Featured Event
Holy Week 2025
Worship Services | April 13–20
Remember the death and celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ with us during this year’s Holy Week. We will have Worship Services on Palm Sunday (April 13), an evening Communion Service on Maundy Thursday (April 17), a Service of Reflection at noon on Good Friday (April 18), and on Easter Sunday (April 20), a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. and Worship Services.
Upcoming Events
MidWeek at Briarwood
Wednesday Nights at Briarwood | January 8–April 9
Wednesday night dinners, classes, and activities for the entire family. Join us for dinner in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays from 5:15–6:30 p.m. Classes and activities start at 6:30 p.m.
Find information and register for dinners at briarwood.org/midweek.
Church Officer Nominations
All Members | April 1–30
Deacon and Elder nominations for the Class of 2028 will be accepted from the congregation during the month of April. Online submissions will be accepted through April 30. For more information, contact Leigh Ann Reese at lreese@briarwood.org.
Make your nominations at briarwood.org/nominations.
Children’s Passport Night
Children's Ministry | April 4
Friday, April 4 from 6:00–8:30 p.m. K4–6th graders, come and learn about a foreign country through food and fun! Parent volunteers are needed.
Register online at briarwood.org/children by April 3 at noon.
Palm Sunday – April 13
Services of Divine Worship • 8:00 & 10:55 a.m.
Palm Sunday starts off our Holy Week celebrations as we remember Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Children ages K4–6th grade will have the opportunity to begin our morning worship services with a palm branch procession.
Maundy Thursday – April 17 *
Communion Service • 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday is the night that the Passover was transformed and translated from the Old Covenant Meal to the New Covenant Meal. Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a service of remembrance and celebration with Communion at the Tables.
* Nursery is available upon reservation at briarwood.org/nursery.
Good Friday – April 18 *
A Service of Reflection on the Cross • 12:00 p.m.
Join us at noon on Good Friday as we assemble in the Worship Center for a Service of Reflection on the Cross, with Bible readings and the singing of the great Atonement hymns.
* Nursery is available upon reservation at briarwood.org/nursery.
Resurrection Lord’s Day – April 20
Sunrise Service • 6:30 a.m.
Services of Celebration • 8:00 & 10:55 a.m.
Sunday Evening Music Concert • 6:00 p.m.
Resurrection Lord’s Day we celebrate our risen Savior with a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. and worship services at 8:00 and 10:55 a.m. Continue the celebration of worship on Sunday evening with our Briarwood Music Staff and Professionals in Concert.
CMMA Human Trafficking Seminar
CMMA | April 24
Monday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Healthcare providers are invited to hear from an expert in the field how to identify victims of human trafficking.
Register at cmmauab.org/ministry-activities.
IMPACT Birmingham
Church Mobilization | April 26
On the morning of April 26, we will partner with local ministries to do service and repair projects, ranging from yard work and painting to distributing food. This will be an opportunity to serve together as the body of Christ and IMPACT Birmingham for Christ!
Find additional information and register for projects at briarwood.org/impact.
Seek First the King in Marriage
Couples Marriage Retreat | May 2–4
Come invest in your marriage and enjoy a weekend away together in beautiful downtown Huntsville! We will have three sessions with Dr. Dan Doriani, a married panel discussion, and Sunday morning worship.
Find additional information and register online by April 2 at briarwood.org/marriageretreat.
Spring Studies & Classes
MidWeek at Briarwood
Church Wide | January 8 – April 9
Wednesday night dinners, classes and activities for the entire family. Join us for our dinner in the Fellowship Hall each Wednesday evening from 5:15–6:30 p.m. Classes and activities start at 6:30 p.m.
Sign up for dinners, nursery and classes at briarwood.org/midweek.
Women’s Spring Studies
Beginning January 6.
Women, pick from classes meeting Monday–Thursday. See class topics, teachers, and additional information at briarwood.org/women. Nursery is available upon reservation at briarwood.org/nursery.
Men’s Spring Studies
Beginning January 6.
Mondays at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Tuesdays at 11:45 at Cajun Seafood House, and Fridays at 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. See class topics, teachers, and additional information at briarwood.org/men.
Children Wednesday Nights
Beginning January 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Children K4–3rd grade will meet in the Children’s Auditorium for CONNECT and 4th–6th grade in the Church Gym for IGNITE. Contact Jake Stallings at 205-776-5305.
Children’s Choirs — Children's Sunday Nights.
Our Children’s Choirs (preschool and elementary-age children) meet on Sunday evenings during the worship hour at 6:15 p.m. For more information, please contact Shanna Phillips at 205-222-1062.
Youth Sunday Night D-Groups — Beginning January 19
All 7th – 12th graders are invited to come from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at The Barn for discipleship groups with their peers. For information, contact Kristin Smith at k.smith@briarwood.org.
Youth Wednesday Nights
Beginning January 8.
Students meet at 5:30 p.m. at The Barn for dinner. Raiders (7th–8th graders) meet 6:30–8:00 p.m. BYG (9th–12th graders) meet 7:00–8:30 p.m. For information, contact Kristin Smith at k.smith@briarwood.org.
For additional information: Briarwood B-Mail
For more opportunities, announcements and ministry highlights go to briarwood.org/bmail