Men’s Smoke & Fire Winter Retreat
Men's Winter Retreat at Canterbury United Methodist Church Featuring Leonard Sweet Theologian, Pastor & Author The Event will kick off on Friday January 31st with dinner and an evening session and will include sessions beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday in Canterbury Hall. On Sunday, Dr. Sweet will teach a combined Sunday School Class and...
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2nd Grade Milestone: I Can Taste the Bread
Faith Milestones are a chance for the church to celebrate exactly who your child is right now and connect that to important parts of our faith practices here at church. It is a great opportunity for you to have guided faith conversations with your kiddo and get to know some of the other families who...
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Kate Kennedy-Luncheon and Book Signing
On Monday, February 10 in Wesley Hall, Kate will be with us to share about the story of challenging the status quo and digging deep into her own story to find connection, hope, and new answers to old problems in her book. It is a story of racial inequity, generational poverty, and finding community in...
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Legacy Luncheon February 2025
Please welcome Dr. Rick Owen as he talks about Canterbury’s recent musical field trip of Living the Blues. Music is more than music. It is community, it is a feeling, it is a part of our soul. Join us as we discover how this music has the power to unite us all with heartfelt stories...
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Farewell Reception Honoring Sheryl Thornton
Sunday, March 2 | 11:30 AM | Canterbury Parlor Rev. Sheryl Thornton is retiring from Canterbury after 17 years of beautiful and dedicated service. If you’d like to express your gratitude to Sheryl, you may make a Love Offering in her honor. Please send your check to the Canterbury Finance Office noting ‘Love Offering –...
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Ash Wednesday
Morning Ashes | 7-8:30 AM | Chapel DRIVE THROUGH on your morning commute or after carpool drop off to receive your ashes and a special blessing from one of our pastors. Noon Blues Service | 12 PM | Chapel New this season! This very unique service will combine the solemnity and reflection of Ash Wednesday with the...
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5th Grade Milestone: I Can Give to my Church
Faith Milestones are a chance for the church to celebrate exactly who your child is right now and connect that to important parts of our faith practices here at church. It is a great opportunity for you to have guided faith conversations with your kiddo and get to know some of the other families who...
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Discovery Weekend
Get ready for the best retreat of the Spring! Discovery Weekend is March 14-16, and it's a retreat for all 7th-12th graders! Discovery Weekend is a weekend for our junior high students that is put on by our senior high students. It is a retreat here at the church that will be the best weekend of...
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Holy Week Services
Noon Services & Lunch | April 14, 15 & 16 (Chapel) -- Maundy Thursday Services | April 17 (Noon & 6 PM) -- Good Friday Services | April 18 (Noon & 6 PM) Please visit www.canterburyumc.org/lent for the full list.
Easter Services
We cannot wait to celebrate Easter with you! Sanctuary Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 AM & Contemporary Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 AM
TAYA Live in Concert
Join TAYA at Canterbury UMC for the Come Into The Light Tour, a transformative worship experience featuring her latest single by the same name, as well as other new songs from her upcoming record. For tickets and parking information, click here!
2K Milestone: I Can Sing!
Faith Milestones are a chance for the church to celebrate exactly who your child is right now and connect that to important parts of our faith practices here at church. It is a great opportunity for you to have guided faith conversations with your kiddo and get to know some of the other families who...
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Side By Side Concert
The Side by Side Community Chorus presents "A Stroll Down Broadway!" on Tuesday, May 13 from 2:00-2:45 PM in Canterbury Hall. Great for all ages! No tickets are required, but donations will be accepted at the door to benefit McCoy Adult Day Care. Please come out and support us with your presence for this special...
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Calm Before the Stork
Introducing a new program at Canterbury UMC! If your family is growing through birth, adoption or fostering, we would love to spend a morning 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...
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Birmingham Boys Choir Spring Concert
The Birmingham Boys Choir presents its 47th annual spring concert on Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 PM in the Canterbury Sanctuary. All are invited! The concert is free and is the Boys Choir's gift to the community. To learn more, click here.
Legacy Luncheon
May 27 | 12 Noon Join us for a very special Legacy Luncheon with Dr. John Waits from Freedom Farm, homes for abused, abandoned, neglected and at-risk kids. Learn how this amazing ministry is changing the lives of children and families giving them the “freedom to soar” and to succeed in life by giving them...
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YAC Six Flags Getaway
Let’s getaway for our first Summer Getaway of the summer with a trip to Six Flags! We’re headed to Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, May 28th! This will be an all-day trip, and it’s going to be an awesome time! Friends are welcome, but spots are limited, so sign up ASAP!...
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