Events at St. Mary’s
List of Services
-
Caregiver Support Group
First & Third Tuesdays
Beginning September 1 & 15
2:00 PM in the Chapel
This confidential, God-centered group is for caregivers navigating their way through new seasons of life. All are welcome!
-
NEW Hope and Healing Group
First & Third Wednesdays
Beginning September 2 & 16
12:05 PM in the Living Room
Are you facing an illness and don't know who to talk to? Do you need someone to listen to you? Are you currently undergoing a tough medical treatment? Did you recently receive a new diagnosis? Our confidential Hope & Healing Group can be the Spiritual Support Community you need! We will meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month, beginning in September and continuing through November. Facilitated by Kaki O'Flinn and Caroline Adams.
-
Resuming September 13
Sunday Mornings Beginning September 13
8:45 AM-9:15 AM
Randolph Memorial Hall
On any Sunday with Christian Education, we also offer a hot breakfast. Join us in RMH for delicious food and even better company! Suggested donation: $5 per person ages 6+ / $20 family max.
-
New Program Year Begins Sept. 13
Adult Forum
in Randolph Memorial Hall
- September 13: Growing Our Circle of Care: New Initiatives and Upcoming Plans in Pastoral Care plus A Preview of This Fall’s Christian Ed Offerings
- September 20: Jeff Baker, Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Alabama
- October 4: Stefana Laing, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Old Testament at Beeson Divinity School
- October 11: The Digital Discipleship: Finding Faith in a Wired World
- October 25: Alex Kirk, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School
- November 8: Joshua Chatraw, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School
“Open Reunion” Coffee Hour in Room 307
-
September 13-December 6
9:10 AM-10:15 AM
Ground Floor of Drennen House
Grades 7-9: The Bible's Big Story
Grades 10-12: ROOTED-Gospel Foundations
-
Devoted Study Group
Tuesdays Beginning September 15
9:15 AM-11:00 AM
Room 307
We start with Priscilla Shirer’s Faith and Fire: Elijah as the opening 7-week study. Please purchase the book before the start date. Any questions, please contact Kaki O'Flinn.
-
In Your Final Moments
Thursday, September 17
12:30 PM
Living Room
Parishioner and lawyer Dale Stone returns to our Who Knew? gathering as we follow up on questions about the Alabama Advance Directive for Health Care and the legal effect of an Advance Directive. Joining him are other parishioners who have experience with those final moments at a hospital bedside, including John Kennedy and Cler Layton.
Contact Emily Rushing or Kaki O’Flinn to find out more about our regular monthly gatherings or to suggest a topic.
-
Fall Ladies Gathering!
Thursday, September 17
5:00-7:00 PM
Magnolia Point
Ladies, mark your calendars for our next gathering at Magnolia Point! Appetizers will be provided, and everyone can purchase their own drink of choice. Grab a friend and join us!
-
Calling all 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders!
Sunday, September 20
Noon-2:00 PM
Randolph Memorial Hall
Calling all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! Meet us in RMH to kick-off the new program year! Please RSVP to Katie Dewees by September 13. (see below)
-
Dinner and A Show!
Presented by Music at St. Mary's!
Sunday, September 20
5:30 PM
Randolph Memorial Hall
An evening of pasta (gluten free option available), beverages, and entertainment from the St. Mary's Choir and Friends! Suggested dinner donation: $20/person or $45/family max.
Seating is limited! Please RSVP by signing up below!
-
Youth Christian Ed Donuts!
Sunday School is way more fun with donuts-especially for our youth!
Use the link below to sign up to bring 2 dozen donuts on a Sunday morning. Thank you!
-
Sundays This Fall
All Youth are invited!
- September 27: Casserole and Blessing Bag Making for our ministry partner Highlands United Methodist in RMH at 5:00 PM
- October 18: Horizons Students’ Fall Carnival @ RMH 5:00 PM
- November 22: Brother Bryan Dinner and Chapel (family event) @ Brother Bryan Mission from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- SATURDAY, December 12: Glen Iris Food Bag Packing @ RMH from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
-
Third Season Announced!
Brochures have been mailed for the third season of Music at St. Mary’s. Copies are available throughout the church or you may view and download a PDF below.
-
Video Viewing & Discussion
Sesaon 2!
Thursdays though Ocotber 15
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Living Room *
All are welcome! We will watch the second season of the Prime Video Series House of David. A group discussion will follow each episode.
* In October, we will meet in Room 307.
