Events at St. Mary’s

We have several outreach projects for Thanksgiving and into Advent and Christmas.  Check them out on our Outreach page!

Tuesday,  November 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

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.

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

Rehearsals Begin Sunday, Nov. 23

9:00 AM

Chapel

Children in 3K-3rd Grade are invited to sing at the 3:15 PM service on Christmas Eve.  Rehearsals will be on the following Sundays:  November 23, December 7, 14, and 21.

Sunday, November 23

5:00 PM

Join us for this unique service of readings, reflection, and jazz music, and bring a friend!

Sunday, November 30

9:30 AM

Randolph Memorial Hall

This event is for the whole family!  Oasis and candles provided.  Bring your own greenery and clippers.

Sunday Mornings

9:30 AM-10:15 AM

Randolph Memorial Hall

After our annual Advent Wreath workshop to kick off the new season (and new church year!),  we welcome two of our international outreach partners:

• November 30: Advent Wreath Workshop (for all ages!)
• December 7: Amistad Mission
• December 14: Light from Light

Sunday, November 30 through

Sunday, December 14

Randolph Memorial Hall

We will help the elderly, adults, and children from agencies and organizations around our community, including Glen Iris, St. Martin's, and Episcopal Place.

Please return gifts to RMH by Sunday, December 14.

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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