In the fall of 2025, Rev. Dr. Alissa Rothischild led Birmingham UMC leadership on a journey to find the unique calling placed on Birmingham UMC. The group met once a week to study Scripture, examined the role of the church in the world, looked closely at the needs of our local community, looked at the unique history and setting of the church, and, ultimately, discerned God’s unique call upon our congregation for the coming season.
THIS FALL, OUR WHOLE CONGREGATION IS INVITED TO EMBARK ON WHAT THAT MEANS.
During the month of October, we will affirm our Call Statement aloud in worship each Sunday, and Pastor Mike will lead us through a special sermon series focused on each aspect of the church’s calling:
· Sunday, October 4 – To Create and Nurture Pathways (Scripture Readings: Isaiah 6:1-4, Ephesians 4:1-7, Exodus 3:1-12)
· Sunday, October 11 – Where Love Grows (Scripture Readings: Matthew 28:19-20, Isaiah 2:2-3 and 43:19, John 1:35-42, 43-51)
· Sunday, October 18 – Where Grace Heals (Scripture Readings: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthains 13:1-8,13, Colossians 3:12-14)
· Sunday, October 25 – Where Lives Are Spiritually Transformed Scripture Readings: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Galatians 5:22-23)
CALL JOURNEY SMALL GROUPS
This is a short commitment and a great chance to grow closer to others at Birmingham UMC. If you would like to get involved, please call the front office at 678-942-1600 so we can direct you to the right person.
Sundays after worship 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
PASTOR MIKE in the Music Suite (Choir Room): anyone interested
PAGE TIMMERMAN in the Fellowship Hall: geared towards parents with young children
MALISSA LIGHT in room off the Fellowship Hall: geared towards parents with teens
Tuesdays at 12 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Join the ladies of Steadlfast Love Bible Study for a casual lunch, and chance to dive into the call statement.