I joined Birmingham 6 years ago with my husband, David and two children, Nick (13 yrs. old) and Christina (12 yrs. old). I also have two older children, Jessie who is 23 and graduated from Kennesaw State University and Eric who is 24 yrs. old.

I have a BA in English and a minor in Psychology. My previous work experience was in the Publishing/Advertising/Marketing businesses. The variety of positions I have worked include a Broadcast Journalist for a radio station in Stamford, Connecticut; a Production Coordinator for a Direct Mail company in Manhattan, NY for 3 years and as an Advertising and Marketing Director in Norwalk, Connecticut for 4 years. Throughout these jobs I worked extensively with photographers, printing shops and graphic designers.

We moved to Alpharetta from Connecticut 18 years ago. We lived on the other side of Alpharetta for 12 years and moved close to Birmingham in 2002. I was a stay at home Mom and student at Kennesaw from 1991 to 1997. In 1999 my husband and I opened our own shops - Chelsea Antiques - in Alpharetta. I worked there through the end of 2004.

In June of 2005 I joined the staff here at Birmingham as the Communications Coordinator. I am responsible for all print media, power point for Sunday’s services, keeping our website updated and keeping our Congregation as educated and as informed as possible on the numerous opportunities for growth, service, discipleship and building relationships with others here at Birmingham and with God.

Last year I was assigned as Director of Every Member in Ministry. This exciting new program was launched at Birmingham last Fall. This Program is vital to the tremendous growth here at Birmingham and to our congregation's spiritual growth - both individually and collectively! You will find out ways to "Get Wired into God" and how to "Plug in at BUMC". We need YOU to be a part of the amazing ministries here at Birmingham! If you have any questions on how to get connected here at BUMC please feel free to call me or email me. Look for our second year of this Program this Fall – it will be transformational to BUMC and will remind us all that each and everyone of us is a Minister!

God has moved in amazing ways throughout our family’s lives. As we found our way to Birmingham, we found our home. The most incredible people here have transformed our lives. I am honored, humbled and privileged to be on Staff at Birmingham. If there is anything I can do to help out or answer any questions you might have or information you need communicated to our church, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

God Bless,
Cathy Semeria