Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Springville Pediatric First Annual Fall Festival
2019-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Big Springs Park, 75 Old Talladega Road, Springville, AL, 35146, United States
Come join us on October 5 for Springville Pediatrics First Annual Fall Festival! There will be food trucks, games for the kids, a photo booth, bounce houses and more! Learn more at www.springville-pediatrics.com.

Pastor Appreciation Breakfast
2019-10-08 08:00 - 09:30 | The Club
Free event at The Club, 1 Robert S Smith Drive, Homewood, 35209 to support area pastors hosted by Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association and World Vision. Includes hot breakfast buffet, encouraging message from Dr. Jay Strack, worship by Dwayne Moore and gifts of appreciation. Register at www.scottdawson.org or contact Billy Hatley at 800-869-8738, bhatley@scottdawson.org.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship Go Global
2019-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Miriam Adeney will preach on Jeremiah 31:10-14 for Go Global week at Beeson Divinity School. Miriam Adeney is an associate professor of world Christian studies at Seattle Pacific University.

Christopher Showhouse To Benefit Lifeline Children’s Services
2019-10-10 10:00 - 2019-10-13 18:00 | 2445 Chestnut Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, 2445 Chestnut Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Christopher Architecture and Interiors is hosting an open house tour of the Christopher Showhouse starting Thursday, October 10th through Sunday, October 13th. Proceeds will benefit Lifeline Children’s Services.

The Christopher Showhouse will be open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. It is located at 2445 Chestnut Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. The showhouse will highlight the design work of Christopher Architecture and Interiors while also spotlighting designs, craftsmanship, and products from local, regional, and national vendors and suppliers. Tickets are $22 and may be purchased from the website at christopherai.com/christopher-showhouse.

What a Sweet Deal!
2019-10-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Riverchase Country Club, Hoover, AL, United States
You and your friends are invited to lunch featuring
What a Sweet Deal!
Thursday, October 10, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Riverchase Country Club
$20
Just in time for holiday meals, JaWanda Jackson
from Jawanda’s Sweet Potato Pies, will share her suggestions for sweets—pies, pies, and pies!
And hear our speaker Shirley Craddock from Woodbury, Tennessee, when she tells us “Let’s Make a Deal!”
For reservations
call Mary at 205-529-1533
by Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Reservations should be kept or honored
Hosted by Shelby County Christian Women’s Connection
Stonecoft Ministries

Hesychia
2019-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Saint George Melkite Catholic Church, 425 16th Avenue South , Birmingham , AL, 35205, United States
Join St. George Church, 425 16th Avenue South, 35205 for Hesychia: Finding Inner Stillness through the Jesus Prayer starting at 6 p.m. The evening is free, but does require advanced registration. For more information or to register, please visit www.saintgeorgeonline.org.

Smokin' & Stokin' Backyard BBQ Competition
2019-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Enjoy fun for all ages at the 2nd Annual Smokin’ & Stokin’ Backyard BBQ Competion at the Trussville Civic Center on October 12, 2019 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sample and vote for your favorite BBQ and enjoy corn hole competition, entertainment, food trucks, KCBA & ABA Competitive Teams and more! Tickets are $10 for for ages 13 and up, $5 ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under. For more information, visit www.TrussvilleRotaryEvents.com.

Jazz in the Park
2019-10-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Emmet O’Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213, United States
Free event 5-8pm on the grounds of the Emmet O’Neal Library, 50 Oak St, Mountain Brook, 35213. Hosted by Magic City Smooth Jazz with the help of Thomas Waters State Farm, www.thomaswaters.com. Learn more at www.magiccitysmoothjazz.com, 205-616-1735, www.facebook.com/magiccitysmoothjazz.Read more here!
Thomas Waters and his State Farm team helped host Jazz in the Park in Homewood last fall. This year they make their way to Mountain Brook with a free concert on October 13, 2019.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship with Mark Gignilliat
2019-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
11 a.m. free worship event at Samford University’s Hodges Chapel. Mark Gignilliat will preach a sermon from Romans 11:33-36 called, “Soli Deo Gloria!”

Choral Evensong
2019-10-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
The Cathedral Choir, under the leadership of Frederick Teardo, Director of Music and Organist, and Charles Kennedy, Associate Director of Music and Organist, sings monthly Choral Evensong services throughout the program year. The service of Choral Evensong uses the Order for Evening Prayer, taken from the 1662 edition of the Book of Common Prayer. Each service includes an Introit, the Canticles, and an Anthem, and is framed by hymns sung at the opening and close of the service. The Canticles sung are the Magnificat (Song of Mary) and Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon). In addition to two lessons read from the Bible, a brief sermon is given reflecting on the readings of the day.

Merry Market
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-19 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Shopping extravaganza with unique vendors, Café and Sweet Shoppe. Admission $5. Hosted by Just Keep Smiling. 9am-5pm Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday. Cookies with Your Favorite Characters is Sat. 10-Noon. Proceeds assist families with children in medical crisis, www.justkeepsmiling.org.

No Limits Women's Retreat
2019-10-18 16:00 - 2019-10-20 12:00 | Shocco Springs Conference Center, 1314 Shocco Springs Rd, Talladega, AL, 35160, United States
Listen to a conversation about the relationship between mental health and spirituality and learn how to no longer allow difficulties like depression, anxiety and everyday struggles to limit you during this inaugural retreat held at Shocco Springs, Ala. Read about the retreat speakers and more here. Register at www.nolimitsretreat.org.

Vestavia Hills UMC Fall Festival
2019-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | AL
Please join us at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. for this FREE event in our church parking lot! Enjoy inflatables, food trucks, pony rides and more! We will be collecting socks to gift the homeless. Visit http://VHUMC.org/events for more information.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship with Robert Smith, Jr.
2019-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
11 a.m. free worship event held at Samford University’s Hodges Chapel. Robert Smith, Jr. will preach “The Relentless Romance,” a sermon based on 1 Corinthians 13.

75th Anniversary Luncheon
2019-10-24 11:30 - 13:00 | The Harbert Center, United States
The Jimmie Hale Mission will celebrate 75 years of changed lives (and counting!) at this luncheon event to be hosted on Thursday, October 24th. The luncheon will be held at The Harbert Center from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Andrea Lindenberg will be the emcee, along with live testimonials from former clients. This will likely be executive director Tony Cooper’s last public event before his retirement.

Midday Music: Frederick Teardo, harpsichord
2019-10-25 12:30 - 13:00 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Frederick Teardo, Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, will perform a free, 30-minute recital on the Cathedral’s newly-acquired harpsichord.

Five Points South Historic Home Tour & Fall Festival 2019
2019-10-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Five Points South, 1631 15th Avenue S., Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Come tour five beautiful Five Points South homes while enjoying fall festivities with the family! The second annual Five Points South Historic Home Tour & Fall Festival will take place Sunday, October 27 from 1-5 p.m at 1631 15th Ave. S. This new neighborhood tradition showcases the rich history and diverse architecture of Five Points South on a self-guided walking tour of five historic homes. The festival will include family-friendly activities, including food trucks, live music and a free pumpkin carving contest. Home tour tickets are on sale now for $15 for a single ticket and $20 for a couple ticket and can be purchased here. Day-of tickets can also be purchased at the event for $20 for a single ticket and $30 for a couple ticket.
The Home Tour brings awareness to the area’s history, architecture, walkability and charm. The featured homes incorporate 150 years of story and style, which attendees will be able to see through photos displayed throughout the home. Owners and volunteers will also be on hand to share the properties’ histories and features.

Meadow Brook Baptist Fall Festival
2019-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Join Meadow Brook Baptist Church for their 2019 Fall Festival on Sunday, October 27 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. for free fun for the entire family! The fun includes carnival games, inflatables, face painting, hay ride, candy, prizes, contests, trunk or treat, hotdogs, popcorn and more! Learn more at www.meadowbrookbaptist.org!

Mountain Brook Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat
2019-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Brook Baptist Church, 3631 Montevallo Rd S, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Mountain Brook Baptist Church invites you to their Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 27 from 4-6 p.m. Come enjoy free food, games, inflatables, and other fun activities! Learn more here.

Live2Lead - Leadership and Professional Development
2019-10-29 08:30 - 13:00 | Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Bring your family, bring your work team, bring yourself to this high-impact, affordable simulcast with experts discussing how to: develop your unique style of leadership to make an impact where you are today, get other people on board for the long haul with your vision and mission and create a culture that makes your work more than a job.
Speakers: Rachel Hollis – #1 NYTimes Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur; Angela Ahrendts – Former SVP of Retail ; Apple, Inc.; Marcus Buckingham – Global Researcher & Thought Leader; Chris Hogan – Global Speaker on Building Wealth & Retirement and John Maxwell – #1 NYTimes Bestselling Author, Coach, & Speaker.
Breakfast snacks & lunch provided for those registered.

The Worship Center Salvation Journey
2019-10-31 17:30 - 21:00 | The Worship Center Christian Church 100 Derby Parkway Birmingham, Alabama 35210, 100 Derby Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35210, United States
Join us for something that has never been done in the history of TWC Salvation Journey! Have you ever experienced Judgement House at TWC? Judgement House is a dramatic walk-through presentation about the truth of people’s choices and the consequences both in this life and the next. During this presentation, groups travel from room to room, viewing stories about eternal truth. During the final scene, everyone is given the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. You can learn more at www.theworshipcentercc.org.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Quad City Storm
2019-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Cheer on the Birmingham Bulls as they compete against Quad City Storm starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex. The first 1,000 kids 14 years & under receive a glow-in-the-dark goalie mask and there will be a goalie mask giveaway! Guests can come early to enjoy a Trunk or Treat starting at 4:30 p.m. Visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870 to learn more and purchase tickets.

Walk to END EPILEPSY
2019-11-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
The Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama will be holding the statewide Walk to END EPILEPSY® on November 2, 2019 at Railroad Park from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Walk to END EPILEPSY brings the community together to affect change through care, advocacy, research and education. This family-friendly Walk will bring more than 300 people to support the Epilepsy Foundation’s fundraising efforts and help raise awareness about epilepsy.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Quad City Storm
2019-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Birmingham Bulls will play against Quad City Storm for a second game for Mossy Oak Night. In addition, there will be Speciality Jersey Auction brought to you by Window World and OrthoExpress. Visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870 to learn more and purchase tickets.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship with Piotr Malysz
2019-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
11 a.m. free worship event held at Samford University’s Hodges Chapel. Piotr Malysz will preach a sermon on Philippians 2:5-11, “Name Above All Names.”

Briarwood Christmas Shop
2019-11-07 12:00 - 2019-11-08 16:00 | Briarwood Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Visit Briarwood Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall on November 7-8, 2019 and find great gifts and keepsakes from unique merchants to give this holiday season! Read more here.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2019-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Cheer for the Birmingham Bulls as they compete against the Pensacola Ice Flyers starting at 7:30 p.m. It’s military night! Free admission for active and retired military with ID. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Church Bazaar
2019-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 | St. James Episcopal Church, Alexander City AL, 347 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE, ALEXANDER CITY, AL, 35010, United States
Make your holiday shopping fun and easy! St. James Episcopal Church in Alexander City is holding its annual bazaar on Saturday, November 9th from 9am to noon. The church members will be selling an assortment of items to raise money for the church’s many community outreach programs. Proceeds benefiting the following community outreach programs: Habitat for Humanity, TallaCoosa Aid to People, Meals on Wheels, Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center, Boys & Girls Club, East Alabama Food Bank, The Salvation Army, Kairos of Alabama, Episcopal Relief and Development, Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Troup 67 and Alabama Sheriffs Girls Ranch.
There will be a variety of fresh-baked goods from frozen casseroles, to scrumptious cakes and other sweet treats. There will also be a large selection of handmade arts and crafts to include pottery, Christmas ornaments, crosses, stuff animals, woodwork items and so much more! Looking for unique gifts and yummy treats? Come out and support St. James Episcopal Church, and get there early because items goes fast! Learn more at www.stjamesalexcity.com.

Alabama Designer Craftsmen 47th Annual Fine Crafts Show
2019-11-09 10:00 - 2019-11-10 16:00 | Birmingham Botancial Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
The 47th annual Alabama Designer Craftsmen Fine Crafts Show will be held Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The show will feature over 50 of Alabama’s most talented artisans under one roof. The event features fine craft demonstrations, providing the opportunity for attendees to learn crafting techniques and art history from exhibiting artists. The event also includes a children’s area, in which professional craftsmen assist young attendees in craft projects. Works for sale include functional pottery, clay sculpture, wearable fiber, fine jewelry and more. Guests are encouraged to donate $5 upon entry to support the Alabama Designer Craftsmen and Garden Club of Alabama District III.
Since its inception in 1972, Alabama Designer Craftsmen has hosted the fine crafts show at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The organization is dedicated to their mission of enriching the community through sharing their crafts and encouraging the appreciation of both traditional and contemporary artwork. Donations fund the Garden Club of Alabama District III scholarship program which is awarded yearly. The Garden Club of Alabama will provide light food and drinks. Proceeds will benefit its college horticultural scholarship program.

Veterans Day Service of Thanksgiving & Remembrance
2019-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join American Village in remembering and honoring U.S. Veterans during a special wreath laying service at the National Veterans Shrine. Service begins at 11 a.m. and is free and open to the public. Learn more at www.veteransregisterofhonor.com.
