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NINE O’CLOCK 18 MARCH 2018 The Fifth Sunday in Lent Morning Prayer CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ADVENT IN THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
NiNe o’clock18 march 2018
The Fifth Sunday in Lentmorning Prayer
Cathedral ChurCh of the advent
iN the city of BirmiNgham
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P r e Pa r at i o N f o r w o r S h i P
Jesus said to all, “if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up
his cross daily and follow me.” -Luke 9:23
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The Fifth Sunday in Lentmorning Prayer
v o l u N ta r y Prelude on Drop, Drop, Slow Tears leo Sowerby
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h y m N i N P r o c e S S i o N No. 657 Hyfrydol
o P e N i N g S e N t e N c e S if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. -1 John 1:8-9
c o N f e S S i o N o f S i N dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of almighty god our heavenly father, to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his holy word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. and so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.
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officiant: canon Smalley
intercessor: canon hicks
lector: Sybil Newton
cantor: katie Thompson
almighty and most merciful father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But thou, o lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, o God, who confess their faults. restore thou those who are penitent; according to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our lord. and grant, o most merciful father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy name. amen.
t h e d e c l a r at i o N o f f o r g i v e N e S S almighty god, the father of our lord Jesus christ, who desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live, hath given power, and commandment, to his ministers, to declare and pronounce to his people, being penitent, the absolution and remission of their sins. he pardoneth and absolveth all those who truly repent, and unfeignedly believe his holy gospel.
wherefore let us beseech him to grant us true repentance, and his holy Spirit, that those things may please him which we do at this present; and that the rest of our life hereafter may be pure and holy; so that at the last we may come to his eternal joy; through Jesus christ our lord. Amen.
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officiant: o lord, open thou our lips. People: and our mouth shall show forth thy praise. all: Glory to the father, and to the Son, and to the holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. amen.
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i N v i tat o r y : v e N i t e w i t h c h o r a l a N t i P h o NP R A y E R B o o k , PA g E 4 4 Richard goodson
1 o come let us sing | unto the | lord : let us heartily rejoice in the strength of | our sal|va|tion.2 let us come before his presence with | thanks|giving : and show ourselves | glad in | him with | psalms.3 for the lord is a | great | god : and a great | king a|bove all | gods.4 in his hand are all the corners | of the | earth : and the strength of the hills is | his | al|so.5 The sea is | his and • he | made it : and his hands pre|pared the | dry | land.6 o come let us worship and | fall | down : and kneel before the | lord our | ma|ker.7 for he is the | lord our | god : and we are the people of his pasture * and the | sheep of | his | hand.8 O worship the Lord in the | beauty • of | holiness : let the whole earth | stand in | awe of | him.9 for he cometh * for he cometh to | judge the | earth : and with righteousness to judge the world * and the | peoples | with his | truth.
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a r e a d i N g f r o m t h e e P i S t l e o f S t. Pa u l t o t i t u S .
remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for
every good work, 2to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show
perfect courtesy toward all people. 3for we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led
astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated
by others and hating one another. 4But when the goodness and loving kindness of god
our Savior appeared, 5he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but
according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the holy Spirit, 6whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus christ our Savior, 7so that being justi-
fied by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8The saying
is trustworthy, and i want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed
in god may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent
and profitable for people. 9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and
quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10as for a person who stirs
up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. 12when i send
artemas or tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for i have decided
to spend the winter there. 13do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and apollos on their
way; see that they lack nothing. 14and let our people learn to devote themselves to good
works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. 15all who are with me
send greetings to you. greet those who love us in the faith. grace be with you all. (3:1-15) reader: The word of the lord.People: Thanks be to God.
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P S a l m 1 1 9 : 9 - 1 6
read responsively, by half-verse.
9 how shall a young man cleanse his way? * By keeping to your words.10 with my whole heart i seek you; * let me not stray from your commandments.11 i treasure your promise in my heart, * that I may not sin against you.12 Blessed are you, o lord; * instruct me in your statutes.13 with my lips will i recite * all the judgments of your mouth.14 i have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees * than in all manner of riches.15 i will meditate on your commandments * and give attention to your ways.16 my delight is in your statutes; * I will not forget your word.
Glory to the father, and to the Son, and to the holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. amen.
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a r e a d i N g f r o m t h e g o S P e l a c c o r d i N g t o S t. J o h N .
among those who went up to worship at the feast were some greeks. 21So these came
to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22Philip went and told andrew; andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23and Jesus
answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified. 24truly, truly, i
say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it
dies, it bears much fruit. 25whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this
world will keep it for eternal life. 26if anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where i
am, there will my servant be also. if anyone serves me, the father will honor him. 27Now
is my soul troubled. and what shall i say? ‘father, save me from this hour’? But for this
purpose i have come to this hour. 28father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from
heaven: “i have glorified it, and i will glorify it again.” 29The crowd that stood there and
heard it said that it had thundered. others said, “an angel has spoken to him.” 30Jesus
answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not mine. 31Now is the judgment of this
world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. 32and i, when i am lifted up from the
earth, will draw all people to myself.” 33he said this to show by what kind of death he
was going to die. (12:20-33) reader: The word of the lord.People: Thanks be to God.
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ca N t i c le : t h e S e c o N d S o N g o f i S a i a h mason martens
CanTor sings refrain, Then all repeaT.
Seek the lord while he wills to be found. call upon him when he draws near.let the wicked forsake their way, and the evil ones their thoughts;and let them turn to the lord, and he will have compassion, and to our god, for he will richly pardon. refrain
for my thoughts are not thy thoughts, nor thy ways my ways, says the lord.for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than thy ways,and my thoughts than thy thoughts. refrain
for as the rain and snow fall from the heavens, and return not again, but water the earth,Bringing forth life, and giving growth, seed for sowing and bread for eating,So is my word that goes forth from my mouth: it will not return to me empty;But it will accomplish that which i have purposed, and prosper in that for which i sent it. refrain
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Ye shall go out with joy and be led forth in peace.
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t h e a P o S t l e S ’ c r e e dP R A y E R B o o k , PA g E 5 3
I believe in God, the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ his only Son our lord; who was conceived by the holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the father almighty. from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. amen.
officiant: The lord be with you.People: and with thy spirit.officiant: let us pray.
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t h e l o r d ’ S P r ay e rP R A y E R B o o k , PA g E 5 4
our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. amen.
S u f f r a g e SP R A y E R B o o k , PA g E 5 5
officiant: o lord, show thy mercy upon us; People: and grant us thy salvation. officiant: endue thy ministers with righteousness; People: and make thy chosen people joyful.officiant: give peace, o lord, in all the world; People: for only in thee can we live in safety.officiant: lord, keep this nation under thy care; People: and guide us in the way of justice and truth.officiant: let thy way be known upon earth; People: Thy saving health among all nations.officiant: let not the needy, o lord, be forgotten; People: nor the hope of the poor be taken away.officiant: create in us clean hearts, o god; People: and sustain us with thy holy Spirit.
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t h e c o l l e c t o f t h e d ayo almighty god, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: grant unto thy people that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus christ our lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the holy Spirit, one god, now and for ever. amen.
t h e c o l l e c t SP R A y E R B o o k , PA g E S 5 6 - 5 7
t h e P r ay e r S o f i N t e r c e S S i o N
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t h e g e N e r a l t h a N k S g i v i N gP R A y E R B o o k , PA g E 5 8
almighty God, father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. and, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful; and that we may show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our lord, to whom, with thee and the holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. amen.
officiant: let us bless the lord. People: Thanks be to God.
t h e g r a c eThe grace of our lord Jesus christ, and the love of god, and the fellowship of the holy ghost, be with us all evermore. amen.
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t h e w e l c o m e a N d B l e S S i N g o f t h e c h i l d r e N
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.h y m N No. 574 St. Petersburg
our sixTh grade Confirmands, as well as Children in kindergarTen Through grade Three,
deparT for sunday sChool during The singing of This hymn
t h e S e r m o N dean Pearson
at t h e o f f e r t o r y , a N t h e m william walton
a litany
drop, drop, slow tears,and bathe those beauteous feet,which brought from heavenThe news and Prince of Peace.
cease not, wet eyes,his mercies to entreat,to cry for vengeanceSin doth never cease.
in your deep floodsdrown all my faults and fears;Nor let his eye See sin, but through my tears.
-Phineas Fletcher
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The poem A Litany (drop, drop, slow tears) was written by Phineas fletcher in 1633. it alludes to luke 7:38, the sinful woman bathing the feet of Jesus from her weeping. william walton (1902-1983) com-posed his musical setting of this text when he was only 14 years old and revised it later on in his life. The mood of the work is poignant and sincere, with the opening motive sung by the sopranos illustrating teardrops through the falling “sigh” figures in the music.
t h e d o x o l o g y old 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise father, Son, and holy Ghost. amen.
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c l o S i N g P r ay e r S a N d t h e B l e S S i N g
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h y m N i N P r o c e S S i o N N o . 5 3 5 Paderborn
t h e d i S m i S S a llet us go forth in the name of christ. Thanks be to God.
if you desire, kneel for a momenT of silenT prayer.
v o l u N ta r y Johann Sebastian Bachout of the deep i call unto Thee, Bwv 686
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the greeNery iS giveN
to the glory of god aNd iN loviNg memory of
virginia mcmillan Brombergelizabeth Bromberg wilbanks
Zoe Proferis Brombergby Mrs. and Mrs. Frank H. Bromberg, Jr.
virginia mcmillan Brombergby Frank H. Bromberg, III
Sue S. george emmett S. george
alan gordon georgeby Richard N. george
edna Bate PearceBessie fortenberry Boudreaux
minann Pearce Boudreauxby Craig and Scott Boudreaux
lorol Bowron ruckerNorris rediker
tinsley white rucker, ivmary Smith Slaughtermayfield e. Slaughter
by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Slaughter
aNd iN thaNkSgiviNg foranne rain tanner Brown
christopher tanneremily tanner coe
griffin tannerby Debby and David Tanner
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All Adult Morning Classes take place from 10:10 to 10:50 a.m.
the dean’S ClaSS (refectory) - our Articles: What Is a Sacrament? What Is It For and What Does It Do? (Articles XXV-XXVI) - dean Pearson
InquIrerS’ ClaSS (diocesan conference room) - Mercy and Justice Ministry - Bethany rushing and canon Schneider
taBle GraCe: everyday SPIrItualIty (assembly hall) - The guest: Luke 19:1-9 - doug webster
atoneMent and SalvatIon (lower School library) - Christ Ransoms Us from Death - dennis Sansom
faIth and faMIly (living room) - Avoiding the Anxiety and Despair Maker: When our kids Become Idols - carolyn lankford
Room assignments are based on the child’s age and grade level as of September 1, 2017.
2nd grade - room 2163rd grade - room 2134th grade - room 3115th grade - room 3076th grade - coe conference room7th-8th grades - lower morton meeting room9th-12th grades - undercroft
ChIldren and youth:
infants - Nurserytoddlers - Nursery2s - Nursery3k - room 1084k - room 110kindergarten - room 1071st grade - room 104
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S ERV I N G TO DAYChalice Bearers7:30 a.m. Stephen greene, richard duell11:00 a.m. harold goings, Jane goings, Judy greenwood, Nick greenwood acolytes (*Indicates acolyte Master)7:30 a.m. gene mccall9:00 a.m. *mike denniston, Johnathan Burke, liz Jason, kathryn king, caroline lacy, mead oliver, Sanders oliver, Jack Sansbury, Jim wil-liams, henry evans11:00 a.m. *Bobbi lecznar, gene mccall, Britton Neal, warner Neal, Bob Schuler ushers (*Indicates usher Chairman)7:30 a.m. *Bill dewitt, frank Jones, leland hull, Paul ash, walter Shelnutt9:00 a.m. *mark wavra, martin clapp, frank anderson, matthew menendez, frank anderson, Jr., frank anderson, iii11:00 a.m. *Bob Bailey, Bob handrahan, rusty irby, mike mccraney, tommy mcgahey, ed Partridge, don Sanders, lee thuston
Radio melanie mccraneySound clint Pittman, John williamsCoffee Jimmie mcinerney Breakfast Stuart arrington, lisa campbell, tim mcminn, Scott vickers, terri vickers, the cunningham family Bookstore Pat goodwin, mary Smith
fIve o’CloCk ServICe: canon hicks will preach at 5:00 p.m. in the Nave. childcare is provided.
Jr. hIGh WorShIP and GaMe nIGht: come join us for for the five o’clock service followed by dinner and then fun games in the gym. we’ll finish by 7:15 p.m. it’ll be a blast!
Sr. hIGh faMIly dInner: Senior high youth will gather for our “Jersey Night” family dinner this evening, 6:57-8:15 p.m. at cranmer house. wear your favorite team jersey, bring your a-game, and join us for some wings! contact mary Beth cunningham ([email protected]).
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Cranmer House is located at 2814 Linden Avenue, Homewood, 35209.
B I B l e S t u d I e S t h I S W e e kAll of these studies are open to new members at any time.
Men and WoMen
Monday BIBle Study: 7:00 a.m. at cranmer house, led by allen ross
SunrISe SInnerS: Thursday, 7:00 a.m. Breakfast and Bible in the refectory, led by dean Pearson and frank limehouse
WoMen
PhIlIPPIanS BIBle Study: monday, 9:15 a.m. at cranmer house, led by deborah leighton
thurSday BIBle Study: 7:00 a.m. at cranmer house, led by fran cade and rita wright
Men
SalvatIon BIBle Study: tuesday, 6:30 a.m. at cranmer house, led by craig ogard and Pierce yates
frIday BIBle Study: 6:30 a.m. at cranmer house, led by Bill wortman
o t h e r e v e n t S t h I S W e e k thurSday MornInG PraISe ServICe: 8:30 a.m. in the Nave. dean Pearson will preach.
lenten PreaChInG and lunCheS: Justin holcomb, canon for vocations for the diocese of central florida in orlando, will preach monday and tuesday, march 19 and 20, at 12:05 p.m. • former advent dean frank limehouse, now chaplain of christ memorial chapel in Jupiter, florida, will be our noonday preacher wednesday and Thursday, march 21 and 22. • robert Smith, Professor of divinity at Beeson divinity School in Birmingham, will preach friday, march 23.
WoMen’S SPrInG Coffee: advent women and their guests are invited to a coffee with lenten preacher Justin holcomb, who will give a talk entitled gospel Hope Applied to our Place of Pain, on tuesday, march 20, 7:00 a.m. at cranmer house and 9:30 a.m. at the home of anne lynn langloh (903 conroy road, 35222). rSvP to laura Steele (370-7172; [email protected]).
aGeleSS adventerS: our fellowship group for seniors will meet for the next Third wednes-day program on march 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the living room at the church. The speaker will be frank limehouse, former advent dean and our lenten preacher march 21 and 22. contact Stella Sch-reiber (443-8558; [email protected]).
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PalM CroSSeS: adventers of all ages are invited to make palm crosses on Saturday, march 24, 9:30 a.m.-noon in the refectory. come help carry on the advent’s tradition of providing hand-tied crosses to each person attending Palm Sunday services. donuts will be served.
u P C o M I n G a n d o n G o I n Gthe foruM: Join us for the next session of The forum, following the five o’clock service (ap-proximately 6:00 p.m.) on Sunday, march 25, in clingman commons. fleming rutledge, author of The Crucifixion, will explore the theme of public justice as it relates to Jesus’ crucifixion. dinner will be served. contact Brandon Bennett ([email protected]).
younG adult CoMMunIty Meal: if you are in your 20s or 30s, join us for our monthly food and fellowship on wednesday, march 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at cranmer house. Suggested $8 donation to cover food and drink. for more information, contact Brandon Bennett ([email protected]).
Soul StorIeS WorkShoP: all are invited to a six-week workshop that will culminate with a session of The forum where participants will present a story from their life and how that story is a part of god’s big story of redemption. The workshop will meet on Thursdays from april 12 through may 17, 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the coe conference room. contact charlotte donlon (542-3770; [email protected]).
ChurCh-WIde ServICe day: Join us on Saturday, april 14, as we minister to our city through prayer, picking up trash, and connecting with ministry partners. we will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. and then go out in teams to various routes. all you need is a heart willing to serve and pray, some gloves, and trashbags. contact anita gray ([email protected]).
youth ConferenCe: The reThink Student apologetics conference will be held friday and Saturday, april 20 and 21, at Briarwood Presbyterian church in Birmingham. The conference is superb for any student but particularly those who are about to go to college. register at adventBirmingham.org/youth. contact mary Beth cunningham ([email protected]).
vBS 2018: Save the date for vBS 2018, Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus, happening monday-Thursday, June 4-7. vBS is for children who have completed 3k through 5th grade. registration is available online at adventBirmingham.org/vBS. contact laurie Shanks ([email protected]).
advent BookStore: Stop by and check out the many books by lenten preacher Justin holcomb. for store hours and contact information, visit adventBirmingham.org/Bookstore.
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The very rev. andrew Pearson Dean and Rector The rev. canon craig Smalley Canon Pastor and Day School ChaplainThe rev. canon matt Schneider Canon for Parish Life and EvangelismThe rev. canon Zac hicks Canon for Liturgy and WorshipThe rev. deborah leighton Director of Women’s Ministries and Clergy AssociateThe rev. katherine Jacob DeaconThe rev. michael weeks Assisting ClergyThe rev. dr. doug webster Teaching Pastordr. mark gignilliat Lay Canon TheologianBryan helm Administratorgil kracke Director of Ministries and Programsdr. frederick teardo Director of Music and organistdr. charles kennedy Associate Director of Music and organistcameron cole Director of Children, youth, and Familylila wooten Director of Nursery Ministrieselizabeth wilson Director of Children’s Ministriesmary Beth cunningham Senior High youth Directorrachel cain Junior High youth Directorfontaine Pope Director of Small groups and Newcomers’ CoordinatorBethany rushing Director of Mission and outreachBrandon Bennett young Adult and College Minister
For email addresses and phone numbers, please see our staff listing on AdventBirmingham.org.
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The parish Church of the Advent (Episcopal) was established with the city of Birmingham in 1872, and became the Cathedral of the Diocese of Alabama in 1982.
