We believe God has called us to be a church in the city and for the city.
We seek the peace and flourishing of Birmingham and our surrounding neighborhoods by working with and supporting ministry partners throughout the community.
We encourage you to prayerfully consider how God is calling you to use your time, resources, and skills to serve others.
Advent Help for Our Neighbors
During the Christmas season this year, SHPC members will have two opportunities to support folks who can use a helping hand. The first is a coat drive: look for the coat rack in the library gathering area, choose a hanger with the gender and size of the recipient, and purchase a new coat. Bring your coats back to the coat rack by the December 7 deadline. The second opportunity is a Christmas gift drive for foster children at the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home. The foster parents have selected the gifts and, where possible, have suggested where you can find them. Click this link for the signup form with all the information.
Below is a list of some of our ministry partners. More information coming soon.
Feed My Sheep
Twice a month we provide bags of groceries to persons in need of food. To learn how you can help, contact Kelly Troiano.
South Highland Outreach Project (SHOP)
A high-quality, faith-based program to improve quality of life, social connections, health and job readiness for people living with mental illness. Click to learn more or, to volunteer, contact Rob Staffen.
STAIR Tutoring
The single greatest predictor of high school graduation and career success is third grade reading proficiency. Yet 75% of Birmingham students are currently unable to reach reading benchmarks. South Highland STAIR (Start The Adventure In Reading) volunteers are paired with one student whom they tutor twice a week at Hayes K-8 School, a school located in our church’s neighborhood. Click here to learn more about STAIR.
Kairos Prison Ministry
A interdenominational team of volunteers enters Donaldson Correctional Facility twice a year to bring the good news of Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners. Each Inside Weekend leads participants on a journey of self-examination and gives them an opportunity to experience God’s agape love in very real ways. Click here to learn more, or email John Heiser.
Other local partners and ministry opportunities
Saturday Showers – Unhoused neighbors in our community can come on Saturdays for a hot shower and warm fellowship. Learn more here.
Good Sam – Provides assistance with utilities, transportation, school items and more for church members and community members. Learn more here.
Habitat for Humanity – Habitat for Humanity provides volunteers and funding each year to help build an affordable house for a low-income family. SHPC has helped with builds for more than 25 years. Click here for more info. To volunteer, contact Don Koch.