The Episcopal Church in Alabama

06/17/2026

What a joyful evening at the Central Alabama Pride Parade! 🌈

More than 100 Episcopalians from across the Diocese came together to walk in support of our LGBTQ+ siblings, sharing a message of God's love, welcome, and belonging. Along the parade route, we handed out Diocese pocket hugs as a small reminder that every person is loved, valued, and cherished.

The night was filled with fellowship, community, laughter, and celebration. We are grateful to everyone who walked, cheered, handed out hugs, and helped make our presence a visible sign of God's inclusive love.

Thank you to all who joined us in showing Alabama that the Episcopal Church welcomes YOU. ❤️

06/16/2026

In a recent interview with The Living Church, Bishop-Elect Richard Lawson reflects on his call to ordained ministry, the people who have shaped his faith, and the journey that has led him to serve as our diocese’s next bishop.

Read the full interview here.

The Very Rev. Richard Lawson III is a native of Alabama and was ordained in the diocese 25 years ago.

06/16/2026

🕊️Today, we remember Jane Pounds, Bart Rainey, and Sharon Yeager, beloved members of Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, whose lives were tragically taken in an act of violence on June 16, 2022.

On this solemn anniversary, we honor their memory, their faith, and their deep hospitality, and invite you to join us in prayer as we lift these saints, their families, and the Saint Stephen’s community, asking God for continued healing, peace, and strength.

“Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the hearts of martyrs of the Church: Grant to us, your humble servants, a like faith and power of love…” Amen.

06/16/2026

The faithful community of Christ Church in Albertville gathered in joyful celebration on the Third Sunday after Pentecost as they welcomed Bishop G for her annual visitation. The service included baptisms of three individuals, reaffirmation of two members, and the confirmation of seven individuals.

We give thanks for God's continuing work in the lives of His people.

“Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.”

06/12/2026

We are counting down to the ordination and consecration of the 13th Bishop of Alabama, the Very Rev. Richard Lawson, on June 27 at the Cathedral Church of the Advent at 10:00 A.M.

📍How to Join Us Virtually📍

The service will be livestreamed on the diocesan page, YouTube channel, and the consecration webpage. Here is a direct link to the scheduled YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/Q6ntePvKA3Y?si=vUasUXylB1lHNVgD

A recording will also be posted and distributed after the service.

We welcome your prayers and invite you to join us virtually for this joyful and historic occasion. For more information, please visit the consecration webpage.

06/10/2026

A blessed Second Sunday after Pentecost! Bishop G joined St. Timothy’s Church in Athens for her annual visit, where she celebrated two baptisms, eight confirmations, and two reaffirmations. Later in the day, she worshiped with the faithful community at Calvary Church in Oneonta.

We give thanks for all the individuals who have taken a significant step in their faith journey, and we pray that they may continue to grow into the full stature of Christ.

"O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

06/04/2026

On Trinity Sunday, Bishop G joined Trinity Church in Demopolis for her annual visitation, during which she confirmed one individual into the Communion.

We give thanks to God for this steadfast faith community and for its ministry of serving God and neighbor in the Black Belt since 1834.

06/02/2026

What a special moment to have our Diocesan Bishops #11, #12, and incoming #13 together in one photo. Thanks be to God for His faithful provision through the leadership of the past, present, and future.

06/01/2026

On behalf of the Transition Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, we are honored to announce the ordination and consecration of the Very Reverend Richard T. Lawson III as the Thirteenth Bishop of the Diocese on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Cathedral Church of the Advent.

All parishes and clergy in the diocese have received invitations with details on how to RSVP. If you are interested in attending, please contact your rector or senior warden for instructions. This RSVP is required to ensure that each parish is included. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

The service will be livestreamed on the Diocesan Facebook and YouTube channels, and a recording will be posted and shared afterward. Please visit the consecration webpage at https://shorturl.at/l38p5 to learn more.

Your prayers and presence are warmly requested.