A conference being held at Samford University next week will look at race relations not just in a political light, but also by considering “the religious roots of the United States and its sins,” according to a statement from the university.“Racial Reconciliation and the National Covenant” is being hosted by the Beeson Divinity School and its Institute of Anglican … [Read more...]
Step Right Up: Glenwood Junior Board Hosts Annual Carnival Fundraiser, Celebrates Avondale Campus Renovation
By Emily WilliamsGlenwood is growing each year thanks to an ongoing $10 million capital campaign that has been funding a variety of expansion projects to help further the organization’s Renowned Care Renewed Hope mission.Each project is designed to further help the organization’s participants – adults and children with autism spectrum disorder – live … [Read more...]
‘Something to Say’: Mountain Brook Author Writes About the Romance Between Joy Davidman and C.S. Lewis
By Sam PrickettJoy Davidman may have died nearly 60 years ago, but for Mountain Brook author Patti Callahan Henry, she’s begun to take on “a life of her own” again.Davidman’s 10-year relationship with author and theologian C.S. Lewis is the subject of Henry’s latest novel, “Becoming Mrs. Lewis,” which was published by HarperCollins in October. Though the … [Read more...]
Room and a View: The Lemaks Decision to Downsize Opens up Their Former Home to be the 2019 Decorators’ ShowHouse
By Ingrid Howard When the Lemaks were living off Old Leeds Road back in the late ‘70s, their biggest issue was not having any grocery stores nearby. “You either had to go to Irondale, or you had to come all the way down Old Leeds and Cherokee to go down to what was Bruno’s at the time,” said Georgine Lemak. Georgine read an ad in the newspaper that said there was land for … [Read more...]
Puppy Love: Savage’s Lifelong Love of Dogs Led to Post as Grand Marshall for 2019 GBHS Jazz Cat Ball
By Emily Williams As he finishes his first year on the board of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, Robin Savage of Vestavia Hills is preparing to be Grand Marshall of the organization’s annual fundraiser, Jazz Cat Ball. The event, being held Feb. 9 at the Sheraton Downtown Birmingham, raises money for an organization in which Savage has become deeply invested. “The thing … [Read more...]