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New Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator
New Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator

Bishop Sloan has appointed Kathleen Lynch as the Youth and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator for the Diocese of Alabama. Bishop Sloan explains, “We are announcing a change in our Diocesan Youth and Young Adult ministries, thanking Betsy Fetner for he... Read More

New Tax for Churches?
New Tax for Churches?

"I'm hearing about a tax on churches for parking. What is that all about?" The December 2017 revision of the federal tax laws changed the items that could be deducted as business expenses by for-profit entities. The result was additional revenue for the gov... Read More

Living the Way of Love Lenten Retreat Video Now Available
Living the Way of Love Lenten Retreat Video Now Available

On March 9, 2019, the Rev. Mary Bea Sullivan led a Lenten reflection day on "Living the Way of Love." The day was based on Sullivan's recently published book,Living the Way of Love: A 40-Day Devotional. Participants gathered at St. Luke's Birmingham, and at... Read More

Clergy Update - January 22, 2019
Clergy Update - January 22, 2019

Diocese of Alabama Clergy Update for January 22, 2019: The Rev. Seth Olson has accepted a call to serve as Associate Rector at All Saints, Birmingham. Seth will begin his ministry on March 1st. Read More

Clergy Update - December 17, 2018
Clergy Update - December 17, 2018

Diocese of Alabama Clergy Update for December 17, 2018: The Rev. Jay Gardner has accepted the call to serve as rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Cullman. Jay was a Diocese of Alabama seminarian. Following his graduation from seminary, Jay served at Calvar... Read More

Transform Alabama Forming 2018-2019 Cohort
Transform Alabama Forming 2018-2019 Cohort

Since December of 2017, a cohort of clergy and lay leaders representing four parishes has been meeting to study the best of annual stewardship planning and generational communications in the context of proportional, first-fruits giving. This cohort meets ev... Read More

Clergy Update - September 17, 2018
Clergy Update - September 17, 2018

Diocese of Alabama Clergy Update for September 17, 2018 The Rev. Candice Frazer has accepted a call to serve as rector at the Church of the Ascension, Montgomery. She will begin her ministry there on October 15. Read More

Clergy Update - 8/20/2018
Clergy Update - 8/20/2018

Diocese of Alabama Clergy Update for August 20, 2018: The Rev. Jack Alvey has accepted a call to serve as rector for the Church of the Ascension, Vestavia Hills, AL. Jack will begin his ministry on September 19. The Rev. Bonnie McCrickard, Associate Rector ... Read More