InSpero

04/23/2026 Pastor Artist Dinner:
we were reminded of the quote from Benjamin Cremer:

“In a world of noise and confusion, perhaps we will find him where we always have, walking alongside the weary, present in honest conversation, revealed in shared bread, and known in acts of quiet, self-giving love.”

The people who were at this table were the embodiment of such words! InSpero exists because of this belief.
Belief in the power of breaking bread together.
Belief in the power of vulnerability!

A few months ago we had the joy and honor of welcoming Melissa Salem to our board of directors!

Melissa believes fiercely in the beauty of redemption that reveals itself through art, music, and story.
Deeply influenced by C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Madeline L’Engle, Melissa’s life, work, and deep love for hospitality are rooted in the conviction that beauty, inspired by community, is God’s quiet invitation to hope, and that every lite carries a redemption story waiting to be seen and shared!

As spring slowly comes upon us, we look forward to our annual Pastor Artist dinner in April!
This intentional dinner is always a priceless time gathered around a table with local Birmingham pastors and artists.
We look forward to what will be stirred and encouraged at this year’s gathering at the wonderful Hulsey home!

Snag your tickets for the upcoming Lent retreat!
Enter into Lent with us in an intentional, quiet, and creative way.
When: Next Tuesday Feb. 10th 6:30-8:30
Where: the beautiful Donner home.
What: Andrew Russel and Savannah O’Rear will lead us in reflections and music.
Desserts, wine, decaf, and other little snacks provided!

Please join us for our annual Lent retreat as we explore the meaning of Lent and how we can create during this season to prepare for Easter.
This year it will be held at the Donner home in Mountain Brook from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Feb 10.
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Andrew Russell and Sav O’Rear will lead us in reflections and music.
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Andrew is the Pastor of Youth and Christian Education at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Mountain Brook, overseeing Sunday morning discipleship, small groups, and youth ministry. He is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, but moved to Birmingham in 2016 to attend Beeson Divinity School, where he received his M.Div. He is also a musician and the host of The Daily Office Podcast, which is a simple reading of the Morning and Evening Prayer liturgies from the Book of Common Prayer. Andrew is married to his high school sweetheart, Anna who also has an M.Div. from Beeson, and they have one daughter, Molly.
Savannah, the worship director at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, grew up in Atlanta and is the youngest of four girls. She has served in various worship leading positions beginning in early high school. Sav also is a songwriter. She has two girls, Finley and Amberly.
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We will offer desserts, wine, and coffee.
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There is limited seating so please register quickly.