Events at St. Mary’s

Sunday, November 9

3:30-5:00 PM

Room 208

All 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade girls are invited to come to create a mixed media angel painting on canvas.  Questions?  Contact Katie Dewees.

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. 

Tuesday, November 11

Noon-2:00 PM

Randolph Memorial Hall

All youth in grades 4-6 are invited to enjoy lunch, then join a team to solve the breakout box game and learn more about “Are you my neighbor?” 

Thursday, November 13

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Living Room

Everyone is invited to the DOK Friendsgiving Feast!  Please drop by for refreshments and let us show our appreciation for you and your friendship.

If you plan to attend, please text DeAnna Fields at 205-790-8714 so we can plan accordingly.  

Thursday, November 20

12:30-2:00 PM

Randolph Memorial Hall

Join us as we use our creativity to show others that we care. Led by fellow parishioner Lee Stayer, we will make cards for people at St. Martin’s and Episcopal Place, as well as your own special people.

Tuesdays:  November 4 & 18

(Meets Every Other Tuesday)

2:00-3:00 PM

Chapel

We invite you to join our twice-monthly support group.  We welcome individuals who are caring for loved ones and seeking emotional support and guidance.

Thursday, November 20

6:00-8:30 PM

Hosted by Betts & Carter Bryars

Adults in their 40’s or 50’s (or anyone who considers themselves to be a “middler”!) are invited to gather at the home of Betts and Carter Bryars. 

$15pp for food; send your Venmo payment to @betts-bryars to RSVP.  

BYOB

The Bryars address is 1445 Panorama Drive, Vestavia Hills, 35216.

Sunday, November 23

9:15 AM

Randolph Memorial Hall

At this gathering, various reports will be provided, and such other business as necessary and appropriate will be conducted, including the vote on the slate of parishioners (as nominated by the Vestry Nominating Committee) to serve a 3-year term (2026-2028).  

Pursuant to the Bylaws of our Parish, this committee has proposed the following persons for election to the Vestry for a term beginning in 2026: 

Brooks Adams

Bert Amason

Stuart Beale

Kelly Seibels

Elizabeth Wyatt

Sunday Mornings

9:30 AM-10:15 AM

The Nicene Creed 

Led by Richard Ahlquist

Randolph Memorial Hall

Begins November 2

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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