Contemplative Service Series

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2025 Contemplative Service Series


The All Saints Contemplative Service Series provides a space for reflective prayer, beautiful liturgy, and meditative music. Here, you will sing music from communities like Taizé, Iona, and Cursillo, as well as be introduced to new prayers, texts, and songs. We will have moments of silence and of listening. There will be space for joy and grief. We will invite you to take time to breathe, listen, pray, and be still in the midst of the busy world outside. In the words of Brother John, a Taizé monk: “It is a time to rest in God, to let the words listened to and sung penetrate one’s being.” For more information about this service series, contact Maggie Gill at mgill@allsaintsbhm.org



A Contemplative Evensong Service 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm

This evensong in the Epiphany season will be presented by the choirs in the All Saints Choir School. Blending the choral traditions of evensong with the intimate setting of our All Saints Contemplative Service series, this sacred service will give space for beautiful, light-filled, meditative evening prayer.


Contemplative Service for Pride Month: Celebrating Diversity in God's Children

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm



Join All Saints for this contemplative service to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the wonderful diversity in God’s family. With reflection, song, and prayers we will lift each other up and celebrate our calling to love others as Christ loved us.


This service included guest preacher the Rev. Dillon Greene.  Originally from Florence, AL, Dillon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) from the University of North Alabama (UNA). After majoring in French and Spanish, and after a personal journey through nondenominational, Baptist, Catholic, and finally Episcopal churches, Dillon sought out a chance for discernment about the general path his life would take. He became the Campus Program Assistant at the Canterbury House at Kansas State University (KSU) and served for two years. Though he didn’t begin with ordained ministry in mind, after one year of college ministry and a powerful experience staffing at the Diocese of Kansas’s Summer MegaCamp, he felt the call to ordained ministry and entered formal discernment. After three years of education at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), he was ordained to the Episcopal Priesthood in the Diocese of Kansas on January 8, 2022. He most recently served as the Curate for the Episcopal Churches of Wichita, Kansas, primarily at St. James and St. John’s and Associate Rector at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Madison, Alabama.


A Contemplative Service of Remembrance for All Souls and All Saints

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:00pm

Choirs in the All Saints Choir School help present music in this contemplative service. Through prayer and silence, light, and music we remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died. At the service, you may bring a photo of your loved one for the altar and/or light a candle for them. You may also submit the name of your loved one to be read in the service. To submit a name the week before the service, email office@allsaintsbhm.org


Advent Contemplative Service: A Space for Pain, Reflection, and Healing

Saturday, December 21, 2025 at 6:00pm

This liturgy is created for those who face challenges during the holiday season. Whether from the loss of a loved one, strained relationships, health issues, or other difficulties, come find a space for rest, reflection, and hope as we acknowledge both the struggles and the light within this season. All are welcome. 


More Announcements

Faith & the Modern Family

September 12, 2025
This fall, we invite you to join us for Faith & The Modern Family , an engaging series that takes a fresh look at the intersection of faith and family in today’s world. Each week, a different speaker will lead discussion on timely and relevant topics designed to help us grow in faith together. The series runs from September 14 through December 14 in Room 223, in between services .  Here’s the schedule of upcoming sessions: Sept 14 – The Rev. Ranie Neislar Sept 21 – Josh Reeves Sept 28 – The Rev. Ed Bacon Oct 5 – Emily Holm Oct 12 – The Rev. Ranie Neislar Oct 19 – Josh Reeves Oct 26 – Drew Hataway Nov 2 – No Class Nov 9 – David Smith Nov 16 – Chris Couch Nov 23 – No Class Nov 30 – Susanna Whitsett Dec 7 – The Rev. Kelley Hudlow Dec 14 – Memily Colvin Drop in anytime, each week features a new topic, so you can come when it works for you. For more details, contact the Rev. Ranie Neislar at rneislar@allsaintsbhm.org .

Wonder-Full Wednesdays

September 9, 2025
This fall, gather with us for Wonder-Full Wednesdays. Each week brings something different—game night, pet blessings, trunk-or-treat, a chili cook-off, caroling, and more. Share dinner, enjoy the company, and connect with community in meaningful ways. September 17 Game Night on the Lawn October 1 Pet Blessing Chick-fil-A dinner. Bring your furry, shelled, or scaly pet to be blessed. October 29 Trunk or Treat Pizza & Hot Dog dinner, come dressed to get those treat. November 12 Chili Cook-Off Chili dinner. Taste and judge some of the finest chili in the land. November 19 Service & gratitude Night Thanksgiving Dinner. Help us pack meals for those in need. December 3 Advent Festival Spaghetti Dinner. Prepping for Advent with things crafty and cool. December 10 St. Nick at Night Pizza Dinner. Come be a part of the story of St. Nick. December 17 Caroling in the Neighborhood Chick-fil-A dinner. Sing your favorite carols with a hot cup of cocoa.
A choir bbq is postponed until sept 22 due to rain

Choir BBQ Sept. 21

By choir bbq • September 5, 2025
The Choir BBQ is Sunday, September 21! Join us in the Great Hall for lunch following the 11:00 service. The Adult Choir will be serving bbq pork, buns, baked beans, slaw, brownies, and lemonade. Hot dogs will be available for kids. To-go plates are available after both the 8:30am and 11:00am services. Whole butts $45 Order by 9/17; quantities are limited, so order early to make sure you get one! Family Meals for 4 $35 Order by 9/17 Individual Plates $10 Eat-in or to-go; no reservation required Contact Melanie Couch at mcouch@allsaintsbhm.org with any questions. All proceeds will benefit the Adult Choir music ministry. Thanks for your support!

Game Night on the Lawn Sept. 17

September 2, 2025
Game Night on the Lawn – September 17 ! Starts at 5:30pm with pizza dinner, lawn games, and plenty of fun. A relaxed evening on the lawn with food, games, and fun for all ages.

Fiddlesticks Fun

August 28, 2025
What a summer it’s been for Fiddlesticks Music! From late May until now, we’ve been singing, dancing, and drumming our way across Birmingham, bringing people together from all walks of life into one joyful circle of music. Every time we sing with children, we’re shining the light of Christ in our community, breaking down barriers and building connections among families of many different stories, cultures, and resources. This summer alone, we’ve touched hundreds of lives through the power of music. Highlights from the season: In May, our Fiddlesticks Family Sing-along Concert filled the Great Hall with over 70 voices, young and old, singing in harmony. In June, we celebrated the National Day of Making at the McWane Science Center by making music together and helping little ones craft their own instruments. We returned to McWane to mark the 10th Anniversary of Itty Bitty Magic City with joyful songs and play. At the Birmingham Folk Festival, our classes at the Avondale Library had children and caregivers singing and moving together all afternoon. We brought free demo classes to the Homewood Library, introducing even more families to the joy of Music Together®. And all spring, we partnered with UAB Head Start, bringing music-making to families who might not otherwise have that opportunity. At Fiddlesticks Music Together®, we provide weekly 45-minute classes for children from infancy through age eight, following a research-based curriculum designed to nurture musical growth and create meaningful connections. But our calling is much bigger than that. Our doors are open to families of all identities, abilities, and ages—because music, and the love that pours out through All Saints, is for everyone. Fall Registration Registration is open for FALL Session 2025! The 11-week fall session is September 7 - November 22 . These Fiddlesticks Music classes are perfect for infants to 5-year olds and their "grown-ups." Parents, grandparents, or nannies come make music with your little one through singing, dancing, and musical play! When you register, make sure to let us know that you are a member at All Saints, to receive 20% off of the $195 tuition. We also have need-based scholarship options. Learn more or to register for the session today: www.fiddlesticks-music.com .

Spiritual Gifts Assessment

August 26, 2025
Have you ever wondered where your gifts might be leading you? This survey is designed to help you reflect on your strengths and how they might be used in meaningful ways. This will give you insights into areas where your talents and passions may align with opportunities to serve.  Once you’ve finished, we’ll receive your results and reach out to you to talk more about what they reveal.
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