Laurie Stroud
Expo Tool Kit: Spread the Word!
Celebrate the Family Expo 2023 Thank you for helping Spread the Word about our 4th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on September 16, 2023 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Below you will find several graphics that you can download and share with the community on social media, in …
BCF Interviews 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of America
Publisher Laurie Franklin recently interviewed the 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of America and Helena, Ala. native Carrington Hodge about her plans for the future and how growing up in the church has shaped her. Click here to watch the video interview.
Family Fun at the 5th Annual Tinglewood Festival
Special Feature Alabama’s premier, all-woodworking art festival will celebrate “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound” during its 5th year in Montevallo’s Orr Park on September 9, 2023. This All Star Shelby County Tourism and Recreation Award winning event will be held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and admission is free. Enjoy a uniquely Montevallo event with …
The Timeless Benefits of Joy
Special Feature Have you ever laughed so hard your stomach hurt as your next breath arrived in slow motion? Hilarious people and unexpected situations can cause your tickle box to overflow—often at inappropriate times. Like a favorite old t-shirt, joy can lift a weary mind and relax an exhausted body. Are you in need of …
August 2023 Giveaways
TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) and make spreading Good News possible we have TWO GREAT GIVEAWAYS. Receive a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to the Birmingham Baron’s Baseball Faith & Family Night August 18, 2023 sponsored by Birmingham Christian Family. Includes Friday …
Back to School Pesto Pasta Salad
The Home Front Back to school season is here, which means you’re probably out shopping for your child’s school supplies and seeking out new clothes for their first day of school photos. You’ve bought the cute backpack, the colorful set of pens, and the stylish lunchbox to prepare them to return to the classroom. But …
A New Direction for CBS 42 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Gann
Special Feature After more than eight years at CBS 42, Chief Meteorologist Ashley Gann is headed to Auburn University. Gann, who was the first female Chief Meteorologist in Alabama and is still the only one in the Magic City, will transition to a new role as the Public Information Officer of Auburn University’s Safety and …
Meet Adoptable Misty
The Family Pet Don’t let this big, goofy face trick you. Misty may look like she’d bring chaos and shenanigans into your world, but this girl holds the title of “unbothered queen.” Misty will calmly sit on her bed and spend the passing hours judging everyone that walks past. Other dogs? No problem. She will …
Alabama’s Carrington Hodge: America’s 2023 Distinguished Young Woman
Cover Story As she heard her name announced on stage as the winner of the 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of America competition, Carrington Hodge knew that several things had made the accomplishment possible. She reflected on the importance of her community, family, and faith in God as she prepared for the scholarship program and in …
