Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Celebrate Christmas with Samford Arts
2019-12-06 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Samford University Wright Center, United States
Enjoy a holiday celebration featuring the combined talents of the School of the Arts through music and dance in this celebration of the Christmas season and the birth of Christ child. This event features the Samford University Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, Gracenotes, University Chorale, and Worship Arts Ensemble alongside Samford faculty and the Samford Dance Company. There will be Christmas cookies, hot cider and music in the Wright Center lobby and patio at 6:30 p.m. before the show.

Downtown Gadsden First Friday, Tree Lighting & Boat Parade
2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gadsden, 635 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL, 35901, United States
As part of First Friday, Gadsden will light its 50-foot tall Christmas tree. Tuba Christmas will preform. The Coosa Christmas Boat Parade will pass by City Hall at 6pm; Santa will throw the switch at 5:30pm. For more information, call 256-543-2787.

AquaScapes Christmas Open House
2019-12-06 11:00 - 2019-12-07 20:00 | DSLD AquaScapes, 5485 Hwy. 280, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Join DSLD Land Management’s newest retail location, AquaScapes, for their 2019 Christmas Open House on December 6 from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. & December 7 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy special offers only available during the open house hours. Bring your children for Cookies with Santa on December 6 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Hot chocolate, warm apple cider, and Christmas cookies will be served! A portion of all proceeds will benefit King’s Home Thrift! Learn more here.

Beeson Divinity School Commencement and Consecration
2019-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Hodges Chapel: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229, United States
Russell Moore will deliver an address at Beeson Divinity School’s service of commencement and consecration. Russell Moore is president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Brookdale's Annual Holiday Open House
2019-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Brookdale invites you to join them on December 5 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for their Annual Holiday Open House! Celebrate the season and enjoy entertainment, carriage rides, Santa and refreshments! Read more about Brookdale here.

Owens House Holiday Open House
2019-12-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Owens House, 22747 Highway 25, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
Owens House is Shelby County’s Children Advocacy Center located in Columbiana. Please join us for hot chocolate, desserts, and crafts and learn more about what Owens House does for the community! To get into the holiday spirit, wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater or show off your favorite winter attire. Our facility dog, Fitz, and Santa will be there to take free pictures! We hope to see you there!

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2019-11-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Birmingham Bulls will compete against the Pensacola Ice Flyers starting at 7:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a special Adult Jersey Night and Turkey Toss! Jersey giveaway for the first 1,000 fans 18 years & older, courtesy of Mezrano Law and WVTM 13. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Christmas at the Falls
2019-11-28 16:00 - 2020-01-05 17:00 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Millions of lights! Featuring train rides, scenes in the park synchronized to holiday music, the pioneer village & visit Santa, closed December 24-25. Call 256-549-4663 for more information.

I Cared Enough
2019-11-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Bill Harris Park Arena Crossplex, 2337 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL, 35208, United States
Annual citywide Thanksgiving Outreach hosted by Daniel Cason Ministries at Bill Harris Park Arena Crossplex. Read about this ministry and event here. Call 205-365-1800 to find out how you can volunteer with this event to help those in need in Birmingham.

Handel's Messiah
2019-11-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
The Alabama Civic Chorale will present their 72nd annual performance of Handel’s Messiah with soloists and orchestra on Sunday, November 24 at 3:00p.m. The program will take place at Riverchase United Methodist Church in Hoover. The chorus is comprised of approximately 100 people from churches in our area and throughout the state. The program is free. Please make plans to attend and arrive early for seating. This is a wonderful, spiritual way to begin your holiday. Visit www.alabamacivicchorale.com for more information.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Fayetteville Marksmen
2019-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Birmingham Bulls will compete against the Fayetteville Marksmen for a second night starting at 7 p.m. Make plans to attend and be a part of the special Teddy Bear Toss and hat giveaway for the first 1,000 adults courtesy of ABC 33/40. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Santa's Underground Workshop
2019-11-23 14:00 - 2019-12-30 20:00 | Rickwood Caverns State Park, 370 Rickwood Park Road, Warrior, AL, 35180, United States
Visit Rickwood Caverns State Park for a truly magical experience when the cave transforms into an underground winter wonderland! The gift shop will be decorated for the occasion and offer unique gifts, ornaments, snacks, and hot cocoa to purchase. The nature center will have holiday movies playing, crafts, and Santa letters for the children to fill out. The 110 steps at the end of the regular tour will not be included during this time which makes the walk easier for anyone with mobility issues. There will be about 30 steps and a mile walk in the cave. Holiday hours are November 23-December 30, 2019 (closed 11/28 and 12/24-12/26), 2 p.m.-8 p.m., $10 per person ages 5 and up; 4 and under are free. Click here to start planning your visit!

Kampfire for the King
2019-11-23 08:30 - 14:30 | King’s Home Chelsea Campus, 221 Kings Home Drive, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Kick-off your Thanksgiving with fun for the whole family at Kampfire for the King at King’s Home main campus in Chelsea, Alabama! The day with a First Annual Cornhole Tournament, followed by a fishing rodeo in the King’s Home pond with Bass Pro Tour angler and 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion, Randy Howell and area fishing teams! Plus, enjoy free activities for the kids all while the smell of delicious food and great music fills the air. At the end of the day, celebrate Randy Howell’s Boat Giveaway! Don’t miss this fun day with your family while giving hope to King’s Home youth, women, and moms with kids! Visit www.kingshome.com or call 205-678-8331 for more information.

City of Champions Half Marathon
2019-11-23 07:00 - 12:00 | Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Enjoy a moderately challenging run through & stick around after awards for the post party. Benefits The United Way of Etowah County. Visit www.gadsdenrunners.com for more information.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Fayetteville Marksmen
2019-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Join in the excitement as the Birmingham Bulls compete against the Fayetteville Marksmen. The exciting game begins at 7:30 p.m. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Aspire
2019-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Clearbranch Methodist, 8051 Glenn Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
An evening full of laughter, learning, stories and more just for women. Hear from speakers Lisa Whelchel, Kristin Weber, Melissa Spoelstra and worship with Mia Koehne. Event begins at 7pm at Clearbranch Church, 8501 Glenn Rd, 35173. Purchase tickets at www.aspirewomensevents.com or call 480-812-1100.

Midday Music: The Alabama School of Fine Arts Orchestra
2019-11-22 12:30 - 13:00 | Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
The Alabama School of Fine Arts Orchestra will perform a free, 30-minute concert at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. The Alabama School of Fine Arts, located in Birmingham, is a partially residential public school authorized and funded by the Alabama Legislature to provide tuition-free instruction for impassioned students, grades 7-12. The school provides focused specialty instruction in Creative Writing, Dance, Mathematics and Science, Music, Theatre Arts and Visual Arts. Core academic courses necessary to earn an Alabama high school diploma are also a part of the curriculum.

Choral Evensong
2019-11-21 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.

Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Services
2019-11-21 17:00 - 23:00 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Briarwood invites the community to their Family Candlelight Services at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Music of the season and the Christmas story as related in the Scriptures hallmark this service, concluding with the entire Worship Center lit only by candlelight. A memorable way to help your family focus your Christmas celebration on the One whose birthday we celebrate! A more intimate Candlelight Communion service is observed at 11:00 p.m., www.briarwood.org/events.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship
2019-11-19 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. The student winner of the James Earl Massey Preaching Award will preach a sermon on Revelation 7:9-17.

Sav-A-Life Vestavia Volunteer Training
2019-11-18 18:00 - 20:30, 2019-11-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Sav-A-Life, Vestavia, 1480 McGuire Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Anyone interested in serving the women and men who visit our center for services is welcome to attend our training class! Becoming a volunteer includes an application process, classroom training and shadowing. Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers, and more.
If you are interested in learning more about being a volunteer, please contact Steve or Courtney at 205-979-0302 or email SteveLongenecker@savalife.org or CourtneyCannon@savalife.org.

Snow Mountain
2019-11-16 08:00 - 2020-02-23 17:00 | Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083, United States
Snow tubing in Georgia? Experience a winter wonderland of real snow outside of Atlanta, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, 30083. Enjoy a 400-foot snow-covered tubing hill, snowy play area, Dare Devil Plunge, and more! November 16-February 23, hours vary by day, check calendar at www.stonemountainpark.com/Events/Snow-Mountian to plan your visit or call 770-498-5690.

Stone Mountain Park Christmas
2019-11-16 08:00 - 2020-01-06 17:00 | Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083, United States
Immerse yourself in holiday magic with festive music, millions of dazzling lights and visits from some of your favorite holiday characters including Rudolph, Clarice and Bumble, our very own Snow Angel, Angelina, and so much more at Stone Mountain Park Christmas from November 16-January 6! 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, 30083. Find more information at www.stonemountainpark.com or call 770-498-5690.

Magical Marketplace
2019-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 | AL
Join us on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church to view goods from over 80 vendors! Find items like: art, pottery, jewelry, baked goods, stationary, baby gifts, children’s clothing, holiday goodies, and much more. Come stock up on Christmas gifts or treat yourself! Proceeds benefit Unless U.

Mark Edwards, harpsichord
2019-11-14 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 Mark Edwards in concert, performing on the Cathedral’s newly-acquired harpsichord.
First prize winner in the 2012 Musica Antiqua Bruges International Harpsichord Competition, Canadian harpsichordist and organist Mark Edwards is recognized for his captivating performances, bringing the listener “to new and unpredictable regions, using all of the resources of his instrument, […] of his virtuosity, and of his imagination” (La Libre Belgique). Since 2016, he is Assistant Professor of Harpsichord at Oberlin Conservatory. He has given solo recitals at a number of prominent festival and concert series, and has had concerto performances with a number of award-winning ensembles.
“…Mark Edwards presented a program that traced the evolution of Bach’s music from youth to maturity. Edwards handled Bach’s lavish flourishes and showy runs with confidence […]. He especially dazzled with his own florid transcription of the famous chaconne from the D-minor violin partita.” -Early Music America

A Taste of the Holidays
2019-11-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Riverchase Baptist Church, 2020 Crossvine Rd, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Shelby County Christian Women’s Connection invites you to enjoy a special Guest Day. In addition to lunch, there will be chef demonstrations of holiday dishes you can prepare and holiday decorations available for purchase. Inspirational speaker Deedy Tripp will share that even though “weariness threatened to overtake her life, her life was transformed to the fullest.” Reservations must be made by November 5. Call Mary at 205 529-1533 to reserve your spot. The cost of $20 can be paid at the door.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2019-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Watch the Birmingham Bulls compete against the Pensacola Ice Flyers starting at 7:30 p.m., with special guest, Santa Claus! Bring your children to meet Santa Claus on December 13-15! Learn more at www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.

Beeson Divinity School Community Worship with Reginald Calvert
2019-11-12 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. Reginald Calvert will preach on “The Preeminence of Jesus Christ” from Colossians 1:15-20. Reginald Calvert serves as pastor of the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Bessemer, Ala., where he has served since 1999. Calvert is also a graduate of Beeson Divinity School, where he earned a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry.

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.
