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C.S. Lewis Onstage!
City Scene Enjoy a one night only performance of C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert. Award-winning actor Max McLean presents this highly-acclaimed theatrical portrayal of Lewis’ journey from atheism to faith Sunday April 14, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the BJCC Concert Hall. Theater Maniasays McLean delivers an “uncannily spot-on performance!” The Chicago SunTimes calls …
New Convene Key Leader Group
Designed for the C-Suite and Key Decision Makers Are you a Key Leader? If you’re part of the C-Suite of your organization, have P&L responsibility, or make significant decisions for your organization, you are a Key Leader. With the task of executing on the owner, president or CEO’s behalf, your role requires a high understanding …
If You Can Keep It, Eric Metaxas
Best Books America was founded on key principles, values, and laws that stood in marked contrast to other nations. The founders had previously faced adversity, religious persecution, overreaching governments, and economic instability. Their great wisdom as they inaugurated America was deep-rooted and multi-faceted. As we navigate the often murky waters of today’s American politics, we …
Jimmie Hale Mission Celebrates 75 Years
Behind the Scenes: Once known as the town drunk, Jimmie Hale surrendered his life to the Lord and decided to help others like himself–hopeless, homeless, and in need of a helping hand. He married a school teacher named Miss Jessie, and together they founded The Jimmie Hale Mission at a downtown Birmingham storefront chapel in …
Birmingham’s Night to Shine
Special Feature Tim Tebow Foundation’s unforgettable prom night experience designed specifically for people with special needs, ages 14 and older was recently held for the first time in Birmingham. On February 8, 2019 Oak Mountain Presbyterian rolled out the red carpet for the Night to Shine event with 360 local teen and adult volunteers serving …
Eric Metaxas Speaks at Samford to Raise Scholarship Funds
Special Feature Hear New York Times best-selling author and radio host Eric Metaxas speak at Samford University’s Wright Center on March 19 as part of the Percy Cook Ratliff Lecture Series. Bonnie Lee Rabe, Dean of Samford’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, explains, “The Percy Cook Ratliff Lecture Series was established by Mr. Ratliff’s grandson, …
5 Strategies of Surviving the Empty Nest
Special Feature I felt tears trickle down my cheeks, watching our son’s car disappear from view as he drove away to college. After twenty-six years of parenting three children, I thought I was ready for the “empty nest” season, excited for new freedoms and adventures to begin, and let’s be honest—fewer dishes to wash—but that …
Senior Scene
Develop Lasting Relationships Retirement is a time for senior adults to embrace all that life has to offer, and our community is the perfect place to do this. Brookdale University Park in Homewood provides an engaging social life that will pull your loved one away from the television and encourage them to pursue real relationships. …
Day of Service
Photo Fun Prince of Peace Catholic Church’s Women of Worship ministry members recently met at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to pack a week’s worth of food into boxes that will be distributed to families in need. The women also meet weekly to participate in a Bible study at the Hoover church.
Woman of Valor
Photo Fun YWCA of Central Alabama recently named Sunny Tillman its 2018 Jeana P. Hosch Woman of Valor Award Recipient. Tillman has dedicated her time and talents to the YWCA for more than 20 years. Tillman is seen here with YWCA board member Mary Bradley Hosch Anderson and her father Heyward Hosch.
