Eagle Scout project enhances Outdoor Chapel

Wesley Fall of Canterbury’s Scout Troop 63 has completed his Eagle Scout  service project designing and constructing a bridge, walkway and steps that lead to the Outdoor Chapel at Canterbury United Methodist.

He invested more than 100 hours on the task himself, but counting others who  volunteered to help, the project took more than 250 hours. Friends, family and other scouts joined Wesley in working on the project. Wesley, a Canterbury  member, chose the church as the beneficiary of his service project because of his love for the church and the need for a safe bridge, walkway and steps.

The project is beneficial to members of Canterbury United Methodist Church, Canterbury Day Care and the community. It will provide a sturdy bridge for safely crossing the creek and will continue with a walkway to the Outdoor Chapel. This Chapel is frequently used by Sunday school classes, youth fellowship groups, confirmation classes and other individuals. In addition, worship services are sometimes held at this location.

The construction was officially used for the first time Easter Sunday for the Sunrise  Service and allowed people access the Outdoor Chapel from the parking lot. Wesley  hopes members of the church and the community will enjoy the completed project for many years.

Fall is a recent Mountain Brook High School graduate, where he was a member of  the varsity soccer team, concert choir, Mu Alpha Theta and Future Business Leaders of America. He was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in December. He will attend Auburn University this fall.

Wesley is the son of Louise and Frank Fall and the grandson of Charlotte Welborn of Laurel, Miss.