Monthly Archives: December 2010

Sustaining Justice, a sermon by George M Thompson

December 20, 2010 – 12:27 pm

On Sunday, November 7, our Faith in Community Coordinator George Thompson delivered this beautiful sermon at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham. You can hear the sermon here (mp3). The following is a revised and much reduced version of that sermon. While justice may begin with enforceable legislation, it requires public participation from all within [...]

By William | Posted in Human Rights, Interfaith Issues, Justice | Comments (0)

Fall Festival

December 17, 2010 – 3:29 pm

On Saturday, October 23, GBM celebrated the beautiful weather with a Fall Festival Community Day. The Leisure Ministry of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church provided a surprisingly large Moonwalk and delicious popcorn. Additional food and drinks were provided by board and staff. Special thanks to Bill McMullen who grilled hotdogs for the hungry crowd. Special [...]

By George | Posted in Board and Staff, Community, Diversity Awareness, Events | Comments (0)

Museum of Urban Art Mural

December 17, 2010 – 3:27 pm

GBM is pleased to announce the unveiling of a 3-part mural depicting Hope, Love and Unity produced by the Museum of Urban Art (MUA). While the official unveiling took place during the GBM Open House on Tuesday, November 9th, the project began over a year and a half ago. Rose Jones, then co-chair of the [...]

By George | Posted in Community, Events, Newsletters, Partnerships | Comments (0)

Holiday with Heart

December 17, 2010 – 3:21 pm

2010 HOLIDAY WITH HEART Each year, GBM provides Christmas food and gifts to families struggling to survive in our communities. We serve as many families as resources and donations allow. To make this all possible, we need your help to collect, organize, package and provide the following: FOOD Each family will be given enough food [...]

By George | Posted in Community, Education and Children's Issues, Poverty | Comments (0)

Building Community, One Person at a Time

December 16, 2010 – 12:26 pm

This is a busy time of year at GBM!  We provide holiday assistance for 250-300 families– food for a couple of weeks and new clothing and toys for children.  During this season of celebration, many families are struggling to pay bills and put food on the table.  Parents are out of work or, if they [...]

By Kathy | Posted in Community | Comments (0)

Scott Douglas’s Comments at SPLC Press Conference

December 2, 2010 – 4:42 pm

Good afternoon.  I am Scott Douglas, Executive Director of Greater Birmingham Ministries.  Our organization exists to serve people, build community, and pursue justice.  As part of our mission, we are committed to ensuring that ALL Birmingham children receive a quality education in SAFE, NURTURING learning environments. As an organization, we are supported by many faith [...]

By William | Posted in Education and Children's Issues | Comments (2)