Special Events

Watch this page for churchwide events announcements.


 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobelion

June 20 & 21 • 7:00 p.m.

Aslan is on the move, and coming to Briarwood’s new Children’s Auditorium! Briarwood Ballet presents a shortened version of the highly successful spring performance from the beloved C.S. Lewis book. Tickets are $5 and are available here online, in the Church Bookstore and at the door. Come see Briarwood’s newest venue and relive this classic tale of love and sacrifice presented by the Briarwood Ballet. CLICK HERE NOW FOR TICKETS.


Christianity in America CelebrationPerkins

June 30 • 6:00 p.m. • Worship Center

Join us in honoring our Christian heritage as we welcome to Briarwood Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council. The Chancel Choir and Festival orchestra will lead us in music and song, and we’ll honor those who have served and are serving our country with a special recognition to all the Armed Forces. This is always an uplifting celebration, and all are invited!


Family Night at the BaronsBarons

July 4 • 6:30 p.m. • Regions Park

Plan on attending the Barons baseball game in the all-new Regions Park on Southside with a great view of Birmingham’s “Thunder on the Mountain” fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. Reserved seats are $10. Call Adelaide at 776-5208, or come by the Membership Office to pick up your tickets.


We Hold These Truths to Be Self-EvidentMax McLean

July 4 • 1:30, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. • WLJR 88.5

WLJR radio presents Max McLean’s special 4th of July presentation, “We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident,” a 25-minute program reviewing four documents that helped create our “Nation under God.” Max will read from The Declaration of Independence, The Preamble to the Constitution, The Gettysburg Address and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Don’t miss this special program!


The Briarwood Flea MarketFLEA 2013

Friday, July 26 • Noon–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 27 • 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Time again for Briarwood folks to clean out those attics, basements and closets and turn their stuff into someone else’s stuff! Seller’s booths are restricted to Briarwood members, but everyone is invited to come shop this fun event, this year benefitting the Maranathan Academy-Kingston Projects.

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Counseling and Discipleship Trainingcounseling-web

July 27 • 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Finding Biblical Answers for Yourself
and Others

“Standing Firm Through the Conflicts of Life” is the theme for this summer’s counseling training. Come and take advantage of this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of God’s Word while learning how to use it in personal problem solving. Click here for an informative brochure and to register online. Discounts available for early registration!