There is a HUGE public housing complex in the area behind the church. More down the street. And a block away, an area where a large homeless population lived under a bridge. Until it was outlawed. The fire department would have to come every so often and literally hose the area down as it was very unsanitary. The church is located in/near the medical district but otherwise a part of town I don’t venture into after dark.
First Baptist Church's 2012 Living Christmas Tree will light the "Star of Wonder"
http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2012/12/first_baptist_churchs_2012_liv.html