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RESCHEDULED: Sean McDowell Event

2018-12-07T22:37:16-08:00

Due to an unexpected illness, Sean McDowell will not be able to make it to event scheduled for tomorrow. Please keep him in your prayers. We will update this page with a new date once he has recovered.

A Morning with Sean McDowell

2018-11-18T17:11:33-08:00

Please join us Saturday morning, December 8th, for "Making a Case for Christianity" with Sean McDowell, Ph.D. Sean is the author of a number of books including A New Kind of Apologist. He also collaborated with his father, Josh McDowell on the revised edition of Evidence That Demands a Verdict this past year.

He will be speaking on apologetics and how to have conversations with non-Christians as well as taking questions from the audience. We will have pastries and coffee at 9am and begin the sessions at 9:30am, getting out just in time for lunch at 12:30pm.

This is a free event so please invite your churches and friends. See attached flyer for more information and feel free to print them out to hand out to your churches!

We will also be streaming this event live @ cecwest.sermon.net for anyone who is not local and it will be archived there for later viewing.

Thanks and God Bless!

March for Life 2019

2018-10-23T00:20:58-07:00

Let's press in, Church. It's up to us!

Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord...
(I Corinthians 15)

There has never been a more important year to show D.C. just how active and alive the pro-life movement is in our country. Despite what the media constantly portrays, pro-life Americans are making a difference in every state across this nation. (And abortion advocates know it!)

The March for Life brings this important work together, in one city, as we pray, march, and make our voices known for the innocent preborn.

Scroll down for important booking info!

I Corinthians 15:58 says, "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord."

Our nation is standing at a crossroads right now. Through God's mercy, we have two new Supreme Court judges who could bring about incredible change. We have a President who doesn't do everything in his power to defend abortion. We have a Vice President who truly loves life. God willing, there are some things that could truly change in this nation for the preborn.

But we, the Church, must press in. We must remain steadfast and immovable. In the midst of such possible change, the preborn still cannot speak up and ask for protection and personhood. It's up to us.

The March for Life gives us that much needed platform to speak out and stand firm. Will you join us?

On January 17th & 18th, we invite you to join CEC For Life in our nation's capitol as we once more dedicate ourselves (and our year) to saving the lives of preborn children. Let's be the biggest voice we can in the city where our nation can decide to protect life.

We have procured a block of rooms at the Cambria Suites DC for the nights of Jan 17th & 18th (Thurs & Fri). In order to reserve a room, please call the hotel at 202.299.1188 and make your reservation under the group name "CECForLife." Rooms are $159 per night (plus tax).

ALSO: This year the Cambria is providing 4 Complimentary Continental Breakfasts for each morning with each room!

All reservations must be received by Dec. 27th, 2018. Rooms are limited, so please be sure to make your reservations as soon as possible. Availability for the block is first come first serve.

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Make your reservations today at

Cambria Suites DC.

Jan 17th & 18th, $159/night

Phone: 202.299.1188

Block Name: CECFORLIFE

A people who seek the purpose and the will of God are a people who will see the power and the strength of God.

www.cecforlife.com | 1472 Tomahawk Rd Birmingham AL 35214

Men's Retreat 2018

2018-09-23T19:26:37-07:00

Encounter Youth Night

2018-05-03T01:25:03-07:00

Calling all youth, ages 11 & up!

Join us Monday, July 9 for Encounter Youth Night - a time for you to meet other CEC youth, grow closer to the Lord, and have tons of fun! We know that the Lord wants to be a part of this night and that He is going to show up in an amazing way!

A few details...

There will be pizza! Who doesn't love pizza?!
There will be a photo booth where you can be #supes #trendy with your #squad
There will be games AND prizes!
There will be FREE t-shirts designed by the lovely and talented Alyx House
This will be a time to Encounter the Lord, encourage on another, and empower the next generation to pursue the Lord!

You don't want to miss out!!

Youth pastors, we just need one thing from you. We are asking that you talk to your youth and get them to RSVP to the event by June 1st in order to receive a free t-shirt. Of course they are still welcome to come if they sign up after this date, but they just won't be eligible for a t-shirt, which would be so sad! So encourage early sign ups!! We are doing this so we can get the correct number of shirts ordered. Please text or email us with your sign up sheet (click here) by June 1st.

John House: johnhouse2@gmail.com, 949-374-4140

Ali House: ali@houseco.net, 949-444-6982

We know from personal experience that these events impact eternity and create lifelong friendships. Please join us in prayer over the next few months, that we would hear the voice of the Lord and obey Him.

We are so excited to meet everyone and we hope to see you all soon!

MARCH FOR LIFE 2018

2018-01-17T01:36:37-08:00

MARCH FOR LIFE 2018

See you on Thursday!

The March for Life is almost here! The March itself takes place Friday, Jan. 19th, with plenty of events and outreach surrounding it. (Schedule below!)

In the midst of a culture obsessed with the next big trigger word, buzz word, or social justice hashtag, Jesus stands as the ONLY word that can bring life, love, and healing to our broken world.

As the old hymn says, "In Christ alone, my hope is found." That is why CEC For Life continues to invite you to stand as Christ incarnate and a voice for the preborn every January in Washington, DC.

The March for Life is more than just a gathering, more than a demonstration, it is the Church standing together in unity and in prayer, believing that God will end abortion in this nation. That a culture of Life will prevail. We go because we must go. Because if not us, then who?

On January 18th & 19th, we invite you to join CEC For Life in our nation's capitol as we once more dedicate ourselves (and our year) to saving the lives of preborn children. To bring hope, to inspire hope, and to find strength in numbers!

Men's Retreat 2017

2017-09-10T01:39:18-07:00

Ed Traut: Three Services of Prophetic Encouragement and Worship

2017-08-31T23:58:59-07:00

St. Michael's Church invites you to join us for a special evening of worship and prophetic encouragement with guest speaker Ed Traut. All are welcome!

Born and raised in South Africa, Ed moved his family to San Antonio, Texas in 1998 where he founded Prophetic Life Ministry. Ed is best known for the accuracy and consistency with which the Lord leads him to impart life changing personal and corporate prophecies. Ed's true calling is not only to minister to the body of Christ through the personal prophetic word, but to train, equip and activate the prophetic gift in others through mentorship and teaching seminars.

UPDATE: The Revelation of Jesus Christ: An Introduction

2017-05-30T19:32:00-07:00

The Revelation of Jesus Christ: An Introduction, by Father Victor C. Conkle has been added as a textbook for the New Testament Theology course at all campuses of Saint Michael's Seminary in the United States. Students may purchase the book on Amazon. Here is a direct link https://amzn.com/0997667400.

The following is an excerpt from the book:

THE REVELATION CAN SEEM complex and difficult to read, much less to understand. Seven of this, three of that, and 200 million of them, all mixed in with bowls, woes, and scrolls--it can be daunting. It makes a person wonder why this strange, mysterious book was ever added to the biblical canon. Was the Revelation ultimately slapped onto the end of the Bible with a groan and the utterance, "Let someone down the road figure it out?" In fact, Revelation is pretty much the opposite of "hidden" or "mystery," as indicated by the very title, "Apocalypse," "Revelation," or "revealed." The title of the book itself means "to reveal, or to make known." In Matthew 24, Jesus said, "But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only" (verse 36). Father God will reveal it; and He did. He revealed it to His Son, who then revealed it to John. The only difference between the Olivet Discourse in the books of Matthew, Mark and Luke and the words in Revelation is that in the Gospel passages Jesus talks about what will happen within that generation, whereas in Revelation, He tells John that it has now been revealed and is about to happen: "Very soon." "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John, who testified to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw." Revelation 1:1-2

Father Conkle first entered the ministry in 1968 with the Assemblies of God. His study of The Revelation of Jesus Christ created in him a desire for a liturgical and sacramental form of worship. In 1997 this led him to the Charismatic Episcopal Church and in 2001 he was ordained as a priest. His academic credentials include a Master of Ministry and an earned Doctor of Sacred Letters degree. Dr. Conkle ministers at Saint Michael’s Cathedral in San Clemente, California and is an adjunct professor at St. Michael’s Seminary.