For the Week of August 6, 2017

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 [email protected] or drop them off at the round reception desk. Please add your name and label the photo with names, dates, and a brief description. 

Neighborhood Block Party

Join us for a Fun Community Event

Start the school year off the right way with our church-wide neighborhood block party on Sunday, August 27 from 5-6:30 PM in the church parking lot. This event is open to the community and will have food trucks, music, inflatables, along with youth and adult games for everyone to enjoy!

Volunteer Opportunities  

Make a Difference and Volunteer

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 [email protected] or Kristen Snell at [email protected]. 

Brookdale Volunteers:
We are in need of volunteers to drive the Canterbury Bus on Sundays to Brookdale to pick up our members. This is a very meaningful and rewarding ministry that takes a small amount of time. If you are interested, contact [email protected]. 

Family Promise Volunteers Needed | August 6-12th:
Canterbury will host the families of Family Promise in the Scout House the week of August 6th. If you would like to bring dinner that week or volunteer as an overnight host, please contact Norita Murray at [email protected] or call  913-7458. 

STAIR Volunteers Needed at Avondale | Monday or Wednesday afternoons 3:15-4:45 PM:
You can make a difference by tutoring a second grader in reading at Avondale UMC. STAIR volunteers commit to tutoring on Monday or Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:45 PM, working with the same student all school year long. To learn more or sign up, visit  stairbirmingham.org/tutor. Take a look at the STAIR Video -  
http://stairbirmingham.org/what-we-do/stair-video.html.


Classes This Fall
 

Join us This Fall for Small Groups 
and Classes 

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.

Connect: A Ministry for Newlywed Couples | August 22nd, 6:30-8:30 PM:
Join us for dinner and discussion for ten Tuesday nights beginning  August 22nd, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. 

This couples study is facilitated by Patti and Doug Williams, Laurie and Will Hereford, and Elizabeth and Zac Riddle.  We meet in the leaders' homes and share a delicious meal followed by discussion of tools to make communication in marriage more effective.  

Register at www.canterburyumc.org/connect.  For more information contact Ellen Thomas at [email protected] or 874-1533.


Canterbury-Beeson 
Forum on Aging 

Registration Now Closed

The Canterbury-Beeson Forum on Aging registration is now closed. Please contact Linda Carpenter at 871-4695 to be put on a waiting list. This event is set for Saturday, August 12th from 7:15 AM-3:30 PM.

Volunteers Needed! We need volunteers for greeters, guides, registration and hospitality from 7 AM-12 PM. Please contact Valerie Boyd to sign up 205-229-4080. 

Dementia Caregiving Workshop
 

Join us for a Workshop August 11th

Join us for a Dementia Caregiving Workshop in Wesley Hall on Friday, August 11 from 9 AM-12 PM. This is designed to educate and empower care partners, families and friends on ways to better communicate and understand dementia. 

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. 

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 8/317
Dr. Leon "Bud" Hamrick...................St. Vincent's
Melanie Gee.....................................St. Vincent's
Mildred "Jane" Morris.......................Brookdale Rehab
Carolyn Smallwood..........................St. Martin's
Rosalyn Stroud.................................St. Martin's

Rose on the Sanctuary Lectern
The rose on the Sanctuary lectern is placed in honor of David Burner Voltz, son of Whitney & Ingram Voltz, born July 31st.

Worship Service Schedule for Sunday, August 6, 2017
8:15 AM.........New Traditions Worship............Chapel - Rev. Warren Nash
10:30 AM.......Traditional Worship...................The Sanctuary- Rev. Sam Williamson
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