As the 40th Anniversary of Urban Ministry comes to a close, don’t forget about us on Giving Tuesday. Please consider giving to Urban Ministry to help continue the programs that are impacting numerous lives every day. Your support in 2018 changed lives. Help us carry that momentum into 2019! Click Here to Give! Sincerely, […]
We are proud to announce this year’s Table of Hope event. This year is incredibly special as it marks Urban Ministry’s 40th anniversary. The night will truly be one to remember. Join us to participate in our silent auction, enjoy fine dining, and share a one-of-kind evening with our esteemed guest City of Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. Visit our homepage for […]
In 2008, the US House of Representatives established July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This observance aims to improve access to mental health treatment and services for multicultural communities through increased public awareness. Visit National Alliance for Mental Illness’ (NAMI) to learn more and to get resources to take part […]
It is my pleasure to introduce Urban Ministry’s new executive director, Mélodie Agnew. Mélodie comes to Urban Ministry after having served as executive director of Norwood Resource Center for 11 years. During her service, Norwood has become a more vibrant neighborhood on the rise. We were truly fortunate to have found a leader with her […]
In 1990, the United Methodist Women of the North Alabama Conference established the Louise Branscomb Barrier Breaker Award. The Louise Branscomb Barrier Breaker Award celebrates North Alabama United Methodists who are willing to stand up for the rights of marginalized women and minorities and take risks in their ministries. For nearly three decades, the North Alabama […]
We, at Urban Ministry, are in awe of Thistle Farms and its use of social enterprise. They have been an inspiration to our work in the West End community for years. It was a pleasant surprise to have a vital member of Thistle Farm‘s leadership team stop by to visit and share her thoughts and well wishes. To […]
Urban Ministry is pleased to present WE Eat Together Fundraiser, a celebration of food, art, and community. The WE Eat Together Fundraiser is returning with an array of amazing foods from the chefs and junior staff interns of WE Community Cafe, a silent auction highlighting the Best of Alabama and fun with friends against the beautiful backdrop of downtown […]
Today was Bee day at WE Gardens. The suits are back and the bees are buzzing. It’s only February 23rd, but spring is right around the corner. And spring means it’s time for the Urban Bees to start pollenating and making honey. Did you know that local honey can help with allergies? Raw, local honey contains bits […]
What do rock and roll, powdered milk, and Urban Ministry have in common? Well, the answer is a lot when local Birmingham band Ponder the Eclectic hosts their annual “milk run”. The band is hosting “Milk Run III”, a benefit birthday bash to collect powdered milk for Urban Ministry, Inc. The annual event will be held […]
Housed at the Joe Rush Center for Urban Mission, WE Serve connects groups of volunteers from across the U.S. to residents of West End in need of house painting and home repairs. WE Serve is focused on showing people the radical love of God. Each summer, hundreds of volunteers work alongside West End residents to […]