All of who you are is welcome here. This is not a perfect church, but it might just be the perfect church for imperfect people.
"Mustard Seeds and Miracles" Sermon by The Rev. Kelley Hudlow October 5, 2025 The apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, but Jesus reminds them that even faith as small as a mustard seed can do impossible things. True faith, he says, isn’t about quantity but quality—trusting God and hoping for what we can’t yet see. Like Saint Francis, who saw peace amid war and beauty in all creation, we’re called to live with that same hopeful faith. Stewardship, too, grows from this trust—giving our first fruits not out of fear or leftovers, but as an act of faith and hope that God can transform even our smallest offerings into something great.
"Investing In Hope" Sermon by The Rev. Ed Bacon September 28, 2025 Every year I look at my revenue and pledge 10% to the church, and I ask you to decide what percentage you will give to hope in this place. Hope and neighborliness run through scripture, showing that everyone is your neighbor, not separate, like the quaking aspen—one root, one organism, all one. Jeremiah buying land in prison was an act of investing in hope, trusting God’s promises. Neighborliness means loving your neighbor because they are yourself, and hope means believing God is making all things new. In our world, our nation, and our faith, the call is to reject the myth of the separate self and invest in hope—through giving, through community, and through re-visioning a healthy Christianity.
Our Community Trunk-or-Treat will be held on Wednesday, October 29, from 5:30–7:00pm in the church parking lot. Everyone is invited to join us for pizza, hot dogs, chips, and water. This year we are adding a Trunk Decorating Contest with prizes for Most Creative, Best Overall, and Best Costume. We will also have make-your-own treat bag stations for kids to enjoy. You can get involved by providing a trunk, choosing a theme, decorating it, and registering in advance since spaces are limited. Another way to help is by bringing bags of candy to the designated basket in the Great Hall. You may also donate money on Realm by selecting “Wednesday Night Supper” in the dropdown, or volunteer to help with setup and cleanup at the link above. If you have any questions contact Kathleen Busbee, kbusbee@allsaintsbhm.org
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
Alert! To be clear, All Saints' Clergy, Vestry, Warden's or staff will NEVER ask for money or gift cards from you! If you receive any communication asking for money in any form at all, it is a SCAM! Or if you get texts asking for a private conversation, it is a scam! These scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, so it’s important to approach texts and emails with caution. One quick way to spot a scammer is to check the email address it came from. No matter the name, look at the email address. Emails from All Saints staff will always end with "@allsaintsbhm.org" (i.e. office@allsaintsbhm.org). Never reply to, click on, or enter any information if you receive one of these suspicious EMAIL/TEXT messages. Most schemes involve scammers mimicking church staff, typically posing as someone in a position of authority asking you for money transfers or gift cards. Many times, the scammers will manipulate the email address, name, or even the area code of phone numbers, so that it appears to be coming from someone you know. Even if the email or text seems legitimate, if a request seems even remotely “off” or is asking for anything from you, don’t act on it until you confirm it with a phone call ( 205-879-8651 ) or face-to-face conversation with someone at All Saints. Some general suggestions: Check sender details carefully. Any suspicious emails or text message should be investigated before replying. Pay attention to the message content, including attachments and URLs. When in doubt, call: If there are questions about any email, do not reply. Instead, call our office - 205-879-8651 Label it spam: If your email service has the ability, report the email as spam. Here’s how you can report these scams: Report Phishing Attacks: the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team has an Incident Reporting page to report email phishing, as well as an email to forward them to, at https://www.us-cert.gov/report-phishing . Forward all emails to the Anti Phishing Working group at phishing-report@us-cert.gov . Report text scams to through the Federal Trade Commission’s Complaint Assistant which helps the FTC detect patterns of fraud and abuse.
There will be a one-day retreat, Saturday, October 25, 10:30am-4:30pm, designed to help you understand yourself more deeply and strengthen your connections with others. The Enneagram is more than a personality framework. It is a tool for understanding ourselves and the people around us with greater clarity. This one-day retreat offers space to learn, reflect, and engage in a supportive setting. Together, we’ll explore the nine Enneagram types through presentations, small-group discussions, and type panels where individuals share their real-life experiences. Whether you are new to the Enneagram or looking to deepen your understanding, you will gain practical insights to support personal growth and strengthen relationships. Out time will include opportunities for reflection, thoughtful conversation, and practices that encourage greater awareness. As we examine the patterns that shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we will also consider what helps us respond with openness and understanding. You will leave with tools to apply these insights in everyday life – for yourself and in your relationships. Facilitators: Ginger Jefferson & Cindy Wiley Cost: $75 with optional lunch when you register Where: The Threshold Center 3794 Crosshaven Drive Vestavia Hills, AL 35223 Click Here to Register
At All Saints, our ministries thrive because of the faithful people who give their time, gifts, and hearts to serve others. Each volunteer carries a story of how this work has shaped their own life, deepened their faith, and brought the mission of our church into the world in tangible ways. Through Volunteer Highlights, we invite you to learn more about those who serve among us. By celebrating these stories, we not only honor the individuals who serve, but also invite each of us to see how God is at work in our common life together.
Join Fiddlesticks Music, a Music Together® Center, for a free outdoor singalong, Saturday, November 8, at 11:00am on the Terrell Commons green (by the playground). This event is for infants through age 5 with their grown-ups, and it is free and open to the community. Bring a blanket to sit on and come ready to sing and play. Enjoy crunchy leaves, bubbles, singing together, and hot cocoa, fall at its best. RSVP HERE
Serving
We seek and serve Christ in our neighbor, both inside and outside our doors. We believe true freedom is found in humility and service to others.
Reverent
Embracing tradition, beauty, and peace through worship, we experience an awe and wonder greater than ourselves. We believe reverence is a posture held held not only towards God, but towards one another, honoring the Image of God embedded within every human being.
Community
We are a community of seekers grounded in the Anglican tradition of scripture, reason, and tradition. Our sense of shared wonder deepens our connection to one another and with Christ.
