Old Ship AME Zion Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Hosts Free Fall Festival for Community
By Gwen
Posted Nov 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Old Ship AME Zion Church in Birmingham hosted a fall festival on Saturday that drew attendees from the local community and from beyond the city, according to ABC 33/40.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Tolbert, Sr., the church’s senior pastor, described the event as a community outreach effort. He said its purpose was to “spread love during this fall festival to let them know to fall in love with Jesus.”
The festival featured bounce houses, games, prizes, horseback riding and a petting zoo. The event was free and open to the public, a day of fun and fellowship for families and friends. Opening the day to all at no cost is a practical way of welcoming the stranger (Matthew 25:35).
Tolbert said the turnout was strong. “We had a great gathering, and we had from all over the community and some out of the city that came in, and it was just a great fellowship,” he said.
He also expressed gratitude for the community’s support. “We thank the community for the support they gave and allowing us to be a service to them,” said Tolbert.
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