Who We are

Our Story

In 2014, two churches in Jefferson County,  Alabama, (Eastminster Presbyterian Church and Grace Presbyterian Church, both in Trussville, AL) merged to form one new church, Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church. The new church name was derived from the headwaters of the Cahaba River located less than 2 miles from the church.

To commemorate the successful unification, members and artists, Laura and Arnold Reichert, created an 11-foot-long, 4-foot-wide mural made of plastic bottle caps of varied sizes and colors. Images seen in the mural are symbolic with water being the main theme as in reformed tradition water is  a life-giving force and as the waters of  Baptism. The seven fish represent the seven historical churches and their faithful saints from the east Birmingham area that over time formed CSPC. The white abstract flowers in the border represent the unique Cahaba Lily which is only seen in this part of the country. A picture of the mural is shown above.

What we Believe

A Brief Statement of Faith - Presbyterian church (USA)
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.

God
We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love, God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image:
to live as one community.

Jesus Christ
We trust in Jesus Christ - fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the Gospel.

Holy Spirit
We trust in God the Holy Spirit everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church.

Leadership - The Session

The Session is the governing body of the congregation, made up of men and women elected as elders by the congregation for three-year terms. Responsibility for the mission and work of the church is divided among the three Session Ministry Teams:
Steward, Outreach/Missions, and Congregational Life.

Class of 2025
Karen O'Brien (Steward)
Haley Crew (Outreach/Missions)
Jason Reddick (Congregational Life)

Class of 2026
Danny Foote (Steward)
Elizabeth Hughins (Congregational Life)
Karen Brown (Steward)

Class of 2027
Rich Berryhill (Outreach/Missions)
Chip Prevatt (Congregational Life)
Jennifer Smith (Outreach/Missions)

Meet the team

Denay kirkpatrick

Pastor
deNay Porter Kirkpatrick is a Commissioned Ruling Elder. deNay preaches, leads worship, teaches, and provides pastoral care alongside our team members. deNay is a recently retired Adult Nurse Practitioner. She attended The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary's Christian Leadership Program. deNay and her husband Will live in Vestavia Hills with their son, Sam. They enjoy attending Sam's theatrical performances, traveling, and spending time with extended family. 

Joe Carter

Director of Music, Organist
Joe Carter directs the music program, including the Chancel Choir. In addition, he is the organist for our worship services and provides musical leadership for weddings, funerals, and other special services. 

Kay Carter

Pianist
Kay Carter plays the piano, sings with our choir, and performs solos and duets during our worship services.

Sara Musgrove

Administrative Assistant
Sara Musgrove is our Administrative Assistant. When not at Cahaba Springs, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband and her "returnable children" (aka nieces and nephews).