Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Maundy Thursday with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
You’re invited to join Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills for a Worship Service including First Communion at 7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, 4887 Valleydale rd., Birmingham, 35242
Maundy Thursday service 7:00 pm at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Two Lights for Tomorrow
2025-04-18 | AL
What is Two Lights for Tomorrow? As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we invite every household, business, and government office in Alabama to join in a unique celebration of American history: the Two Lights for Tomorrow initiative, commemorating Paul Revere’s famous ride and America’s fight for liberty and independence.
This initiative, sweeping across the nation as part of the America 250 celebration, honors the legendary moment when Paul Revere signaled the approach of British troops with lanterns in Boston’s Old North Church. It represents the spirit of unity, vigilance, and the enduring quest for freedom.
How to Participate:
Households: Light two candles or lanterns in your windows on the evening of April 18th, symbolizing the two lanterns hung in the church steeple. Share your participation on social media with #TwoLightsForTomorrow.
Businesses: Display two lights prominently at your establishment to foster a sense of community and historical pride. Engage customers with stories of the American Revolution, perhaps through window displays or special events.
Government Offices: Encourage the use of symbolic lighting in public buildings, alongside educational programs or public readings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem Paul Revere’s Ride.
Why Participate?
Education: This is an opportunity to educate our youth and remind ourselves of the sacrifices made for our freedoms.
Unity: By participating, we contribute to a national tapestry of remembrance and patriotism.
Legacy: We’re not just celebrating history; we’re actively engaging in the creation of a living legacy through community involvement.
Learn more at www.america250al.org.

Good Friday
2025-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
This is the day on which our Lord, having been betrayed, breathed his last. This is the day when our Savior walked into darkness, for us and with us. This is the day when we saw Jesus’ humanity in his humility. This is the day when we remember Christ meets us in our brokenness, joins us in despair, and is present with our pain. Hope is not lost, dear friends. This is the day, but soon, there will be another.
Please join Vestavia Hills Baptist Church for a free lunch at 11 am in the Fellowship Hall and a Good Friday service in the Sanctuary at noon.

Good Friday with Meadow Brook Baptist
2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Meadow Brook Baptist would love for you to join us during the week of Easter. We will have a Good Friday service at 12pm. Come as you are and let us worship the One who is risen!

Good Friday at Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church
2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church, 1817 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Good Friday service at 12pm at Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church.

Good Friday at Dawson
2025-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, 1114 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
This Tenebrae Service, led by the Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together instrumental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Christ’s death on the cross. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills
2025-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Tenebrae Worship Service at 7:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills.

Good Friday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
2025-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, 4887 Valleydale rd., Birmingham, 35242
Good Friday service at 7:00 pm at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 | First Baptist Church Pelham, 2867 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Join First Baptist Church of Pelham for their Easter Egg Hunt, 2867 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, 35124, www.fbcpelham.org, 205-664-0237.

Special Needs Community Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Individuals of all ages are invited to join Shades Mountain Baptist Church for their community egg hunt from 9:30am-12pm! They will have egg hunts to accommodate varying abilities, games, crafts, door prize raffles, and treat bag options with different types of candy or trinkets. Bring your basket and get ready for the fun! Visit shades.org/egghunt or call Amy Kirby at (205)613-7952 for more information.

The Battle of Concord Bridge
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Free admission to commemorate The Shot Heard ‘Round the World. 10am-2pm with reenactments at 11am and 1pm at American Village, www.americanvillage.org.

Montevallo Arts Fest
2025-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Artists and artisans from Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana, Arizona and Missouri will line Orr Park to display and sell their work ranging from fine arts to fine crafts. Paintings and drawings, wood and metal works, photographs and prints, glass and clay creations, textiles and mixed media art will be available for purchase at this once-a-year festival. 129 artists and artisans will be at this year’s Montevallo Arts Fest.
Entertainment adds to the festival’s atmosphere. There is a great line up planned for the Music Stage for this year’s festival! Daniel Bowden is first up at 11 a.m., Earth to Alice is next at noon, The Martini Shakers perform at 1:00, High-Fidelics take the stage at 2:00, and The Murder of Jane Crow closes out the musical entertainment at 3:15 p.m.
Two local garden clubs, The Montevallo Evening Garden Club and Centrala Garden Club, will assist in making garden art in the children’s area. Balloon artist Carl Carrier and face painter Paisley Barrow will also be back this year.
All your favorite festival food trucks, as well as some newcomers will make sure no one goes away hungry — 9:59 Sweets & Drinks, Chad and Ken Waites, Chick fil A, Corn King, Frios, Good to the Bone, Hey Bebe, Kona Ice, La Antojeria Snack Bar, Moe and Moore’s, Nettie B’s Grill, Ohana Made Lemonade, Roll Cajun Boudin, Parasol Treats, Southern Coffee and Waffles, Taqueria El Camioncito, Venice Gelato, and Wilson’s Kettle Corn.
10am-5pm at Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, 35115. Free admission, www.facebook.com/montevalloarts.

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:00 - 23:00 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Kids, bring your baskets and some good sneakers. Parents, bring your cameras! Vestavia Hills Baptist Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at 10 am on the front lawn.

Easter Egg Hunt at Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church
2025-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church, 1817 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Join Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church for their Easter Egg Hunt at 2pm.

Easter at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
2025-04-20 05:30 - 11:00 | Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, 4887 Valleydale rd., Birmingham, 35242
Vigil of Easter at 5:30am and Easter Sunday service at 9:30am at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Easter Sunday with Meadow Brook Baptist Church
2025-04-20 06:30 - 12:00 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Meadow Brook Baptist would love for you to join us during the week of Easter. We will have Easter Sunday services at 6:30am (sunrise), 8:30am and 10:45am. Come as you are and let us worship the One who is risen!

Easter at First Baptist Church Trussville
2025-04-20 08:00 - 11:00 | First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Celebrate Easter at 8am, 9:30am, and 11am with First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 Chalkville Road, Trussville, 35173. Visit www.fbctrussville.org/easter or call 205-655-2403 for more information.

Easter Sunday with Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills
2025-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Join Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills from Easter and bring flowers to decorate their living cross!
8 a.m. – early Festival Worship
9 a.m. – Easter Brunch
9:30 a.m. – Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 a.m. – late Festival Worship

Easter Sunday at Bluff Park United Methodist Church
2025-04-20 08:00 - 12:30 | Bluff Park United Methodist, 733 Valley St, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
All are welcome to come experience the love of God in Christ Jesus at BPUMC! Come celebrate the risen Lord and worship with us as we proclaim the truth of new creation in a broken world. Because Jesus has risen, that means that you too will rise in Jesus’ name, and that’s the best news you’re going to hear! So come celebrate with us at Bluff Park United Methodist Church! Our Service times are: Traditional Easter Worship: 9:15am & 11:15am; The Gathering Modern Worship: 8:15am & 10:15am.

Easter at Dawson
2025-04-20 08:30 - 12:00 | Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, 1114 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
That first Easter Sunday, more than 2000 years ago, is the foundation of our hope now and forever. We invite you to celebrate the most significant event in history as we worship Jesus, the resurrected Christ. Join us Easter Sunday at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday
2025-04-20 08:45 - 11:00 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Easter Sunday is the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, celebrating the joy and hope and victory we have through the risen Christ! Join Vestavia Hills Baptist Church as we celebrate Easter Sunday on April 20th.
Bible study begins at 8:45 pm for all ages, followed by worship in the Sanctuary at 10 am. You’re invited to bring flowers to decorate the cross on the front lawn.

Easter Celebration with First Baptist Church of Pelham
2025-04-20 09:15 - 22:45 | First Baptist Church Pelham, 2867 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
You’re invited to join the Risen Savior with First Baptist Church of Pelham at 9:15am and 10:45am, www.fbcpelham.org.

Easter Sunday at Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church
2025-04-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church, 1817 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Easter Worship at 11am with Communion by Intinction at Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church.

34th Annual Dogwood Prayer Breakfast
2025-04-22 06:45 - 08:30 | Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Hear from ALS advocates Garry and Carol Godfrey and Kerry and Tanja Goode. 6:45am buffet opens, 7:30am program begins at Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, 35216. Tickets are $30, www.vestaviahills.org, 205-823-5011.

Seraphic Sounds Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2025-04-22 19:30 - 21:00 | AL
Join Kevin along with family and friends each week on Facebook and YouTube as they share music, praise and worship and more each Tuesday at 7:30pm, www.kevinderryberry.com.

Gardendale Magnolia Festival
2025-04-25 17:00 - 2025-04-26 17:00 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Free event at Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, 35071. Live entertainment, midway carnival, 170+ vendors on Saturday, car show, pooch parade, petting zoo, artisan demonstrations, food vendors and more, www.magnoliafestival.org. Learn more about the event here.

Couple's Restorative Yoga Workshop
2025-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 | The Wellness and Yoga Institute, 215 Narrows Pkwy Suites C, D, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
6pm-7:30pm at The Yoga and Wellness Institute. Learn how to do gentle yet deep stretches along with a guided breathing meditation. Mat, blankets, and cushions provided. Limited to first eight couples registered. $125 (orig. cost: $160), register at www.thewellnessandyogainstitute.com or email beyondyogalauren@gmail.com. Ends by 4/17/25.

Desiring God: Habits of Grace
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Shades Mountain Baptist Church is excited to host the upcoming Desiring God event, “Habits of Grace: Practicing Everyday Joy in Jesus,” featuring David Mathis, author of Habits of Grace, and Marshall Segal, President and CEO of Desiring God. Join in on a night of worship and teaching where we will learn habits to deepen our joy in Christ, and then see how this joy impacts our families, churches, neighborhoods, and the world. Attendees will receive a free copy of Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus in the Spiritual Disciplines. The event is free but registration is required and begins at 7pm. Visit shades.org/desiringgod or call the church office at (205)822-1670 for more information.

Birmingham Stallions vs. Memphis Showboats
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Cheer on the Stallions at 7pm at Protective Stadium. Tickets available at www.uflstallions.com.
