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Vestry Nominees

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All Saints has elections each year for new Vestry members. Applicants for the next class will be voted on at the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 3, 2024. These nominees will serve for three years.


Here are our 2025 Vestry nominees:

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David Smith


David Smith has been a member of All Saints’ since 1986. He directed the music program here From 1987 to 2001. He served on the Vestry two previous times, once as Senior Warden. He has been involved in adult formation, having taught the Lectionary Class and the Kerygma Class for several years. He was Director of the DOC (Disciples of Christ) program which was active at All Saints’ for nearly ten years. More recently he has been a member of the All Saints’ Choir and a graduate of EFM (education for Ministry). He has been involved in Centering Prayer since 2015 and has been certified as a trainer in Centering Prayer by the international organization Contemplative Outreach. He serves as convener of the Centering Prayer group that meets at All Saints’ Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.

 Dr. Smith received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and taught music at Birmingham-Southern College for 31 years. He is also a licensed pilot and an avid tennis player.
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 Drew Hataway


My name is Drew Hataway and I have been a parishioner at All Saints since 2011 alongside my wife, Felicia, and our four children, Luke (22), Thomas (21), Eleanor (12), and Rex (10). I work at Samford University as an Associate Professor of Biology and in Research Compliance. Felicia and I began and ended our search for a church home at All Saints after our older sons participated in the Catechism of the Good Shepherd on the first day and asked if we could come back every week. Since that time, All Saints has been an important part of our family life and I have served as a LEM for the last several years and am firmly ensconced in the library on Sunday mornings as part of the Contemporary Studies class. I am honored to be considered for service on vestry.

Melinda Sellers 


Melinda Sellers has been a member of All Saints for nineteen years. She is a real estate attorney with Burr & Forman LLP. She and her husband Michael have three children: Audrey (age 12), Cassidy (age 6), and Max who went to be with the Lord in 2016. They enjoy camping together as a family and playing with their dog Lilly.
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Trent Ponder


I have been a dedicated member of All Saints for 26 years. It has been a privilege to be part of this community, and I’m passionate about giving back to All Saints, as it has contributed so much to my life. I have served in various roles over the years, including Newcomers Coffee, Greeters, Junior and Senior High Sunday School, Cursillo, and the Stewardship and Discernment Committee. I also started and currently lead the Twenties Together small group class with my wife Mona. We have two daughters, Liza Jane (21) and Martha (19), have also been active participants in the All Saints community over the years. I work as an Account Director at Martin Advertising, and in my spare time, I enjoy refereeing basketball games and playing tennis.
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Susan Anderson


Susan has been a member of All Saints since 1994. She and her husband, Henry, raised their son and daughter at the church, from their baptisms through their participation in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, confirmation, youth activities, and high school graduation. Susan is a former journalist and current lawyer and risk manager at Regions Bank. She has been a member of the Adult Choir for many years and is active in the Women at the Well group and the annual Sawyerville Christmas activities.

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Help Us Show All Saints Love for We Love Homewood Day

April 8, 2025
You are invited to help show our community some All Saints Love on We Love Homewood Day , Saturday, May 3rd! Run with the Saints – Participate in the We Love Homewood 5k and wear your All Saints T-Shirt or hat or be on the course and encourage your fellow parishioners with a sign or a shout out. REGISTER TO RACE HERE Spin the Wheel for All Saints – SIGN UP HERE for a one (1) hour slot to greet our neighbors at the All Saints tent in Central Park from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm . There will be fun for all! All Saints Episcopal Church: We Love Homewood Day All Saints Episcopal Church Tent at Homewood Central Park Bring Your Own Basket – Bring your family, friends, and a picnic basket to watch the We Love Homewood Day Parade on Terrell Commons at 6:00 pm . This is a great way to reach out to our community to show the spirit we are blessed to have here at All Saints. If you have questions, please contact Melinda Sellers ( msellers@burr.com ) or Cindy Carter ( ccarter@allsaintsbhm.org )

Article: Stations in the Street by Nina Stewart

April 8, 2025
To help spread the word about *Stations in the Street*, be sure to read this thoughtful article from Nina Stewart that dives into the heart of the experience. She shares meaningful reflections on what this opportunity offers during the season of Lent—a chance to pause, engage, and consider Christ’s passion in a deeper, more personal way.

Baby Shower for The Rev. Ranie Neislar April 26

March 30, 2025
Let’s shower Ranie with love and welcome Baby Mose in style! All women and girls of All Saints—no matter your age—are invited to a joyful baby shower celebrating the upcoming arrival of "Mose Wadsworth Stuart VI", due at the end of May! Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00am in our Great Hall for sweet treats, good company, and lots of baby joy. We’re also collecting diapers of all sizes to donate to "Bundle of Hope Diaper Bank" in honor of Ranie, Worth, and baby Mose. Please RSVP to Kathleen Busbee at kbusbee@allsaintsbhm.org by Wednesday, April 23, and reach out if you have any questions. Ranie and Worth are registered at [ babylist.com ]( https://www.babylist.com ) under "Ranie Neisler and Worth Stuart".
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Easter Festival

March 18, 2025
VOLUNTEERS needed! If you can help set up and help out during this event, please connect with Kathleen: kbusbee@allsaintsbhm.org Join us for our Easter festival Saturday, April 19 from 10:00am-11:30am on the Terrell Commons Lawn! We will have arts, crafts, and more.
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Easter Flowers

March 9, 2025
Easter Memorials Honor your loved ones at Easter with a donation to the Flower or Music funds. Complete the online form and pay online or by check. Contributions are $50. You may pay through Realm or send a check directly to the church office. Please remember to write “Easter Memorial Flowers” or "Easter Music Fund" in the memo section of the check or on Realm so the contribution will be directed to the right fund. The deadline for memorials is Monday, April 14th.
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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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