For Week of August 14, 2016

New Sermon Series-
Kingdom Come
 
Starting This Sunday!
August 14 - 28

Join us in worship this Sunday, and for the next three weeks, for this dynamic new sermon series in New Traditions, Traditional and Contemporary Worship. Experience with us a deeper insight and appreciation for God's Kingdom that's expanding wider into the world.

Children's Promotion Sunday
 
August 14th

All parents of children from 2 years old through the 5th grade are encouraged to come and meet their children's new Sunday School teachers as we kick off the beginning of the new Sunday School year on August 14th. Just bring your children to Sunday School, stay a while with us, and enjoy.

Preschool - First Floor, Children's Bldg.
Lower Elem. (K5-2nd grade) - Second Floor, Children's Bldg.
Upper Elem. (3rd - 5th grade + 3D & KingDOME) - Third Floor, Main Bldg.

Canterbury Church Picnic
 
Sunday, August 28
5:00 - 6:30 pm 
Main Parking Lot & Lower Deck 

Mark your calendar now for this great intergenerational fellowship opportunity for your church family and your guests. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips & drinks, ice cream for everyone, music & dancing, inflatables & games, tables and plenty of shade. Bring friends, neighbors and lawn chairs if you like.

Go to www.canterburyumc.org/picnic2016 to see poster. 

AvonFest 2016

Sunday, September 11
5:30 - 7:30 pm 

Enjoy the friendship, food and drink of Avondale at our annual celebration benefiting Avondale Samaritan Place, to be held this year at Cahaba Brewing Company. Proceeds from the night - including a fantastic silent auction and popular wine pull - will go to support all of ASP's growing outreach programs. Your donation of $50 entitles you to a night of great food from Avondale eateries, beverages, and our special John Wesley Barley Brew. Tickets available at the door, and online registration coming soon.

Divorce Care
 
Begins August, 24

Gather in a faith-filled community as you navigate the experience of divorce. New Seminar Begins Wednesday, 8/24 at 6 pm. Twelve Sessions, led by Ryane Rice, M.MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate with United Counseling.
 

Bells of Canterbury Needs Ringers!
 
Begins August 24
      
Our rehearsals begin August 24 and we have several positions available. If you have ever thought about playing handbells or just been curious about them, now is a good time! Rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00 in the Handbell Room (Room 119) on the first floor. Our effort will be focused on playing for Traditional Worship for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Please contact Sybil Watson at sybilwatson@bellsouth.net if you are interested.

Children's Bible Presentation
 
Sunday, August 21

5K Children of Canterbury will receive their very own "Begin-To-Read" Bibles in Sunday School on August 21. 3 rd Grade Children will also receive their new Bibles on the 21 st, as a part of the Traditional Worship Service. 



The Aging Brain
 
Wednesday, August 17
2 pm / Covenant Rm 208

Join us for this hot topic on the aging brain. You will learn what happens to the brain as it ages and what you can do to improve your memory and your overall health just by taking care of your brain. We think we know, but there is so much more that we don't know. Let the experts help us take better care of who we are now and into our future.
 
Please RSVP by Monday, August 15 to 874-1523. 

Encore Volunteers Needed
 
You Can Help Us Grow Even More.

Sign up now to help with this rewarding new ministry for senior adults and their caregivers. Contact Valerie Boyd at valerie.boyd@canterburyumc.org or 205-229-4080. You can also join us every Thursday at 10 am for our Dementia Support Group.

Journey of Paul Blog
 
July 28 - August 9

You can follow the footsteps of Canterbury members and friends who traveled the "Journeys of Paul" from Thursday, July 28 through Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
Go to www.faithjourneyscumc.com/blog to see photos and daily summaries of our 28 pilgrims' journeys to Athens, Corinth, Cenchreae, Santorini, Kotor, Mykonos and Delos, Sicily, Corfu, and Rome.

Heart & Sole 5k Fun Run
 
August 20 at 8 am

August 20th at  8:00 AM, UAB School of Medicine Heart+Sole 5K and Kids Run benefiting Equal Access Birmingham at  Crestline Elementary School.  UAB Heart+Sole Run is a 5K and kids run benefiting Equal Access Birmingham (EAB). EAB is a medical student run free clinic located at Church of the Reconciler. EAB has a dual mission of providing free medical care and medication to underserved patients in the Jefferson County area and providing service learning opportunities to students in the healthcare field. Registration costs $25. Sign-up to run (or walk) at the link below! 
 
Go to  http://www.active.com/mountain-brook-al/running/distance-running-races/eab-heart-and-sole-5k-2016. 

Take Canterbury With
You All Year Long
 
It's As Mobile As You Are

Now's the time to check out Canterbury's new App for mobile phones and tablets!

You can stay in touch with your church family like never before - even when you're on the go or out of town. Keep up with major events. Enjoy weekly sermons and blogs. Connect with your favorite groups through social media. Make online donations. Even connect to the entire Canterbury UMC website. 

Download your Canterbury App right now! It's Fast and it's Easy. 
Communion Brought To You

If you or someone you love is unable to come to church, please let Canterbury bring Holy Communion to you. More than just a ritual, Communion is a reminder of our eternal connection to God's love, grace, and peace - no matter where we may be.
 
Let us share the consecrated elements with you at your home, hospital, or extended care facility. Whether it's just for a one-time visit or for one Sunday afternoon each month of the year, please let us know if we can help.

For additional information, contact  Joan Lauterbach at 205-370-5239 or jbl628@bham.rr.com  
or Sam Williamson at 205-874-1540  or sam.williamson@canterburyumc.org.

College Ministries

At Canterbury we strive to provide a "church home" for college students in our area, as well as continue to nurture our own students that have grown up here and are away at school.  The easiest way to communicate with students is through email and cell phones so that no matter where they are, they can feel their "church home" reaching out to them.  We want to keep in touch and reach out to them during this important time in their lives.  If you have a child going away to college or know of a young person who is coming to a college in our area, please contact Brian Ward at brian.ward@canterburyumc.org or 972-213-6951.

Rev. Dale Cohen's Blog

Wesleyan Grace Reflections

Read weekly articles from our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dale Cohen by going to www.dalecohencanterbury.com.


Calendar of Events

For a detailed list of events at CUMC



Special Announcements
 
In Hospital/Rehab as of 8/10/16
Janice Shumaker........................................ Brookwood
Carole Bonner............................................. St. Vincent's
Jerry Hollimon............................................. UAB
Lynda Hollimon........................................... UAB
Billy (Bill) Eddleman.................................... UAB

Rose on the Altar
Laura Cline Virginia Hughes, daughter of Lindsey and Brady Hughes and granddaughter of Kelly and Larry Hughes, who was born on June 13, 2016
 
Worship Service Schedule
8:15 am ..........New Traditions Worship...... Chapel - Rev. Tori Hastings
10:30 am ........Traditional Worship............. Sanctuary - Rev. Dale Cohen
10:30 am ........Contemporary Worship....... Canterbury Center - Rev. Drew Clayton
5:00 pm...........The WAY.............................. Chapel - Mr. Brian Ward 
Contact:
Canterbury United Methodist Church
350 Overbrook Road
Mountain Brook, Alabama 35213 | 205.871.4695