Alabama-West Florida Conference UMC

06/02/2026

The countdown is on! In one week we will celebrate Tropical and Tanzania Tuesday. It's not too late to get your very best outfits ready!

06/01/2026

On Sunday, May 31st, leaders, alumni and friends of Birmingham-Southern College gathered for A Service of Thanksgiving to honor the legacy of the college. A ceremonial handoff of a vessel of soil occurred and was presented by Rev. Keith Thompson, BSC Trustee, to Captain Matthew T. Brown, Prospective Commander of the United States Coast Guard Force Readiness Command. The service was held at Trinity UMC in Homewood, AL, under the leadership of Rev. Brian Erickson.

Several months ago the announcement was made that the BSC property was sold to the US Coast Guard and the acquisition was officially closed upon on April 30, 2026. The new training facility will be named, “U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Birmingham-Southern” to honor the 168-year legacy of the college.

In addition to several scripture passages, heartfelt and emotional remarks were offered by President Daniel B. Coleman, who served as the 16th and final President of the college. Bishop Jonathan Holston also offered encouraging words and presented a resolution to President Coleman that was approved by the voting body at the North Alabama Annual Conference, held several days prior.

Pictured are: Captain Matthew Brown, Captain Jennifer D. Bowden, 13th Chaplain of the Coast Guard and an elder in the North Georgia Annual Conference, Bishop Holston and President Coleman.

We give thanks for the lasting impact of Birmingham-Southern College. Forward, Ever-Always.

05/28/2026

Calling all AWF laity! Don't forget to mark your calendars for the 2026 laity celebration on Sunday, June 7th at 6:00pm as annual conference begins.

If you attended last year you know how fun and meaningful the event was. There is no fee to attend and registration is not needed.

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/27/2026

Final details were sent via email to all clergy and lay members to annual conference. If you didn't receive the email, it is below.

As a reminder, please register by Monday, June 1st. Online registration will close at that point. We ask you to please register prior to your arrival to help our staff properly prepare for a great annual conference!

We are excited to see everyone on Sunday, June 7th.

The Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church will hold its 2026 Annual Conference session Sunday, June 7-Tuesday, June 9 at ...

05/26/2026

How exciting for Pt. Washington UMC. Last week, the VPK Class of 2026 made history as the first graduating class at The Preschool at Point Washington to celebrate with a chapel bell ringing and a joyful cap toss — the beginning of a tradition they hope will carry on for years to come. As a ministry of Point Washington United Methodist Church, it was incredibly special to honor this milestone together in the chapel, a place already filled with treasured memories of prayers, worship, and songs shared throughout the school year.

Today, the VPK Class of 2026 became the very first graduating class at The Preschool at Point Washington to ring the chapel bell and celebrate with a cap toss — a new tradition we hope will continue for many years to come. As a ministry of Point Washington United Methodist Church, it feels especially meaningful to celebrate this milestone together at the chapel, where so many prayers, songs, and moments of worship have already been shared throughout the year. We are so very lucky, as the faith foundation we have built here, doesn’t have to stop when they Graduate. There are loving, guiding hands, ready to continue building with excitement! Ms. Kelly Yoakum, the Point Washington Children’s Director, is ready meet your hearts and welcome any who want to join, to learn more about the POWASH program❤️
Congratulations to our VPK Class of 2026 Graduates! 🎓

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day we remember those who sacrificed for our freedom. We thank God for these servants.

05/20/2026

United Women in Faith from the Alabama-West Florida Conference had a meaningful and inspiring time at the 2026 Assembly held May 15-17 in Indianapolis, IN.

The group celebrated Cynthia Brown’s consecration as a Deaconess as part of the class of 22 new deaconesses and home missioners, with Clara Ester assisting in the consecration service.

They also also celebrated Debbie Bracewell announcing that the SEJ Quadrennial Meeting will be held in Mobile in 2028. Zan Jones shared an impactful presentation on Justice Initiatives, while Eva Ellenburg and Rev. Kelli Hitchman-Craig represented Candler School of Theology and COSROW as exhibitors.

Katy Wrona served as one of four event hosts and led three “Make Mission Happen” segments throughout the weekend, while also reconnecting with current and former missionaries through Global Ministries.

What a wonderful weekend of worship, mission, leadership, and connection.

05/19/2026

In preparation for the 2026 session of annual conference, the Project Manna Task Force is releasing an educational video to help provide a clearer understanding of this important topic.

If you are a clergy or lay member to annual conference, please make sure you have read the Project Manna Task Force report beginning on page 119 in the 2026 Book of Reports as well as take time to view this video. That link is on the home page of our Website.

Should you have questions after thoroughly reviewing the documents, you may submit a question to www.awfumc.org/mannaquestions.

This is "Manna Task Force Educational Video" by AWFUMC on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/18/2026

Bishop Jonathan Holston shared a message this morning related to voting rights and representation.

"As Christians, we cannot be indifferent when any group of people believes their voice is being diminished or their participation weakened. The Church has a holy responsibility to stand alongside those whose rights and dignity are threatened. Silence in the face of injustice has never been the calling of the Body of Christ."

Read more in the link below.

Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As believers in a God who loves all persons unconditionally, we are called to “do justice, love kindness, and walk ...

05/14/2026

So sweet, Ashland Place UMC! Chee Chee Street was honored on Mother's Day with a statue in the garden for her 50 years of service to the church and its children.

Chee Chee's son-in law, Rev. Rob Gulledge, is a United Methodist pastor in our conference and her grandson, Tripp, will be ordained as an elder in the UMC at the upcoming annual conference. Her daughter, Angie, is an active clergy spouse and faithfully serves her community and also serves on the conference Board of Discipleship.