More to The Story
"More to the Story"
Sermon by The Rev. Brad Landry
June 15, 2025
It’s hard to say what’s more difficult—preaching on the mystery of the Trinity or telling you that my time as rector of All Saints is coming to a close. If you haven’t yet, I hope you’ll read the letter I wrote last Tuesday. But for now, thank you. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with care and encouragement. No, I won’t be the next Archbishop of Canterbury—the commute would be brutal. In the meantime, as we mark Trinity Sunday, I invite us to reclaim words like “dogma” and “doctrine”—not as closed-mindedness, but as the best language we have for something disturbing and inexhaustible. The Trinity is not a puzzle to solve, but a relationship to experience. God is still speaking, still revealing truth. As Jesus said, “I still have many things to say to you.” And I believe that’s true for me, for you, and for this whole community.
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I know, we don't want to admit it is coming, but it is, school is almost here. As part of that, the "Blessing of the Backpacks" will be Sunday, August 3 and 10 during the 8:30am, 11:00am and 5:30pm services . All ages are welcome to bring backpacks, school supplies, books or just you as an educator or student. The clergy will say a special blessing to start the school year!
Beginning Sunday, August 3, All Saints will return to three worship services at 8:30am, 11:00am, and 5:30pm. More information about breakfast and t he nursery schedule to come, check back soon. If you are unable to attend our services, find our live stream archives HERE , and our sermons HERE .
The first 15 to register will receive a prize! The 2025 All Saints Parish Retreat weekend at Camp McDowell kicks off Friday, August 22 , with check-in starting at 4:30 pm and wraps up with lunch on Sunday, August 24 around noon. Whether you're joining us for the weekend, staying one night, or just coming for the day on Saturday, we’re glad you’ll be part of it. Enjoy unstructured time, good company, great food, and a mix of fun activities. Try out camp favorites like canoeing, hiking, a hayride, and the pasture party, or just take it easy in a rocking chair. It’s a chance to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones in a place that brings people together.
Acolyte training is set for Sunday, August 10 . If your child is in 4th to 12th grade, we'd love to have them join our acolyte team rotation. Please register before the training using the button above. This training is mandatory for all new and returning acolytes. We'll provide lunch, hold a parent meeting, and begin the training session right after the 11:00am service. For any questions, contact Kathleen Pridgen ( kathleenhpridgen@gmail.com ) or Erin Donohoo ( erin.donohoo@gmail.com ).
Hello folks. My name is Kelley Hudlow, and I am glad to join All Saints as your Priest-in-Charge. A priest-in-charge leads a church for a defined period, and I will serve in this capacity until the vestry calls an interim rector. As the priest-in-charge, I will support the work of the staff and lay leadership and will preach and lead worship. I began my work in the office on July 15 and my first Sunday will be August 3. I am serving on a part time basis and will typically be in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays. I am the full time Instructor of Preaching at Bexley Seabury Seminary, which is a low residency Episcopal seminary based in Chicago. I previously served as the Canon for Vocations and Community Engagement for the Diocese of Alabama. I have served churches in transition across Alabama. Before joining the diocese, I practiced law in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. In 2024, I completed a Master of Arts in Theopoetics and Writing, focusing on preaching. I will begin a Doctor of Ministry program in Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation at Candler School of Theology at Emory in August 2025. I love science fiction, art, and all things related to space. I live in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham with my spouse, Dr. Shanti Weiland, who teaches English at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. We live with the “Ginger Brothers,” an orange cat named Julien and a corgi named Brother Juniper. I look forward to getting to know y’all in the coming weeks. God’s peace, Kelley+ The Rev. Kelley Hudlow khudlow@allsaintsbhm.org Office: 205-922-6014
An Afternoon with Dr. Woody Register: Exploring the Roberson Project History isn’t just in the past, it shapes who we are and who we choose to become. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 4:00–5:00pm, Dr. Woody Register will lead a conversation about how one university is confronting its own history to build a more honest future. Light refreshments will be served. Dr. Register is the Francis S. Houghteling Professor of American History at the University of the South and founding director of the Roberson Project, a teaching-focused initiative launched in 2017 to examine Sewanee’s historical ties to slavery. Through deep research, public engagement, and innovative teaching, the project is reshaping how institutions reckon with the past. At the heart of the Roberson Project are four guiding commitments: Truth-Telling: Uncovering and telling the full story of Sewanee’s origins in a society rooted in slavery. Community: Working alongside descendants of the enslaved and the town’s Black community to recognize their vital place in Sewanee’s history. Innovation: Creating new ways to teach, research, and engage with the legacy of slavery. Leadership: Establishing Sewanee as a leader among universities confronting their historical ties to slavery. Learn more: https://robersonproject.sewanee.edu