The rector reflects on this Sunday’s collect and the commandment to love others more than ourselves.

Join us this Monday, September 15, at Monday Night Brewing, for food trucks, trivia, and discussion the meaning of Holy Cross Day!

Mass of Requiem | September 27 (2pm)
John Thomas McGlothlin IV
June 15, 1964 – August 28, 2025
A Mass of Requiem for beloved parishioner Tommy McGlothlin will be offered at Saint Andrew's on Saturday, September 27, at 2:00pm. Together we will remember Tommy before God and acclaim the saving work of Jesus Christ, who in death upholds him in the life to come.

The service will conclude with the interment of his remains in the chapel columbarium. All are most welcome to attend and to join in prayer for the repose of his soul and the comfort of his family.

Solemn Choral Evensong of Remembrance
Sunday, September 21 | 5:30pm (Organ Prelude at 5:15pm)

Join us as we read John P. Dourley’s The Psyche as Sacrament: A Comparative Study of C.G. Jung and Paul Tillich, this Sunday, September 14. Please refer to email from Mike Yusko for details.

Utah diocese, bishop urge end to hatred and violence after Charlie Kirk assassination
By David Paulsen

This Sunday we kick off our fall speaker series, "Problems of Mass Incarceration & Sentencing in Alabama!"

Join us at 9:00am in Trinity Commons Student Center.

Celebrate With Us!
Sept. 25 Eucharist at St. Mary’s
We give thanks with the Diocese of Alabama for the incredible success of the diocesan Equipping the Saints capital campaign! Saint Andrew’s vestry pledged $2,500 toward this effort, joining parishes across Alabama in support of our shared mission and vision for the future.

Please plan to join us Sunday, September 14, for Rally Day, our time to celebrate being back together as a church family, and also a time to invite your friends and neighbors to be part of our growing parish. See you then!

Please join us for September 15 for Tuesday Community Night and Christian Formation 101 “What is Truth?”.
6:00pm Evening Prayer, 6:30pm Dinner, 7:00pm Discussion.

"Building Bridges, Not Walls"
Romans 12:18 – "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."

Join us Sept 26-28 at Camp McDowell as we explore building relationships across differences, practicing empathy, and embodying Christ-like peace in a program led by students from UNA in Florence. This retreat is for ages 18-24.

Saint Andy’s Pantry Stock-the-Pantry Day: Thursday, September 18 | 8:45am
Saint Andy’s Pantry Distribution Day: Saturday, September 20 | 8:15am

Saint Andy’s Clothing Closet will be open this Saturday, September 20, alongside Saint Andy’s Pantry food distribution! 

SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 15 (6:30pm)
Justice for Toforest Johnson at the Homewood Library
Join us on Monday, September 15th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Round Auditorium at the Homewood Public Library.

Alabama Arise Annual Meeting

Saturday, Sept. 27
Saint Andrew’s is grateful to be part of Alabama Arise, a statewide, member-led coalition that works to advance policies improving the lives of Alabamians who are marginalized by poverty. Guided by faith-based and community voices from across Alabama, Arise brings people together to focus on what matters most: alleviating poverty and its effects.

The Birmingham Branch of the AAUW (American Association of University Women) will be holding their opening meeting of 2025-2026 at 10:30am on September 23 in Trinity Commons Student Center. We would like to invite members of Saint Andrews — both men and women — to join us for the meeting and the luncheon following.

Hear from the Organist & Choirmaster about Sunday’s Communion Motet and the life of Henry Purcell.

The Parish Choir returns to the 10:30 am Mass this Sunday, September 7!

Saint Andy’s Pet Food Pantry will be open this Saturday, September 6, alongside Saint Andy’s Pantry food distribution! 

Saint Andy’s Clothing Closet will be open this Saturday, September 6, alongside Saint Andy’s Pantry food distribution!