Events at St. Mary’s

Adult Forum

in Randolph Memorial Hall

• November 15:  Alan Seelinger, Executive Director of Light from Light  Alan will give us the latest news and developments from our Haitian mission partners. 

“Open Reunion” Coffee Hour in Room 307

Thursdays

10:00 AM

Living Room

In preparation for the release of season 6 of The Chosen, we will gather to recap and discuss season 5.

REHEARSALS BEGIN

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

9:00-9:25 AM in the Chapel

Sundays, November 8, 15, 22,

December 6, 20

The children will sing at the 3:15 Christmas Eve service. Questions? Contact Danielle Hardaman or Kirsten Coats.  (No rehearsal November 30 or December 13)

Wednesday, November 11

Noon-2:00 PM

All girls in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are invited to join us for lunch and to create a cross on a small canvas. $10.00 for materials. Questions? Contact Katie Dewees.

Sunday, November 15

5:00 PM 

Join us for this service of readings, reflection, and Celtic music featuring local Birmingham musicians. 

First & Third Tuesdays

Next Meeting:  November 17

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!

First & Third Wednesdays

Next Meeting:  November 18

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.  

Thursday, November 19

12:30 PM-2:00 PM

Room 208

Share your creativity and your kindness as we gather to make cards for residents of St. Martin’s and Episcopal Place — or your own special people. The personal touch means so much! Materials will be supplied, and Lee Stayer will lead us.  

Contact Lee or Emily Rushing if you can help.  

Sunday, November 22

9:15 AM

Randolph Memorial Hall

At this gathering, we will present various reports and conduct other necessary and appropriate business, including a vote on the slate of parishioners to serve a 3-year term (2027-2029) on our Vestry.  

Pursuant to the Bylaws of our Parish, the Nominating Committee has proposed the following for election to the Vestry for a term beginning in 2027: 

Nate Cartmell

Cora Causey 

John Dorlon

Allyson Edwards

Fluff Roberts 

Wednesday, November 25

NOON

Please note:  this year's service is at noon rather than at 5:30 PM. 

 Please bring a canned good or other non-perishable item for the offering. We will share these gifts with a local food pantry.

Nursery provided!

Thankgsgiving Day

Thursday, November 26

11:00 AM at HUMC

St. Mary's and Highlands United Methodist Church will serve a Thanksgiving meal to the Southside community on Thanksgiving Day. We need your help to ensure it's a wonderful meal for our neighborhood friends. 

Please help by volunteering to serve or by donating items for the meal. All items should be delivered to St. Mary’s by noon on Wednesday, November 25. Please label all items "HUMC Thanksgiving." 

Sunday, November 29

5:00 PM

Members of the St. Mary's Choir will sing the Office of Compline (Night Prayer) to conclude our Holy Eucharist service by candlelight, featuring plainsong chant and anthems.  If you have not experienced this beautiful and peaceful service, plan to attend and invite some friends

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.  

Tuesday Mornings

9:15 AM-11:00 AM

Room 307

We are reading and discussing Priscilla Shirer’s Faith and Fire: Elijah as the opening 7-week study.  Please purchase the book before the start date.  Please contact Kaki O'Flinn with any questions.