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#SquadGoals: Use the Force

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January 1, 2017 by Rev. Malinda Weaver

#SquadGoals: Use the Force

The Magi follow that perfect light to find the light of the world. As we celebrate epiphany, we come to understand that Jesus didn't come just for the Jews; but he came for all people, including you and me.

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December 24, 2016 by Rev. Malinda Weaver

#SquadGoals: Life Will Never Be the Same

We all search for a group of people that we want to be a part of. For some it's family and friends ... for others it's based on goals and aspirations. Contemporary culture calls it #SquadGoals. God chose an unlikely band of sinners and saints to be a part of

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September 4, 2016 by Rev. Malinda Weaver

The Gospel According to Shel Silverstein

This sermon series, based on the poetry of Shel Silverstein, helps discover meaningful lessons we can all learn from.

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August 28, 2016 by Rev. Malinda Weaver

Catch Phrase: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

We've all heard them ... some of us have said them ... some even sound like you might find them in the Bible: "Everything happens for a reason," "God needed another angel," "God helps those who help themselves." This sermon series explores how some phrases can catch us in a

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August 21, 2016 by Rev. Malinda Weaver

Catch Phrase: God Needed Another Angel

Unpacking phrases that catch us in a theological trap and how to respond in a new and different way.

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August 14, 2016 by Rev. Malinda Weaver

Catch Phrase: Everything Happens for a Reason – When God Closes a Door, He Opens a Window

Unpacking phrases that catch us in a theological trap and how to respond in a new and different way.

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August 7, 2016 by Rev. Malinda Weaver

Catch Phrase: Sometimes I Thank God for Unanswered Prayers

Does God answer prayers? If yes, how exactly does God answer our prayers? If no, what are we praying for? This sermon series "Catch Phrase" begins with a look at the old saying, "Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers."

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About Our Church

At Avondale UMC all are welcome to connect with God and others, to grow together in faith and love, and to serve the world for Jesus Christ.  No matter who you are, where you come from, how much you have, or who you love, Avondale UMC affirms everyone.  Together, we are in ministry with people of all ages, classes, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strive to live out a distinctly Wesleyan theology that focuses on God’s grace being available to all and living out that grace through acts of love, mercy, and justice.

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500 40th Street South

Birmingham, Alabama 35222

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