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Bible Studies
Disputing with God: A Study In The Book of Malachi
Dates: Sundays at 2:30, starting September 20th
Leader: Jen Venable
Location: CHUM Fellowship Hall
In the book of Malachi, we are invited into exposure of conflict between Israel and God, covenant partners disputing about the nature of their relationship. We can process together how Israel shows up in that space, how God shows up, and what reconciliation looks like. In processing their relationship, we can consider the ways we show up in dispute with God and how he shows up for us.
The Gospel of John
Dates: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00, starting September 16
Leader: Carolyn Lankford & Melinda King
Location: Lankford Home, 3705 Montevallo Rd S, Birmingham, AL 35213
Join us Wednesday nights as we study the Gospel of John. Contact Carolyn Lankford for more information or for any questions.
The Prophet Isaiah
Dates: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00. Starting September 17th.
Leader: Scott Leveille
Location: C+ Office & Meeting Space: 4256 Cahaba Heights Ct., Vestavia, AL 35243
Isaiah does what all prophets do: interpret the past, present, and future in light of God’s covenant. But Isaiah does this at scope and scale which is truly breathtaking, focusing our attention on God’s salvation through the suffering Servant, who is the Messiah. Join us this fall as we explore the first 39 chapters of Isaiah in broad brush strokes through key passages.
Women’s Bible Study: Philippians & Colossians
Dates: Friday’s, 9:30-11:00, starting September 11
Leader: Terrie Wavra
Location: C+ Office & Meeting Space: 4256 Cahaba Heights Ct., Vestavia, AL 35243
Join us for a women’s Bible study on Friday mornings this fall. The study will guide through two of Paul’s prison epistles: Philippians and Colossians. Contact Terrie Wavra for more information or questions.
BOOK STUDIES
The Good and Beautiful God
Dates: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00, starting September 8th
Leader: Jamie Harper
Location: C+ Office & Meeting Space: 4256 Cahaba Heights Ct., Vestavia, AL 35243
Spiritual formation is a bit of a buzzword, but what does it really mean to be formed into Christlikeness? And what rhythms should I create to help me get there? If you’ve had these curiosities, reading the Good and Beautiful God might be a good place to begin. Designed to explore the false narratives we create about who God is and compare them to Jesus, the goal of our time together is for you to better know God, while exploring spiritual rhythms. We will meet for ten weeks: one to introduce our time, and nine reading one chapter a week.
Women’s Events
Come & Rest
September 17th, 6-8 PM
October 18th, 9-11 AM
November 12th, 6-8 PM
December 13th, 9-11 AM
Men’s Events
Fireside Chats
September 15th, 7-9 PM
October 15th, 7-9 PM
November 10th, 7-9 PM
December 10th, 7-9 PM
Dinners for eight
Dinners for eight
Dinners for 8 is an opportunity for adults to get to know others and build community in our congregation by sharing a meal in someone’s home. When you sign up, you will be assigned (by our pastors) to a group of 8. After that, the host will reach out to the group to schedule two dinners sometime between September 13 and December 6.
Registration is closed for the Fall Semester.
Worship night
Church of the cross & The way city church
November 19th, 6-8 PM
Christian Service Mission
More details to come. We are looking forward to worshipping with our sister church at the Christian Service Mission later this fall.
YOUNG ADULTS
Sunday YOUNG ADULT Lunch
First Sunday Monthly, starting October
Leader: Laura Hydinger
This offering is for all 18-25 year olds in and around Church of the Cross. Each month, a homemade brunch or lunch is served in the home of a church member. Attendees can anticipate good food, good company (both of peers and other adults within the church), and good conversation. No agenda! Contact Laura for more information.
Students
Student FALL Invitations
Leaders: Natalie Lett & Nate Bass
We want students to feel confident of God’s love for them! Through these thoughtfully-planned invitations, we hope to offer students pathways to deepen their relationship with God, their understanding of the Gospel revealed in Scripture, and their community of friendship with believers.
To this end, we invest in three avenues of “life together” with students: bible study, group gatherings, and one-on-one connection. As partners with parents, we value invitation over obligation and relationship over programs.
Click to view our fall offerings for students.
Kids
Sunday Bible Storytime
Twice monthly: First & Third Sunday
Leader: Grayson Bartlett
Kids’ Bible Storytime is offered for children ages 4 through 2nd grade on the first Sunday of each month. After dismissing from the Sanctuary following the Prayers of the People, kids gather in the Fellowship Hall for a 30-minute, age-appropriate time in God’s Word during the Scripture readings and sermon. They hear a story from the Jesus Storybook Bible, pray together, talk about the Lord's Supper, and say hi to Mortimer Mouse. Children return to their families during the Creed. All volunteers are background-checked and trained in our Child Protection Policy.