For Week of September 18, 2016
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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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Next Sunday is
Gideon Sunday!
September 25
Canterbury is proud to recognize Gideons International - an association of Christian business and professional men who distribute over 200,000 bibles a day to hotels, motels, hospitals, jails, and schools for military and emergency personnel. Gideons will be taking an offering as we leave church next Sunday, and we encourage your support of this worthy cause that impacts lives for Christ in more than 190 countries all over the world.
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Sermon Series: Soul Keeping
September 11 - 25
Worship with us this month 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 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
Coming to Canterbury!
Monday, November 14
7 - 9 pm
Purchase your tickets now 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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Service Day is Coming!
Sunday, October 9th
Avondale Samaritan Place
500 40th Street South
Canterburians of all ages will travel to Avondale Samaritan Place immediately after worship on October 9
th for a picnic lunch and a fun two hours of service in the community. Registration will open next week at the church receptionist's desk and online. So sign up soon for the project of your choice and join us for this enjoyable afternoon of Following Jesus and Serving Others!
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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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Guest Speaker
Julie Sparkman
"Unhitching From the Crazy Train"
October 7
Make an investment in your personal sanity and join us as we explore with counselor and teacher, Julie Sparkman, how we can answer the invitation of our Redeemer: "Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest.... Learn the unforced rhythms of grace."
At CUMC, 11:30 - 12:30, Free Admission
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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
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. If you missed this week's session, join Rachel Estes and the Outreach Team in Wesley Hall, 7 - 8 pm on October 19.
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Fairhaven Retirement Community Expansion
Thursday, September 22
2pm / Covenant Room.
Fair Haven Retirement Community is well known for quality, value and an engaged, fulfilling lifestyle. They are now undergoing campus-wide renovations and expansions for a new household model of care. Advances are planned at every level from Independent Living through Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care and Short Term Rehabilitation.
Come see the pictures and learn about the new way seniors will be living at Fairhaven.
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Encore Volunteers
Training Session
Monday, September 19
9:30 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.
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
Mallory G. Carper..................................... 9/8/16
Nona McKee............................................ 9/4/16
In Hospital/Rehab as of 09/14/16
Ralph Sorrell............................................ Brookwood-Baptist
Worship Service Schedule
8:15 am ..........New Traditions Worship........ Chapel - Rev. Tori Hastings
10:30 am ........Traditional Worship ............... Sanctuary - Rev. Drew Clayton
10:30 am ........Contemporary Worship.......... Canterbury Center - Rev. Dale Cohen
5:00 pm...........The WAY................................ Chapel - Mr. Brian Ward
Roses on the Altar
Mary Elizabeth "Mae" Brown, daughter of
Charla & Andrew Brown was born on September 8, 2016.
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