Emma Lindsey Howell and David Randall Arendall Jr. were married on March 24, 2012 at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. The 5:30 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Dr. Thomas Michael Morgan and Father Thomas M. Kelly. A reception followed at Swann Lake Stables.The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Julie Gilmore Howell of Vestavia Hills. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. … [Read more...]
Clay-Gay
Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Clay of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Dianne Clay, to Richard James Clement Gay, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Gay of Bournemouth, England.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. John Gilbert Perrigin and the late Mr. John Gilbert Perrigin of Birmingham andĀ Mrs. William Thomas Clay and the lateĀ Mr. … [Read more...]
Saway-Moore
Dr. and Mrs. Peter Anthony Saway of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Marie, to Matthew Sean Moore II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sean Moore of Leeds.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Abraham Saway of Jackson, Miss., and Lt. Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Robert Duncan of Gig Harbor, Wash.Miss Saway is a graduate of John … [Read more...]
Euwer-Cossen
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bryson Euwer of Mountain Brook announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristina Marie Euwer, to William Steven Cossen Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Steven Cossen Sr. of Lexington, S.C.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gurzynski of Hindsale, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Don Euwer of Gahanna, Ohio.Miss Euwer is a graduate of … [Read more...]
Tools of Faith
Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhen parishioners left Ash Wednesday services at Shades Valley Lutheran Church some 40 days ago, they were given a stark reminder of what the season leading up to Easter is all about.When they head to church April 6 for Good Friday services, that reminder will truly hit home.Pastor Dan Dahl gave members of his congregation masonry … [Read more...]