For Week of September 11, 2016
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AvonFest 2016
This 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 or purchase online at
www.CanterburyUMC.org/AvonFest (
Online registration ends this Friday.)
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Sermon Series: Soul Keeping
September 11 - 25
Join us this fall as we turn our focus inward, during our church-wide study on
Soul Keeping. This series deals with getting ourselves equipped to tend to our interior lives. "We're going to be doing something almost countercultural as we look at our lives that are so easily overwhelmed and redefine what is the most important part," says Rev. Drew Clayton. We encourage you to dive even deeper into this subject through John Ortberg's book "Soul Keeping" available in the Adult Resource Center or at most major booksellers.
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All Sons & Daughters -
Poets & Saints Tour 2016
Monday, November 14
At Canterbury!
7 - 9 pm
Join us for the Poets & Saints tour with Nashville's All Sons & Daughters! Set for release this September, All Sons & Daughters' fourth full-length album, Poets & Saints takes you on an epic journey into the lives and stories of a handful of Christ-followers who God used to wake up the world. Tickets are for general admission seats, and the concert will be held in Canterbury's beautiful "traditional" sanctuary.
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Holocaust Speaker Scheduled: Dr. Robert May
Sunday, September 18
9:15 am in Wesley Hall
Now a retired Birmingham physician, Bob May enjoyed early childhood with his brothers growing up in Camberg, Germany. Until - when he was 7 - Hitler came into power and antisemitism exploded around him and his Jewish family. Come hear his incredible story of escape, survival, and gratitude at this special combined Sunday school class.
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The Writings & Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Sunday, September 18
5 pm in Room M227
The Clark Center for Theological Studies will host Dr. Dennis Sansom, Chair of the Philosophy Dept. at Samford University, at its first Fall session beginning next week. Dr. Sansom will lead a series of three sessions on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, including his influence on our understanding of Discipleship in difficult times; and on how his views contrast with other contemporary theologians. For further information contact Stephen Ingram at
[email protected], 874-1542. You may register by calling Ellen Thomas at 874-1533 or online at
www.canterburyumc.org/canterbury-clarkcenter.
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UMW Kickoff Coffee
Guest Speaker, Cathey Leach
"Hiking the Appalachian Trail"
September 12
Cathey Leach will share her "incredible journey of the heart and feet" hiking the entire Appalachian Trail when she joins us this month at the UMW Kickoff Coffee. All members, guests and visitors are welcome to come meet Cathey and hear of the spiritual experiences and life lessons she learned during her time hiking the trail. Please join us in Wesley Hall on September 12 at 10:30 a.m.
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Family Night is Back
Wednesday Nights This Fall
Go to
www.canterburyumc.org/familynight to see the new 6-week offerings and to register you and your family. Dinner begins at 5:00 pm, most classes begin at 6:00. Whether over a delicious meal, an engaging Bible study, or just dropping by for a class or discussion, we hope you will join us. There is something for everyone.
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Fitness Class
Our terrific fitness classes taught by Karla are available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 - 9:30 in the JOY classroom. The cost is only $75 per quarter. You can give it a try for a week with no fee. All ages are welcome. Men and women are invited to join. For more information, contact Lois Caldwell at
[email protected].
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Panama Mission Trip
Information Meetings
September 14 & October 19
If you have ever considered traveling and assisting on one of Canterbury's annual mission trips to Panama, make plans now to attend one of these two informational meetings. Find out more about our Medical, Spring Break, and Language options for next year. Choose whichever date fits your schedule best and join Rachel Estes and the Outreach Team in Wesley Hall, 7 - 8 pm, September 14 or October 19.
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Beginnings: Are You
Ready to Become
Members of Canterbury?
Beginnings is the 5-week class for people who are ready to fully join the mission and ministry we share at Canterbury. You will learn what membership means and discover how you will participate in the ministries that both strengthen your faith and express the love of God in ministry to others. Classes will be held 9:15 - 10:15 am in the Dining Room (M204) on September 11, 18, & 25 and October 2, 9, & 16. The class will join the church together on Sunday morning, October 16 during the worship service of your choice. To register or ask questions, contact
[email protected] or 874-1520.
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Encore Volunteers
Training Session
Monday, September 19
9 am - Noon
Anyone interested in attending this special training session can register by emailing Patti Williams at
[email protected] or Kristen Snell at
[email protected]. Our volunteers are the CORE of Encore!!
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Brown Bag Project at Canterbury
Emergency Pantry Needs: tuna, fruit, cereal, meat dinners, peanut butter. Donate boxes are behind the reception desk and just inside the Parlor hallway.
Thank you all for making Brown Bag's 8th Anniversary a warm and welcoming day for everyone!
Susan W. Dowdey, Director
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Canterbury Outreach
Get the Outreach News & Opportunities Sent Right to You
To stay up-to-date on outreach needs,
projects and hopes please "like"
Canterbury Outreach Facebook page
and sign up for the monthly outreach
newsletter through the website at
www.canterburyumc.org/newsletters.
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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
[email protected]
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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 [email protected] or 972-213-6951.
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Rev. Dale Cohen's Blog
Wesleyan Grace Reflections
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Calendar of Events
For a detailed list of events at CUMC
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Special Announcements
Thanksgiving for the Life of
Doty Murphree............................................ 9/2/16
Nona McKee .............................................. 9/4/16
William (Will) Morgan III ............................. 9/5/16
In Hospital/Rehab as of 09/07/16
Harold (Hal) Hite............................................ Brookwood - Baptist
Dr. Richard Russell ....................................... Grandview
Barbara Jackson ........................................... UAB Highlands
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
The new oil-filled candles in our Sanctuary are given in loving memory of Barbara Drinkard by the Women at the Well Bible Study group. Barbara's life exemplified Jesus' words to "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." May the light of these candles remind us to do the same.
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