Events

Bring a friend to Book Club in November! It is held on the 2nd Monday of the month from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Bring your lunch and join in the discussion. For book titles and dates, click here.

Join us on Tuesday, November 11 at 10 AM in Canterbury Hall for a wild morning of fun! We’ll start with a short story time, then make a cool critter-themed craft you can take home. After that, get ready to meet some amazing animals native to Alabama... brought by none other than Aaron the Snake...
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Join us in Wesley Hall on Sunday, November 16 to hear about the Canterbury mission trip to Kenya in Summer 2026.  We will discuss the mission project, costs, dates and logistics.  If you are unable to attend but still interested in learning more, please email Hill.carmichael@canterburyumc.org or Rachel.estes@canterburyumc.org for notes from the meeting.

Canterbury UMC Men's Ministry is excited to welcome author Russell J. Levenson, Jr. as the guest speaker for the November Men's Breakfast. Join us for a delicious breakfast, great fellowship, and a compelling talk on Levenson's book, "Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning".

Journey Retreat will be November 21-23 at Shocco Springs in Talladega, AL. This is a retreat for all 7th-12th graders (friends are welcome!). Registration is now closed.

Join us on Wednesday, December 3 from 6-7 PM in the KidsMin area for a joyful kickoff to the Advent season! Kids will have a merry time creating Christmas crafts, playing games, and singing their favorite Christmas songs with Miss Bella. It’s the perfect way to begin Advent with plenty of cheer, creativity, and Christmas spirit!

All are invited to attend this special music event in Canterbury’s Sanctuary. It is the choir’s 89th year to perform Lessons & Carols.

What better way to enjoy the holiday season than with a fun and festive Christmas concert from an 80-voice chorus and band! The Side-by-Side Community Chorus is made up of folks from our Encore community who love to sing and be with friends! The concert will be held in Canterbury Hall and will benefit the...
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Wear your favorite Christmas sweater and join the Canterbury Staff for the annual Christmas carol sing-along! All are invited for festive fellowship and a great lunch! ($5) Please RSVP by December 11 by emailing Valerie Boyd.

Join us for a fun and festive evening at Canterbury’s Christmas Chili Cookoff! Enjoy a hearty spread of homemade chilis and grilled cheese while celebrating the season with friends, games and great food! Enter your best chili to compete for fun prizes... or simply come ready to taste and vote for your favorites! Proceeds will benefit...
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Join us in worship on Sunday, December 21 at 8:15 AM in the Chapel or 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary for a beautiful Service of Lessons and Carols. Through scripture readings and inspiring music, we’ll prepare our hearts and minds for the coming joy of Christmas. * Services to be livestreamed

You are invited to a special Winter Solstice Service for a sacred space of reflection, comfort, and renewal. This quiet, contemplative time of worship on the longest night before Christmas will be held on Sunday, December 21 at 6PM in the Chapel. Together, we will acknowledge the darkness and difficulty that can accompany this season,...
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Mark your calendar and make sure to bring your children to participate in this sweet and fun morning activity! Join us at 10 AM in Canterbury Hall to decorate Christmas cookies to pack up and take to our homebound friends. Fun for kids of all ages!

New Traditions Service 11 AM | Chapel A Storybook Christmas 1 PM | Canterbury Center Contemporary Service 3 PM | Canterbury Center Sanctuary Service 3 PM | Sanctuary Sanctuary Service 5 PM | Sanctuary

Bring the whole family and celebrate Christmas Eve with us in Canterbury Center at 1 PM! This casual, kid-friendly service features a fun and creative retelling of the Nativity story, joyful Christmas music, communion, and the magical glow of candlelight. It’s a special way for families with young children to come together, make memories, and...
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Save the date for a powerful morning of inspiration and fellowship at the Men’s Ministry Gathering on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9 AM to Noon at TopGolf. This event features two dynamic speakers, Jerry Pate, U.S. Open Champion and Alabama Hall of Fame golfer, and Aaron Feld, renowned strength coach from the University of...
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