🌱 Church Votes No On Disaffiliation + Alabama Writers Conference

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Mountain Brook Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Some sun with a thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 68.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 86 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mountain Brook:

1. A local church has voted to remain in the United Methodist Church. The church council of the 4,480-member Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook voted Monday night on the subject of the potential disaffiliation. Since December 2022, more than half of all churches in the North Alabama Conference have left the United Methodist Church. (AL.com)
2. The Alabama Writers' Cooperative (AWC) will host its fall conference at the O'Neal Public Library from Sep. 8-10. The event will feature an open mic night, multiple author panel discussions, and a variety of writing workshops. The conference also celebrates the AWC's 100th anniversary. (OBA)
3. Looking to launch a new career? The Mountain Brook Police Department is currently hiring qualified applicants. Salaries range from $47,278.40 to $80,870.40, and positions include additional perks such as a take-home vehicle program, RSA Tier one retirement, and tuition reimbursement. Email recruiting@mtnbrook.org to learn more. (Mountain Brook Police Department via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Mountain Brook:

Thursday, June 15

• Basketball Open Play At Levite Jewish Community Center (6:00 AM)
• Thursday Family Fun Night At Levite Jewish Community Center (5:30 PM)

Friday, June 16

• Game On At O'Neal Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Mountain Brook area. (Mountain Brook Patch)
• Looking for summer fun the whole family can enjoy? Pick up a copy of the Village Venture board game from the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce or the O'Neal Library, and earn prizes for completing all the activities on the board! (Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• REMINDER - Mountain Brook Schools will host its annual Learning Conference next week, Jun. 20-21. Educators looking to increase engagement are encouraged to attend this free event. Click here to register. (Mountain Brook Schools via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you soon for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.