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St. Paul UMC receives $750,000 grant from the National Park Service for Preservation, Rehabilitation and Repair

St. Paul UMC is one of three historic churches affiliated with the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.

July 05, 2023
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St. Paul UMC awarded $1 million in grants by National Park Service

The History of Equal Rights grant and the African American Civil Rights grant are for the preservation and repair of this historic church structure.

August 03, 2022
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Highlands UMC to celebrate 100th anniversary of church bells with Christmas Eve concert

The Christmas Eve concert featured a selection of ten traditional carols played at the tower dedication one hundred years ago.

December 16, 2021
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Curry United Methodist Church and property donated to Walker County Schools

Story from the Daily Mountain Eagle

October 26, 2021
Central District Local Church Missions
Bluff Park UMC continues to support mission work in Chile

Bluff Park UMC has supported missionary Rev. John Elmore’s work in Chile since 2007. One of about 65 United Methodist Churches throughout the U.S. that support him as Covenant Churches.

June 04, 2020
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North Alabama congregations offering online worship experiences

Although North Alabama United Methodists are not physically gathering for worship, the churches of the North Alabama Conference continue to be in ministry! The following local churches are offering an online worship experience.

March 21, 2020
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Union Chapel UMC celebrates 160 years in ministry
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Union Chapel UMC in Cordova (Central District) celebrated its 160th birthday. In preparation for the big day, the church Trustees readied the fellowship hall and grounds for guests and the ladies of ...
October 23, 2019
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Aldersgate UMC and partner congregations celebrate Biker Sunday to help Children's Hospital
On September 22, 2019, Aldersgate UMC in Dora, Alabama,  (Central District) sponsored their 2nd Annual Biker Sunday. Fifty-six people attended and raised $600 for Children's Hospital of Alabama. Gary Harris a Lay Member of the ...
October 16, 2019
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St. Paul United Methodist Church in Birmingham awarded $500,000 grant by National Parks Service
Picture from St. Paul UMC's Facebook Page St. Paul United Methodist Church in downtown Birmingham has received a $500,000 grant from the National Parks Service’s African American Civil Rights grants program. The Civil Rights ...
October 01, 2019
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Birmingham First UMC to host Moxie Matters Tour on November 9
On Nov. 9, 2018, Birmingham First UMC is hosting an an evening with best-selling author Jen Hatmaker and award-winning singer/songwriter Nichole Nordeman from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the church's sanctuary.    Jen is the author of ...
October 12, 2018
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Changing lives one button, ribbon and zipper at a time
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church is extending its ministry to those with memory care limitations in a fresh, new way by creating fidget mats. The purpose of the fidget mats, officially known as "Sensory/Tactile Mats," is to ...
May 15, 2018
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Bethlehem UMC to celebrate 200 years in ministry on May 20, 2018
On Sunday, May 20, 2018, Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hueytown (Central District) will celebrate 200 years in ministry. The bicentennial Homecoming Celebration will begin at 10 a.m. North Alabama Conference Bishop Debra ...
May 10, 2018
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Taylor Memorial UMC celebrates 4th Annual Blessing of the Backpacks event
Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church in the Clay/Chalkville/Pinson area (Central District) kicked off Back to School season on August 5, 2017, with its 4th Annual Blessing of the Backpacks. Julie Morgan heads up the church ...
August 11, 2017
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Birmingham First UMC's City Kids ARTS Camp still going strong
Nine years ago First United Methodist Church of Birmingham began a community outreach children’s camp including surrounding area ministries. The camp quickly became a favorite for all involved. Children of various socioeconomic ...
August 09, 2017
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Local churches coming together to say no more to domestic violence
Some churches in the greater Birmingham area are working together to say "no more" to domestic violence. The pastors are making plans to preach a sermon addressing the issue during the month of May. Training opportunities to ...
March 03, 2017
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Conference on Baby Boomer Spirituality will be Feb. 25, 2017
On Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, Vestavia Hills UMC will host a Conference entitled Baby Boomer Spirituality — From John Wesley to John Lennon. The day will feature keynote speaker Craig Kennet Miller, Director of Congregational ...
January 17, 2017
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Cullman First UMC engages community through Trunk or Treat event
First United Methodist Church of Cullman has been hosting Trunk or Treat around the Street for 8 years.  Children's Minister Melissa Betts and Youth Minister Lora Parker team up to help the congregation create a night of outreach ...
November 02, 2016
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Palmerdale UMC celebrates Pentecost in service to local communities
Acts 2 describes the giving of the Holy Spirit during the celebration of Pentecost in Jerusalem. This is celebrated as the birthday of the Church, and we, who are the church, are sent in the name of Jesus to proclaim the good ...
June 15, 2016
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