When Instruments Roamed the Earth!® In pre-historic times, strange creatures walked the planet. These were the ancient ancestors of musical instruments that inspired melodious makers in brass and wood to create the instruments we see in the orchestra today. Join us on a journey into t

The Christmas service is free and open to the public. Music will be provided by the Cathedral Brass of Birmingham, organist Jamie McLemore of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and Vocalist Dr. Lara Wilson of the UAB School of Music. The service is a celebration of Christmas in music.

In Birmingham, you will find so many opportunities for your teens to have the social opportunities and fun that high school brings.  Here’s an event that is sure to be an evening of memories.  Essential does not sponsor this event at this time, but these dances are well establis

Join us at the Natural Resources EXPO November 9th, 2021  |  9:00 am – 1:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Do your students love the outdoors?  Do you have students who want to pursue a natural resource-based career like forestry or wildlife sciences? The Alabama Natu

We’ve had several families mention that they would like to gather a few students in their area for learning groups where different parents take on specific subject areas.  These type of learning environments can be more flexible for homeschool families.  We encourage you to expl

Exploring homeschooling for 2021-2022? Essential is a church school providing enrollment for Birmingham area homeschool students. Know the law, and explore our offerings/policies at https://essentialchurchschool.org/enrollment

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