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PROGRAMS THROUGHT THE Winter
We invite you to experience God’s grace through various activities and outings. You can find activities for all ages on Wednesday nights. Adult activities found on this page and Children & Youth found on the link below!
Children & Youth Information
Every Wednesday
Common Table
Please consider offering a bit of your time to volunteer with this vital church ministry, which has entered a new and exciting phase of its life.
Our volunteers typically arrive between 4:30 and 4:45 and assist with set up, meal distribution, and break down. We are committed to keeping this operation streamlined so that you can get to the fellowship hall in time for community announcements.
If you would like to volunteer with us and have ideas for how we can expand what we offer our guests.
Reach out
September 3
The Legacy of Redlining in Birmingham
With Dr. Lonnie Hannon, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the UAB School of Public Health, we will delve into the connections between the historic practice of redlining and the present-day racial inequities in housing access in Birmingham.
Information About Dr. Hannon
September 10
Reckoning with the Racial Wealth Gap
Church members Suzanne Martin and Jasmine Martin will lead us through an introductory discussion of the Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation, an interactive tool that BCOC ministry partner Bread for the World developed and that the Alabama Humanities Alliance is now using in its Healing History initiative. Jasmine Martin will also share her experience at Bread for the World’s Advocacy Summit, where she learned about the simulation.
About Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation
Healing History Initiative
September 17
Environmental Racial Justice in Alabama
Rev. Ryan Cagle of Jubilee House, located in Walker County, will facilitate a discussion of environmental racial justice in Alabama.
About Jubilee House
September 24
Community Organizing with Faith in Action Alabama
Rev. JaiGregory Clarke, the Birmingham hub organizer and state advocacy coordinator for Faith in Action Alabama, will recap the community organizing training BCOC members underwent in July and lay out FIAA’s roadmap for 2025-2026, and help us discern how BCOC can take action.
Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm
The grace of peace
Come to the Fellowship Hall for a talk and book signing by Rev. John Dear, world renown peace activist and author of The Gospel of Peace:
A Commentary on Matthew, Mark and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence. This event is in partnership with Mary’s House, a Catholic Worker house in Birmingham, Alabama.
Register on Realm
Saturday, March 16
the grace of justice
BCOC has a group reservation for 25 people on Saturday, March 16 to visit the museum at 10:30am and the memorial site at 1:30pm. In the middle of the two experiences, we will come together for a picnic lunch and debrief.
At this time, the plan is to caravan in cars with families traveling together. Rides will be organized for students who want to go without an adult in their family.
On March 4, registration will open to the church at large for any unclaimed tickets.
Register on Realm
Thursday, March 21 at 1:30PM
THE GRACE OF BEING FREE
Join the Perennials on a visit to the Birmingham Art Museum to view various exhibits and works of art which explore ideas of freedom and liberation. Admission is free!
Register on Realm
April 29
DEE DAH! SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT
The fifteenth annual dee dah! 4-person scramble golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, April 29 and will be held at Highland Park Golf Course. The day will start at 7:00 am with registration, range balls, and breakfast for participants and volunteers, followed by a round of golf on a fun and challenging course. The day will end with lunch for participants and volunteers and prizes for all. Proceeds from the tournament will be used for contributions to the Common Table fund and scholarships to children and youth camps. Register your team or sponsor a hole now!
Registration deadline is Friday, April 22!
REGISTRATION FORM
Register on Realm
Every Wednesday
U+1 Community Meal
Please consider offering a bit of your time to volunteer with this vital church ministry, which has entered a new and exciting phase of its life.
Our volunteers typically arrive between 4:30 and 4:45 and assist with set up, meal distribution, and break down. We are committed to keeping this operation streamlined so that you can get to the fellowship hall in time for community announcements.
If you would like to volunteer with us and have ideas for how we can expand what we offer our guests.
Reach out
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