For the Week of July 2, 2017

Canterbury-Beeson Forum on Aging 

Registration Opens Tomorrow!

The Canterbury-Beeson Forum on Aging is set for Saturday, August 12th from 7:15 AM-3:30 PM.  Whether you are a professional caregiver or simply a family member caring for an aging loved-one, this year's outstanding speakers can help you make the right decisions when you need to. Come join us for this series of presentations addressing dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other issues on aging.

Registration opens tomorrow, Friday, June 30th. Be on the lookout for an email, or visit www.canterburyumc.org/beeson2017 tomorrow to register!


Summer Worship Schedule

Make Plans to Join Us This Summer

Join us for worship this summer! We will continue to meet every Sunday at 8:15 AM in The Chapel for New Traditions. Check out the schedule below for more information on worship services:

July 2 ............... All Together (Canterbury Center) 
July 9 ............... All Together (Sanctuary) 
July 16 ............. All Together (Canterbury Center) 
July 23 ............. All Together (Sanctuary) 
July 30 ............. All Together (Canterbury Center) 

On Sunday August 6, we will return to regular schedule.

 If you are unable to attend worship, make sure to check out Canterbury Live every Sunday at 10:30 AM on our website or by downloading our app

Combined Summer 
Sunday School

Join us in Wesley Hall

We will have combined summer Sunday school taught by many members of the church staff in Wesley Hall from 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM. 

July 9 | Brian Ward
July 16 | Rev. Warren Nash
July 23 | Rev. Sheryl Thornton
July 30 | Rev. Sam Williamson
August 6 | Dr. Paul McCracken

Summer Beginnings Class

Become a Member This Summer
Sunday, July 16 in Wesley Hall

Learn more about what it means to become a member of Canterbury. Learn about the missions and vision of our church while meeting pastors, staff and new friends after worship in Wesley Hall on Sunday, July 16th. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available. Email Becky King at [email protected] for more information.

Volunteer This Summer

Volunteer With Avondale Samaritan Place this Summer

Give back this summer with Avondale Samaritan Place! 

Contact Leigh Ann Sisson at [email protected] to volunteer for this upcoming family-friendly event this summer:

July 24th-27th | Help prepare 30 sack lunches for 1st-4th graders attending Avondale Basketball League's first HOOP Skills and Character Camp!

*Avondale Samaritan Place is a part of Amazon Smile.  Anybody that shops at www.amazon.com, when checking out, can select ASP and a portion of the sale (0.5%) of qualifying items will be donated to ASP.


Day School Openings 

Available Spots this Fall

Check out the following days available for Canterbury's Day School in the Fall:

Young Toddlers | (M/W or T/Th)
Your child must be 6 to 12 months by September 1, 2017.

3's | (M/T/Th)
Your child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2017.

4's | (M-Th)
Your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2017.

5K | (M-F)
Your child must be 5 years old by September 30, 2017.

Please call Linda Wingo at 205-874-1541 for more information.


Gypsy the Musical

July 16 at Virginia Samford Theater

Join us for a matinee of the musical Gypsy at the Virginia Samford Theater at 2:30 PM. We will take the Canterbury bus at 1:30 PM. Please RSVP to Valerie Boyd at [email protected] or 874-1523.

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 6/29/17
Everett Holle......................................Grandview
Jefferson "Jeff" Dyar..........................St. Vincent's
Joseph "Joe" Nall..............................St. Vincent's
Carolynne Kent..................................Brookdale Rehab
Charles (Charlie) Phillips...................Fair Haven

Rose on the Sanctuary Lectern
The rose on the Sanctuary lectern is placed in honor of Lora Elizabeth Hastings, daughter of Tori & John Carl Hastings, born June 21 st .
 
Wedding Announcement
Congratulations to Dorothy "Dot" K. Mash and James Wallace "Wally" Nall, IV who were united in holy matrimony on June 28 th .

Worship Service Schedule for Sunday, July 2, 2017
8:15 AM.........New Traditions Worship...........Chapel - Dr. Paul McCracken
10:30 AM.......Combined Worship...................Canterbury Center - Mr. Brian Ward
Contact:
Canterbury United Methodist Church
350 Overbrook Road
Mountain Brook, Alabama 35213 | 205.871.4695