Events

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...
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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

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...
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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.

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.

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!

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...
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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...
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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...
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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.

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...
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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...
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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...
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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.

This favorite fundraiser is back and once again UMW has partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out! Grab lunch or dinner at Brick & Tin on June 3!

It’s a weekend at Lake Martin full of games, fellowship, sessions, & more! We’ll spend the day on the lake and then hang out at night. It’s going to be an incredible weekend! This trip is for students in grades 10-12 in the 2025-26 school year. Click here to sign up!

Join us for the Iron City Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, June 6 at Trinity UMC’s Oxmoor Campus (1400 Oxmoor Rd). Men from United Methodist churches across Birmingham are invited to gather for breakfast, encouragement, stories of faith, and an opportunity to serve together this summer. The theme, “Blessed Are…,” will focus on recognizing God’s blessing...
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This is our second year doing this trip! We’ll be going to Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in Bryson City, NC. On this trip, we’ll go rafting on the Nantahala River & do some other awesome activities while we’re there! It is such a fun trip, so make plans to join us! This trip is for...
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This favorite fundraiser is back and once again UMW have partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out! Enjoy pizza night at Davenport's for dinner Wednesday, June 17!

This favorite fundraiser is back and once again UMW has partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out! Grab your friends for a lunch date or night out at La Paz...
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Looking for the perfect summer read and meaningful conversation? Join Beach Reads this summer! These relaxed gatherings combine great books, fellowship, and faith-filled discussion. Whether you’re reading by the pool, at the beach, or on your back porch, this is a wonderful way to stay connected and grow in community this summer. Click here for details,...
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This favorite fundraiser is back and once again UMW has partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out! Meet your family and friends at Daniel George for lunch or dinner July...
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Magic City Work Week is just mission week with a new name & a twist! For the second year, we’ll be partnering with Riverchase UMC! It is an amazing week where we’ll serve in the West End area. We’ll paint houses during the day and then have sessions in the morning & night. It’s one...
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Men of all ages are invited to join us for a summer morning of fellowship, great food, and good conversation. Come connect with friends, meet someone new, and start your day together in community. Register here!

This summer we are going to soar through the stars on an intergalatic adventure to discover all the wonderful ways of God! Join us for ✨⭐️ STARSTRUCK 🌟💫 and learn about all of the amazing things God has done! Cost is free and is for rising 4K-3rd grade (fall of 2026). - Click here to register your kiddos....
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This favorite fundraiser is back and once again they've partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out!   Grab dinner at Taco Mama July 22!

Have fun AND grow in your faith this summer! Come to Connect Serve Camp! In the morning, we will play games, worship, study the Bible in small groups, and of course eat snacks! In the afternoon, we will go out into Birmingham to serve our neighbors. (4th-6th grades) $50 per camper

Looking for the perfect summer read and meaningful conversation? Join Beach Reads this summer! These relaxed gatherings combine great books, fellowship, and faith-filled discussion. Whether you’re reading by the pool, at the beach, or on your back porch, this is a wonderful way to stay connected and grow in community this summer. Click here for details,...
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This favorite fundraiser is back and once again they've partnered with some of our area’s most popular restaurants to raise funds that will help support deserving not-for-profit organizations. Please participate and make sure to mention “Canterbury Fundraiser” when you check out!   Grab your favorite Urban Cookhouse lunch or dinner on July 29!

We'll return to our regular worship schedule Sunday, August 16! Join us at any or all of our three services Sunday morning beginning with New Traditions in the Chapel at 8:15am, Sanctuary Worship at 10:30am, or Contemporary Worship in Canterbury Center at 10:30am.

Kick off the new school year with us at our Fall Kickoff on August 15 from 5-7 PM at the church! This event is for all 2026–2027 7th–12th graders.  We can't wait to see everyone!

We're so excited to kick off Wednesday Nights for the fall! Join us on August 19 for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. Enjoy a complimentary Chick-fil-A dinner, ice cream, inflatables for the kids, and games for all ages. It's also the perfect opportunity to explore and register for a Wednesday Night study (classes...
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A Two-Part Journey Through the Holy Land: Experience it through the eyes of Nimati Tahhan, a Jerusalem resident and guide, as she shares personal stories, cultural insight, and a deeper look at the places and people of Israel. Beyond the Headlines - The news gives us the headlines. Nimati shares the rest of the story. Hear...
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Take a photo journey through the Holy Land’s sacred sites as Nimati brings Scripture to life with firsthand knowledge and rich context. Come see these familiar places with fresh eyes and discover new layers of meaning in the land where so much of our faith story unfolded.

We are so excited to see you and your Kindergartner at our 5K milestone on Aug 23rd. We will be learning all about worship, including a scavenger hunt in our worship spaces! Please RSVP so that we will be prepared with materials for your family. Click here to register!

Are you signed up for our "Sew Much Love" day on Monday August 24? Stop by between 4-7 PM to help cut, sew or snap some feminine products headed to Haiti, Panamá and Kenya! All ages (6th grade and above) are welcome. Please sign up by clicking here!

All children are invited to be a part of Wednesday night discipleship! Beginning on August 26, programming begins at 6 PM and ends at 7 PM in the Children's Ministry area. Please check your kids into their classes on your way to drop them off for all the fun! Click here to register!

What happens when God interrupts our plans? This fall, journey through the Old Testament and discover how God has always worked in unexpected ways. Through stories of surprising twists, unlikely people, and divine interruptions, we'll see that God's plans are often far better than our own. Pick your favorite books offered and explore how God's...
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All Canterbury women are invited to participate in this night of service on Tuesday, September 1, at 6 PM in Canterbury Hall. Join us as we host the girls of Grace House for a special Girls’ Night Out. Together, we’ll share dinner, enjoy a fun craft, and complete a meaningful service project. These young women...
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If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you don't have to walk through it alone. Join Hill Carmichael for this six-week supportive group offering encouragement, meaningful conversation, and hope in the company of others who understand. Whether your loss is recent or years ago, all are welcome. Click here to register.

This friendly Sunday morning class is a basic introduction to our church family and a wonderful time for you to continue building connections with others. If you are interested in making Canterbury your church home, please join us on 9/13, 9/20 & 9/27. Click here to register.

This intergenerational women’s ministry is designed to connect women of all ages through faith and friendship. Women meet monthly in small groups to study God’s Word, pray for one another, build meaningful relationships, and support each other through every season of life. Groups also participate in Women’s Serve Nights throughout the year and groups refresh each...
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