March 13, 2020 – 11:30am Dear Church Family and Friends, As you’re all aware, national, state, and local entities are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19. It is a rapidly changing situation for our community and larger world. In light of this, we are on heightened alert and want to
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There’s something powerful in being marked each year with ashes on my forehead and hearing the words, “From dust you have come. To dust you shall return. Repent and believe the Gospel!” It’s a reminder of our mortality and, more importantly, of our faith in a God who creates us
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Dear friends, I’m writing to you about a few different topics that have common bonds … the tension within our global denomination, resisting harm, and the ongoing ministry of our local church here in Avondale. If you’re not interested in the global things going on, I hope you’ll skip to
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Each year on Christmas Eve, we read the birth story of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke (Luke 2:1-20). Why? Only two Gospels – Matthew and Luke – contain details of Jesus’ conception and birth. Of the two, Luke is the only one that gives the details about the actual
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When I think back on my childhood, I have fond memories of celebrating holidays with my extended family. My family took every opportunity to get together … from Christmas to Easter to Memorial Day to the 4th of July … we were always together. All of them were fun, but
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All Saints Day is a significant day in the life of the church as we remember and celebrate that great cloud of witnesses that we call the communion of saints. It’s a day that we give thanks to God for the lives of all those who, in their earthly life,
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Thanks to the generous support of many members and friends, 2019 has been a great year in the life of the church. In April, the congregation voted unanimously to affiliate with Reconciling Ministries Network. This decision affirms who we are as a welcoming and fully inclusive body that seeks to
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This week we’re spotlighting our mission arm Avondale Samaritan Place (ASP). If you follow our social media – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter – you’ve likely already seen us showcasing various ministries. We’re doing so to raise awareness around the great things that are happening as a result of ASP and to
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Everywhere I look, nature is showing off … flowers and trees are in full bloom, the grass is green again, and everything has a thin, sneeze-worthy layer of yellow dust on it. Yes, it’s springtime in Alabama, and that means Easter is almost here. It’s that beautiful time of year
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You are loved. YOU are loved. YOU ARE LOVED. God loves you. I love you. And the people of Avondale United Methodist Church love you. No General Conference decision can change that. While I dearly love The United Methodist Church, the Thing that binds us together with chords of love
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