The Thirtieth Annual

National Sacred Harp
Singing Convention

Up to four days of fellowship, southern hospitality, and traditional singing from The Sacred Harp.

Birmingham, Alabama

June 18, 19, and 20, 2009

First Christian Church
4954 Valleydale Road

Directions: The church is at 4954 Valleydale Road, 5.5 miles east of I-65. From I-65, take Helena-Hoover Exit 247 onto Valleydale Road, going east. First Christian Church is on the left. [ MAP ]

Events

  • Thursday, June 18, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM: All day singing.
  • Thursday, June 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM:
    Singing from alternate sources, First Christian Church.
  • Friday, June 19, 9:30 AM- 2:30 PM: All day singing.
  • Friday, June 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM:
    Social, hosted by Sarah and Gary Smith.
  • Saturday, June 20, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM: All day singing.
  • Sunday, June 21, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM:
    All-day singings at area churches:
    Little Vine Church, near Empire;
    King Schoolhouse, near Natural Bridge;
    Macedonia Church, near Section;
    Hopewell Church, near Ephesus, GA.

Accommodations

  1. Homestead Studio Suites, 12 Perimeter Park, just west of hwy 280 south of I-459 (205 967-3800).
  2. Comfort Inn, 4400 Colonnade Parkway, just west of hwy 280 south of I-459 (205 968-3700).
  3. Hampton Inn, 3400 Colonnade Parkway, just west of hwy 280 south of I-459 (205 967-0002).
  4. Hilton Hotel, 8 Perimeter Park, just west of hwy 280 south of I-459 (205 967-2700).
  5. Marriott Springhill Suites, 3950 Colonnade Parkway, just west of hwy 280 south of I-459 (205 969-8099).

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