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Vestry of the Cathedral Church of the Advent
The Cathedral of The Advent is honored to welcome the newest members of the Vestry elected to a three-year term on January 26, 2020. Lyda Burnette Martin Clapp Tanya Cooper Jay Ezelle Shannon Lisenby Don Menendez Gunter Owens Shannon Price Frank Springfield Tommy Wilson Jr.
The Rev. Dr. Glenda Curry Elected Bishop
Our prayers are with Rev. Dr. Glenda Curry who was elected as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Alabama on Saturday, January 18. For more information visit HERE>>>
Parish Meeting | January 26
The annual Parish Meeting of the Cathedral Church of the Advent will be Sunday, January 26, beginning at 10:05 a.m. in the Nave. Parishioners will hear from Dean Pearson about “the state of the parish” – looking back over the past year and looking ahead to 2020 and beyond. If you’re at the 9:00 a.m. […]
Edward Parmentier Harpsichord Concert | January 9
Edward Parmentier will present a recital on the Advent’s newly acquired harpsichord on Thursday, January 9, 7:30 p.m. in the Nave. Internationally renowned for his brilliant performances of early keyboard music, Edward Parmentier has performed widely throughout the United States, Western Europe, Russia, Japan, and Korea on harpsichord and historic organs. His recordings have received […]
Parish-Wide Prayer
All parishioners are invited to a prayer gathering on Monday, January 6, 7:15 p.m. at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, 35209). Typically held the first Monday of every month, this hour-long meeting is a time to pray for the Advent. In addition, Dean Pearson is setting aside an extended period to time to personally pray […]
Inquirers’ Class | New Session
The next Inquirers’ Class series will run through March 15 from 10:10-10:50 am (no meeting on February 16). The eight-week series meets in the Diocesan Conference Room (entrance in the garden area). The Inquirers’ Class is an adult education course that will give you an idea of what the Advent believes and why we believe it. […]
Parish-Wide Prayer Meeting | January 6
All parishioners are invited to a prayer gathering on Monday, January 6, 7:15 p.m. at Cranmer House (2814 Linden Avenue, 35209). Typically held the first Monday of every month, this hour-long meeting is set aside to pray for the Advent. As Dean Pearson wrote about these gatherings, “If we are not on our knees, we are trying to do […]
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols | December 19
The Cathedral Choir will offer A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Thursday, December 19, 5:30 p.m. in the Nave. Modeled after the one held annually at King’s College, Cambridge, this service tells the Christmas narrative through Scripture and song. Michael Weeks will preach. Whether you are on your way home from working downtown […]
Five O’Clock Service of Lessons and Carols | December 22
Be with us for an evening of lessons, carols, and Alabama soul during our Five O’Clock service on Sunday, December 22. Local jazz and rock players will join Advent Birmingham for this special evening you won’t want to miss.
Christmas Social | December 19
Join us Thursday, December 19, 8:30 a.m. in the Nave for our weekly worship service followed by our annual Christmas Social at 9:00. Our weekly Thursday service centers around our relationships with our downtown friends and neighbors, many of whom experience life without a fixed address. Members of Advent Birmingham lead musical worship, Advent clergy preach the gospel, and […]