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​Diocesan Musician Request - Your Department of Liturgy and Music is Here to Help!
If you are a parish in the Diocese of Alabama and you would like to request a musician(s) for a service at your church, please fill out the form in the tab below. Someone from the Department of Liturgy and Music will be back in touch with you to help you make all the arrangements. If you have questions, please contact Melanie Couch at 205-937-3373. 
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                                                       BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE                                 
                                                 December 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm     
       Not filled with Christmas joy and happiness? Our Blue Christmas Service offers a safe place
       to bring your grief, fear, and loss. Brief readings. Quiet and reflective music. Prayers. All are welcome.
       Register now to participate in the Blue Christmas Service.
   The service (webinar) will take place at 7 p.m. CST on Tuesday, December 21, 2021,
   via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   

During the Coivd Pandemic, it is recommended that any indoor worship service be shorter in length and even those held outside may need to be shorter due to weather conditions. The Department of Liturgy and Music would like to make you aware of offerings that may be used in place of those usually used in our worship services. These have been approved by Bishop Glenda for use in our diocese.
Godspace - ADVENT/CHRISTMAS MUSIC FROM A RICH ARRAY OF TRADITIONS – UPDATED FOR 2021


The Department of Liturgy and Music


The Department of Liturgy and Music is served by laypersons and clergy who meet quarterly to carry out the task of strengthening the worship life of congregations around the Diocese of Alabama.  Our recent work has included hosting an annual reception for parish musicians and providing opportunities for music education and enrichment.

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Virginia Theological Seminary announces the opening of the Center for Liturgy and Music (CLM) at VTS. The Center exist to serve clergy and musicians by helping them to discover resources and develop skills in liturgy, music and preaching.
Visit the CLM Website for quick access to resources, sign-up for an electronic newsletter, get your questions answered, and more! Click the link below:
www.liturgyandmusic.com

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Click the link below to access and download resources:
Liturgical Resources for Burying Pets


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Liturgy Resource for Christmas 
A service for those who find this a hard time of year to be joyful and celebratory, some parishes hold a "Blue Christmas" service.
The resource we are sharing with you is titled: "Tidings of Comfort and Joy was written by: The Rev. Rosemary Beale. She kindly grants us permission to use it as long as you give her credit. 
file:///C:/Users/owner/Downloads/Tidings_of_Comfort_2007_service_for_advent_for_those_who_mourn.pdf

​Sermons That Work - Episcopal Digital Network
episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/stw/


Resources from Our Parishes 

Acolyte Manual- Christ Church, Albertville (click on manual to download)
Acolyte Cheat Sheet - St. Mary's on the Highlands, Birmingham (click on cheat sheet to download)
Acolyte Master Cheat Sheet - St. Mary's on the Highlands, Birmingham (click on cheat sheet to download)
Acolyte Manual - St. Mary's on the Highlands, Birmingham (click on the manual to download)

 Resources on the Web 

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