For the Week of August 20, 2017

Greater Than

New Sermon Series Starting This Sunday

Join us this Sunday for the start of a new sermon series. The sermon series, Greater Than, is designed to help people address the self-descriptions that tie us up and beat us up. We all struggle with being good enough for God, for each other, and even for ourselves, but we want to redefine ourselves as receptacles of grace. We hope you will join us!

Neighborhood Block Party

Join us for a Fun Community Event
August 27th from 5-6:30 PM

Join us for a Neighborhood Block Party! There's fun for your whole family with music, inflatables, and games for all ages. This is a community event and we encourage you to bring a friend or neighbor to join the fun! Food for purchase will be available from some of Birmingham's favorite food and dessert trucks such as Eugene's, Full Moon BBQ, and Dreamcakes.  Shaded tent seating will be available. We'll see you in the church parking lot on August 27th from 5-6:30 PM.

Survey Results

Special Information Meetings 

Canterbury members are invited to attend an informational meeting that will communicate the results of the recent market research project conducted earlier this spring. 

The first meeting will be held after worship on Sunday, September 17th in Canterbury Center.  The second will be held on Wednesday evening, September 20th at 6:15 in Canterbury Center.  

In addition, complete copies of the research results are on hand in the Resource Center for any Canterburian who is interested in more detailed information.  Contact Ellen Thomas if you are interested in this.

Do You Have Historic Canterbury Pictures?

Getting Ready for Our 150th Anniversary

Canterbury turns 150 years old this October, and we are looking for historical information on Canterbury's past! If you have old pictures of events or people from Canterbury, please scan and send them to liz.kindred@canterburyumc.org or drop them off at the round reception desk. Please add your name and label the photo with names, dates, and a brief description. 

Promotion Sunday & Blessing of the Backpacks  

Join us this Sunday, August 20th 

Promotion Sunday
It is that time of year when we celebrate the promotion of our school age students up one grade level and our preschoolers move up by age. This Sunday your child will begin checking in and attending their new class. Their new teachers are excited to meet them and kick off a fun year where they will form lasting relationships with God, with the Church and with members of their faith community. 

Blessing of the Backpacks 
Remember to bring your backpacks to church this Sunday for the Blessing of the Backpacks. We will say a special prayer for the new year in all three services! 


Classes This Fall
 

Join us This Fall for Small Groups 
and Classes 

Beginnings Class | This Sunday August 20th
Learn more about what it means to become a member of Canterbury after worship this Sunday in Wesley Hall. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available. Contact becky.king@canterburyumc.org for more information. 

Small Group Studies | This Fall 
Small groups are a great way to grow deeper in your faith and develop new relationships. Register for a small group study this fall at  www.canterburyumc.org/weekdayclasses.

Wednesday Family Night | August 30-December 13:
Join us for Wednesday Family Nights this Fall. Enjoy dinner and classes starting at 5 PM. For a full list, visit www.canterburyumc.org/familynight . You can download the brochure here.


Volunteer With Encore  

Training Session for Volunteers

Encore Volunteer Training Session | Monday, August 21st:

If you are interested in joining the meaningful work of Encore, come to a special training session on Monday, August 21st from 9 AM-12 PM in the Encore Room. You can register by emailing Patti Williams at encorepatti@gmail.com or Kristen Snell at encorekristen@gmail.com



A Visit to Fair Haven

Canterbury Lunch Bunch
Exclusive Open House

Join us for an exclusive open house inside the new Fair Haven Rehab facility on Monday, August 28th. We will meet at Canterbury at 10 AM and take the bus to Fair Haven. We will go to lunch after the tour. Please RSVP to Valerie at 874-1523. 

Avonfest

Tickets Now Available

Save the date for Avonfest on September 17th from 5-7 PM at Cahaba Brewing Company (4500 5th Ave. South). Enjoy friendship, food and a beverage for an annual celebration benefiting Avondale Samaritan Place. Proceeds from the night will go to support all of ASP's growing outreach programs. Tickets can be purchased at the door as well as in advance at   www.canterburyumc.org/AvonFest. 

Women's City Prayer Breakfast

Tickets are Now Available!

Join us on September 29th for the Women's City Prayer Breakfast with keynote speaker, Sophie Hudson. Sophie is the  originator of the blog, BooMama.net. In addition to her blog, Sophie speaks regularly to groups across the country, co-hosts The Big Boo Cast, contributes to the Pioneer Woman's blog, and serves as co-emcee for LifeWay's dotMOM event. Sophie is a funny & entertaining Southern writer and speaker who lives in Birmingham. She hopes that   through her stories, women find encouragement and hope in the everyday, joy-filled moments of life.

Purchase tickets for $10 here.


Brown Bag Project

Emergency Pantry Needs

The Brown Bag Project is in need of the following items:

Peanut butter, tuna, canned vegetables, meat dinners; juice boxes for children, cheese and peanut butter crackers. Thank you for your kind donations. If you are interested in volunteering with the Brown Bag Project, please contact Susan Dowdey at susan.dowdey@canterburyumc.org


Rev. Dale Cohen's Blog

Wesleyan Grace Reflections

Read the most recent 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 the Hospital/Rehab as of 8/17/17
Carolyn Smallwood..........................St. Martin's
Rosalyn Stroud.................................St. Martin's

Thanksgiving for the life of...
Dorothy Wyatt..............8/12/17

Worship Service Schedule for Sunday, August 20, 2017
8:15 AM.........New Traditions Worship............Chapel - Rev. Tori Hastings
10:30 AM.......Traditional Worship...................The Sanctuary- Rev. Tori Hastings
10:30 AM.......Contemporary Worship.............Canterbury Center- Rev. Dale Cohen
Contact:
Canterbury United Methodist Church
350 Overbrook Road
Mountain Brook, Alabama 35213 | 205.871.4695