up a CD in the Advent Bookstore or stream the album wherever you like to listen to music! More information available at AdventBirmingham.org/AB.
A Day with Dr. Mark Gignilliat: Advent and the Psalms of Ascent
The Robert Smith Jr. Institute of Beeson Divinity School invites you to participate in a one day event with Dr. Mark Gignilliat, Beeson Professor of Divinity: Advent and the Psalms of Ascent. Join Dr. Gignilliat for an insightful look at the Psalms within the whole of Scripture as preparation for preaching and teaching the Word […]
Advent Bookstore Adds Thursdays to Open Hours
Starting November 7, the Advent Bookstore will be open on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. through Christmas. During this period, store hours are Sunday, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; and Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information, contact the store (205-323-2959, Bookstore@CathedralAdvent.com).
Smoked Meats Fundraiser
To support future choir tours and projects, the Cathedral Choir is selling hickory smoked Boston Butts and Whole Smoked Turkeys at a cost of $35 each. Half Smoked Pit Hams ($40) and pans of Homemade Chicken Dressing ($35) are also available. To place an order, visit the choir’s table in Clingman Commons next Sunday, November 10, or speak to a choir […]
Make a Wreath: December 1
Update: this event is sold out. Please contact LaVonda@CathedralAdvent.com to add your name to the waiting list. Join us at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, Homewood) on Sunday, December 1, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. to make an Advent wreath your family can use throughout the season of Advent. We’ll provide a delicious meal, wreath making […]
Calendar: Christmas and the Advent Season 2019
Schedule: December 2019 Come over to Cranmer House on Sunday, December 1, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. to make an Advent wreath with your family. We’ll provide all the supplies (greens, wreath rings, candles, and other materials), along with a meal, for $40 per family. Register online, space is limited. On Monday, December 2 Adventers will gather at […]
Vestry Nomination Form
The Nominations Committee of the Vestry invites parishioners to suggest names for consideration for next year’s Vestry class slate. Please complete a Nomination Suggestion Form if you know someone who would contribute to our parish’s leadership. Forms must be returned to Eva Beard in the church office by Monday, November 11. It is recommended that […]