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Advent Birmingham CD Release: Christmas Soul
We’re so excited to share that Advent Birmingham’s new album “The Christmas Soul: Lessons and Carols Live at the Advent” is now available for purchase. Pick up a CD in the Advent Bookstore or stream the album wherever you like to listen to music! More information available at AdventBirmingham.org/AB.
Advent Season: Family Devotion Music
Advent is a word that means “coming” or “arrival.” This season on the church calendar is one in which we remember the promises of Jesus’ first coming, and look forward to his promise to come again. Just as John the Baptist told the Jewish people to “prepare” for the Lord’s first arrival, we need to […]
DEAN’S BULLETIN BOARD 11.13.2019
The Anglican Journal, the official publication of the Anglican Church of Canada ran this article last week: <<<LINK HERE>>> It is the first time I have seen a denominational piece sound a warning bell about membership decline. I suppose it should have been declared earlier as they are on the road to extinction. A denominational […]
A Day with Dr. Mark Gignilliat: Advent and the Psalms of Ascent
The Robert Smith Jr. Institute of Beeson Divinity School invites you to participate in a one day event with Dr. Mark Gignilliat, Beeson Professor of Divinity: Advent and the Psalms of Ascent. Join Dr. Gignilliat for an insightful look at the Psalms within the whole of Scripture as preparation for preaching and teaching the Word […]
Advent Bookstore Adds Thursdays to Open Hours
Starting November 7, the Advent Bookstore will be open on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. through Christmas. During this period, store hours are Sunday, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; and Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information, contact the store (205-323-2959, Bookstore@CathedralAdvent.com).
Smoked Meats Fundraiser
To support future choir tours and projects, the Cathedral Choir is selling hickory smoked Boston Butts and Whole Smoked Turkeys at a cost of $35 each. Half Smoked Pit Hams ($40) and pans of Homemade Chicken Dressing ($35) are also available. To place an order, visit the choir’s table in Clingman Commons next Sunday, November 10, or speak to a choir […]
Make a Wreath: December 1
Update: this event is sold out. Please contact LaVonda@CathedralAdvent.com to add your name to the waiting list. Join us at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, Homewood) on Sunday, December 1, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. to make an Advent wreath your family can use throughout the season of Advent. We’ll provide a delicious meal, wreath making […]
Vestry Nomination Form
The Nominations Committee of the Vestry invites parishioners to suggest names for consideration for next year’s Vestry class slate. Please complete a Nomination Suggestion Form if you know someone who would contribute to our parish’s leadership. Forms must be returned to Eva Beard in the church office by Monday, November 11. It is recommended that […]
Dean’s Bulletin Board 10.15.2019
I am not so interested in the political implications of what is being said here, but the cultural shift we find ourselves in. This kind of thinking is not just in politics, but in our workplaces, homes, and even churches. That is, the understanding that certain views are so abhorrent (in this case a traditional […]
Men’s Ski Retreat | February 22, 2020
Men’s Ski Retreat | February 20-22, 2020 Men of the Advent are invited to join their brothers in Christ February 20 – 22 in Park City, Utah for a ski retreat weekend. Logistics: – Ski Thursday, February 20 — Saturday, February 22. – Choose your own flight to/from Salt Lake City. – Advent will rent […]