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The Rev. Dr. Glenda Curry Elected Bishop
Our prayers are with Rev. Dr. Glenda Curry who was elected as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Alabama on Saturday, January 18. For more information visit HERE>>>
Parish Meeting | January 26
The annual Parish Meeting of the Cathedral Church of the Advent will be Sunday, January 26, beginning at 10:05 a.m. in the Nave. Parishioners will hear from Dean Pearson about “the state of the parish” – looking back over the past year and looking ahead to 2020 and beyond. Also at the meeting, parishioners will […]
Senior High SOS Memphis Trip | June 7-12
It’s time to start signing up for our annual trip to partner with Service Over Self (SOS), a home repair ministry in Memphis, TN. This year, the trip will be June 7th-12th. Cost is $395 and scholarships are available! Spaces are limited so sign up ASAP. Registation Form >>>
Bible Benchmarks Reading Plan Available January 26
The Advent will publish the Old Testament edition of Bible Benchmarks: A Reading Plan to Build Biblical Literacy on Sunday, January 26. A large team of Adventers started this project at the end of 2017. This guide provides a Bible reading plan with 104 readings (two per week) with key people, places, and items included to help families and parishioners […]
Edward Parmentier Harpsichord Concert | January 9
Edward Parmentier will present a recital on the Advent’s newly acquired harpsichord on Thursday, January 9, 7:30 p.m. in the Nave. Internationally renowned for his brilliant performances of early keyboard music, Edward Parmentier has performed widely throughout the United States, Western Europe, Russia, Japan, and Korea on harpsichord and historic organs. His recordings have received […]
Parish-Wide Prayer
All parishioners are invited to a prayer gathering on Monday, January 6, 7:15 p.m. at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, 35209). Typically held the first Monday of every month, this hour-long meeting is a time to pray for the Advent. In addition, Dean Pearson is setting aside an extended period to time to personally pray […]
Food Drive | January 12
We will collect non-perishable food items in Clingman Commons after the 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. services, next Sunday, January 12. This year’s Food Drive once again will support our ministry partner, Bridge Ministries. Bridge works to prevent homelessness by providing direct emergency assistance to at-risk individuals and families in the greater Birmingham […]
Senior High We Heart Birmingham Weekend: A Heart for Our City
We are so excited about our first ever A Heart for Our City Weekend with Advent Youth Senior High. All students ages 9-12th grade are invited to join us from 9am-6pm on Saturday, January 25th for a day of exploring and learning about new parts of our city. We will visit Brother Bryan Mission, do […]
Inquirers’ Class | New Session Begins January 12
The next Inquirers’ Class series will begin on Sunday, January 12, and run through March 15 from 10:10-10:50 am (no meeting on January 26 or February 16). The eight-week series meets in the Diocesan Conference Room (entrance in the garden area). The Inquirers’ Class is an adult education course that will give you an idea of what the […]
Parish-Wide Prayer Meeting | January 6
All parishioners are invited to a prayer gathering on Monday, January 6, 7:15 p.m. at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, 35209). Typically held the first Monday of every month, this hour-long meeting is set aside to pray for the Advent. As Dean Pearson wrote about these gatherings, “If we are not on our knees, we are trying to do […]
New Year’s Closings
The church office will be closed Wednesday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. It will reopen on Thursday, January 2. The Advent Bookstore will be closed the week of December 29, and will reopen on Sunday, January 5.
Lenten Preaching Schedule & Lunch Menu
For the 113th consecutive year, Lent at the Advent will include gospel-centered sermons delivered by guest preachers, warm meals provided by loving volunteers, and gracious fellowship with friends around tables. Since 1908, thousands have gathered to hear the Word preached in a way that enlivens, confronts, encourages, and clarifies. The emphasis we place at the Advent […]
Five O’Clock Service of Lessons and Carols | December 22
Be with us for an evening of lessons, carols, and Alabama soul during our Five O’Clock service on Sunday, December 22. Local jazz and rock players will join Advent Birmingham for this special evening you won’t want to miss.
December at the Advent
Christmas Services at the Advent Please join us for two evening services of Lessons and Carols: Thursday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m. featuring The Cathedral Choir. Sunday, December 22 at 5:00 p.m. featuring Advent Birmingham. Both of these services will be held in the Nave and will include a time of fellowship over hot chocolate in Clingman […]
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.