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Sunday, June 28

weekly words from dale cohen

8:15 a.m. New Traditions • Rev. Warren Nash10:30 a.m. All-Together Worship

Rev. Dale Cohen • Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. The WAY • Rev. Drew Clayton

Living In Between

“There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges

the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can’t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!” (Romans 5:3-5, The Message)

Dale Cohen, Senior Minister

Last Sunday, I shared a little about my Outward Bound adventure. Another part of that experience was a 24-hour period in which I was totally alone in the wilderness with only water, a sleeping bag, rain gear, a tarp to make a lean-to, and my journal. Flashlights, watches, and books were not allowed. Once the sun went down, seeing would be limited as the moon would be waxing leaving only a small crescent.

It was cold. I was hungry. It was getting dark. I could hear creatures moving about in the darkness—maybe a moose, or a deer, or a rabbit, or an owl, or maybe a grizzly bear! I felt vulnerable. All I could do was sit there in the darkness and wait either for sleep to come or for the sun to rise. Finally, a sense of peace came over me as the noises took on some ordinariness and my eyes began to see slightly better in the dim light. I began to experience the darkness not as my enemy but as a friend; for in the darkness, I had to begin to deal with the noises in my heart and the darkness in my soul that were keeping me from experiencing all that God had in store for me.

This week in worship we’re continuing our series on The Road Ahead and I’m going to be dealing with the topic of “Taking in the Scenery.” The most inspiring journeys are the ones where we’re able to experience the view all along the way. In William Bridge’s work on transition, he talks about the stage described as the neutral zone. It’s the in-between time when what “was” is no longer and what “is to be” is not yet. It’s a journey that is best taken slowly so we don’t miss any of the “views.” On my 24-hour solo expedition it wasn’t an outward expedition like mountain climbing or rock climbing that meant the most to me—it was an internal expedition where I was trying to discover more about the interior of my life—the area known as the heart or the soul.

Working on the interior of our lives can be a daunting task. I hope as we worship together on Sunday we’ll be able to learn how to navigate the in-between time that ultimately leads to the fulfillment of God’s dream for our lives.

Young Adult Brunch with the new PAstor — Canterbury’s Young Adults are invited to a brunch with Rev. Dale Cohen on Sunday, June 28th at 11:30 a.m. This will be an informal opportunity to meet our new minister, eat a fantastic breakfast and fellowship with other young adults. A donation of $5 is requested to cover breakfast. The nursery will be available. For more information contact ccdedmon@gmail.com.

All-together summer — Through August 16, we’ll be alternating “All Together” services between the Sanctuary and Canterbury Center. Please visit www.canterburyumc.org/worship for additional information.

summer sermon series — Rev. Cohen has begun a sermon series entitled, “The Road Ahead”. This series will rely heavily on the work of William Bridges and his insights into getting the most out of life’s changes. In this week’s sermon, “Taking in the Scenery”, we’ll explore how living in the in-between time can be both disconcerting and exhilarating. Join us this Sunday in the Sanctuary for “All-Together” worship at 10:30 a.m.! Go to www.canterburyumc.org/summerseries for more information.

communitY sundAY school — Join our study of Adam Hamilton’s The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus. On June 28, we’ll be studying “Proclaiming the Kingdom: The Mountains”, led by Annie Skinner.

outreAch summer Bingo – You can have more fun than usual and help others more than usual this summer by playing Outreach Summer Bingo. Pickup your special BINGO card at the main receptionist desk or download it from our website at www.canterburyumc.org. You’ll see service ideas and opportunities big and small along with contact information for each project. Get your card today and have an enjoyable and rewarding summer. Prizes will be rewarded at the Canterbury Church Picnic on August 30.

Family Promise Board of Birmingham annual Fundraiser!! Please help make this a great event and support an even greater cause!! Plan to attend, plan to bid, plan to have a Great Evening! Join us at the Black & White Bash on July 30th at Rosewood Hall in Homewood. Tickets may be purchased outside the Sunday worship services beginning June 28-July 26. For information about purchasing tickets or potential items to donate to the raffle, please contact Tyler Busby, 639-9060 (tcbusby2@yahoo.com), Paula Williamson, 356-3309 (paula@kane-steel.com) or familypromisebham.org.

uPPer division vBs – J.W. & Company, is July 13-16 for children who have completed third through fifth grade. Come join us for four nights of experiencing the life and times of John Wesley. To register, contact Gina Thomas at gina.thomas@canterburyumc.org.

Brown BAg Book cluB with Annie skinner And rAchel estes — Next month’s selection is Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle Melton. Come prepared to share how this book challenged and encouraged you. July 15, noon, in A123. Bring a sack lunch! new church nAme tAgs — Do you have your church name tag ready to wear on campus? If not, you can order at ellen.thomas@canterburyumc.org or on the attendance pads at worship. Name tags make it so much easier to learn each other’s name, which will also be a great gift to Dale and Ann Cohen. Requested name tags may be picked up at the main entrance receptionist’s desk.

the Brown BAg ProJect At cAnterBurY Brown Bag will be closed through the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will reopen on Wednesday, July 8th for packing at 9:30 a.m. Bag Distribution will be on Friday, July 10th from 8-11:00 a.m. Come join us for summer service! For more information, please contact Susan Dowdey at 874-1569 or susan.dowdey@canterburyumc.org.

AvondAle Brown BAg At sAmAritAn PlAce Avondale Samaritan Place Brown Bag project is requesting food items to restock the pantry. Leave your donation in the boxes behind round desk please! Needed: boxed mac n cheese, canned entrees (chicken and dumplings, spaghetti, ravioli, etc.), complete meals of any type, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned soups, bags of rice, canned tuna, saltines.

Pick up: 7/3, 10, 17, 24 Pack: 6/28 and 7/5, 12, 19, 26

Distribute: 6/29 and 7/6, 13, 20, 27

the rose on the sAnctuArY lectern ... placed in honor of Mary Frances Hardwick born on June 21, to Leslie and Jeff Hardwick.

congrAtulAtions...to Ashley Lauren Roberts & Eric Charles Platte whowere united in holy matrimony on Saturday, June 27th.

in the hosPitAl as of 6/17/15...• St. Martins Charles Peay• UAB Doris Wilson• Aspire Betty Meeks• Brookdale Eva McDonald• Meadow Brook Marianne Fuhrmeister

DIRECTORY PHOTOS NOw In RooM M113 — PLEASE MAKE YoUR APPoInTMEnT

www.canterburyumc.org/directory2015

Sunday, June 28YOUTH: SH Beach Retreat June 26-29

AA Sunday Morning Group, M208 8:00 a.m.

New Traditions, Rev. Warren Nash, Chapel 8:15 a.m.

Transportation from Brookdale Place 9:00 a.m.

Adult Sunday School, Various Locations 9:15 a.m.

Children & Youth Sunday School, Various Locations 9:15 a.m.

Traditional Worship, All-Together Worship

Rev. Dale Cohen, Sanctuary 10:30 a.m.

Young Adults: Brunch with Dale Cohen, M204 11:30 a.m.

The WAY, Rev. Drew Clayton, Chapel 5:00 p.m.

Youth: No MYF Tonight

Canterbury Academy, Room M227 6:00 p.m.

Monday, June 29Carpenter’s Hands (M-Th), Meet lower level parking deck, Offsite 8:15 a.m.

AA Women’s Acceptance, M142 (M, W & F) 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, June 30Men’s Bible Study, A123 6:30 a.m

Canterbury Fitness (T, Th), M129 8:30 a.m.

Stephen Ministry Training, M200 6:00 p.m.

wednesday, July 1Brown Bag Project, CLOSED

Youth: Summer Wednesday Nights, Various Locations 5:00 p.m.

Praise Team Rehearsal, Canterbury Center 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 2

Friday, July 3

Church Offices Closed in Observance of the 4th of July

Brown Bag Project, CLOSED

Saturday, July 4

AA Saturday Morning Group, M204 8:00 a.m.

Al-Anon Saturday Morning Meeting, M209 8:00 a.m.

ThIS WEEK AT CAnTERBURY

His Encouraging word -David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword and spear, but I come to

you in the name of the Lord of Hosts.” - I Samuel 17

volunteers needed! Canterbury is making a new church directory, and we need volunteers to work during the photo sessions! — Please help by signing up to work at least one shift at the registration table, checking people in to have their photos made. If you cannot be there right at 5 p.m., but can be there by 5:30, just sign up, and indicate that in your comment. The registration table is in the downstairs commons area near the main receptionist desk. You can go to www.canterburyumc.org/directoryhelp for more information and to sign up! Or call the church office at 871-4695 and Brittany, Ashley or Laura can assist you. Thank you!

CAnTERBURY DAY SChooL oPEnIngS foR fALL 2015

Young Toddlers (M/w) — Your child must be 6-12 months by September 1, 2015. 3’s (M/T/Th) — Your child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2015. 5K (M-F) — Your child must by 5 years old by September 1, 2015.

Please call Linda Wingo (874-1541) for more information.