Events Calendar

Part of our church’s outreach to “the least of these” in our community, in particular our unhoused neighbors. Folks who need a place to bathe and some caring people to converse with come to the circle drive on Saturday mornings. This ministry addresses a need that has not previously been met in the Southside area. Volunteers are needed to continue this neighborhood service. Please click the button below to sign up for your first Saturday. You’ll be blessed to be…

All are welcome to worship our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Join us at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel or 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Learn more by clicking here.

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The South Highland Outreach Project brings together people experiencing mental illness, for fellowship, peer support, guest speakers, lunch and more. For information, visit the web page, call the church office at 205.933.0790.

An informal gathering of women spending time together in prayer for our church, for each other and for God’s world. Led by Rev. Abby Gatliff.

35226-ers Circle meets every 3rd Tuesday evening from September-May beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Beth Meadows, 474 Park Avenue, Bluff Park in Hoover (get directions here). Contact Beth by email for more info.

SHPC’s weekly ministry to those who need a little help with groceries. Folks drop by the circle drive entrance and receive a warm greeting and a bag of nutritious food to prepare. Participants can receive food every two weeks. To learn more and volunteer, contact Kelly Troiano.

Family members of those with a drinking problem support and learn from each other.

Weekly rehearsal of The Highland Ringers.

Youth grades 6-12 meet in the Youth Suite for food, activities, study and more. Contact David Yancey

Morning Circle 1 meets at 10:30 a.m. on second Mondays in the Overlook Café Meeting Room at Kirkwood-by-the-River, 3605 Ratliff Road (get directions here). Contact the leaders: Pam Buck or Marty Keller.

Morning Circle 2 meet on second Mondays in person at the church and on Zoom. Coffee and light refreshments available at 10:00 a.m. in Room G-17, with the lesson starting promptly at 10:30. Questions? Email Carolyn Ashworth.

Esther Circle meets on the second Monday evenings at 5:30pm in individual homes. Dinner is served, but optional. Please contact Lu Mahon, leader, or lesson leader Kathy Tracey for individual monthly meeting places.

For those experiencing grief, there is a hope that gives us an anchor to begin to understand and even be transformed by our experience. A new 6-week grief support group will begin meeting on Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Led by Rev. Abby Gatliff, the group will walk through the New Hope Grief Curriculum, based on Hebrews 6:19: “We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the…

All are welcome to worship as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Join us at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel or 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Learn more by clicking here.

Join us for a special evening of worship through music as the Chancel Choir, under the direction of Kenny Lewis, presents the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, preceded by supper at 5:00 in Davis Family Hall.

Jesus ascends Golgotha carrying the Cross. The veil of the temple is torn from top to bottom. Join us for worship in the Sanctuary, followed by a light lunch in Davis Family Hall.