Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Sav-A-Life Vestavia Volunteer Training
2020-02-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2020-02-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2020-01-27 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Sav-a-Life Vestavia, 1480 McGuire Rd , Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers and more. The training time is from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Learn more about being a volunteer by contacting Steve at 205-979-0302 or email SteveLongenecker@savalife.org.

GBAHB 2020 Home Building & Remodeling Showcase
2020-02-07 10:00 - 2020-02-09 17:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Visit Hinkle Roofing’s booth for exclusive offers at the Finley Center, 1000 RV Trace, Friday & Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, www.web.birminghambuilder.com.

GriefShare Classes Begin
2020-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Faith Church, 4601 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, Alabama, 35242, United States
If you’ve lost a loved one, GriefShare provides a friendly, caring group of people to walk alongside you. Classes on Thursday nights, 7pm-8:45pm through May 7 at Faith Church (Lower Level), 4601 Valleydale Rd, 35242, www.griefshare.org/groups/63460.

Jefferson/St. Clair County Home & Garden Show
2020-01-31 10:00 - 2020-02-01 15:00 | Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Visit Hinkle Roofing’s booth for exclusive offers at the Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd, 10am-7pm Saturday, 12pm-3pm Sunday, www.trussvillehomegardenshow.wordpress.com.

Beeson's Lay Academy of Theology Begins
2020-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Samford University, United States
Puritanism, the first class of the Spring 2020 semester, will have its first meeting from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Dr. Gerald Bray will offer another exciting study focusing on this important era in church history. Learn more about this class and others at www.beesondivinity.com/lay-academy or call 205-726-2338.

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Open House
2020-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, 1720 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for our open house from 2-4pm and find our why our student-families love us, 1720 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 205-879-3237. Learn more at www.olsschool.com.

Midday Music with Sadie Goodman, Zachary Palamara & Cindy St. Clair
2020-01-24 12:30 - 13:00 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Sadie Goodman, soprano; Zachary Palamara, baritone; and Cindy St. Clair, piano, will perform a free, 30-minute concert in Clingman Commons at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. Learn more here.

Distinguished Young Women Program of Jefferson County
2020-01-23 08:00 - 2020-03-08 08:00 | Vestavia Hills High School, 2235 Lime Rock Rd, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
The Distinguished Young Women Program of Jefferson County is accepting applications from high school girls graduating in 2021 and residing in Jefferson County. The deadline for receiving applications is March 8, 2020.
The program, (formerly Jefferson County’s Junior Miss), will take place on July 17-18 2020 at Vestavia Hills High School. Interested girls may visit www.DistinguishedYW.org and click on the icon “APPLY NOW” to receive an application or they may contact Chairman Eddie Macksoud at jefferson@distinguishedYW.org or 205-907-0210.
There is no entry fee. Participants compete in the categories of fitness, self expression, interview, scholastics, and talent. Last year more than $13,000 in cash-tuition scholarships.
The Jefferson County representative will advance to the Distinguished Young Women Program of Alabama in Montgomery, AL where she will compete for over $40,000 in cash-tuition scholarships and over $1,000,000 in college granted scholarships. The current Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County is Lauren Thrasher, a senior at Hoover High School.

Birmingham Boys Choir Open Auditions Now in Progress
2020-01-21 - 2020-03-19 | Birmingham Boys Choir, 2025 Kentucky Avenue, Suite D, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Do you know a boy interested in music and singing? The Birmingham Boys Choir is currently auditioning boys, ages 8-16, to begin next season 2020-21. Schedule your appointment here.

Choral Evensong
2020-01-16 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. Learn more here.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
2020-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls will face the Rail Yard Dawgs in an exciting game starting at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 kids, 14 & under, will receive a mini stick, courtesy of WVTM 13. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Free Shredding & E-Waste Recycling
2020-01-11 09:00 - 15:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Have old electronics you need to discard after Christmas? Gone For Good will be on-site from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to recycle them for free for you at the Celebrate the Family Expo on January 11! They will also shred for free your unwanted documents. As you recycle you will also be helping to support United Ability, formerly UCP of Greater Birmingham. Gone For Good accepts paper, file folders, CDs, paperclips, binder clips, and staples. For electronics, Gone For Good generally accepts computer-related items – hard drives, flat-screen monitors, keyboards/mice, printers, etc. If it’s used in a home office, it will be accepted. Items NOT accepted include: Tubular/Projection monitors or televisions; medical equipment/waste, including dental molds; kitchen/household appliances; medication/pill bottles; computer hard drives must be documented by a GFG staff member. Hard drives are physically shredded using an Alleghney 5HD3 machine and then recycled. Read more about Gone For Good here.

Celebrate the Family Expo!
2020-01-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Finley Center, 1000 RV Trace, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Save the Date! Join Birmingham Christian Family in celebrating years of GOOD NEWS at Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! Your family will not want to miss this fun, FREE day of with live entertainment, exhibition area, food and product samples, a kids zone and free recycling of electronics and free shredding provided by Gone For Good, a program of United Ability, formerly UCP!
Have old electronics you need to discard after Christmas? Gone For Good will be on-site to recycle them for free for you from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.! They will also shred for free your unwanted documents. As you recycle you will also be helping to support United Ability, formerly UCP of Greater Birmingham. Gone For Good accepts paper, file folders, CDs, paperclips, binder clips, and staples. For electronics, Gone For Good generally accepts computer-related items – hard drives, flat-screen monitors, keyboards/mice, printers, etc. If it’s used in a home office, it will be accepted. Items NOT accepted include: Tubular/Projection monitors or televisions; medical equipment/waste, including dental molds; kitchen/household appliances; medication/pill bottles; computer hard drives must be documented by a GFG staff member. Hard drives are physically shredded using an Alleghney 5HD3 machine and then recycled.
Meet Mickey & Minnie, Elsa and Paw Patrols’ Chase and Skye! The cast will be on hand for pictures and autographs at the Expo! and at 11am and 1pm perform a sneak peak of their upcoming Characters on Parade Performance February 21, 2020 at Gardendale First Baptist North Campus. The characters are a part of the Just Keep Smiling ministry that assists families with children in medical crisis, www.justkeepsmiling.org.
Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Heritage Preschool, and to our Major Sponsors, St. Vincent’s Nursing Nook, Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Vision Financial Group, Inc. and Tiger-Rock Martial Arts!
Keep checking back here for more updates!

Edward Parmentier, harpsichord
2020-01-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
The 2019-2020 Cathedral Concert Series presents Edward Parmentier in concert on the Cathedral’s newly-acquired harpsichord.
Edward Parmentier has performed throughout the United States, Russia, Western Europe, Japan, and Korea on harpsichord and on historic organs, and is a frequent recitalist, lecturer and adjudicator at symposia and festivals. His collection of recordings has won both critical and popular acclaim. Recent releases include Bach’s partitas, French 17th-century harpsichord music, sonatas of Scarlatti and music of the English virginalists. He appears frequently in ensemble settings as a continuo player and concerto soloist. Parmentier conducts modern instrument chamber orchestras in performances of Baroque and classical repertory. His annual summer harpsichord workshops at the University of Michigan, where he is Professor Emeritus of Harpsichord, attracted performers from all over the world. Learn more here.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
2020-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls play the Ice Bears at 7pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35214. Hawaiian night, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
2020-01-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Cheer on the Birmingham Bulls as they face the Knoxville Ice Bears starting at 7:30 p.m. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.birminghambulls.net or call 205-620-6870.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Peoria Rivermen
2020-01-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Rivermen for a second night, beginning at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 kids, 14 & under, receive a jersey courtesy of Lemak/Drayer and WBRC Fox 6. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Peoria Riverman
2020-01-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Cheer on the Bulls as they compete against the Rivermen, starting at 7:30 p.m. The first 1,000 fans will receive a team poster, courtesy of DMS Color! To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
2019-12-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Enjoy an exciting hockey game and a special Church Night beginning at 7:30 p.m. Receive a $5 discount per person for church groups of 10 or more, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service for the Family
2019-12-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 5081 Eastern Valley Road, McCalla, AL, 35111, United States
Please come celebrate the birth of our Savior at our Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service, Tuesday, December 24th. Our handbell choir will play at 5:30pm with our service beginning at 6:00pm. Enjoy bells sounding out the good news, singing carols, and hearing the amazing story of God With Us. The Light of the world has come so let us share in candle lighting to reflect His love for us. A tradition here in this faith family for generations. Come, bring your family; let’s share in this joyful time of hope together!

Christmas Eve Service
2019-12-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Shades Mountain Community Church, 2281 Old Tyler Road, Birmingham, AL, 35226
A Christmas Eve Service will be held at Shades Mountain Community Church at 5pm in our Worship Center, 2281 Old Tyler Road, Birmingham, 35226. This special one-hour service will feature musical worship, a message from Pastor Rick Goertzen, and a time of worship by candlelight. All are invited to attend!

Hunter Street Baptist Church Keyboards & Carols
2019-12-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Hunter Street Baptist Church, 2600 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Delight in the Christmas season at this evening of music starting at 5 p.m. Settle in for a holiday treat as four grand pianos take center stage for this night of keyboards and carols. Childcare provided for birth to age 5. Learn more at www.hunterstreet.org.

20th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade
2019-12-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Chelsea Middle School, 2321 Highway 39, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Enjoy fun for the whole family at the 20th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade! Entertainment at the Grandstand begins at 9 a.m. and the parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Chelsea Middle School. Learn more at www.cityofchelsea.com!

25th Annual Meadow Brook Runs
2019-12-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Valley Bank, 1100 Corporate Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Celebrate Alabama’s Bicentennial by running in this 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Valley Bank, 1100 Corporate Parkway, 35242. Walkers and pets on leash welcome. 5K begins at 9 a.m. and 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 10 a.m. Learn more at www.meadowbrookruns.org.

Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert
2019-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Top off your holiday season with one of Birmingham’s most favorite time-honored traditions! The Birmingham Boys Choir will present its 42nd Annual Christmas Concert on December 19, 2019 at Briarwood Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. You and your family are invited to sing along with beloved Christmas carols and also experience the warm, rich traditional sound of the boy choir. Adding to the excitement this year, some of our BBC dads, grandfathers and alumni will join the boys in singing a few songs. We’re thankful for this legacy and the support of choir families.
This free concert is our gift to the community and is sure to be a highlight of the season making wonderful memories for all! Learn more at www.birminghamboyschoir.org.

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
2019-12-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Listen as the Cathedral Church of the Advent Choir, 2017 6th Ave N, 35203, sings the traditional service celebrating the birth of Jesus, modeled after the annual service at King’s College, Cambridge, www.adventbirmingham.org, 205-251-2324.

Hallelujah! A Briarwood Christmas in Living Portraits
2019-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
The Briarwood Music and Drama Ministries present, “Hallelujah! A Briarwood Christmas in Living Portraits.” The Briarwood Adult Choir, Chamber Ensemble, Festival Orchestra, members of the Youth Choir, and the Drama Ministry present a program of sacred contemporary and classical choral music, along with dramatic scenes and narration. The show begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free, www.briarwood.org/events.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Quad City Storm
2019-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls will face the Storm in an exciting game starting at 3 p.m. Learn more at www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.
