Discover Beloved

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At Beloved Community Church…

We extend radical hospitality to all and honor you as a precious child of God.

We believe working for a better world and providing sanctuary for those who need it go hand in hand.

We join together in community across our differences to worship together and to learn, fellowship, and do the work of justice and mercy in the world.

How We Worship

Three Black women are singing with microphones and a pulpit behind them

Our theology of bricks and mortar is not the church is the building, but God is working through us in this place in this time. As a result, our commitment to inclusive worship includes both in-person worship as well as worship via Zoom.

We choose Zoom over streaming, because it creates a more participatory worship space, which is highly characteristic of Beloved’s worship style and liturgy. You’ll find an authentic interactive community through worship, care, outreach, study, and social activities, however you choose to participate.

Building Beloved Community

  • a group of people of various ethnicities and ages are standing together outside with a sign being held behind them that says march for our lives

  • two women are standing next to a cart with several cardboard boxes on it

  • several people are sitting around a round table

  • two people are sitting outside together smiling with a crowd in the background

  • a group of people are sitting at an outdoor table with a stage in the background

  • a person is standing next to a sign pointing at it, the sign reads Jesus didn't reject people. Neither do we.

  • several people are seated around two round tables with white tablecloths

  • candles and framed photos on a table

  • two women are smiling warmly at the camera

  • a woman and young girl are sitting together smiling

  • a sign that is outdoors is blue and reads Beloved Church UCC and there is a rainbow flag that says LOVE under it

  • a piece of paper with Beloved Community Covenant written at the top and several lines of text are written beneath

  • a group of people is behind a large rainbow sign that reads "God is still speaking"

  • a group of people standing in front of a sign that says The Legacy Museum from Enslavement to Mass Incarceration

  • a group of people are sitting at a white table and smiling at the camera warmly

  • a group of people are standing outside a building loading brown boxes into a white van

  • two older women are sitting in front of a plant smiling at the camera

  • four people are standing and smiling with their arms around each other

  • a group of people are at a table making signs, some are holding them in the air and they read silence is not the answer and I like my ice crushed

  • a person is wearing sunglasses, singing at a mic holding a guitar in front of an American flag

  • four people are standing together smiling

  • three people are wearing Mardi Gras masks and holding up peace signs

  • food on a table

  • two people next to a large paper sunflower

Common Questions We Hear

  • We worship on Sunday night at 5:00 p.m. and have a Bible study for adults on Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome at any church event, and we recognize they will talk and laugh and cry at times. We give thanks for their presence. 

  • At Beloved Community Church, UCC, we practice two sacraments: baptism and communion. Sacraments are rituals whereby we receive or are reminded of God’s grace to us through Christ Jesus. In the United Church of Christ, we understand Scripture to assert that the sacraments were instituted by Jesus. In them, we ask God’s Spirit to use the elements of water, bread, and wine to show us God’s love, grace, forgiveness, and presence.

  • Our offerings sustain the work of the church, whether those offerings are sharing our talents and gifts, reaching out to those who are sick or grieving or otherwise in need, bringing food to potlucks or volunteering to help with Brown Box (a food ministry), helping clean the church and outside areas, praying for one another, sending cards, and/or giving money, to name a few. Whatever our offering, we seek to give out of joy and love for God and one another. 

    We do not typically pass an offering plate during worship. If you wish to share your talents and gifts, please complete the Welcome Form or talk to/email one of the pastors.

    To give money, mail a check to the church or drop it in the donation box near the door of the sanctuary. Beloveds and friends can also give online.

  • Absolutely. We can manage small weddings and simple receptions at our worship location. We have skilled musicians, both vocal and instrumental, who can add to the beauty of the wedding ceremony. Our pastors are available to officiate at weddings, both in our facility or at other places.

    Beloved is especially suited to same-sex couples who are interested in marriage. Our congregation has a long history of welcoming and including LGBTQIA+ people into the life of our community. We are a safe space for couples to celebrate their love and commitment. If you would like to receive a marriage application, please email us or call (205) 538-0559. We will be happy to talk to you. 

    Whoever you are, wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here.

  • Come to worship as you are. Do you prefer jeans and a t-shirt? A dress? A suit and tie? Dress however you are comfortable. There’s a place for you here.

  • You’ll find ample parking in our private lot on the Beloved Community Corner, 41st Street and 1st Avenue South in Avondale. 

    Then simply enter the building and use the elevator or stairs to make your way to our sanctuary on the second floor.

Have additional questions? We’d love to hear from you.

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