A Place Where You Can Belong.

Whoever you are and wherever you may be on your journey of faith, you are welcome here.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us on our webpage. As you get to know us better, you will find Holy Spirit to be a community of faith ready to meet your spiritual needs through worship, study, ministries, and fellowship. Holy Spirit is one of the newest parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. We were founded in 2002 and began as a storefront church on Highway 31 in Alabaster. Now, we have close to 200 baptized members, and we are growing. One of the things people love most about Holy Spirit is that, as soon as you walk through the door, you feel like part of the family. We believe our shared life together as a Christian family continues to empower us to nurture each other’s growth in Christ and to have an impact on the wider community and the world. We hope to meet you in person soon! This page will provide helpful information for your first visit. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

CLICK HERE to download a copy of our Newcomers Guide to learn more about our parish.

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Our Sunday morning services of Holy Eucharist are held at 8:30 am and 10:30 am in our main worship space. Christian Formation for all ages begins at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall (September through May). In addition, we have other opportunities for worship throughout the week. Click the button below to see our weekly service schedule.

Helpful Information for Guests

Parking at Church

When you arrive, parking is available in our main parking lot. There are spaces reserved for handicapped parking located near the front door of the main building (the building with the red doors).

Greeters and Ushers

Just inside the entrance to the main building is the Narthex (a fancy name for entryway). In the Narthex, you will find a greeter who will welcome you and provide for you helpful information about our church. You will also find an usher who will provide you with a worship bulletin and help you find a place to sit during the service. The worship bulletin, along with the hymnals that we use during the 10:30 service, is all you will need in order to participate in worship. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask a greeter or usher, and they will be able to assist you.

Nursery Care and Children’s Chapel

Nursery care for children (ages four and under) is available in our nursery, which is located in the Parish Hall (the building next to the main building). For the safety of our children, there are always at least two staff members present in the nursery. Children’s Chapel (for ages four through second grade) provides an age-appropriate lesson based on the readings from Scripture appointed for the day. All children are invited to participate in Children’s Chapel, which takes place during the first half of the 10:30 service every Sunday. There is no Children’s Chapel offered during the 8:30 service.

858 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to Sunday services?
Some of our parishioners prefer to dress up for worship. Some prefer to come dressed casually. There is no dress code. We want you to feel free to come dressed in whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Children are always welcome in worship at Holy Spirit. However, if your child would be more comfortable outside of worship, childcare is available in our nursery on Sunday mornings from 8:30 am until the end of the 10:30 service. It is also available for special services throughout the year.
There are no reserved spaces in the parking lot at Holy Spirit other than the two reserved spots for handicapped parking near the entrance to the main building. Feel free to park anywhere else.
If you would like to request a letter of transfer from another Episcopal parish, please contact our Parish Administrator, Daniel Coleman. CLICK HERE to send him an e-mail.
Contact our Parish Administrator, Daniel Coleman, to let him know that you would like to be officially recognized as a baptized member of Holy Spirit. He will register the date and place of your baptism in our parish records, and you will be considered a baptized member. Please note that only those who have been confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church are eligible to vote at the Annual Parish Meeting and serve as a member of the Vestry.
If you have been confirmed in another Christian denomination by the laying on of hands by a bishop (such as Roman Catholic, Lutheran, or Orthodox), please speak with Father Worth to let him know your desire to be received into the Episcopal Church. Confirmations and receptions are conducted during the Bishop’s visit to the parish.
Yes, you are. At Holy Spirit, all are welcome to receive the Body and Blood of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist, including those who have been baptized in other Christian denominations. If you would like to learn more about this or how to receive the sacrament of Holy Baptism, please speak with Father Worth.
Contact our Parish Administrator, Daniel Coleman. He will be glad to set up a meeting with one of our leaders to talk about ways to get involved based on your time, skills, and interests. He can also help you get connected with the various ministry leaders in the parish. For a list of all our ministries, please click on the Ministries tab on the main menu.
Yes. To make a special request for prayer or to be added to the parish prayer list, contact our Parish Administrator, Daniel Coleman, who will add the request to our parish prayer list. If you wish for the request to remain private, please indicate that as well. Please note that prayer requests normally remain active for two weeks unless otherwise requested.
Yes. To make an appointment to speak with a priest contact our Parish Administrator, Daniel Coleman.
There are several ways to stay connected. First, be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, which can be done by filling out the form at the bottom of the page. Second, be sure to “like us” and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We post regularly on both of these pages. Third, subscribe to our text message reminders by sending a text message to the number, 81010, with the following message: @holysp-al.

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