Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Highway Yard Sale
2021-09-30 07:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Highway 411, Highway 411, Rainbow City, AL, 35906, United States
7am-7pm Highway 411 @US-411, Rainbow City, www.greatergadsden.com.

Calera Main Street Presents First Friday
2021-10-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Calera Main Street, 7901 Highway 31, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Join Calera Main Street as we present our First Friday! Each month, we will showcase local vendors, artisans, musicians, food trucks, and specials from our Main Street merchants! Bring the entire family out for a fun evening in Historic Downtown Calera.
Like and follow Calera Main Street Presents First Friday for news and updates!
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, bring a food truck, or play live music, please email us at: calerafirstfriday@gmail.com

2021 Golf Fore Life Invitational
2021-10-05 11:30 - 15:00 | Greystone Golf and Country Club, 4100 Greystone Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Join Sav-A-Life on October 5 at Golf Fore Life at Greystone Golf & Country Club and help them save lives one golf shot at a time.

Become a Title, Brunch, or Hole Sponsor
Teams play 18 holes with shotgun start
Back by popular demand: Pink Ball Contest
Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Silent Auction: trips & sports memorabilia

Registration and Brunch begins at 11:30am; 1pm Shotgun Start
Call 205.979.0302 or email bethwintersteen@savalife.org for more information!

St. Symeon Food & Culture Fair
2021-10-09 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Symeon Orthodox Church, 3101 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham, 35205, United States
The St. Symeon Food and Culture Fair returns this October 9 from 9-3 with an outdoor marketplace, church tours, a choir concert, and a talk about Christian art in the Byzantine tradition. Guests can buy delicious breakfast and lunch as well as baked goods and gifts. The event is free to attend.
This year’s event will feature favorite items from past fairs, including homemade pierogi, made-to-order Greek donuts, and kielbasa sandwiches, as well as wide variety of baked goods available in the event’s multi-ethnic outdoor marketplace.
“At St. Symeon, we love to bake and cook,” said event chairperson Niki May, “but our parish is really known for our choir.” The St. Symeon Orthodox Church Choir has recorded several albums, and its work is in regular rotation on Ancient Faith Radio. The choir will present a concert at 11 a.m. titled “The Psalms: Songbook of the Church.”
The church was built in 2014 and features floor-to-ceiling icon murals painted in traditional Byzantine style. It will be open for tours throughout the fair. At 1 p.m., Protodeacon Ephraim Rivers will present “What is Iconography?,” a talk explaining the ancient Christian tradition of sacred art and the role of icons in Orthodox Christianity.
St. Symeon Orthodox Church is located at 3101 Clairmont Avenue in Birmingham. It is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America, a jurisdiction of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Regular weekly services include Great Vespers on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and the Divine Liturgy on Sundays at 10 a.m. A full schedule of services is available at StSymeon.com. Services are in English and visitors are welcome.

48th Annual Greek Food Festival
2021-10-14 10:30 - 2021-10-16 21:30 | Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th St. S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Click the image above to view the full Greek Festival menu!
The 48th Annual Greek Festival is on October 14-16, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. During the three-day festival you will experience the Greeks’ legendary zest for life and delicious authentic Greek cuisine. You can also enjoy Greek music, dancing and a warm spirited atmosphere that embraces everyone as family.
The festival offers free admission, indoor and outdoor dining and individually priced food plates. You can stroll through The Greek Market Place which has Mediterranean and Orthodox Christian souvenirs. Free parking is located in the former Liberty National parking building located one block away on 20th Street (Richard Arrington Blvd) between 3rd and 4th Avenue. We will have a convenient drive thru daily from 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. You can also take a self-guided tour of the Holy Trinity – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Come experience a taste of Greece without the airfare! Learn more here.
Menu entree items include: Pitas, dolmathes, souvlakia, greek chicken, pastichio, gyro sandwhich, gyro and salad, greek salad and more! Greek pastries: baklava, chocolate baklava, melomakarona, kourambethes, almond cresent, kataiffi and koulourakia.

Come & See Heritage Christian Academy
2021-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Heritage Christian Academy, 6200 Lou George Loop, Birmingham, AL, 35022, United States
Want to learn more about what Heritage Christian Academy has to offer and see the campus? Register today for our special “Come & See” even on Tuesday October 19, 2021! Space is limited so be sure to early to secure your spot!

Shop Save & Share Kickoff Party
2021-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Kendra Scott at the Summit, 252 Summit Blvd, Unit 101, Birmingham, 35243, United States
Make plans to join the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) as they kick off their 16th annual Shop Save & Share fundraiser. The Shop Save & Share Kickoff Party will be held Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Summit on the corner of Kendra Scott and Kate Spade. The event will feature catering from Taco Mama and Nothing Bundt Cakes, music and swag bags provided by J.McLaughlin and various other retailers for the first 50 attendees. Swoozie’s will also be participating in the event as well. Patrons can purchase their Shop Save & Share card at the event or online at www.shopsaveandshare.net to get 20% off and/or exclusive offers at these participating retailers along with over 230 others.
About Shop Save & Share:
Shop for a great cause during Shop Save & Share, which takes place Wednesday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 31! The 12-day event allows patrons to receive 20 percent off and/or exclusive offers at over 230 participating businesses with the purchase of a Shop Save & Share card.

Oak Mountain State Park's Annual Harvest Festival
2021-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Join us for our Annual Harvest Festival at Oak Mountain State Park! Help us celebrate Fall in the South and welcome in the beautiful Autumn colors that grace our Oaks each year!
Hay Rides! Marina Rentals! Bounce Houses! Pony Rides! Interpretive Programming! Shopping with local vendors! Food Vendors! Yard Games! And MORE! Our annual Harvest Festival is always a fun day for the family! Leashed dogs welcome!
Regular Entrance Fees Apply: Age 3 and under are free, Age 4-11 are $2 each, Age 12-61 are $5 each, and Age 62+ are $2 each *Military and Veterans FREE* (Annual Passes are Valid)
Don’t forget all of the fun activities that we offer at OMSP that you can take advantage of while you are here:
– Visit the Demonstration Farm and Playground!
– Mountain Bike Trails and Hiking Trails!
-Guided Horseback Rides through the Park!
-Archery Range and 18 Hole Golf Course!
-Flipside’s Cable Park!
-Three Lakes to Fish and Visit the Treetop Nature Trail!
Learn more here.

Fall Festival Pelham & North Shelby County
2021-10-24 12:30 - 16:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 101 Tony Holmes Drive, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd is hosting a fall festival with a bounce house, games, and a free food on Sunday, October 24 from 12:30pm-4pm. Bring the kids in costume and trick or treat and fellowship!
Come join us at 101 Tony Holmes Drive Pelham, AL 35124. We are next to the Hepburn Miller Law Office at the corner of Lee Street and Tony Holmes Drive, just off of Highway 31 South near the Regions Bank and American Family Care!

BBQ with Brenda Gantt
2021-10-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Grande Hall at Old Mill Square, 105 West College Street, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
Known for her down-home cooking served up with a side of Jesus, don’t miss your chance to meet Brenda Gantt on Sunday October 24 at 1:30 p.m. in Columbiana at the Grande Hall at Old Mill Square. Adjacent to the Shelby County Arts Center, 105 West College Street, Columbiana. Event benefits CASA of Shelby County. CASA’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect and to advocate through the court system for those who have been abused and neglected. Tickets are $50 per person for lunch, $100 per person for lunch and your photo with Brenda. $500 for reserved seating for Corporate or Individual Tables of 8, $1,000 tables for reserved seating for 8 with photos. All other seating will be first come first serve. Click here to purchase tickets. Read Brenda’s incredible story here.

Trunk-or-Treat
2021-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Brook Baptist Church, 3631 Montevallo Rd S, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Join us at Mountain Brook Baptist Church on Sunday, October 24 from 4-6 p.m. for our Trunk-or-Treat! Come enjoy decorated trunks, candy, free food, and fun!

Trunk or Treat in Downtown Calera
2021-10-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Calera Main Street, 7901 Highway 31, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Join Calera Main Street for at least 100 decorated trunks and candy! The presenting sponsor of this fun event is Collectivus Church. Decorated vehicles parked in the large gravel lot off 9th Street in Calera. Guests will enter the lot and drive through enjoying themed trunks and receiving individually wrapped treats, 5:30pm-7pm, www.facebook.com/CaleraMainStreet2019.

Monsters on Main Street
2021-10-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Columbiana Main Street, North Main Street, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
Mark your calendars for October 29 for Main Street Columbiana’s Monsters on Main Street (Monster Walk). This event is a free community trick-or-treat from 4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. on Main Street in Columbiana!

Reaching the Heart of Your Child
2021-10-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Shades Mountain Community Church, 2281 Old Tyler Rd, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Calling all mommas of every kind! Join us for our conference October 30th from 9am-12pm
(Based on the content of Ginger’s best-selling book, Don’t Make Me Count to Three!)
Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? Are you discouraged because it seems you just can’t reach the heart of your child? Through personal experience and the practical application of Scripture, Ginger encourages and equips moms to reach past the outward behavior of their children and dive deeply into the issues of the heart. Ginger’s candid approach will help moms move beyond the frustrations of not knowing how to handle issues of disobedience and into a confident and well-balanced approach to raising their children.
Ginger Hubbard, bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That, speaks at women’s events, parenting conferences and home school conventions across the country, and co-hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast. For more information visit www.GingerHubbard.com

Brook Hills Trunk or Treat
2021-10-30 17:30 - 19:30 | The Church at Brook Hills, 3145 Brook Highland Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
MORE THAN 50 CARS with trunks open, creatively decorated, and filled with loads of great candy–that’s Trunk or Treat! You and your family are invited to be a part of it! Come in costume and prepare for a great time! Don’t forget your bags or buckets!
• A FREE, FAMILY EVENT OPEN TO ALL!
• HOT BEVERAGES, EXTRAS, LIVE MUSIC, LOTS OF FUN!
• COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE
• RAIN OR SHINE!

SMCC Christmas Market
2021-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Shades Mountain Community Church, 2281 Old Tyler Rd, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Shades Mountain Community Church in Bluff Park, Ala is hosting a Christmas Market Friday and Saturday November 12-13. The event is free to the community and free pastries and coffee from Daysol Coffee Labs will be served. Join us Friday night 6-9 pm or Saturday 8am- 2pm for a festive local shopping experience!

Love Life Prayer Walk 40 Week Celebration
2021-11-13 09:00 - 10:30 | AL
Come join Love Life as we unite many evangelical churches and businesses in Birmingham together in front of Planned Parenthood to worship the Lord and pray for the end of abortion. This is not a protest or political rally (no signs or engaging with people outside the prayer group). It is strictly a time of peaceful intercessory prayer and celebration over the hundreds of lives we’ve seen saved this year through sidewalk outreach and prayer. At the conclusion of the walk, Love Life offers many ways to connect on a deeper level with helping moms and dads who are considering abortion. Read more here.

Fall Arts & Craft Festival
2021-11-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Christ the King Lutheran Church, 611 Riverchase parkway west, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Get your holiday shopping started, support local artisans, and help raise funds for some exceptional kids! Local artisans and crafters have a wide variety of beautiful works available & lots of free Fall Festival activities for the children to enjoy: balloon twisting, inflatables, games, & a crafting station. In addition, food & refreshments will be available for purchase—a Silent Auction & Door prizes throughout the day. All proceeds go to purchase canopy-enclosed safety beds and other equipment for two children with Autism in our community.

Booth space available Contact: Children@ctkbham.org

Magic City Mac N' Cheese Festival
2021-11-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Join Community Grief Support for a fun, family-friendly event on November 14! Enjoy fun festivities, live music and yummy mac n’ cheese at Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Avenue North, near Sloss Furnace. Learn more here.

Handel's Messiah
2021-11-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
The Alabama Civic Chorale will present their 74th annual performance of Handel’s MESSIAH with soloists and orchestra on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. at Riverchase United Methodist Church in Hoover. The chorus is comprised of singers from the greater Birmingham area. The program is free. Childcare is provided. Arrive early for seating. This is a wonderful, spiritual way to begin your holiday season! Visit www.alabamacivicchorale.com for more information.

Urban Purpose's 9th Annual Boston Butt Fundraiser
2021-11-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist Church Pavilion, 2047 Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Want your Thanksgiving meal to give back this year? Our annual Boston butt fundraiser supports the homeless & hurting of Birmingham by providing the necessary resources & relationships that they need to get back on their feet. Smoked Boston butts, turkey breasts, and half hams are available to order at urbanpurpose.org/bostonbutt. Order before November 14th and feast with a purpose this Thanksgiving! Pickup is Nov. 23rd from 2-6pm at Shades Mountain Baptist Church Pavilion.

The Columbiana Christmas Tour of Homes
2021-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Columbiana, Columbiana, AL, United States
The Columbiana Beautification Board proudly presents “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree Christmas Tour of Homes!” The Christmas Tour of Homes is a holiday tour of uniquely decorated homes and historically significant properties in Columbiana, Alabama. The tour will be on December 11, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 until November 30. Ticket prices from December 1 through December 11 will increase to $25. You can also purchase tickets the day of the tour at the door for $25. Tickets are available for purchase at the following businesses in Columbiana: Main Street Florist, Just a Tish, Columbiana Corner Shops, Busy Hands, The Columbiana Senior Center, and Columbiana City Hall.

Lights on the Bluff
2021-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Church on the Bluff, 2211 McGwier Drive, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Enjoy hayrides, hot dogs, boiled peanuts, hot chocolate, and kids make-n-take Christmas ornaments with Church on the Bluff on December 11 from 5pm-7pm. There is no charge for this special event!

Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert
2021-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Samford Wright Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Celebrate the sounds of the season with the Birmingham Boys Choir! You do not want to miss this year’s concert as 150 voices join in singing your favorite beloved carols as well as Christmas anthems. As our gift to the community, we invite you gather your friends and family to make this free concert a part of your holiday tradition. Every other year we invite BBC Fathers/Father figures to join us in performing in the concert. This year, we have over 30 dads singing with us as well as a few alumni.

A Nativity Christmas at Pleasant Hill Farms
2021-12-18 18:00 - 2021-12-19 21:00 | Pleasant Hill Farms, 1800 Lay Dam Road, Clanton, AL, 35045, United States
Pleasant Hill Farms presents A Nativity Christmas, an open house to benefit Perfect Pathways Adult Day Center. Come enjoy refreshments, live music, children’s activities, and see over 100 Nativities from all around the world. December 18: 6-9pm; December 19: 7-9pm. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at the door. To enable social distancing, tickets are limited. Groups are welcome.

Christmas at Kingwood
2021-12-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Kingwood Church, 100 Harvest Way, Alabaster, 35007, United States
The Christmas season in America is filled with holiday traditions and symbols, both secular and spiritual. Universal among them is the famed Star of Christmas – a symbol of the birth of Christ since the Wise Men first saw it in the ancient sky. In popular culture, several entertaining characters have sought to become the face of the Christmas season, but have failed to capture it. Only One can truly be the REAL Star of Christmas. Join Kingwood Church on Sundays as we discover the One who outshines them all!
Candlelight Service: December 19 at 10:30am online or in-person

Breakfast in Bethlehem (1st-5th grade): December 19 at 10:30am in-person

Junior League of Birmingham’s Blood Drive with LifeSouth
2022-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | junior league of birmingham, 2212 20th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Give hope. Give life. Give blood this Valentine’s. With the critical need for blood, community members of Birmingham and surrounding areas are invited to give local and save local by joining the JLB for its Blood Drive with LifeSouth on Saturday, Feb. 12. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors will receive a $10 e-gift card for donating. Donors can walk up or make an appointment here.
One donation can save up to three lives in the Birmingham community! LifeSouth is a community blood center, which means the blood supply collected from donors directly serves the needs of patients in our local community. As a blood donor, you are a vital part of a team of individuals working together to save the lives of patients in our area’s hospitals. All donors will receive a recognition item and a free cholesterol screening. Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and show photo I.D. Sixteen-year-olds require written parental permission.
This Blood Drive is in part of the JLB’s 100 Acts of Service initiative to honor 100 years of JLB. Every year, League members collectively give more than 55,000 hours of service to the community. This year, the JLB is putting more hours into the community by providing members with more opportunities to serve its 30 community partners. The service projects are located in the Birmingham-metro area and provide hands-on experience for JLB members with past, present and potential partners to celebrate its 100 years of impact. For more information on the JLB’s 100 Acts of Service Campaign, click here.

Cornerstone's 17th Annual Schoolhouse Rock
2022-03-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Silent auction, live music by Just a Few Cats, event games and giveaways! Tickets include complimentary beer, wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Participating in this event allows Cornerstone Schools of Alabama continue their Kingdom Purpose of Empowering Students to Glorify God. #Rockin4Kids

Fire in the Foothills BBQ & Dessert Cookoff
2022-04-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Chelsea Community Center, 11101 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Visit the Chelsea Community Center from 1 pm- 4 pm to enjoy a BBQ & Dessert Cook-off with live music, free samples of delicious BBQ and a kids play area! This special event will benefit Chelsea Kiwanis and Chelsea Fire & Rescue.
