Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Eric Metaxas at Samford University
2019-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Samford University Wright Center, United States
New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas will speak at 7 p.m. at the Samford University Wright Center. Metaxas is widely recognized as an ambassador of faith and has been commended for his thought-provoking commentary and narrative. He is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Bonhoeffer, Amazing Grace and Miracles. He has written more than 30 children’s books, and his books have been translated into more than 25 languages. His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. Reserved seating tickets $10-$25. VIP tickets $150 and include a VIP book signing and private reception with Metaxas at 5:30 p.m. All ticket levels include a book signing opportunity following the lecture. Purchase tickets at www.tickets.samford.edu or call 205-726-2853.

Paying for Long-Term Care and Asset Protection
2019-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bradford & Holliman, LLC, 2491 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Free seminar led by Melanie B Holliman, JD. Reservations required because only 12 seats are available for time for specific discussions. To register email Alicia@bradfordholliman.com or call 205-663-0281.

Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center Gardening Class
2019-03-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | AL
Sometimes in life we have to step outside the box and allow the pieces to fall where they may. It is then that we are able to put things back into perspective where they belong. In this month’s gardening class, participants will learn breathing techniques, along with chair yoga exercises, that will teach participants the techniques of relaxation.

Hammer Ride Presented by Brannon Honda
2019-03-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Avondale Brewery, 201 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Join us for the Inaugural Hammer Ride, a 64-mile supported training ride led by USA CRITS D1 teams and former world tour pro, Frankie Andreu. Train with the pros, enjoy lunch and social hour afterword at Avondale Brewery and help bring professional bike racing back to Birmingham.

Birmingham Hammerfest
2019-03-16 08:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakeview District, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
The inaugural Birmingham Hammerfest fueled by Gatorade Zero is the place to be on March 16th. Eighteen USA CRITS D1 professional cycling teams will be racing through the streets of the Lakeview District. This exciting, fast-paced criterium racing is not just for the pros. Amateurs and juniors will be tackling the same course and putting their skills to the test. This family-friendly weekend includes something for all ages with the Thomas Waters State Farm Kids’ Zone featuring inflatables, arts and crafts, bike obstacle courses and more. Kids of all ages can deck out their bikes/trikes St. Patty’s style and show off their wheels in the Lil’ Shamrock fun ride during the Regions Bank Community Hour. Ride your bike to Lakeview and park at the Lewis & Feldman bike valet and visit their cycle pits for bicycle maintenance courses. Enjoy local food trucks or head up to the excitement and festivities at the restaurants and bars along 7th Avenue and 29th St.

5th Annual Restoration Run
2019-03-16 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Red Mountain Park, 2011 Frankfurt Cir, Birmingham, AL, 35211, United States
Hosted by the Will Bright Foundation at Red Mountain Park. For details and registration, www.willbrightfoundation.org.

Steve Green/Jimmie Hale Mission 75th Anniversary
2019-03-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Gardendale First Baptist Church, 316 Mountain Crest Pkwy, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
The Jimmie Hale Mission hosts Christian singer, Steve Green to celebrate the Mission’s 75th anniversary. 7pm concert at Gardendale First Baptist Church, doors open at 6pm. Tickets are free by registering at www.jhmconcert.eventbrite.com, though donations are accepted online and at the event. All seating is first-come, first-served.

Fire in Alabama
2019-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Beth Hallel Birmingham, 2230 Sumpter Street, Birmingham, AL, 35226, United States

Lenten Reflections
2019-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Saint George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Ave. S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Service and meal hosted by St. George Greek-Catholic Melkite Church, “Heaven and Hell: The Mystery of Salvation” with Brother Seorise (Murray).

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Expo
2019-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Jasper Civic Center, 204 19th Street East, Jasper, AL, 35501
Forge is hosting our 2nd Annual Wings of Hope Cancer Support Expo in partnership with Capstone Rural Health. This event is FREE and breakfast and lunch are included. Our keynote speaker is two-time breast cancer survivor and ABC 33/40 news anchor Brenda Ladun. Our closing event is a comedy show by local celebrity, survivor and comedienne Carla Youngblood. The Expo schedule includes educational presentations, an impressive lineup of speakers, resource information, opportunities to connect with others and more. This Expo is open to everyone including survivors of all cancers; their friends, family and loved ones; healthcare professionals; and the general public. Registration and breakfast will start at 9am on the day of the event; arrive early to get a good seat! For more information please contact Forge at 205-838-6159 or 1-800-811-8925. Pre-registration is not necessary and attendees can attend the entire event or the portion their schedule allows.

Scholarship Deadline
2019-03-15 | AL
Deadline for submission of application to receive $500 scholarship from Birmingham Christian Familymagazine and Tactical Faith. Learn more and complete application at www.birminghamchristian.com/scholarhship.

Tony Evans Live!
2019-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Clearbranch Methodist, 8051 Glenn Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Worship with Anthony Evans and message from Dr. Tony Evans. To register visit www.tonyevanslive.com. For details on VIP ticket giveaway see Tony Evans Live Giveaway Post on our Facebook and Instagram page.

NAMI Family to Family
2019-03-11 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Shelby Baptist Physician’s Center, 1000 1st ST North, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
** Must register with Laura @ 205-267-2986 or laurajnh@gmail.com or namishelby@gmail.com to attend.**
Family-to-Family is a free, 12-week educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition. Classes are taught by NAMI trained family members. The course and materials provided are free.

CANTUS
2019-03-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Southern College, AL, United States
The critically-acclaimed a cappella men’s ensemble CANTUS will perform at Birmingham-Southern College on Friday evening, March 8, at 7:30 PM in Hill Recital Hall. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for students with ID. CANTUS will also present an informal workshop with the BSC Concert Choir in Yeilding Chapel on Saturday morning, March 9, as part of the Hugh and Barbara Thomas Master Class Series, sponsored by the Waters family and State Farm Insurance. For reservations, call 205-226-4950. Click here for a preview of their program.

14th Annual Schoolhouse Rock
2019-03-08 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Schoolhouse Rock is an annual fundraiser hosted by Cornerstone School’s Junior Board. Over the years, the event has grown from 300 to over 1,000 guests and has raised more than $1.2 million for Cornerstone’s students. The 2018 event was voted Best of Birmingham – Charity Event in About Town Magazine for the third year in a row. For the 14th Annual Schoolhouse Rock, guests will enjoy live music from Just a Few Cats, a live and silent auction, event giveaways, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

What Horses Can Teach Us
2019-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Club, Birmingham, 1 Robert Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
The Red Barn will host a fundraising luncheon, “What horses can teach us,” on March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Club in Birmingham, Ala., to benefit The Red Barn and The JAYC Foundation. The event will feature guest speakers Jaycee Dugard, Dr. Rebecca Bailey, and Beth Holloway, who will share the impact horses have had on their own lives and what horses have taught them as they struggled for healing in times of heartache and grief.

Spring Arts & Crafts Show
2019-03-08 - 2019-03-09 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Hosted by Hosted by the North Arts Council Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-4pm. Free admission and parking, over 85 booths. Easter Bunny pictures on Sat. 9am-3pm for $10, www.northartscouncil.webs.com.

Observance of Week of Prayer for North American Missions
2019-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | National WMU, 100 Missionary Ridge, AL, 35242, United States
National WMU will host an observance of the Week of Prayer for North American Missions at its headquarters in Birmingham on Thursday, March 7.
The Week of Prayer is observed annually by Southern Baptist churches as a time to pray for missionaries, needs of specific ministries, and family needs. It is a time to take action in accordance with the Bible. The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer is Sending Hope.
“We are sending hope to college students struggling to find truth,” said Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director-treasurer of national WMU. “We are sending hope to internationals who find themselves far from home. We are sending hope to abused women and children. We are sending hope to parents estranged from children. We are sending hope to the hungry, the lonely, and the outcast. We are sending hope to anyone lost without Christ.”
Ken Weathersby, vice president for Convention Advancement for the Southern Baptist Convention, will be the keynote speaker. Weathersby and his team work with ethnic minority churches and other affinity groups to better understand their perspectives. The service will also include a time of prayer for needs of North American missionaries and opportunities to learn how to become more involved in praying, giving and going.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., enjoy light refreshments and see Annie Armstrong’s bed and armoire and a handwritten letter from Lottie Moon to Annie Armstrong on display prior to the Week of Prayer service at 10:00–11:00 a.m. From 11:15 a.m.–12:00, an interactive refugee simulation will also be offered. It is designed to help encourage a greater understanding of the plight of refugees, learn what the Bible teaches about our response to the global refugee crisis and explore ways to actively make a difference for Christ.
No registration is required. WMU is located at 100 Missionary Ridge in Birmingham. For more information about the event, visit wmu.com/sendinghope.

Turkey Day
2019-03-07 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Everything you need for opening day of Turkey Season on sale at Mark’s Outdoors! Plus, pros on hand to provide tips, www.marksoutdoors.com, 205-822-2010.

Swan Lake
2019-03-01 - 2019-03-03 | Samford University Wright Center, United States
Presented by the Birmingham Ballet at the Samford Wright Center, www.birminghamballet.com. Purchase tickets at www.etix.com.

Cottontail’s Village
2019-03-01 - 2019-03-03 | Legacy Arena BJCC, 1001 19th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Over 500 booths of arts, crafts and gifts and visits with the Easter Bunny at the BJCC. Adults $8 Children 6-12, $2, under 6 free. Advanced tickets just $7, call 205-836-7173.

Believe! A Night of Hope
2019-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Featuring Yolanda Adams with Dr. Henry Panion III and Orchestra live at the Lyric, benefitting Children’s of Alabama. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

THE THREE STRANDS of CHURCH SECURITY
2019-02-23 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Beth Hallel Congregation, 2230 Sumpter Street, Birmingham, AL, 35126, United States
Security presentation from THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR CHURCH SECURITY AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT with Chuck Chadwick, President of Gatekeepers Security Services as the featured speaker.

Live with the Characters Dance Party
2019-02-23 | Gardendale First Baptist Church, 316 Mountain Crest Pkwy, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Come dressed as your favorite character. Live character performances at 10am and 2pm, Gardendale First Baptist Church(GFBC)/North Campus. Tickets $10, pre-sale group pricing (15+guests) available for 2pm show. 75 VIP tickets @$25 each show (reserved seating, souvenir, preshow autograph and pics). Hosted by Just Keep Smiling, assisting families in our community with children in medical crisis. Tickets at www.justkeepsmiling.org, Jeff Dennis Jewelers, GFBC bookstore and at the door.

Parenting event
2019-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 2001 Cedar Grove Rd, Leeds, AL, 35094, United States
Author Ginger Hubbard “ Reaching the Heart of a Child”

Kingdom Kids Spring-Summer Consignment Sale
2019-02-20 - 2019-02-23 | Gardendale Mt. Vernon UMC, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale
Profits support missions, features new and gently used clothing (infant-teen), shoes, furniture, baby gear, toys, books, DVDs and more. Visit www.kingdomkidsconsignment.com for hours of operation. Many items 50% off on Sat.

Sensory-Friendly Mass
2019-02-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Prince of Peace Catholic Parish, 4600 Preserve Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Prince of Peace will hold a sensory-friendly Mass dedicated to those with special needs and their families, caregivers, teachers and friends in the main sanctuary. The Mass is being coordinated by the POP Knights of Columbus Council #11537 and demonstrates their devotion to our faith and to those with special needs. It will be followed by dinner in Deasy Hall. This Mass welcomes individuals or families who might not normally feel comfortable participating at Mass. People with special needs resulting from physical, emotional, mental or cognitive conditions are all around us in society. It can be challenging for our brothers and sisters to participate at Mass due to physical and social barriers – or even family member anxiety. Celebrating a sensory-friendly Mass for people with special needs is our way of welcoming all of God’s children to Mass and letting them know that every person is an integral part of our parish family. All are welcome. This Mass will offer sensory adaptations in sound and lighting. All are welcome to attend.

Birmingham Home Show
2019-02-15 - 2019-02-17 | Legacy Arena BJCC, 1001 19th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Get expert advice, find great deals, meet Brett Tutor of TLC’s Trading Spaces (Fri & Sat), watch demonstrations by local chefs on Hometown Flavor Cooking Stage, and more at the BJCC. Save $4 off adult admission online with PROMO CODE: FAMILY, www.birminghamhomeshow.com. Free admission Friday only to all active and retired military, fire and first responders with valid ID.

Connecting Women Conference
2019-02-15 - 2019-02-16 | Samford University Wright Center, United States
Featured speakers include New York Times best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs (Mine is the Night, Bad Girls of the Bible and more) and sought-after Bible teacher and speaker Lisa Harper, 6:30-9:30pm Friday and 9am-12:30pm Saturday! Tickets available at www.connectingministries.org.

WOMEN'S CONNECTION EAST
2019-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Caracas) | Grayson Valley Country Club, 2201 Grayson Valley Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35235, United States
Monthly luncheon with features of interest to women and a special inspiration speaker held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This month’s feature is Travel presented by Celebration Tours. The special guest speaker, Connie Rhodembeck will tell us of her “Reflections on Wonderful Friendships”. Reservations requested, call Eileen at 205-209-0647 or email at eilewal@aol.com
Cost for 5 course meal and program is $17.
