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

Monday, December 22, 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.

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Rector Search Committee

January 24, 2026

**The first link we shared to the form is no longer valid. Please use the one above. We are inviting parish members to suggest individuals to serve in our Rector search process. This is a prayerful and important season for All Saints. We are looking for people who are spiritually grounded and willing to listen, learn, and be shaped by God through collaboration. Those recommended should be trustworthy and able to hold confidentiality with care. They should bring emotional maturity, humility, integrity, and a deep love for this parish. We are seeking people who communicate thoughtfully, engage others with respect and compassion, and reflect a range of perspectives within our community. The ability to work well with differing views and experiences matters. This work calls for patience, courage, and a steady commitment to God’s will. It requires careful preparation, consistent participation, and the time and energy to stay present through months of discernment. If someone comes to mind who values Episcopal identity and keeps the long term mission of All Saints at the center, we invite you to share their name by completing the form above.

Faith Under Construction

January 22, 2026

Faith and the Modern Family is expanding! We welcome everyone no matter where you are in your spiritual life. This Sunday we are using a short video clip to explore Jesus’ message about being there for each other through the visions of a Jewish comedian, Judd Apatow. We are celebrating faith as it evolves, as we test it, and even throw it around a little bit. Put on your construction hat and join us every Sunday in rm 223 at 9:45ish!

Stories on the Way

January 22, 2026

Volunteers needed for ‘Stories on the Way’ We need your help! As part of our Lenten observance, All Saints will host three storytelling nights on February 25, March 4 & 11 . We need storytellers and poets. We also need volunteers to assist with meals – providing, serving, and cleaning up a simple meal (soup, salad, and bread). If you have a story or poem to share, or the gift of hospitality, please contact the Rev. Kelley Hudlow at khudlow@allsaintsbhm.org .

Bishop Election Rescheduled for Jan. 31

January 7, 2026

Due to the National Weather Service forecast for a potential winter storm later this week, the Standing Committee has rescheduled the election for the 13th Bishop of Alabama. At the request of Bishop Curry, the election originally planned for this Saturday will now take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1:00pm at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. YOU CAN JOIN THE LIVE STREAM FOR JAN. 31 HERE Our diocesan bishop, the Rt. Rev. Glenda Curry, will retire later this year, and the search is now underway for the 13th Bishop of Alabama. The candidates are the Reverend Candice Frazer, rector of Church of the Ascension in Montgomery, and the Very Reverend Richard T. Lawson III, dean of Saint John’s Cathedral in Denver. Learn more at albishopsearch.org . Ordination is set for June 26 and June 27, 2026.

Being With: Exploring Faith and Life Together

January 7, 2026

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

January 2, 2026

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.