Do Unto Others

Do Unto Others

by | Aug 29, 2019 | Blog

Reflection on Immigration and Refugees Rev. Carolyn Foster, Faith in Community Coordinator On the wall in my office is a print by Norman Rockwell that has become known as the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”  It is common to all...
Happy to Not Be Homeless

Happy to Not Be Homeless

by | May 6, 2019 | Blog

Mr. Peggs is a 71 year old disabled man who says of himself, “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t chase women”.  On occasion, he visits our food pantry when he runs out of food before the month ends.  Mr. Peggs’ income is from...

A Ramadan Invitation

by | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog

Dear Friends, Your Muslim neighbors of the Birmingham Islamic Society send you warm greetings! We want to take the approaching holy month of Ramadan as an opportunity to invite you to visit the BIS Hoover Crescent Islamic Center (2524 Hackberry Lane, Hoover, AL...
February is Black History Month – Why?

February is Black History Month – Why?

by | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog

February is Black History Month – Why? Rev. Carolyn J. Foster, Faith in Community Coordinator I was ordained an Episcopal Deacon in the Diocese of Alabama in November 2002.   Almost immediately, I found myself called to the ministry of racial equity, education and...