Come play Bunco with friends!
Join the fun with SAM and our host Gilda Coker!
Great fellowship, Holiday snacks and prizes too!
Invite a friend! Sign up and let us know you are coming!

In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, join us as we explore The Women of Christmas, by Liz Higgs - a reflection on the lives of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. Each week, we will explore the familiar Bible story of Jesus' birth and share how we can approach Advent in a meaningful and holy way.

Order a copy of the book and join us on November 12, 19 and December 3, 10.

"Let every heart prepare Him room..."

From Liz Curtis Higgs - This holy season is about making room for Jesus. Welcoming him into our homes, our families, our lives. Flinging open the door to our hearts.

The women of Christmas did just that, lighting the way for us, showing us how it’s done. They anticipated the Messiah’s coming and longed for his appearing. They cradled God’s promises in their empty arms, knowing they would someday be filled.

They said yes. They waited. They trusted. This week, we’ll begin walking in their footsteps.

Heat & Serve sides are available for purchase from Ann again this year for Thanksgiving! 

Deadline to order is Wednesday, November 19th!
Please pick up on Tuesday, November 25th, in the Fellowship Hall kitchen.

Join us for dinner and an evening of stories around the table on Sunday, November 16, from 5:30-7 pm. $5 per person*

Hear from Mike McBrayer and tales of his sabbatical season; VHBC memories and stories recorded this past spring; more stories from YOU around the tables.

*The event is supported in part by funds from the Lilly Endowment grant for the Clergy Renewal Program associated with Mike’s recent sabbatical.

In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, join us as we explore The Women of Christmas, by Liz Higgs - a reflection on the lives of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. Each week, we will explore the familiar Bible story of Jesus' birth and share how we can approach Advent in a meaningful and holy way.

Order a copy of the book and join us on November 12, 19 and December 3, 10.

"Let every heart prepare Him room..."

From Liz Curtis Higgs - This holy season is about making room for Jesus. Welcoming him into our homes, our families, our lives. Flinging open the door to our hearts.

The women of Christmas did just that, lighting the way for us, showing us how it’s done. They anticipated the Messiah’s coming and longed for his appearing. They cradled God’s promises in their empty arms, knowing they would someday be filled.

They said yes. They waited. They trusted. This week, we’ll begin walking in their footsteps.

The time to serve at VHBC has come again, and we need YOU on Saturday, November 1st!

We are once again partnering with RISE against Hunger and hope to gather a team to fill the fellowship hall and to fill meal packing kits that will be distributed around the world! Last year, our VHBC serve team packed over 10,000 bags for those who needed meals in Uganda!

We will also partner with Lovelady Center and minister to the many ladies and children there with small groups, Bible study, and conversation.

Urban Ministry needs help with its garden and landscape prep for spring, and our Civil Rights Pilgrimage group will be partnering with the Dynamite Hill Community Land Trust for service needs they have on Saturday, November 1st, after touring that neighborhood and Bethel Baptist.

If you’d like to stay at VHBC, but work outside, there will be an opportunity for tree-trimming and other landscaping needs around the church.

We’re thankful for our Missions Committee, who organize this event during the spring and fall each year! Sign up below to choose your service area and we’ll see you at 9 am on Saturday, November 1st!

FallFest, October 26, 4-6 pm

Everyone is invited to come with a bowl of candy and park in the lot for Trunk or Treat! Decorate your trunk and/or include a game and bring LOTS OF CANDY!

• Free hot dogs & drinks

• Costumes welcome!

• Inflatable obstacle course

Invite your friends and neighbors! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, food, and community!

Join us in the Children’s Activity Room for brunch, fellowship, and fall flower arranging! Text Nancy to RSVP and to sign up to bring items!
Or click the link below for a sign up online!

Meet us on the front lawn with your blanket or lawn chair and join us for Sunset Vespers. Our VHBC Youth will be leading the service along with worship songs. We hope you will join us for this special time together outdoors.

SAMwich Sessions are special events created by our Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) that include a delicious boxed lunch from our own Ann Franklin, fellowship, and a special guest during the luncheon.

Our first session of the fall will include a seasonal sandwich, chips, and dessert, fellowship, and a program from Dr. Gary Furr entitled “The Journey of Maturity.”

Lunch is $10 per person at the door. This is a casual and relaxed event. We can’t wait to see you this Friday at 11 am in the Fellowship Hall!

Wednesday, October 1, Meet Missy Ward-Angalla, Founder of Amani Sasa and one of Alabama CBF’s ministry partners. In 2010, Missy began teaching English to refugees in Kampala, Uganda. Seeing the gaps in services for vulnerable refugee women, God placed a calling on her heart to provide a safe haven.

By 2013, Missy, in partnership with Refuge and Hope, opened Uganda’s first shelter for refugee women. In 2018, Missy and her husband, Francis, envisioned a more holistic ministry to serve refugee women, men, and children.

This vision became Amani Sasa, a ministry that now supports over 450 refugee families annually through transformative, wrap-around services. Come hear about this amazing work of hope and transformation!

Grief is a subject that we don’t like to talk about. But because we love so deeply, we all grieve when one of our loved ones dies, whether it be a spouse, a child, another family member, or a long-time cherished friend. None of us is immune to grief; it has happened or will happen sooner or later to all of us. Each of our journeys will be different, but it always helps to have friends walk beside you, to have others to listen to you when your life seems shattered and a hole is ripped into your heart, and all your tomorrows seem hopeless.

Our church recently began a grief support group for our members and the residents of our community. It is a sacred time each month for those of us who are grieving either a current or long-ago death to come together to learn more about facing a loss and seeking to find hope once again in our lives. Each meeting is held at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. With the help of George Elliott, Eric Spivey, and Laura Tadlock will facilitate the group using a series of videos, book discussions, outside speakers, and, most importantly, a time of personal sharing by group participants.

If you feel that participation in the grief support group can help you as you walk your personal journey of grief, please call Brittni Scott (205-979-5920) or register online to reserve a place in the group. However, a reservation is not required. We certainly hope you will join us.

Join us for our First Annual Makers Market and Craft Fair at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church.

This is a two-day event that will benefit our Shepherd’s Scholarship Fund! 10% of each vendor’s sales will be donated to the Shepherd’s Scholarship Fund.

Look for:

Pottery, Photography, Wood Crafts, Baked Goods, Paintings, Jewelry, and more!

Let’s celebrate the first day of school with an ice cream cone! Drop by VHBC between 1 pm and 4 pm after school on August 7th and join Ms. Nancy for a frozen treat. We can’t wait to cheer you on before your first day of school!

Register today with the Red Cross and meet us in the Fellowship Hall on Monday, August 4th!

Grief is a subject that we don’t like to talk about. But because we love so deeply, we all grieve when one of our loved ones dies, whether it be a spouse, a child, another family member, or a long-time cherished friend. None of us is immune from grief; it has happened or will happen sooner or later to all of us. Each of our journeys will be different, but it always helps to have friends walk beside you, to have others to listen to you when your life seems shattered and a hole is ripped into your heart, and all your tomorrows seem hopeless.

Our church recently began a grief support group for our members and residents of our community. It is a sacred time each month for those of us who are grieving either a current or long-ago death to come together to learn more about facing a loss and seeking to find hope once again in our lives. Each meeting is held at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. With the help of George Elliott, Eric Spivey, and Laura Tadlock will facilitate the group using a series of videos, book discussions, outside speakers, and, most importantly, a time of personal sharing by group participants.

If you feel that participation in the grief support group can help you as you walk your personal journey of grief, please call Brittni Scott (205-979-5920) or register online to reserve a place in the group. However, a reservation is not required. We certainly hope you will join us.

Everyone is welcome to join us on the mountain for the 4th of July at VHBC! The Holy Smokers will be smoking Boston Butts (1 left for sale!!!), grilling hot dogs, and more! You’re invited to eat dinner (FOR FREE!), play games, listen to live music, and watch the fireworks blast from Vulcan! Dinner starts at 5 pm and fireworks start at 9 pm!

We also need bakers who want to share their desserts with the community! We need individually portioned, handheld treats!

Grief is a subject that we don’t like to talk about. But because we love so deeply, we all grieve when one of our loved ones dies, whether it be a spouse, a child, another family member, or a long-time cherished friend. None of us is immune from grief; it has happened or will happen sooner or later to all of us. Each of our journeys will be different, but it always helps to have friends walk beside you, to have others to listen to you when your life seems shattered and a hole is ripped into your heart, and all your tomorrows seem hopeless.

Our church recently began a grief support group for our members and residents of our community. It is a sacred time each month for those of us who are grieving either a current or long-ago death to come together to learn more about facing a loss and seeking to find hope once again in our lives. Each meeting is held at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. With the help of George Elliott, Eric Spivey, and Laura Tadlock will facilitate the group using a series of videos, book discussions, outside speakers, and, most importantly, a time of personal sharing by group participants.

If you feel that participation in the grief support group can help you as you walk your personal journey of grief, please call Brittni Scott (205-979-5920) or register online to reserve a place in the group. However, a reservation is not required. We certainly hope you will join us.

Dr. Barry Howard currently serves as a leadership coach and consultant with the Center for Healthy Churches. He served as the senior minister at the Church at Wieuca in North Atlanta from 2020-2024, and as the senior minister of the First Baptist Church, Pensacola, FL, from 2005-2017. Before his tenure in Pensacola, Dr. Howard served churches in Alabama and Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Jacksonville State University, a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, and has completed additional studies at Oxford University, Oxford, England. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, and Samford University. 

Dr. Howard has a natural talent for fostering healthy practices among clergy and congregations. In addition to his love for the local church, he enjoys golf, reading, and writing.  His columns are also frequently posted or published by Good Faith Media, Baptist News Global, Christian Century, Nurturing Faith Magazine, The Baptist Standard, Church Executive, The Center for Healthy Churches, and The Lewis Center for Church Leadership.  

He and his wife currently reside on Cove Lake in northeast Alabama. You can subscribe to his blog at www.covecreekreflections.com or follow him on Twitter at @BarrysNotes. 

Dr. Cecelia Ann Walker serves as the Executive Director of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education for Brookwood Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama, and as an Associate Minister at Birmingham’s Greater Shiloh Baptist Church.

Dr. Walker earned the Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management from Birmingham Southern College, the Master of Divinity from Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, and the Doctorate of Ministry from the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta, Georgia.

A fourth-generation Baptist, Dr. Walker is the first woman in her family ordained to the Gospel Ministry. She is an endorsed chaplain of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Dr. Walker currently serves on the Samford University Board of Trustees and is Chair of the Board of Directors for the Association for Clinical Pastoral Educators. She was selected as the 2024 Alumna of the Year of Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School and is the recipient of the 2025 Carl Hart Award for Excellence in Chaplaincy Ministry by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Dr. Walker uses the gifts and opportunities God has given her to serve as a mentor and innovative Baptist woman in ministry. She was the first female Associate Minister at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, the second woman Associate Minister, and the first Associate Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL.

A native of Birmingham and a graduate of A. H. Parker High School, Dr. Walker is known as one who loves God and serving the people of God as they journey through the successes and challenges, joys and sorrows of life. She is the mother of Jeffery and Gabrielle (Gabby went to be with the Lord February 25, 2006; Jeffery went to be with the Lord March 2, 2019) and is married to Roy Ambrose, Jr.

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 5:30 pm at one of the following locations:

• Taziki’s Vestavia on Hwy 31 near 65 with Nancy

• Newks in Vestavia with Marty

• Martin’s BBQ in Cahaba Heights with Laura

Grief is a subject that we don’t like to talk about. But because we love so deeply, we all grieve when one of our loved ones dies, whether it be a spouse, a child, another family member, or a long-time cherished friend. None of us is immune from grief; it has happened or will happen sooner or later to all of us. Each of our journeys will be different, but it always helps to have friends walk beside you, to have others to listen to you when your life seems shattered and a hole is ripped into your heart, and all your tomorrows seem hopeless.

Our church recently began a grief support group for our members and residents of our community. It is a sacred time each month for those of us who are grieving either a current or long-ago death to come together to learn more about facing a loss and seeking to find hope once again in our lives. Each meeting is held at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. With the help of George Elliott, Eric Spivey, and Laura Tadlock will facilitate the group using a series of videos, book discussions, outside speakers, and, most importantly, a time of personal sharing by group participants.

If you feel that participation in the grief support group can help you as you walk your personal journey of grief, please call Brittni Scott (205-979-5920) or register online to reserve a place in the group. However, a reservation is not required. We certainly hope you will join us.

The new study is "The Good and Beautiful LIFE". It's the second book in the series but can also stand alone. So, if you know of folks who might be interested in joining us, please invite them. We will meet at 5:45 on Wednesday nights in the Wild Goose classroom. Starting at 5:45 gives us a little more time for conversation and sharing before folks need to leave to get to choir rehearsal.

If you don't already have the book, I've found a few copies at 2nd and Charles, or you can certainly order online. This book has 12 chapters, so it's a little longer than the first. With Easter and a few other odds and ends on the calendar, we may need to be a bit creative about our meeting times, but I'm hopeful we can work it out with very few kinks. If you're able to get the book before next week, go ahead and read the Intro and Chapter 1. If not, come anyway, and we will work through them together. 

Wednesday, May 21

5-7 pm

$14/adults

Kids under 12 eat free

Special menu for kids: Popcorn shrimp & tater tots