Events at St. Mary’s

Saturday, October 4

10:30 AM-Noon

Overton Park-HOMEWOOD

Bring your favorite lovie to be blessed and then stay for snacks and playground fun!

Sunday, October 5

4:00 PM

in the MOTORCOURT

Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends for this annual pet blessing service!  Pets of all kinds are welcome and must be on a leash or in a carrier.

Monday, October 6

11:30 AM

Portraits of Hope Gallery

(2801 6th Avenue South)

We will enjoy an inspirational luncheon with speaker Mary German who will share her journey which is featured in the book, Portraits of Hope. And gifts handcrafted by Lovelady Center graduates will be offered for purchase.

RSVP to Pam Stone by Thursday, October 2.  SEE BELOW

Childcare is available if you make a reservation by Friday, October 3, with Kate Dewees: katie@stmarysoth.org. 

$15 per person for boxed lunch.

Tuesdays, October 7 & 21

(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.  

Sunday, October 12

5:00 PM

Make plans to attend this service - unique to Birmingham - of readings, reflection, and Holy Communion, with Celtic music provided by local area musicians. Come and bring a friend! 

Sunday, October 12

5:30 PM

Motorcourt

An evening of BBQ, beverages, and Bluegrass entertainment from the Chuck Nations Band, raising scholarship funds for the 2026 Choir Tour to Wells Cathedral, England!  

Seating is limited...please RSVP below.  

Suggested Dinner Donation $20/person or $45/family max. Don't forget to give to our Tour Scholarship Fund as well, if you are able!

Monday, October 13

11:00 AM-1:30 PM

Kitchen & Randolph Mem. Hall

All youth in grades 4-6 are invited to the Kitchen to prepare a festive Halloween-themed lunch for the GED participants and their children to enjoy on the 14th.  

Tuesday, October 16

12:30 PM-2:00 PM

Living Room

Who are the people, and what are the experiences that shaped your personal journey of faith? How would you share those names, places, and events if you were writing your legacy for the next generation? Longtime educator Mary Evelyn Hollaway will join us  as we explore together. 

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.  

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! 

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:   Begins Tuesday, September 16, at 7:10 AM in 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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