2025 Contemplative Service Series

A woman is holding a cross in her hands at sunset.

2025 Contemplative Service Series


The All Saints Contemplative Service Series provides a space for reflective prayer, beautiful liturgy, and meditative music. Here, you will sing music from communities like Taizé, Iona, and Cursillo, as well as be introduced to new prayers, texts, and songs. We will have moments of silence and of listening. There will be space for joy and grief. We will invite you to take time to breathe, listen, pray, and be still in the midst of the busy world outside. In the words of Brother John, a Taizé monk: “It is a time to rest in God, to let the words listened to and sung penetrate one’s being.” For more information about this service series, contact Maggie Gill at mgill@allsaintsbhm.org



A Contemplative Evensong Service 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm

This evensong in the Epiphany season will be presented by the choirs in the All Saints Choir School. Blending the choral traditions of evensong with the intimate setting of our All Saints Contemplative Service series, this sacred service will give space for beautiful, light-filled, meditative evening prayer.


Contemplative Service for Pride Month: Celebrating Diversity in God's Children

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm

Join All Saints for this contemplative service to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the wonderful diversity in God’s family. With reflection, song, and prayers we will lift each other up and celebrate our calling to love others as Christ loved us.


A Contemplative Service of Remembrance for All Souls and All Saints

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:00pm

Choirs in the All Saints Choir School help present music in this contemplative service. Through prayer and silence, light, and music we remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died. At the service, you may bring a photo of your loved one for the altar and/or light a candle for them. You may also submit the name of your loved one to be read in the service. To submit a name the week before the service, email office@allsaintsbhm.org


Advent Contemplative Service: A Space for Pain, Reflection, and Healing

Saturday, December 21, 2025 at 6:00pm

This liturgy is created for those who face challenges during the holiday season. Whether from the loss of a loved one, strained relationships, health issues, or other difficulties, come find a space for rest, reflection, and hope as we acknowledge both the struggles and the light within this season. All are welcome. 


More Announcements

Finance Report

April 23, 2025
A look at our blessings and our bills! This is a monthly report of our year-to-date income and expenses through March 31, 2025 :
PrimeTime Saints is excited to invite you to our Art & Appetizers event on Tuesday, January 14th

Primetime Saints Picnic & Parks May 6

April 21, 2025
Picnic & Parks! Pack your sense of adventure and join us indoors for a picnic—no bug spray required! This is Tuesday, May 6, at 12:00pm. We’ll provide a picnic lunch in the Great Hall and be joined by special guest Will Collins, Statewide Trails Coordinator for Alabama State Parks. He will share insights about our state’s incredible trail systems. If you have any questions, reach out to Susan Ponder: suponder@bellsouth.net

Creation Care Sunday May 4

April 17, 2025
May 4 is Creation Sunday here at All Saints! Be sure to walk or bike to church, and we will have a "Blessing of Bikes!" As part of this day we also plan to have plantable seed bookmarks available, and a biodegradable paper bookmark with seeds embedded in it, to be given out at both morning services.

Screen on the Green June 19

April 6, 2025
Get ready for a brand-new summer tradition! All Saints is launching its very first "Screen on the Green" this year, and you're invited to the debut on Thursday, June 19 . We’re setting up the big screen on the Terrell Commons grass area—just bring your chair, your popcorn, and whatever else makes movie night magical. It’s the perfect way to kick off summer with friends, family, and films under the stars. Stay tuned—movie titles and more details are on the way!

Book Study Monday Nights 6pm

April 1, 2025
Join us every Monday at 6:00pm in the Jackson-Thorpe Room for a series of book studies on different topics. We’ll begin this Easter season by discussing Chapter One of " How We Learn to Be Brave" by Bishop Mariann Budde. All are welcome, come even if you haven’t had a chance to read the book.
A person is holding a small plant in their hands.

Creation Care Upcoming Events

March 4, 2025
As Christians, we believe all of creation was called into being by the very word of God. The Bible reveals that our Creator calls us to be stewards of creation and to love our neighbors. Inspired by the unsurpassed love God showed us by sending Jesus Christ, God’s only son, to redeem us through his death and resurrection, we respond to God's commands. The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama and the All Saints Creation Care Committee is committed to environmental education, advocacy, and action for our neighbors and all of creation. Here are some great opportunities to get involved! April 4 Nature at Noon at Red Mountain with Alabama Audubon Preregistration required at https://alaudubon.org/event/nature-at-noon-red-mountain-park-venice-rd-entrance-free April 4 Party on the Porch, Alabama Outdoors benefitting DRIFT https://www.instagram.com/alabamaoutdoorsofficial/p/DHMW_Iqx1_6/ April 5, 12, 19 & 26 Native Plant Sale at Ruffner Mountain https://ruffnermountain.org/calendar April 5 Gate City Clean up with Black Warrior Riverkeeper https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gate-city-cleanup-tickets-1261569391009?aff=ebdsoporgprofile April 10 Alabama Environmental Council Green Drinks https://aeconline.org/event/04-10-2025/ April 11-12 Spring Plant Sale including native plants at Birmingham Botanical Gardens https://bbgardens.org/event/spring-plant-sale/ April 12 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event https://www.jccal.org/Default.asp?ID=2294&pg=Electronics+Hazardous+Materials April 19 Earthbound’s Earthfest 2025 for Black Warrior Riverkeeper https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dazrg3CMb/ April 21 Cahaba River Society Earth Week Clean-Up https://cahabariversociety.org/event/earth-week-clean-up-series-jefferson-county-april-21/ April 25 Document Shredding & Electronics Recycling at Homewood Public Library https://homewoodpuregionsbliclibrary.org/event/12823689 April 26 Cahaba River Society Earth Week Celebration https://cahabariversociety.org/event/earth-week-celebration-april-26-2025/ April 26 Alabama Environmental Council Earth Day Clean Up https://aeconline.org/events/ May 4 Darter Festival https://aeconline.org/darterfest/ May 10 Jefferson County Electronic Recycling & Paper Shredding https://aeconline.org/event/jefferson-co-electronic-collection-paper-shredding-2/
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