Canterbury UMC

10 Years of Encore
2026-05-31 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Encore Respite Ministry is celebrating 10 years and we would love for you to join us! Celebrate with us on Sunday, May 31 at 10:30 AM during the Contemporary service for a special Encore recognition. Then, continue the celebration at 11:30 AM in Canterbury Hall with refreshments and fellowship.

Side by Side Chorus Concert
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00
Motown Edition! All are invited to a joyful afternoon of music in Canterbury Hall at our Side by Side Spring Concert! Enjoy classic Motown favorites as our Encore musicians come together in a spirited performance full of energy, rhythm, and fun. Bring a friend and join us for this uplifting celebration! Free admission – donations will be accepted to benefit Encore Respite Ministry programs.

Women's Serve Night
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30
We will have another Women’s Serve Night on Thursday, May 7! We will host the girls who live at Grace House for a girls’ night out. We will have a light dinner and join together to make two fun crafts for the girls and their house mothers. These girls are in the foster system and need role models and Christian fellowship; so this is a wonderful service opportunity. Sign up to choose to help with dinner, crafts, be a “floater” or a “buddy” to one of the girls during the night. This serve night is sponsored by the Encouragers’ groups and we would love for all Canterbury women to participate. Click here to sign up.

UMW Spring Meeting and Luncheon
2026-05-04 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for the UMW Spring Meeting and Luncheon on May 4 at 10:30 AM in Wesley Hall. We will welcome Stacy Smith, who will share about her upcoming commissioning as our church’s missionary to Tanzania, where she will teach at Wesley College. We will also present the Anne Berte Award. Lunch will be provided by Ashley Mac’s. ($18) Please click here to reserve your lunch by April 28.

Senior Night
2026-05-03 17:30 - 18:30
Mark your calendars and join us Sunday, May 3 as we celebrate our incredible graduating Seniors! Senior Night will be at 5:30pm in Canterbury Hall, and all 7th – 11th grade YACs are encouraged to attend to support our 12th graders! RSVP by clicking here.

Mom & Me Cupcake Challenge
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00
You’re invited to a super sweet afternoon of fun at 2 PM in Canterbury Hall. Bring your mom, grandmother, or a special adult friend and team up for a cupcake – decorating challenge based on our surprise theme. Get creative, add a little friendly competition, and enjoy plenty of frosting, sprinkles, and laughter along the way. We can’t wait to see what you design! Click here to register!

Calm Before the Stork
2026-05-03 09:30 - 10:30
If your family is growing through birth, adoption or fostering, we would love to spend time with you to talk about all the ways our church hopes to wrap around your family during these sacred days and years! We will discuss baptism and walk through what you need to consider when scheduling a baptism, talk about the nursery and Sunday School program, and share a few ideas about great books and Bibles for your little one. This also ensures your family is on our church prayer list so we can be holding you close in prayer as you prepare to meet each other. We will hold Calm Before the Stork on Sunday, May 3 at 9:30 AM in the Covenant Classroom (208). Click here to RSVP.

An Evening with David Thomas & Sissy Goff
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00
Get your tickets! David Thomas returns to Canterbury this spring alongside Sissy Goff for a special evening. For more than 30 years, Sissy and David have walked alongside children and families as therapists at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, offering practical wisdom, deep compassion, and real hope. As authors, speakers, and hosts of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast, they will bring their expertise in counseling children and families, and introduce their new book “Capable: How To Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience.” Join us in Canterbury Center on April 28 at 6 PM for this meaningful conversation. Tickets are on sale now: www.tprlive.co

Canterbury Choir Presents: Giacomo Puccini's Gloria Mass
2026-04-26 16:30 - 17:30
Join us for a special presentation of Giacomo Puccini’s Gloria Mass on Sunday, April 26, at 4:30pm in the Sanctuary. This moving work will be performed by the Church Choir, featured soloists, and members of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, an inspiring afternoon of sacred music you won’t want to miss!

2K Faith Milestone
2026-04-26 09:15 - 10:30
We are so excited to see you and your 2K kiddo to join us on April 26 at 9:15 in the Covenant Room. We will be learning about why singing is important as we praise God together. Please RSVP here so that we will be prepared with materials for your family.

Confirmation Retreat
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26
7th grade Confirmation students will enjoy a meaningful and memorable weekend away at their Confirmation Retreat — a time to step away from everyday routines and focus on the Confirmation journey. Along the way, students will enjoy time with friends, build deeper connections, and create memories that will shape this important season of their lives.

Speaker & Author Joey Schewee
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a special evening with author Joey Schewee, in partnership with Little Professor. Building on the Enneagram wisdom of her mother, Suzanne Stabile, Joey offers fresh, practical insight for everyday life…whether you’re new to the Enneagram or a longtime student. It will be held on 4/23 from 6-8 PM in Wesley Hall. The event is free with book signing and conversation included.

Men's Breakfast
2026-04-23 06:30 - 07:30
Join us for breakfast on April 23 from 6:30-7:30 AM in Canterbury Hall.
Our guest speaker will be Rev. James C. Fields, who served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2008 until 2010 and is the pastor at St. James – Irondale UMC. ($15)

Register here: www.canterburyumc.org/mens-ministry

Easter Services
2026-04-05 08:15 - 11:30
He is risen indeed!
Join us for any of our four Easter services Sunday, April 5!
Sanctuary Worship
8:15 & 10:30 AM
Sanctuary
Contemporary Worship
8:15 & 10:30 AM
Canterbury Center
Easter Crosses
Will be placed in Martha’s Garden to be adorned with spring flowers by you and your family! There are several other crosses that will be placed at church entrances. These make for wonderful photo opportunities and will be great memories of a beautiful Easter celebration.

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00
Hop on over and join us for an Easter Egg Hunt full of springtime fun! Kids are invited to enjoy crafts, games, and a classic egg hunt — with plenty of colorful eggs and joyful surprises along the way. Don’t forget to bring your basket and your best egg-hunting skills! It will be a sweet, simple celebration of Easter fun and community!

Good Friday Services
2026-04-03 18:00 - 19:00
On Good Friday, we remember the day that Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Two services will be held – a service of darkness led by our Contemporary Worship team at 12 PM in Canterbury Center, and a traditional Good Friday service in the Chapel at 6 PM.
• 12 PM | Canterbury Center
• 6 PM | Chapel

Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper and you are invited to join us at Noon to partake in this special time of remembrance.

Holy Week Seder Meal
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for a meaningful and interactive evening around the table as we explore the ancient Seder meal Jesus shared with his disciples. Together we’ll discover how this sacred tradition connects to the Lord’s Supper as we practice it today. Dinner will begin promptly at 5:30 PM, so please plan to arrive a few minutes early to be seated. $10 per person, by reservation only.
Deadline is March 27. Click here to register.

Holy Week Noon Service
2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00
Make plans to join us in the Chapel as we move through Holy Week with our noon chapel services.
Eleanor Christiansen will be kicking off our service on Monday, March 30.
Join us for a time of reflection, preparation, and repentance.

Holy Week Noon Service
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00
Make plans to join us in the Chapel as we move through Holy Week with our noon chapel services.
Gann Waters-Wright will be kicking off our service on Tuesday, March 31.
Join us for a time of reflection, preparation, and repentance.

Holy Week Noon Service
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:00
Make plans to join us in the Chapel as we begin Holy Week with our noon chapel services.
Allie McAlister will be kicking off our service on Monday, March 30.
Join us for a time of reflection, preparation, and repentance.

Women's Serve Night
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
Come have dinner with us on St. Patrick’s Day…and serve together! ☘️ All women are invited to this special serve night, sponsored by the Encouragers Women’s Groups. We’ll share a meal and serve together in support of Grace House Ministries.We’re delighted to welcome Pamela Phipps, Executive Director of Grace House Ministries, who will share more about their mission and the girls they serve.
Dinner and nursery provided!
To RSVP and donate funds for the needed items, click here.

Blessing of the Animals
2026-03-15 15:00 - 16:00
Bring your beloved (and maybe slightly spoiled) pets and join us for our Blessing of the Animals! We’ll gather to celebrate the furry, feathered, and scaly friends who fill our lives with joy and unconditional love. All pets must be on leashes or secured in a carrier. This is a Kids@Canterbury event and pawfect for all Canterburians!

YAC Discovery Weekend
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15
Discovery Weekend will be held March 13-15! This is a retreat for all 7th-12th graders (friends are welcome!). It is an awesome weekend filled with meaningful talks, amazing worship, fun games, and more! This Retreat is different from other retreats because Discovery happens here at Canterbury UMC and it is put on by the Sr. High students for our Jr. High students! Registration will open at 7 AM on January 12 on the youth page of the church website, canterburyumc.org/grow/youth/

5th Grade Milestone
2026-03-08 09:15 - 10:30
We are so excited to see you and your 5th grader on March 8 at 9:15 AM. We will be learning about both our spiritual gifts and our financial gifts and how they are a part of what it means to belong to a church family. Click here to register.

Outreach Easter Baskets
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-29
Help make Easter happy for over 250 local children! This year our Easter Basket project will benefit kids at Pathways Women’s Shelter, Avondale Samaritan Place and King’s Home. Pick up an empty basket on Sunday, March 8 complete with instructions and a shopping list. Return your basket filled with goodies by or before March 29.

UMW Annual Fern Sale
2026-03-01 - 2026-04-01
The UMW annual fern sale is underway! This fundraiser allows UMW to support mission and outreach projects in our community. There are three great selections to choose from – Boston, Kimberly Queen and Macho. Each fern is $25. Place your order online by clicking the button below. You may also purchase ferns on Sunday, March 1 & 8 before and after services.
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Men's Breakfast
2026-02-26 06:30 - 07:30
Join us for the Men’s Ministry Breakfast on February 26 from 6:30-7:30 AM in Canterbury Hall.
Our very own Bishop Mike Watson will be sharing words of inspiration as we journey together through the Lenten season. Visit www.canterburyumc.org/mens-ministry to register.

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 07:30 - 19:00
Join us on Ash Wednesday, February 18, as we begin the season of Lent together with meaningful opportunities for worship and reflection. We will offer drive-through ashes at the Chapel from 7:00–8:30 a.m., a noon service in the Chapel, and a special evening service at 6:00 p.m. in the Canterbury Center. Dinner will be served that evening, though no studies will meet, allowing space for rest, worship, and prayer. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we invite you to come and mark this holy day with us.

RISE Day of Fun
2026-02-16 10:30 - 15:00
4th-6th grades… Join us on Monday, February 16 from 10:30 AM-3:00 PM for an exciting day full of games, free play, and time together at Activate. The cost is $30, which includes a ticket to Activate and lunch. Sign up by clicking here.
