Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays in October at 10 am in the Seminar Room, explore Psalms 120-134, also known as The Psalms of Ascent, with Laura Tadlock. These 15 ancient psalms were sung by Hebrew pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for annual worship festivals. Alongside these Psalms, Laura will supplement with Eugene Peterson’s A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Peterson treats the climb to Jerusalem as a picture of spiritual growth and maturity, defining true faith as a persistent, daily commitment.
Make plans to attend this meaningful study as we continue to engage the Psalms this fall. No registration required.
Sunset Vespers
In the evening, we will gather outside on the front lawn for Sunset Vespers at 6:15 pm. Our VHBC Youth will be leading the first session, followed by Mike McBrayer on October 14. We hope you will join us, grab a blanket and/or lawn chair, bring a friend, and prepare for a lovely night together.
Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays in October at 10 am in the Seminar Room, explore Psalms 120-134, also known as The Psalms of Ascent, with Laura Tadlock. These 15 ancient psalms were sung by Hebrew pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for annual worship festivals. Alongside these Psalms, Laura will supplement with Eugene Peterson’s A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Peterson treats the climb to Jerusalem as a picture of spiritual growth and maturity, defining true faith as a persistent, daily commitment.
Make plans to attend this meaningful study as we continue to engage the Psalms this fall. No registration required.
FallFest at VHBC
You’re invited to our annual FallFest at VHBC on Sunday, October 25,
from 4- 6 p.m.!
FREE EVENT!
Dinner is included. Costumes are welcome! Bouncy obstacle course!
Want to host a trunk? Decorate your trunk, add a bowl of candy and/or some games, and park in the upper lot!
Is it raining? Join us in the Fellowship Hall!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY!
Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays in October at 10 am in the Seminar Room, explore Psalms 120-134, also known as The Psalms of Ascent, with Laura Tadlock. These 15 ancient psalms were sung by Hebrew pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for annual worship festivals. Alongside these Psalms, Laura will supplement with Eugene Peterson’s A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Peterson treats the climb to Jerusalem as a picture of spiritual growth and maturity, defining true faith as a persistent, daily commitment.
Make plans to attend this meaningful study as we continue to engage the Psalms this fall. No registration required.
SAM Game Day
If you love playing games, our Senior Adult Ministry is hosting a Game Day in the Seminar Room at 10:30 am! We’re playing Bunco - 4 to a table, so invite a friend or two! We hope to see you there!
Sunset Vespers
In the evening, we will gather outside on the front lawn for Sunset Vespers at 6:15 pm. Our VHBC Youth will be leading the first session, followed by Mike McBrayer on October 14. We hope you will join us, grab a blanket and/or lawn chair, bring a friend, and prepare for a lovely night together.
Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays in October at 10 am in the Seminar Room, explore Psalms 120-134, also known as The Psalms of Ascent, with Laura Tadlock. These 15 ancient psalms were sung by Hebrew pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for annual worship festivals. Alongside these Psalms, Laura will supplement with Eugene Peterson’s A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Peterson treats the climb to Jerusalem as a picture of spiritual growth and maturity, defining true faith as a persistent, daily commitment.
Make plans to attend this meaningful study as we continue to engage the Psalms this fall. No registration required.
Fall Serve
Serve teams, assemble!
VHBC is partnering with the following ministries for our Fall Serve Day on Saturday, October 3, 9-11:30 am.
RISE Against Hunger - groups work together for a start-to-finish meal assembly experience to combine rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and a packet of 18 vitamins and minerals into life-changing meal packages!
Urban Ministry
The Lovelady Center - fellowship with the women at the Lovelady Center
VHBC Building & Grounds - Bring some gloves, shovels, and let’s add new mulch around the playground!
Childcare will be available for babies through kindergarten!
Can we count you in?
Youth & Children Families Cook Out
Youth & children (and PS) Family Cookout
McCallum Park, 5- 7 pm.
Food, games, and fun! Bring chairs and toys!
Makers Market & Craft Fair
Calling all crafters! Join VHBC for its second annual Maker's Market and Craft Fair!
Do you craft? Do you make? We need you as a vendor! We want to fill the Fellowship Hall with artists, makers, and creators and share your story and gifts with everyone in the community!
Are you available to be a vendor?
This event coincides with our annual Shepherd's Concert on Sunday, September 20th, during worship. And for a special reason! A portion of the receipts from the sales at the craft fair will go to the Shepherd Scholarship Fund!
SAM Lunch & Matinee
Sunday, August 23 Lunch & a Matinee
Following worship, we will enjoy a boxed lunch at 11:15 and then make our way to Red Mountain Theater for the production of Come from Away. $50 a person includes lunch and a theater ticket.
We will carpool to ensure easy drop-off and parking!
Pollinator Census
Join our garden friends as they gather in the seminar room garden for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census from 11 am - 1 pm.
Pollinator Census
Join our garden friends as they gather in the seminar room garden for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census from 11 am - 1 pm.
Summer Reflections
Join us Wednesday night after dinner for a time of reflection, fellowship, and story time as we share about the many happenings over the summer. From Slovakia to VBS and more, we’ve got stories to tell!
Back to School Scoops
Meet Ms. Nancy under the covered drive for a frozen treat after Meet-the-Teacher!
Blood Drive
Join VHBC as we host a Blood Drive with Red Cross on August 4 from 1-6 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
4th of July at VHBC
VHBC and our Holy Smokers are hosting 4th of July on the mountain!
From 5:30-7:30, they’ll be serving hot dogs and drinks to all who gather to watch the fireworks at Vulcan!
Boston Butts pre-orders will be available for pick-up starting at 5 pm.
Seed Camp 2026
Join our 2026 Seed Camp Team!
This summer, we return to Marion, Alabama, for Seed Camp, June 29–July 3. This week-long STEM/STEAM ministry, hosted by Alabama CBF in Perry County, serves elementary students and the educators who invest in them daily. Volunteers from partner churches will teach, encourage, and build relationships alongside a community rooted in hope.
Open to participants from 3rd grade and up, this intergenerational mission invites families and individuals alike. Lodging and most meals are included.
Costs: $100/person (4 per room), $135/person (3 per room), $200/person (2 per room), $400 (private room).
Reach out to Mike McBrayer or Sara Binet for more information.
VHBC at Regions Field
The Barons are back in town for the summer, and VHBC is heading over to Regions Field! Reserve your tickets today through the form below!
Tickets are $12/each! It’s Bark in the Park night, so if you have a dog...
Dinner Around the Town
Join a staff member for dinner around town! We are getting off campus on a Wednesday night. Pick your spot from the list below and enjoy a time of food, fellowship, and fun with staff and members! This will be a great time to build community and get to know one another better!
See you at 5:00 pm at one of the following locations:
Ashley Mac’s on Valleydale/280 with Laura
Dave’s Hot Chicken in Vestavia with Marty
Social Taco in SOHO with Mike
Taziki’s in Hoover/Riverchase with Nancy
Martin’s BBQ in Cahaba Heights with Sara
VBS at VHBC
Your child is invited to join VHBC in June for Vacation Bible School! We’re going on a ROAD TRIP - On the Go with God! Our travelers will buckle up and hit the road with our GPS pointed at adventure and fun!
Prepare your journey with science projects, crafts, sing-alongs, and recreation, AND we’ll help navigate with great Bible stories!
Children, first grade through fifth grade, are invited on this road trip! Register below and join us this summer June 8-11 at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church!
Join us Thursday night from 5-7 pm on June 11th for our VBS Family Fun Night! Dinner, activities, games, fellowship, and maybe a few surprises! We hope to see you there!
Shrimp Boil
You’re invited to our annual Shrimp Boil at VHBC on Wednesday, May 20th, from 5-7 pm! Enjoy great food, music & entertainment, lawn games, and more!
Tickets are $15/adults & youth
Kids (ages 0-12) eat free!
SAM Spring Luncheon
Save the date for our Senior Adult Ministry’s annual Spring Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at VHBC on Friday, May 1st!
11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall
Plated lunch $12
We are excited to host Pianist Adam King who will provide our luncheon entertainment.
Adam began his formal music training at the early age of five. He quickly excelled and began serving his hometown church as pianist and organist at age six. At age fourteen, he began his first part-time job as organist at a local church and began coordinating and leading worship for the Wednesday night youth service.
After graduating high school, Adam enrolled in the music department at the University of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama, studying both piano and organ (with a minor in theatre). While at the university, he accompanied the university’s touring chorale throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In later years, he returned as an adjunct faculty professor, teaching applied piano and organ, class piano, and music theory. He received a Master of Music from Samford University. He is the resident music director for EverBlue Arts and travels with a New York City based performing group “Shades of Bublé” serving as the Production Manager, Conductor, and pianist.
Easter Retreat
SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 17 (5:30-7 pm)
5:30 pm Dinner
6:15 pm Session 1
Saturday, April 18 (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
8:30 am Coffee & Bagels
9:00 am Session 2
10:00 am Break
10:15 am Session 3
11:30 Depart
COST: $10 (includes dinner & breakfast)
We are excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Steven Porter, who will lead our Easter Retreat.
Rev. Dr. D. Steven Porter serves Acadia Divinity College as Assistant Professor of Church Innovation and Evangelism and Director of Doctoral Studies. Steven earned a ThD from Duke University, a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and a Bachelor of Arts from William Jewell College.
For more than 25 years, Steven has been committed to facilitating intensive conversations on evangelism with churches. His research and academic presentations have centered on reimagining the church’s witness in the present and future by studying its past.
We look forward to a fruitful Easter Retreat as we gather to think about what it means to engage the spiritual practice of Telling in our context today. Come and be a part of the conversation!
Easter Ferns
We will have beautiful ferns for the Easter Sunday Worship Service. You can reserve one in honor or in memory of a family member or friend for $15.
Orders due by Wednesday, March 25.
Egg Hunt
EGG HUNT AT VHBC
April 4, 10 am
Join us for our annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at 10 am. Children can hunt for eggs at 10 am on the dot and then enjoy crafts and fun games outside on the lawn.
Good Friday at VHBC
Good Friday, April 3, leads us to the cross, where we pause to remember the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and the immeasurable love revealed there. We’ll gather once again in the Sanctuary for worship at noon. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 11:00 am.
Maundy Thursday at VHBC
On Maundy Thursday at 6:00 pm, we will gather not in the Sanctuary but around tables in our Fellowship Hall, echoing the setting of Jesus’ final meal with his disciples. There we’ll experience the “Table of Love, Bread for Remembrance,” where conversation, prayer, and shared bread and cup draw us more deeply into the story of Christ’s love. In sitting together, we embody the very meaning of that holy night: a community formed and nourished at the table.
Holy Week Prayer Breakfast
Holy Week Prayer Breakfast at VHBC
Tuesday, March 31, line opens at 6:45 am
Come this Holy Week and join us for a time of prayer and reflection as a community of faith.
Please let us know if you’re eating breakfast with us. Plates are $5 per person.
Connection Class
The VHBC Connections Class will be held on Sunday, March 29th at 8:45 am in the Seminar Room. This class is designed to help individuals and families feel at home in our church community and will provide the opportunity to meet different staff members.
Those new to the church are encouraged to attend. Please complete the following information.
SAMwich Sessions
Our Senior Adult Ministry presents The SAMwich Sessions at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church! On Friday, March 6th at 11:30 am, we welcome all to enjoy a boxed lunch and wonderful entertainment from our special guests, “Lovely Ladies who Love to Sing” in the Fellowship Hall.
$10 for lunch - register at the button below or call the church office to reserve your spot!