For Week of May 29, 2016

We're All Together for Memorial Day Worship
 
Sunday, May 29
 
Please join us for a special Combined Worship Service in the Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. this Memorial Day Sunday, May 29th.  New Traditions will meet in the Chapel at their usual time on the 29th, at 8:15 a.m. However, there will be no Children or Youth Sunday School classes scheduled at Canterbury for Memorial Day Sunday.


Take Canterbury With
You This Summer
 
It's As Mobile As You Are

Introducing the new Canterbury App
for mobile phones and tablets!

Now 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.
Just go to http://get.theapp.co/6a16/ 
 

Encore at Canterbury
 
June 6: 
Open House & Ribbon Cutting

June 7: 
Opening Day

Come join us for the official start of this exciting new ministry!

ENCORE! -- Enriching the lives of adults with memory loss through fellowship and activities, as well as supporting their families and caregivers.
Donate:  Encore operates independently from Canterbury's budget, so donations are greatly appreciated. 
Dementia Support Group: Join us every Thursday at 10 a.m. for support and encouragement for caregivers navigating the journey of dementia.


First Things First
 
Summer Is On It's Way!
 
Canterbury's many ministries for outreach, worship, and learning stay in full swing throughout the summer -- and they all need funding. So please help keep the church's financial house in order this summer by continuing to pay your pledge commitment. Or better yet ... consider prepaying your giving plan BEFORE you head off for the surf, the lake, or the mountains. 

Have a great, slowed-down summer. And please, put FIRST THINGS FIRST!


College Students
Welcome Back!
 
Wednesday, June 8
6:00 pm

We've missed you! Let's Get Together!

Who: Current Canterbury College Students (including new High School grads)

What: Saw's BBQ and lots of fun - bring your swimsuits!

Where: Home of Melinda and Randall Curtis - 4200 Old Leeds Road

RSVP to Brian Ward at 972-213-6951 or brian.ward@canterburyumc.org.
Please help us spread the word!

Connect: Marriage 101
 
Beginning June 7
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for dinner and discussion for ten Tuesday nights beginning June 7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.  For anyone married less than two years as of May 31, 2016.  We promise great food, fellowship, and practical ways that will keep you married for a lifetime!  Contact Ellen Thomas at ellen.thomas@canterburyumc.org or 874-1533 for more information or to register.  $75 per couple, space is limited.



Children's Vacation
Bible School (VBS)

June 13-17
Monday - Friday  / 9 am - 12 noon

Lower Division
For children who have completed 3K through 2nd grade. Catch the wave of God's amazing love with Bible stories, crafts, music, and activities. Location: 2nd floor of church.

Upper Division
For children who have completed 3rd grade through 5th grade. Come explore Jerusalem and the teachings of Jesus through Bible Stories, crafts, music and activities. Location: 3rd floor of church.

 


The Sycamore Society

Making a difference for generations to come. 
See how you can be a part of the long-lasting 
work of the Canterbury United Methodist Foundation.

To learn more go to   www.CanterburyUMC.org/sycamore.



Rev. Dale Cohen's Blog

Wesleyan Grace Reflections

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



Service U Calendar

For a detailed list of events at CUMC


Brown Bag Project Summer 
Service Opportunity

JUNE 10, 17 & 24
JULY 15, 22 & 29 
AUGUST 5, 12 &19

The Brown Bag Project at Canterbury is looking for fun volunteers of all ages - from teens to adults - to distribute water, snacks and meal bags on Friday mornings this summer (8:45 am - 11:15 am by the Chapel drive-through).

This is a great opportunity for
students needing  SERVICE HOURS to help out people in need.

Brown Bag Project

Brown Bag is closed until June 8th, when we begin our Super Summer of Service. Thank you to all the teams who serve from September through May! See you in June!

For more information, contact Susan Dowdey at susan.dowdey@canterburyumc.org or go to Canterbury Brown Bag Project's Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/BrownBagProject.


Special Announcements

Thanksgiving for the Life of
Mr. Wadlington............................ 5/18/16
Carey Chitwood.......................... 5/19/16
J.B. Schilleci............................... 5/19/16
Jane Kaufmann Blair................... 5/20/16
Anne Holbrook Townsend........... 5/20/16
Dorothy DeGuenther................... 5/24/16

In Hospital/Rehab as of 5/25/16
Dr. Harold Cannon...................... UAB
Thomas (Mike) Morrison............. Baptist South Montgomery
 
Worship Service Schedule
8:15 am ..........New Traditions Worship......Chapel - Rev. Sam Williamson
No Children or Adult Sunday School
10:30 am ........All Together Worship.............Sanctuary - Rev. Sam Williamson
 
Rose on Sanctuary Lectern
* Isla Louise Norton, daughter of Anna Belle & Stuart Norton, who was born on May 17, 2016, and
* Frances Locke Maxwell, daughter of Eliza and Davis Maxwell, who was born on May 22, 2016.

Contact:
Canterbury United Methodist Church
350 Overbrook Road
Mountain Brook, Alabama 35213 | 205.871.4695