A new chapter is beginning for the Diocese of Alabama. As many of you know, our Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Glenda Curry, will retire later this year. As part of the search for the 13th Bishop of Alabama, several hundred Episcopalians gathered on January 3 at St. Luke’s in Mountain Brook for a bishop search walkabout. A walkabout is for bishop candidates to speak openly about their vision and respond to questions from across the diocese. Following our 11am worship service this Sunday, January 11, the Rev. Kelley Hudlow and the Rev. Ed Bacon will lead a conversation about what was heard, how the election process works, and what comes next. Deputies who will vote in the election will be part of the conversation. A light lunch will be served. Join us in the Great Hall for this thoughtful and important conversation. Watch the walkabout video below. And learn more about the process here: https://www.albishopsearch.org

Hello folks. I’d love to invite you to something a little different. Being With is a course exploring Christian faith and its relevance to our lives now —but it’s not your typical course. It’s a space for anyone who’s curious about faith, exploring Christianity, or maybe just wondering where they stand with it all. You might be returning to faith after some time away or asking whether what you once believed still holds true. Or maybe you’ve had experiences of church that left you unsure. Being With offers something gentler—a place where you can listen, share and reflect alongside others, with no pressure and no judgement. What makes it special is that we explore faith through real-life stories and honest conversation—not lectures or right answers. Whatever your story, Being With offers a gentle, honest space to reflect. It’s not about having the right answers—it’s about real conversations, shared experiences, and discovering how to live a faith that feels true to you. We'd love to have you with us. Kelley+ The Rev. Kelley Hudlow Associate Rector Who is this course for? This course is for people new to the Christian faith, returning to the Christian faith, or wanting to explore their faith. This course is also for anyone wanting to be confirmed or received at the Bishop's visitation on May 10, 2026. When will this be offered? The course is 10 sessions and will be offered in person at the church, on Sundays from 3:30-5 pm . We will meet on February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15; April 12, 19, 26. What do you need to do to join us? To help us plan, please register here . Who do you contact if you have questions? Please reach out to the Rev. Kelley Hudlow ( email ) with any questions.

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 18! Services will be at 12:00pm & 6:00pm . The nursery will be available for infants - 6 years old. Falling six and half weeks before Easter, this will mark the beginning of the forty days of Lent in preparation for Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality, and may be imposed with the sign of the cross. The Ash Wednesday service is one of the Proper Liturgies for Special Days in the BCP (p. 264). Imposition of ashes at the Ash Wednesday service is optional.

Join us for our annual "Shrove Tuesday & Pancake Supper" Tuesday, February 17, 5:30pm-7:00pm! There will be ways you can help us with this event, more details to come. Shrove Tuesday, also know as "Pancake Tuesday" or "Pancake Day" is the final day before the 40-day period of Lent begins. Its name comes from the Germanic-Old English word “shrive,” meaning absolve, and it is the last day of the liturgical season historically known as Shrovetide. Because it comes directly before Lent, a season of fasting and penitence, this was the day that Christians would go to be “shriven” by their confessor. Shrove Tuesday also became a day for pre-fasting indulgence. In particular, the need to use up rich ingredients such as butter, milk, sugar and eggs before Lent gave rise to the tradition of eating pancakes on this day. On Shrove Tuesday, we also burn the palms distributed during the previous year's Palm Sunday liturgies to make the ashes used during the services held on the very next day, Ash Wednesday.

Our Annual Meeting is Sunday, November 3, 9:45am in the Great Hall . Join us to learn about all parish updates for the year. We will also have our Vestry elections for the five nominees. We will have a normal breakfast served until 8:45am, then we will have a selection of light snack options for the rest of the morning through the meeting.