For the Week of August 27, 2017

Neighborhood Block Party

This Sunday!
 August 27th from 5-6:30 PM

Join us for a Neighborhood Block Party! There's fun for your whole family with music, inflatables, and games for all ages. This is a community event and we encourage you to bring a friend or neighbor to join the fun! Food for purchase will be available from some of Birmingham's favorite food and dessert trucks such as Eugene's, Full Moon BBQ, and Dreamcakes.  Shaded tent seating will be available. We'll see you in the church parking lot on August 27th from 5-6:30 PM.

Survey Results

Special Information Meetings 

Canterbury members are invited to attend an informational meeting that will communicate the results of the recent market research project conducted earlier this spring. 

The first meeting will be held after worship on Sunday, September 17th in Canterbury Center.  The second will be held on Wednesday evening, September 20th at 6:15 in Canterbury Center.  

In addition, complete copies of the research results are on hand in the Resource Center for any Canterburian who is interested in more detailed information.  Contact Ellen Thomas if you are interested in this.

Do You Have Historic Canterbury Pictures?

Getting Ready for Our 150th Anniversary

Canterbury turns 150 years old this October, and we are looking for historical information on Canterbury's past! If you have old pictures of events or people from Canterbury, please scan and send them to liz.kindred@canterburyumc.org or drop them off at the round reception desk. Please add your name and label the photo with names, dates, and a brief description. 

Classes This Fall
 

Join us This Fall for Small Groups 
and Classes 

Small Group Studies | This Fall 
Small groups are a great way to grow deeper in your faith and develop new relationships. Click here for more information on small groups.

Wednesday Family Night | August 30-December 13:
Join us for Wednesday Family Nights this Fall. Enjoy dinner and classes starting at 5 PM. Click here for more information.

A Visit to Fair Haven

Canterbury Lunch Bunch
Exclusive Open House

Join us for an exclusive open house inside the new Fair Haven Rehab facility on Monday, August 28th. We will meet at Canterbury at 10 AM and take the bus to Fair Haven. We will go to lunch after the tour. Please RSVP to Valerie at 874-1523. 

Avonfest

Tickets Now Available

Save the date for Avonfest on September 17th from 5-7 PM at Cahaba Brewing Company (4500 5th Ave. South). Enjoy friendship, food and a beverage for an annual celebration benefiting Avondale Samaritan Place. Proceeds from the night will go to support all of ASP's growing outreach programs. Tickets can be purchased at the door as well as in advance at   www.canterburyumc.org/AvonFest. 

Women's City Prayer Breakfast

Tickets are Now Available!

Join us on September 29th for the Women's City Prayer Breakfast with keynote speaker, Sophie Hudson. Sophie is the  originator of the blog, BooMama.net. In addition to her blog, Sophie speaks regularly to groups across the country, co-hosts The Big Boo Cast, contributes to the Pioneer Woman's blog, and serves as co-emcee for LifeWay's dotMOM event. Sophie is a funny & entertaining Southern writer and speaker who lives in Birmingham. She hopes that   through her stories, women find encouragement and hope in the everyday, joy-filled moments of life.

Purchase tickets for $10 here.


Rev. Dale Cohen's Blog

Wesleyan Grace Reflections

Read the most recent articles from our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dale Cohen here .


Calendar of Events

For a detailed list of events at CUMC



Special Announcements

In the Hospital/Rehab as of 8/24/17
Carolyn Smallwood..........................St. Martin's
Rosalyn Stroud.................................St. Martin's

Rose on the Sanctuary Lectern 
The rose on the Sanctuary lectern is placed in honor of William Landon James, son of Taryn & Brodie James, born August 16, 2017.

Worship Service Schedule for Sunday, August 27, 2017
8:15 AM.........New Traditions Worship............Chapel - Rev. Tori Hastings
10:30 AM.......Traditional Worship...................The Sanctuary- Rev. Tori Hastings
10:30 AM.......Contemporary Worship.............Canterbury Center- Rev. Dale Cohen
Contact:
Canterbury United Methodist Church
350 Overbrook Road
Mountain Brook, Alabama 35213 | 205.871.4695