Events at St. Mary’s

Sunday, October 19

3:30 PM- 5:00 PM

Room 309

Girls in grades 4-6:  Our next Jr. Creative Arts gathering will be on Sunday, the 19th.  We’ll make headbands with cute fabric to style with any outfit!  $10 for supplies.  

Tuesdays: Oct.  21, Nov. 4 & 18

(Meets Every Other Tuesday)

2:00-3:00 PM

Chapel

This confidential group provides support, relief, and community for caregivers.  Facilitated by members of our Pastoral Care team Cler Watkins and the Rev. Deacon Kaki O'Flinn.  

Thursday, October 23

Noon

Randolph Memorial Hall

We’ll be cutting out letters and shapes to create beautiful baptism banners, all while sharing great fellowship. Don't worry, all materials will be supplied—just bring your enthusiasm! 

Riverside Episcopal Church-McCalla

Sunday, October 26

10:00 AM

Join us at Riverside Church, a growing congregation we’ve supported through our Barnabas Ministry. Experience firsthand the spirit and energy of this young parish and see how your generosity is bearing fruit.  Worship at 10 AM, with the Rev. Geoff Evans as the preacher. Riverside's address is 4955 McAdory School Road, McCalla 35111.

Sunday, October 26

5:00 PM

Reception following the service

The Music at St. Mary's series continues with a Concert of Remembrance featuring Bradley Ellingboe’s Requiem, presented by the St. Mary’s Choir, soloists, chamber orchestra, and guest artist Jacquelyn Pileckas, mezzo-soprano (Orlando, FL).  

All are invited to a reception in Randolph Memorial Hall immediately following.

Tuesday, November 4

9:00 AM Carpool Caravan Departs

Motorcourt

The Parish Engagement team and the newly created group, the “Road Runners,” have planned a day trip to the Cullman area.  All are invited!  Meet in the motor court at 9:00 AM

Our stops:  The Ave Maria Grotto; lunch at LawLer’s BBQ ; the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville.  Complete details in the signup!

You will probably be home before 3:00.

Tuesday, November 11

Noon

Living Room

Join us for our next book club discussion as we dive into Ocean Vuong’s latest novel, The Emperor of Gladness.  This is a beautifully written, moving book about love, loss, and finding light in unexpected places.  

Bring your lunch; we will have drinks and desserts. 

Sunday Mornings

9:30 AM-10:15 AM

The Anxious Generation 

Led by Richard Ahlquist and Cindy Wiey

Randolph Memorial Hall

October 5, 12, and 19

Hidden Treasures-The Parables of Jesus

Led by Dave Dresher, Micki Haralson, David Cain, and  Cheryl Brakefield

Living Room

Thru November 16

Sunday Mornings

8:45-9:25 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.  

The Women’s Study:  

Wednesdays at 10:10 AM

Randolph Memorial Hall. 

The Men’s Study:   

Tuesdays at 7:10 AM

Room 309

This fall, we explore several writings of Paul. We start with what is considered the earliest of the epistles, Galatians.

Both are also offered via Microsoft Teams.  Email Melodie Elam to be added to the distribution list for study notes and Teams link.

Benefiting the Clothing Closet at

Highlands UMC

Our community ministry partner, Highlands United Methodist Church, manages a clothing closet for our neighborhood friends in need. We are collecting the following items to support this ministry: 

• Gently used men's and women's clothing (such as t-shirts, tops, sweatshirts, jackets, belts, and pants)
• Gently used men's and women's tennis shoes
• New men's and women's underwear and socks

All donations can be left in the St. Mary's Outreach office.

Monday-Friday

8:40 AM in the Nave

All are welcome to join us for this lay-led daily office.  Enter Drennen House via the motor court door and take the elevator to Level 3R.   On the first Thursday of the month, members of our choir lead a sung service of Morning Prayer.  

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