Throughout the 2018 Bicentennial Celebration of our wonderful city of Florence, AL, earliest established congregations will hold special events. These congregations welcome the public to come and learn about the different faiths that make up our community. This will be a wonderful time to see the beautiful architecture of the buildings and learn about the history of the churches. Please join us for these FREE and exciting events.
Please Note: These dates and times are subject to chance. Also, new events will continue to be added as they become available. Please continue to check back for updates.
May 15 (Tuesday) 10:30-1:30 First Presbyterian, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
June 12 (Tuesday) 10:30-1:30 First Presbyterian, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
July 17 (Tuesday) 10:30-1:30 First Presbyterian, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
Aug. 14 (Tuesday) 10:30-1:30 First Presbyterian, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
Aug. 26 (Sunday) 2:00-4:00 First United Methodist, Florence: “Artists in Residence” event with Church tour
Aug. 26 (Sunday) 3:00-5:00 Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian, Florence: History & Music
Sept. 9 (Sunday) 8:30 & 11:00 First United Methodist, Florence: 196th Birthday, Play: “Building the Vision” By: Brynda Musgrove
Sept. 11 (Tuesday) 10:30-1:30 First Presbyterian, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
Sept. 12 (Wednesday) 10:30-1:30 First United Methodist, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
Sept. 13 (Thursday) 11:00-1:00 Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Florence: Church tour
Sept. 23 (Sunday) (Time TBD) St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Florence: Church Anniversary event with music
Sept. 26 (Wednesday) 10:30-1:30 First United Methodist, Florence: Open Archives, Church tour
Oct. 16 (Tuesday) 10:30-1:30 First Presbyterian, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
Oct. 20 (Saturday) 12:00-3:00 St. Mark M. B. Church, Florence: Open house, Reception, Music
Nov. 2 (Friday) 4:00-6:00 First Presbyterian, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
Nov. 4 (Sunday) 2:00-4:00 First Baptist Church, Florence: Open house, Church tour
Nov. 7 (Wednesday) 5:30 St. Joseph Catholic Church, Florence: Evening Prayer & Supper
Nov. 9 (Friday) 3:00-6:00 Temple B’nai Israel, Florence: Historical Exhibit, Open house
Nov. 9 (Friday) 7:00 pm Temple B’nai Israel, Florence: Temple service and Reception
Nov. 10 (Saturday) 10:00-2:00 Trinity Episcopal Church, Florence: Open archives, Church tour
Nov. 11 (Sunday) 2:00 Mars Hill Church of Christ, Florence: A presentation by Frank Richey – “The Beginning of the Churches of Christ in Florence and Lauderdale County”. This event will take place in the Old Church Building on the campus of Mars Hill Church of Christ.
Nov. 17 (Saturday) (1:00-3:00) Greater St. Paul AME, Florence: Handy Birthday & Open house
Nov. 18 (Sunday) 2:30-4:00 Community Thanksgiving Celebration: Shoals Theatre, Florence*
* Please note that the Community Thanksgiving Celebration will be a free event, however you must have a ticket to attend. Monetary donations will be accepted at the event to go towards feeding the hungry in the Florence area.
