Canterburian Express September 4, 2016

For Week of September 4, 2016

Labor Day Sunday

Sunday, September 4

There will be a combined worship service this Sunday in Canterbury Center at 10:30 am. New Traditions worship begins as usual at 8:15 am. No children's Sunday school or confirmation class and no service for The Way this Sunday. The nursery will be available during worship for children through 4k.

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.

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.

AvonFest 2016

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.

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.

Purchase tickets online at https://event.attendstar.com/event/show/all-sons-and-daughters-poets-saints-tour-2016/

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.

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.

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].

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.

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.

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!!

Brown Bag Project at Canterbury

VOLUNTEERS! Weekly meal bag production begins after Labor Day on Wednesday, September 7th. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Dining Room. Friday Hospitality is from 9:30-11:00 in Canterbury Hall and bag distribution is from 10:30-11:45 a.m. from the reception area entrance. JOIN US!

Susan W. Dowdey, Director

[email protected]

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.

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]

or Sam Williamson at 205-874-1540 or [email protected].

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.