Celebrate the season together at our Father-Son Christmas Breakfast on Saturday, December 6th, from 8:00–10:00 AM! Enjoy breakfast, build your own manger, and take a moment to reflect together on the meaning of the manger and the Savior who came to it.

$40 total for father/son. All supplies provided. Bring your appetite and your son for a morning you’ll both remember! Sign up by November 19th. https://cottagehill.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/1973

 It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year... and we’re throwing a party big enough for the whole family! Join us for Jingle Jam, a high-energy, joy-filled Christmas experience your whole crew will love! We will kick off the night at 6:00 PM with a Jingle Jam party featuring games, prizes, music, and lots of crazy Christmas fun! Then your family can choose from holiday festivities across our campus designed just for kids, along with special experiences for Preteens and Students. Food trucks will also be available for those who would like to purchase dinner. From snowball fights to Christmas cookies to celebrating the birth of Jesus, it will be a night of holiday memories you don't want to miss! Find out more at cottagehill.org/kids!

In Family Worship, you have an opportunity to model for your kids how to worship, give, learn, pray, and serve. Remember to pick your child up from Life Group by 10:15, and make sure they grab their Kids Worship Notes on the way in

We are excited to kick off the Christmas season as we host the University of Mobile Alabama School of the Arts presents “Christmas Spectacular 2025!” This holiday tradition lights up the stage with four breathtaking performances from November 20-23. Purchase tickets now at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/umobile/6745

This event is always such a blessing to all who attend. We meet and put together beautiful Thanksgiving baskets for our homebound members and then we have lunch together before we go out and deliver them. We need plenty of people to help assemble the baskets and then to help deliver them. Cost is only $7 for the meal!! Register and pay at the 55+ Desk or Office by Sunday, Nov.16^th.  

Join Brian Young and Ronnie McCarson in the Fellowship Hall for a sandwich lunch, group discussion and a short video on how we can best impact our grandkids for Christ. Reservations must be made by noon Wednesday, November 12^th by signing up at or calling the 55+ office at 251-660-2425. Come and find out how much you have in common with other grandparents who might be experiencing the same things you are in relating with their grands. Don’t miss it! Sign up today and you can pay when you get there.

Parent-Child Dedication is a special moment for families to publicly commit to raising their kids to know, love, and follow Jesus. It includes a family dinner and time of preparation and commitment on Thursday evening, as well as a time of dedication on Sunday morning. When registering, parents should make plans to attend both dates. All ages of children are welcome to participate, so register by October 26 and join us on November 6 and 9 for Parent-Child Dedication

Join us Sunday, November 2, right after our 10:30 gathering for a special outdoor baptism service! This is always a powerful time of celebrating new life in Christ as a church family. If you’re ready to take your next step of faith, you can learn more and sign up today at cottagehill.org/baptism.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it—there’s Good News! Join us for Encounter, a FREE one-night event designed for college students to connect, worship, and hear the life-changing truth of the Gospel. We’ll be diving into what it means to carry the Good News in our everyday lives.

Expect an unforgettable night filled with Worship, free food, games & door prizes, silent disco, and more! Come hang out, bring a friend, and experience what the Good News is really all about. The headline is clear: Jesus is the Good News. Come and encounter Him.

The night will be packed with inflatables, free food, giveaways, worship, a silent disco, and a costume contest—plus plenty of surprises along the way. It’s completely free and designed to be a fun, safe space where students can connect, celebrate the season, and invite their friends to experience an unforgettable night. Follow @cottagehillstudents on Instagram for all the latest updates!

Ladies, make plans to attend She Leads, an evening created to encourage and empower women of all ages. Join us for powerful worship and an inspiring message from our guest speaker, Donna Gaines. Before the main event, enjoy dinner and shop from a unique selection of local vendors offering everything from boutique fashion and handmade pottery to baked goods, children’s clothing, and more.

Shopping and FREE coffee will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, with food served from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. The main session will follow, featuring worship and a message you won’t want to miss!

Come expecting to be encouraged, equipped, and connected. Invite a friend and join us for an unforgettable night at She Leads.

Discover Cottage Hill is your chance to explore who we are and where we’re going as a church. Over lunch with Pastor Alan and Mrs. Kathy, you’ll learn about our history, our heart, and the vision God has given us for the future. Our leadership will walk you through what we believe and what it means to be part of the Cottage Hill family. Discover Cottage Hill is a requirement for all new members, but attending doesn’t mean you’re committing to join—just come enjoy a meal, ask questions, and see how you might fit into the ministry God is doing here at Cottage Hill.

We are so excited about your child starting kindergarten this year and want to commemorate this milestone with you! Kindergarten Bible Presentation is a time for us to encourage your child in their faith and equip you with helpful resources for this step of their journey. Visit cottagehill.org/events to sign up by Sunday, September 21!

Join us on Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00 AM for a special morning of worship at the historic Steeple in downtown Mobile, featuring The Amazing Greys choir, The Hill Brothers, and all your favorite hymns. Tickets are $5 per person and are available for purchase with cash or check at the 55+ Desk or Atrium Desk. Reserve your spot by September 9. Seats are subject to availability. Free Parking is available in the lot next to The Steeple (corner of St. Francis St. and St. Joseph St.). For group or individual tickets, call the Cottage Hill Baptist Church 55+ Office at 251-660-2425. Come ready to sing along, worship, and enjoy a wonderful time together!

Join us for a Picnic-Themed Grandparents' Day! on Sunday, September 7, right after the 10:30 service! Enjoy games, prizes, lunch, ice cream, and inflatables for all ages.

Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids. RSVP is required—sign up online at cottagehill.org/evetns or register at the 55+ desk. Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 27.

Bizzy Moms will begin September 3 at 9:30. This is a ministry to stay-at-home moms facilitated by older moms who serve as mentors. Free childcare is available for the monthly meetings. There is a need for childcare volunteers to serve for 3 hours once a month. A registration and information table will be in the atrium beginning August 17. Contact Donna Spivey to volunteer or register.

Men’s Bible Study | Begins Tuesday, August 27

Join Pastor Alan and Pastor Chris for men’s Bible study series designed to challenge and equip men to lead with strength and purpose. Together, we’ll dive into God’s Word and tackle real-life topics like marriage, spiritual leadership in the home, and navigating today’s cultural landscape through a biblical lens.

Whether you’re a husband, father, or simply seeking to grow as a godly man, this is a space for real conversations, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Don’t walk the journey alone. Come be sharpened alongside brothers in Christ.

Whether you're a father, a son, or simply a man looking to grow in your faith and leadership, Man Talk is for you. Join us for a powerful evening of encouragement, brotherhood, and spiritual growth as we welcome guest speakers Brodie Croyle and his father John Croyle. Brodie, a former University of Alabama and NFL quarterback, now serves as the President and CEO of Big Oak Ranch, a Christ-centered home for children needing hope and healing. His father, John Croyle, founded Big Oak Ranch more than 45 years ago after walking away from a promising NFL career to follow God's call. Together, they bring a legacy of faith, fatherhood, and leadership.

The night will focus on the influence of godly men and inspire every man, no matter your season of life. Bring a friend and come ready to be sharpened. Purchase your tickets now!

MidWeek is back! Learn more at cottagehill.org/midweek

GriefShare Begins Wednesday, August 13
If you’re walking through the pain of loss, you don’t have to do it alone. GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered support group designed to help you navigate the journey of grief and find hope and healing. We’re offering two class options: Morning Group: 9:00–10:30 AM Evening Group: 6:00–7:30 PM. Both sessions meet weekly on Wednesdays beginning August 13. Whether you’re newly grieving or it's been some time, you are welcome to join!

At Cottage Hill, we recognize the incredible sacrifice and dedication it takes to invest in the lives of children. Whether you’re a teacher, bus driver, administrator, counselor, homeschool parent, maintenance worker, or support staff—we see you, we’re grateful for you, and we want to pray for you.

Join us in service on August 10 as we take time to pray over and bless everyone preparing for a new school year. We believe it's more important now than ever to cover our schools in prayer and plead the blood of Jesus over every campus, classroom, and student. As a small token of our gratitude, we also have a gift just for you. We hope you’ll join us and let us support you as a church family.

Join us for Back to School Bash on Wednesday August 6th from 5:30-7:30PM! The whole family is invited to this free event! We'll have inflatables, dodgeball, face painting, bingo, live music, and laser tag! You can also purchase dinner from one of four food trucks as well! We hope to see YOU at Back to School Bash!!

We are so excited for the new school year and can’t wait for everyone to jump up to their new grades! On Sunday, August 4, your Kids (Birth-4th Grade), Preteens (5th-6th Grade), and Students (7th-12th Grade) can go directly to their new location in Life Group and also in Wee Worship or Kids Worship. Start the school year right and join us on Jump Sunday!

Women on Wednesday | Begins August 13 | Study Kicks Off August 20

Join us this fall for Women on Wednesday, where we’ll be diving into “Fully Devoted”, a brand-new 8-week Bible study from the Kendrick Brothers, creators of War Room, Courageous, and The Forge. This study will challenge and encourage women to grow deeper in their walk with Christ and live fully devoted lives of purpose and faith. Whether you’re new to Bible study or have been walking with Jesus for years, this is a place for connection, growth, and encouragement alongside other women. 

Discover Cottage Hill is your chance to explore who we are and where we’re going as a church.

Discover Cottage Hill is your chance to explore who we are and where we’re going as a church. Over lunch with Pastor Alan and Mrs. Kathy, you’ll learn about our history, our heart, and the vision God has given us for the future. Our leadership will walk you through what we believe and what it means to be part of the Cottage Hill family. Discover Cottage Hill is a requirement for all new members, but attending doesn’t mean you’re committing to join—just come enjoy a meal, ask questions, and see how you might fit into the ministry God is doing here at Cottage Hill.