McKinzie Harrison (pictured right) serves as Executive Chef and Chef Instructor for WE Cafe. Her leadership is highly favored and appreciated by all at Urban Ministry. WE Work interns love having McKinzie as their instructor due to her caring and patient demeanor in the kitchen. Her vibrant personality is contagious and often lends to the […]
In 1990, the United Methodist Women of the North Alabama Conference established the Louise Branscomb Barrier Breaker Award. The Louise Branscomb Barrier Breaker Award celebrates North Alabama United Methodists who are willing to stand up for the rights of marginalized women and minorities and take risks in their ministries. For nearly three decades, the North Alabama […]
We, at Urban Ministry, are in awe of Thistle Farms and its use of social enterprise. They have been an inspiration to our work in the West End community for years. It was a pleasant surprise to have a vital member of Thistle Farm‘s leadership team stop by to visit and share her thoughts and well wishes. To […]
Urban Ministry is pleased to present WE Eat Together Fundraiser, a celebration of food, art, and community. The WE Eat Together Fundraiser is returning with an array of amazing foods from the chefs and junior staff interns of WE Community Cafe, a silent auction highlighting the Best of Alabama and fun with friends against the beautiful backdrop of downtown […]