Guest Speaker David Thomas
“Raising Boys” Join us on January 28 from 2-4 PM in Canterbury Center for this free event. What does it look like to raise boys with emotional strength? Young men who have the skills and resources to navigate all the moments of life - from the first day of school to conflict with friends, losing...
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Encore Volunteer Training
Encore Community Respite Ministry is designed to empower those with memory loss to live fully and live well, and is open to people of all faith backgrounds in Birmingham and surrounding areas. The program is progressive, interactive and affirming, incorporating elements of creative and cultural arts, civic service, fitness, intellectual stimulation, and social and spiritual...
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Real Life Sessions on Wednesdays
Canterbury strives to be a place full of Real Grace and Real Love in the midst of Real Life. In 2024, we will focus on Real Life and what that means for us in our daily practices—not only including study, but also support and self-care. Real Life can be challenging…let’s navigate it together! Make plans...
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February Book Club
Now is a great time to join BOOK CLUB! Two wonderful reads are lined up for February 5 and then March 4. February's reading is The Same Sky by Amanda Eyre Ward. Book Club is held from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M200 (next to the Resource Room).
Ash Wednesday
• Drive through Ashes – 12:00-1:00 PM A pastor will greet you with ashes at your car at the porte-cochere drive through at the main entrance near the Welcome Center. • Service of Ashes – 6:00 PM, Sanctuary Join us as we mark the beginning of Lent with this beautiful service that serves as a...
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Hiking with Hill Carmichael
Meet after worship on the following Sundays in Lent to enjoy an afternoon in nature with other Canterbury folks. Led by Pastor Hill Carmichael at Red Mountain Park. Sundays: February 18, March 3 and March 17.
Created by God
This workshop brings together 5th and 6th graders, their parents, and adult leaders for a faith-filled, comprehensive study of human sexuality, anatomy, growth and development, reproduction, and God’s call to intimacy and responsibility. ($60.00 per student) • Thursday, February 22 | 6:30-8:00 PM Parents & Leaders • Saturday, February 24 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Students...
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Created by God
This workshop brings together 5th and 6th graders, their parents, and adult leaders for a faith-filled, comprehensive study of human sexuality, anatomy, growth and development, reproduction, and God’s call to intimacy and responsibility. ($60.00 per student) • Thursday, February 22 | 6:30-8:00 PM Parents & Leaders • Saturday, February 24 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Students...
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Rise Against Hunger
Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief non-profit organization that coordinates the packaging and distribution of food and other aid to people in developing nations. Each year, Canterbury partners with Rise Against Hunger to pack thousands of meals. In 2023, we reached our goal by packing 150,000 meals. In February, we plan to pack 200,000...
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Sozo Children’s Choir
This talented group of children travel from Uganda to America touring the states while leading worship at churches and schools. Come experience Ugandan singing and dancing with African instruments and powerful worship. The choir will perform at the February Legacy Luncheon at 12 Noon in Canterbury Hall. Lunch is $5, performance is free. To reserve...
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Hiking with Hill Carmichael
Meet after worship on the following Sundays in Lent to enjoy an afternoon in nature with other Canterbury folks. Led by Pastor Hill Carmichael at Red Mountain Park. Sundays: February 18, March 3 and March 17.
Book Club-March 4
Canterbury Book Club, hosted by Rachel Estes and Annie Skinner, is open to everyone! This reading opportunity also covers the UMW Reading Program requirements. Consider joining us for this great way to read, learn and grow together! Book Club is held from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Room M226. Lunch is available for $12. To order,...
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Yoga with Marie
Meets in Room M141 (Crawford Owen Room) 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 6-7 PM Interested in keeping your balance? Join Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist Marie Blair in an exploration of movement and breathing techniques that will cultivate steadiness of body and mind. With 15 years of teaching experience, Marie invites us to honor our bodies as...
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